The thing about city bikes is that, well… they’re a bit boring, no? They’re A-to-B machines with zero personality; just functional machines for a functional job.Well hold on a second, because the Corratec LifeS Ap4 has got us a little bit excited. For starters, just check out those chunky 76mm tyres looking mean and purposeful – … Read more
Have you ever thought that off the shelf mudguards just aren’t cutting it for your e-bike? Worry no longer – RockGuardZ have got you covered.The frame protection specialist company has announced that it’s creating bespoke mudguards and frame protectors for e-bikes based on moulds taken from each e-bike that they’re created for. Even better than … Read more
British folding e-bike manufacturer Hummingbird has launched what it claims is the lightest folding e-bike in the world at 10.3kg.The new e-bike has been created in partnership with Prodrive – the company responsible for overseeing the engineering side of successful motor racing projects like Aston Martin’s endurance racing programme among others in rallying and touring … Read more
Haibike has announced its 2019 range of SDURO e-bikes, incorporating new models including three sporty hardtails including a female-specific frame, and a ‘Cross’ bike.The SDURO range of bikes is suited to the less extreme end of the rider spectrum (you’ll want the XDURO range for the really high end stuff), and features more cost-efficient options … Read more
We’re always on the lookout for fresh and exciting places to ride our e-bikes, and BikePacking Scotland might have just piqued our interest to head up north with the launch of the Go East Lothian Trail, a 63km route on the Edinburgh coastline.The route features a mix of quiet coastal back roads, gravel tracks, singletrack … Read more
We have them in the motoring industry with SUVs, so why not in the world of e-bikes too? Chinese newcomer Saigo has launched what it calls the world’s first ‘sports utility e-bike’ in the SUB, merging comfortable off road capability with city practicality.Ostensibly, the new bike features a city bike frame married to fat-bike ruggedness, … Read more
Rad Power Bikes has designed its latest e-bikes from the ground-up to sport the L1e-A specification of motor – meaning that in the UK it’s subject to additional legislation.As you might remember from our guide a while back, any motor that has an output of more than 250w, or can assist to more than 25km/h, … Read more
In crowdfunding land, another e-Bike is attracting plenty of backing and looks like the real deal.The WAU smart e-bike has so far attracted $94,413 USD at time of writing on popular crowdfunding site Indiegogo, smashing its original $50,000 target designed to get the bike into production, with 14 days still to go. Contributors can either choose … Read more
Italian tyre powerhouse Pirelli will this month launch its latest e-bike-suitable tyres, the Cycle-e range, and they’re created using recycled crumbs of old tyres recycled from the motor industry.The tyres, originally announced at Eurobike this year, are said to support the company’s “commitment to sustainable mobility” – an approach to tyre construction that we wholeheartedly approve … Read more
