Tern launched the Vektron in 2017, and this new version of the bike has seen a significant redesign over the model we tested back then. At the front the bike looks very similar, but to the rear things have been moved about, with the battery now sitting in the frame at an angle so that … Read more
Research from Mintel estimates that 14% of cyclists could buy an e-bike in 2019. Although only 6% of UK cyclists currently own one, the popularity appears to be growing. For cycling overall the findings were less positive – the total percentage of the population who cycle went down from 38% in 2015 to 27% in 2018, which is … Read more
In an independent survey of over 12,000 people across ten countries, Shimano’s STEPS e-bike division found that the UK lags behind the rest of Europe in our willingness to commute by e-bike – 47% of respondants from the Netherlands said they would consider e-bike commuting, whereas only 11% of Brits would consider making the switch. Shimano STEPS for … Read more
Shimano’s latest technology for their STEPS system now allows e-bikes with drop handlebars to toggle between the drive unit modes using Di2 shift buttons. This means you no longer have to use a typical e-mtb style switch, making for quicker and easier shifting on road and gravel e-bikes.Review: Shimano STEPS E6100 As STEPS is a 1x … Read more
Blix, a Santa Cruz based bike company, have launched their new “Packa” bike after smashing their initial £38,000 crowdfunding target by 300% and raising £114,776. The Blix Packa is described as an “actual car replacement” and can go for almost 70 miles per charge thanks to its dual battery capacity. The bike is capable of going up to 20 miles … Read more
Fledgling Californian bike brand Blix have smashed their initial crowdfunding target more than three times over since launching the Packa e-cargo bike on Indiegogo. Described as “an actual car replacement”, it can go for up to 70 miles on a single charge thanks to its dual battery capacity and is one of the most affordable e-cargo … Read more
The Shimano STEPS E6100 motor was launched last June and it’s now making its way onto a decent number of 2019 city bikes. It’s a big step forward from the original STEPS E6000 city motor that dates all the way back to 2013. That’s a long time in a technology market that’s developing at a rapid … Read more
Ribble have expanded their e-bike range with the launch of the CGR AL e and the Hybrid AL e. Described as “the most advanced e-bikes in the world”, both look super sleek and come with the Ebikemotion hub-based motor system, with builds starting from £1,899.00.Ribble_Hybrid_E_1_lo (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Ribble_Hybrid_E_1_lo.jpg, by Jack Sexty The classic-looking Hybrid SL … Read more
