Pedal Me, the London-based bike taxi and delivery service that uses e-cargo bikes to move people and goods around the capital, has warned online shopping giant Amazon, “We’re coming for you.”Eight of the best electric cargo bikesThe business, whose riders, dressed in pink jackets, have become an increasingly common sight in the capital in recent … Read more
Shimano have added a whole host of updates to their STEPS e-bike system, with the highlight being new internal and external 630Wh batteries. There is also a smaller 504Wh version that charges even faster, and Shimano have also introducted 12-speed chainrings for the STEPS system and made a whole new display for urban e-bikes. e-MTB mid motor … Read more
Pumping up your tyres isn’t a particularly difficult or time-consuming task… but if you’re rushing out of the door on your way to work or to meet a friend it can be frustrating, and that’s where Schwalbe are here to help with their new Air Plus tube. They say it’s thicker and retains more air, so … Read more
Energy and bills comparison firm Uswitch have decide to marry one of the key decades for technology with 21st century innovations… and one of the charming 60’s-style adverts is for a handy electric bike that will “give your legs a well-deserved rest!”. All about e-bikesThe 1960’s was also known as the ‘Golden Age of Advertising’, with marketing … Read more
Swedish researchers Graphene Flagship have developed a rechargeable battery made from graphene that they say could greatly improve the eco-friendly credentials of current e-bikes with lithium-ion batteries. Bosch developing new tech that they say will bring “a giant leap forward in e-mobility” As graphene is non-toxic, Graphene Flagship say it’s already a better choice than a metal-ion … Read more
I’ve ridden a few compact wheel urban e-bikes that I’ve really liked; the Tern HSD and Corratec Life S spring to mind. I don’t think any of them have quite matched this Cube Compact Sport Hybrid for overall performance, usefulness and value though. This is a great bike for cities, for lots of reasons.Buy the Cube Compact Sport … Read more
Specialist data analysts Global Data claim that the world’s clean energy sector could be hindered by a 10% fall in Chinese battery production capacity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Review: Cytronex BromptonThey say that manufacturing across the global clean energy sector including renewable energy, battery energy storage and electric vehicles could all be affected; and crucially, two … Read more
Cytronex are a UK company based in Winchester, and ebiketips have already reviewed and been impressed with their standard kit. Cytronex are highly unusual in being one of the few UK companies who not only design, but manufacture their own e-bike system. The motor is the only part not made by them at their Winchester base. Buy … Read more
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