Italian cycling footwear experts Gaerne have launched a new range of cycling shoes aimed specifically at e-bikers. The G.Arc, G.Ray and G.Taser were launched in response to the world of e-bikes “experiencing a real boom” according to Gaerne, and the models differ depending on whether you want to commute in the city, shred it in the mountains … Read more
Specialized has been making the Brose-powered Vado city e-bike for a few years, but with the launch of its new, lightweight SL1.1 motor the company has been rolling out new models across all disciplines. Road was first, then mountain biking, and now it’s the turn of urban and utility cyclists to get a go on … Read more
Tyre experts Vittoria have launched their first e-bike tyre range, and boldly claim they can actually extend your battery life. This is thanks to the graphene compound that reduces rolling resistance, say Vittoria, and they also claim the ‘E-Tire’ range features the most robust construction they’ve ever developed for ultimate puncture resistance. Olympia unveil huge 900Wh ‘super battery’ with … Read more
As the UK’s lockdown love affair with the bicycle begins to slow and people have been returning to their cars to commute, the Bicycle Association are urging the government to do more to make the public realise that e-bikes are an alternative. As the boom in bike sales during the lockdown had a limited effect on … Read more
The government have announced that a 12 month trial will begin on Saturday that will legalise the use of e-scooters on UK roads and cycle lanes. Only rented scooters covered by a motor vehicle insurance policy will be street-legal, and riders must be over 16 with a valid provisional or full driving licence. E-bikes and the lawWhile … Read more
The British e-bike brand Volt have opened their new manufacturing facility in Milton Keynes, which brings all their production to the UK after a year-long expansion project. They’ve seen a surge in demand for some time, and as sales continue to increase amid a cycling boom during the pandemic, Volt say now is an ideal time to … Read more
The Chinese budget folding e-bike brand Fiido are taking to Indiegogo to crowdfund for their latest creation, the D11. Proclaimed as a “nearly perfect urban folding e-bike”, they say it offers up to 100km of range, and the total weight is just 12.9kg. Review: MiRider OneD11 folding (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) D11 folding.jpg The D11 has a clean, … Read more
Bosch has today unveiled its updated range for the 2021 model year. There aren’t any new motors – not a surprise given how many we saw last year – but there’s a new Nyon display, and lots of updates to talk about. Let’s delve into the Nyon first.Bosch-eBike-Nyon-Navi-Handlebar-MY2021-EN (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)New touchscreen Bosch NyonBosch’s … Read more
There’s another new e-bike conversion kit in town… and this one is courtesy of Velotton, a Polish brand who are best known for their cycling bags and backpacks. The Vekkit kit consists of three parts and weighs as little as 3kg, with installation taking a little over 5 minutes for most bike types according to … Read more
If you’re up for a very unique outdoor adventure across land and water, Latvian innovators Zeltini may have just the contraption for the job… the Z-Triton is part electric trike, part boat and part camper all rolled into one, and is recommended for expeditions around the world or the ultimate weekend getaway. The Habre Eco Bike: a … Read more
