Dutch innovators at TU Delft University have teamed up with Gazelle bikes to develop a prototype e-bike that has the technology to stop riders from falling. All about e-bikesThe ‘steering assist’ intervenes when it senses the bike is about to topple at speeds over 4km/h, with intelligent control keeping the bike stable and upright. Dr Arend Schwab … Read more
Skoda, who you may be familiar with off of cars, have launched an entire new bike range… and we think the shining lights are the new e-mountain bikes, including a full suspension model. Screen Shot 2019-04-25 at 16.07.37 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Screen Shot 2019-04-25 at 16.07.37.png, by Jack Sexty Coming in at just over £3,000, the … Read more
Let’s be honest, one of the key reasons for having an e-mountain bike is to take the labour out of climbing. From short sharp uphill stings, to hour-long fire road drags, e-mtb’s don’t make climbs disappear, but they can make them fun; almost as much fun as descending. In full power mode on loose, dry uphill turns in … Read more
A Swiss startup has made what they claim is the world’s lightest folding e-bike, tipping the scales at just 12.5kg with a super slim, speedy fold and a frame made out of magnesium alloy. Gocycle launch the GX e-bike that folds in under 10 secondsUnited City Bikes say their creation is “light, compact, flexible and affordable”, and they’re … Read more
The Giant Road E+ 1 Pro is a fun bike to ride, with a powerful motor and a big range. If you like to get out and about on the roads and are looking for some help – especially if you ride on your own a lot, or with slower groups – then there’s masses … Read more
Look have launched a gravel bike with electric assistance courtesy of Fazua, dubbed the e-765 Gravel. It follows on from the launch of their e-765 Optimum e-road bike last week, and they’ve also launched a regular motor-less version of the e765 Gravel RS too. Review: Pinarello NytroThe frame is full carbon and uses 23% high modulus, … Read more
Startup CLIP are crowdfunding for a new take on the portable e-bike conversion kit, with a device that attaches to the front fork to provide the assist. Review: Swytch e-bike systemAt just 1.7kg in weight it’s easy to cart around and fits in most backpacks, and it clips onto almost any standard fork with ease. It will … Read more
The new tech-driven e-cargo manufacturer EAV has revealed its new four-wheeled machine that they hope will revolutionise ‘last mile’ deliveries in urban areas. They have also began working with DPD, who have already placed an order for a fleet of bikes. Co-op launches a new e-cargo bike online delivery serviceEAV say that last mile delivery is one of the … Read more
The folding bike brand Gocycle have announced it will pay its 15 employees 40p per mile for commutes to its Chessington headquarters, saying it cannot wait for Government to act on congestion and pollution. The first UK company to launch such a scheme, it estimates if its 15 staff commuted by ebike three days per week it … Read more
The Buzzraw X from Coast Cycles has been dubbed “The Unconventional Commuter” and the extrovert of extroverts”; and you only need to look at that long seat, the fat bike tyres and full suspension to see why this is an e-bike that certainly stands out from the crowd. Blix successfully crowdfund over £100k for new long range, affordable cargo … Read more
