To celebrate their tenth anniversary, Basel-based bike shop Obst & Gemüse have collaborated with the Dutch frame builder Elian Cycles to build what they say is the ultimate cargo bike… and fittingly, they’ve called it the Ultimate e-Cargo. Review: Riese and Muller Load 75 Touringultimate cargo 2 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) ultimate cargo 2.jpg, by Jack Sexty … Read more
Car firms just loving developing concept bicycles and we’ve seen some corkers over the years. The latest isn’t really a bicycle as you don’t actually pedal it, instead it’s a “micromobility concept” and was developed by Skoda. “This two-wheel concept was designed to cater for young people who are looking for a sustainable alternative to a car … Read more
Most e-MTB cornering technique is the same as on a regular mountain bike: arrive at the right speed, pick the right line, and emerge out of the corner with your body in the right position.The right speed The ‘right’ speed is determined by a variety of factors. Firstly, the physical nature of the turn – an open sweeper on hard-packed … Read more
One of the world’s biggest bike manufacturers Hero Cycles has designed a new range of e-bikes in Manchester. They are already being made at their factory near New Dehli and the first bikes will arrive in the UK and Europe towards the end of March. Although most of their millions of bikes made each year are sold … Read more
The Dutch love affair with the bicycle has turned electric, as sunny weather, increased consumer spending and a heightened interest in e-mobility products last year led to the e-bike’s market share growing from 31% in 2017 to 40% in 2018 – making e-bikes the Netherlands’ new most popular bike flavour. Helmet laws changed to accomodate e-bikes in the … Read more
Wilier claims its Cento1 Hybrid is a “true racing bike with pedal assistance”, and it does a very good job of being exactly that. It’s light enough to be fun to ride, with useful power on tap when you need it… or just want it. I’ve tried a few ebikes over the years now, but those … Read more
Citi bike, New York’s prime bike hire scheme, is to roll out 4,000 electric bikes, so you’ll be able to cruise around The Big Apple without breaking a sweat!13 new Citi Bike stations will also be made to house the new influx of bikes with 2,500 extra docks, and a third of all Citi Bikes will now be electric … Read more
Estonian e-bike specialists Ampler have unveiled their new range for 2019, with all three bikes getting new thru-axle front wheels and coming ready to go with lights courtesy of Busch+Müller. Review: Ampler StoutAmpler are renowned for offering light e-bikes with a sleek appearance, and with hidden batteries and no up-front display (the assist on Ampler bikes is controlled via … Read more
When we think of all the advantages of riding an e-bike, pulling a car isn’t something that immediately springs to mind… but thanks to the folks at online bike retailer Tredz, we’ve now got another reason to praise the electric assistance!e-bikes give a brain boost to older cyclistsRiding a full-sus e-mountain bike, the chap in … Read more
