Lincoln-based e-bike brand Batribike have announced they have fallen victim to thieves, with a delivery of their bikes including two of the brand new Vista models stolen from a lorry. The saving grace is that the bikes were nicked without their unique batteries that fit specifically to the Batribike frames, so hopefully they won’t go very far. Review: Batribike GammaThe … Read more
Monaco-based Stajvelo have unveiled what they claim is the first e-bike with a frame made out of advanced injection-moulded composites. They’ve used a long fiber-reinforced Xencor polyarylamide compound from composite company Solvay on their RV01 model, and the bike also comes with Continental’s automatic transmission and an axial hydraulic braking system. Stajvelo chose Solvay’s compound for the frame … Read more
The electric version of the Hummingbird folder blends the original non-electric design with the installation of an ‘all-in-one’ rear motor hub from Zehus which contains all the electric elements needed to power a bike, with power levels and other settings controlled remotely from a smartphone app. Buy the Hummingbird Electric HereHummingbird -21 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) … Read more
If you still wish e-bikes would go for longer without having to charge them or think the batteries are a bit too big an unsightly, you might be pleased about the latest news coming from the Bosch HQ – they’re investing a whopping 1 billion euros into new microchip technology that could make Bosch-powered e-bikes … Read more
Cannondale have electrified their Treadwell hybrid bike with the launch of the Treadwell Neo. It’s available with both a standard top tube and the Remixte version with a step-through frame, and the motor system is courtesy of eBikeMotion. Cannondale Moterra 1Cannondale 20_TreadwellNeo_Stem_1676 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Cannondale 20_TreadwellNeo_Stem_1676.jpg, by Jack Sexty The eBikeMotion system is integrated … Read more
nextbike have added a fleet of e-bikes alongside their regular hire bikes in Glasgow, with 63 available to use throughout the city and 21 charging stations. Lime bike-sharing company launches in the UK The fleet of e-bikes were first unveiled in Glasgow’s George Square last week, and have the standard 250 watt motors with top assisted speeds … Read more
It’s not the first time a car manufacturer has made a bike and we highly doubt it will be the last… and this latest version of BMW’s effort is touted as “a sporty and stylish city e-bike for design lovers”, equipped with the quality Brose Drive S Alu drive. Electric bikes and UK lawIf you’re more familiar with Brose as … Read more
Batribike’s Gamma is at the top of its range, and has been developed in co-operation with Danish motor manufacturer Promovec. With a fairly powerful mid-motor and a good level of equipment, it’s a decent enough bike. At this price though it’s starting to compete against the big motor manufacturers, and overall it’s not quite doing … Read more
