Want to hit the trails on an electric mountain bike? There’s a world of choice out there. You can spend anywhere between about £1,500 and £15,000 on a trail-capable machine. One of the things we’d certainly recommend is to get a bike with a mid-motor, that drives the cranks, rather than a hub motor, that … Read more
The Giro d’Italia is one of the most brutal cycling races on the planet… but now organisers are offering the chance for a select few to experience the epic route on e-road bikes, thanks to the new Giro E taking place alongside the main event. The Giro E is described as an amateur cycling experience for ten … Read more
We’ve got to the point where it’s not a surprise that anyone is entering the e-bike market, but we maybe weren’t expecting Ribble to step up to the plate. It has, though, and what it’s produced is a really excellent lightweight electric road bike that’s fun to ride, gives useful assistance on the climbs and … Read more
Saddle Skedaddle have launched a new range of cycling holidays specifically for e-mountain bike rides. Rather than focussing on novices, Saddle Skedaddle are looking to break that misconception by devising routes for experienced riders that will take them further than a standard mountain bike would without assist. The range of trips include Ambleside and Ullswater in … Read more
How much do you want a new e-bike? If you’re a glutton for punishment and really really want a quality one from Ampler, then you’ll be pleased to know that they’re giving away bikes to chosen candidates who complete a test ride of up to 1000km. Review: Ampler StoutLast year’s inaugural Ampler Challenge took place in July 2018, … Read more
Micro-mobility company Voi, best known for their shared electric scooters in cities across Europe, are expanding and have now also launched e-bikes alongside their new generation of e-scooters. Lime bike-sharing company launches in the UKAlthough they’ve only been in existence for eight months over 2 million people have already taken a ride on a Voi scooter, and now they’re … Read more
The Scottish Government has announced they have allocated a fresh cash injection towards promoting the use of e-bikes, with £1.14 million set aside. Get the best range from your e-bikeThe e-bike grant fund will be delivered by the Energy Saving Trust, a scheme that aims to encourage e-bikes as a more sustainable and healthier alternative to car … Read more
The Neoumouv Kalyso is a decent city bike with the company’s own mid motor for assistance. It’s a comfortable ride, and there’s enough power on tap to get up most of the hills you’ll encounter, but it doesn’t really stand out at this price.Buy the Neoumouv Kalyso here Neomouv Kalyso-8 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Neomouv Kalyso-8.jpg, by … Read more
Fledgling Swedish brand Elbi (short for Easy Life Bike) is launching what they claim to be “the world’s first affordable belt-driven electric bike”, with a design that is inspired by cruising bikes from the 80’s and a lightweight aluminium frame. Cowboy smart e-bike launchesThere’s a built-in front basket for carting your stuff around, and the maintenance-free belt drive … Read more
