Look has entered the market somewhere very close to the top end with their e-765 Gravel, the sister bike to the road-going e-765. And it’s a very good bike for mixed terrain riding, even if it is expensive enough to put it out of reach of the many (me included).Find a retailer to buy the Look … Read more
Commuting by bike is an easy way to get some exercise in a time-efficient manner… and Chicago start-up Xmera think they may have created the ultimate machine for getting a workout on the go, a ‘Bionic Bike’ with body sensors and loads of smart tech in a retro-looking chassis that’s now crowdfunding on Indiegogo. Get the best range … Read more
Bianchi have unveiled a whole load of new e-bikes for 2020. The three ranges are called the T-Tronik, the Long Island and the e-Spillo, and are part of Bianchi’s Lif-E electric mobility program. Review: Bianchi Impulso e-roadBianchi CEO Fabrizio Scalzotto says of the Lif-E program: “This is a meaningful and exciting moment for us. Bianchi Lif-E is … Read more
The e-bike and trike logistics firm Zedify are expanding in London, with a new depot opening in Hoxton that will house up to 20 of their heavy-duty e-cargo trikes. The trikes can deal with loads of up to 250kg, and Zedify also offer two-wheeled delivery bikes with secure front cargo boxes. Co-op launches a new e-cargo bike online … Read more
E-bike share scheme Forth Bike has now launched in the Forth Valley – and with 120 bikes in its fleet available across the town of Falkirk and beyond, it’s now the biggest electric bike share scheme in Scotland. freebike shared e-bikes launch in Central LondonIt’s also Britain’s first cross-regional scheme, connecting Falkirk to Stirling and Clackmannanshire council areas, and … Read more
Carrera is Halford’s own bike brand, and this e-bike incarnation of its Vulcan mountain bike features the Suntour HESC power assist system – yep, that’s the same Suntour that makes suspension forks. The most eye-catching aspect is arguably the sub £1000 price tag, as there are very few e-mtbs at this price point that would be as capable … Read more
Calamus say their brand new e-bike, simply called the One, is so far ahead of the game it’s a whole new class of bike. Proclaimed as an ‘Ultrabike’, the One has super clean lines, smart safety tech and a high quality Bafang motor with a belt drive that they believe will make ditching the car even … Read more
Boardman have launched their first range of e-bikes, available exclusively at Halfords. The ADV 8.9e is a drop-bar adventure bike, and there is also the HYB 8.9e in men’s and women’s versions. Review: Ribble Hybrid AL e Halfords launch e-bike for teenagersAll three models are based around the same geometry as the equivalent regular bikes in Boardman’s range, with the electrical … Read more
Italian braking specialists blubrake have unveiled what they claim is the world’s first anti-locking braking system (ABS) specifically made for e-cargo bikes. It was shown off at the International Cargo Bike Festival in Groningen, and promises to offer the most safe and powerful braking on the market for electric-assist cargo bikes with heavy loads.The system … Read more
Bosch is one of the biggest names in e-bike motors, and we recently went out to Stuttgart, home of Bosch for the past 133 years, to take a look at what’s new from the German motor giant.Bosch launch press pics -3 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) It feels like Bosch has been a major player in … Read more
