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It’s been five years since Specialized unveiled the original Turbo Vado SL — a groundbreaking design that helped redefine the lightweight e-bike category. Weighing under 15kg, it was one of the first hybrid e-bikes to combine a mid-drive motor with the look and ride of a regular bike. Fast forward to 2025, and Specialized has … Read more
The price of e-bikes being what it is, sub-£3,000 pretty much qualifies as mid-price. That label might be a little deflating, but the context is that e-bike prices really do go very high indeed. More reassuringly (and more meaningfully) this is the point at which you shouldn’t really have to make major compromises on central … Read more
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MiRider specialise in electric folding and compact electric bikes, assembling them at their base in North West England. The MiRider 20 is the big sibling of the brand’s 16in model. It is available as both a single-speed (tested here) and as a three-speed with the innovative Efneo crank-based gearbox. We’ve loved all of the MiRider models … Read more
Swytch has updated its range of ebike conversion kits, with two new high-capacity options. The MAX+ and MAX++ conversion kits offer new 280Wh and 380Wh quick-release batteries that use the same mount as the existing MAX kit. We’ve had a sample of the high-capacity MAX++ kit to fit and ride for the last couple of … Read more
We don’t know if you’re keeping track of this, but ADO have launched yet another version of their urban folding e-bike. The big change with the ADO Air 20 Ultra is an automatic three-speed motor that brings with it a refreshingly moderate increase in price.When I tested the original ADO Air 20 in 2023, I … Read more
In a world filled with sharp lines and aerodynamic curves, step-through frames offer a timeless aesthetic that still works today. Howevr, the main benefit is simply that they are easy to mount and dismount, making them more user-friendly than other frame styles. That’s why you’ll see many urban e-bike share schemes employing this frame design. … Read more
Shift4Good, the global impact venture capital fund focused on sustainable transportation, recently announced a major investment in lithium-ion battery repair and maintenance. A round of equity funding that also included Fair Capital Impact Fund and Goeie Grutten Impact Fund has resulted in a €6m investment in Dutch battery repair specialists, Nowos.Founded in 2019, Nowos started by repairing batteries … Read more
The Orbea Diem 10 is radical in looks, but it’s pretty damn effective in use. As an elegant, simple to use, urban e-bike, it’s certainly up there. I think there’s a fear when you see a really nice or intriguing looking e-bike that the brand might have chosen to focus on form over function, but the … Read more
Up until a month or so ago, Tenways’ e-bike range was pretty narrow. You could have any kind of e-bike you liked, provided it was an urban single-speed with a rear hub motor. They’ve added all sorts since then though with the latest being a(nother) step-through mid-drive, the AGO Air.As a quick primer, Tenways made … Read more
Appropriately enough, the Giant Anytour E+ 3 has some big things to offer, with a thick single tube and fairly wide tyres. It’s got a big range too, but is at heart a city bike, with some nice high-tech additions such as phone charging and a screen with sat-nav to further improve the quality of … Read more
