Liv have launched the Thrive E to their ‘on-road’ line, in what they say is part of their continued effort to get more women on bikes. The bike is built to be fast and light, with a mid-motor and a flat bar for added comfort. Review:Giant Entour E+ 2The bike is designed with Liv’s 3F Design Philosophy, … Read more
If you own an e-bike, it will almost certainly be running off a lithium-ion battery that is relatively light and compact, and capable of rapid recharging – and now the chemists responsible for making the technology commonplace have finally being given the ultimate recognition in the form of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry… one of whom is 97-year-old John … Read more
E-bike system innovators Fazua are been provided with a €12 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) as part of a drive to ensure EU-based businesses grow and remain competitive globally. Canyon launch the new Roadlite:ON ‘fitness bike’ with Fazua Evation system Fazua Evation drive: first rideThe loan is backed by a guarantee from the European Fund for … Read more
If you can’t quite justify the purchase of a fully-fledged e-bike and/or the various conversion kit systems out there look a bit convoluted to you, then Taiwanese startup E-Rim may have found the answer… in the form of the E-Rim Wheel that has all the elements inside its hub to make your bike e-assisted. All you … Read more
London-based Swytch Technology have completely revamped their e-bike conversion kit, and it’s now less than half the size. It works by fitting a battery pack to your handlebars connected up to a wheel with a hub motor, that you use in place of your original front wheel. Review: Swytch e-bike systemOne issue we found with the original Swytch … Read more
The Energy Saving Trust have just announced they are working with the Department for Transport to distribute £2 million in funding for the acquisition of e-cargo bikes. The main aims are to help businesses make green last mile deliveries while avoiding congestion charges and boosting the health of workers. Review: Riese & Müller Packster 40 VarioThe Energy Saving Trust say … Read more
my Boo are a small manufacturer of bikes and e-bikes with bamboo frames. They were founded in Germany and have a HQ and assembly plant there, but the main frame manufacturing takes place in Ghana, where the bamboo is also sourced. my Boo also contribute 15% of the purchase price of each bike to building … Read more
Cycle Republic has created some infographics based of Department for Transport data to show just how beneficial e-bikes can be for the environment. Your guide to electric cargo bikesLooking at total greenhouse gas emissions produced by cars, trains and buses compared to e-bikes, the data shows that an e-bike will offset all the emissions created during … Read more
The vegbox delivery service Boxxfresh has merged with Zedify to launch a zero-emission e-cargo-bike delivery service across their Hampshire locale. E-cargo delivery firm Zedify open new London depot Boxxfresh, based on Tichfield, Hampshire, offer a ‘pick your own’ service on their website, with customers able to customise the food in their box and its size, plus choose delivery times and … Read more
