We were at CORE Bike yesterday, a UK trade show that features some of the UK’s biggest distributors. And the UK’s worst carpets: look out for them in the pics. Anyway, there were more than a few e-bikes knocking about, some of which we laid eyes on for the very first time. Here’s a round-up … Read more
Want a bike for getting about town? The £3,800 Trek Super Commuter+ 8 is a top-dollar option for your city riding, and its performance is pretty stellar, although we’d like to see a bit more function and less form from the rear rack. “There’s no reason to hit the snooze button when your morning commute … Read more
The e-bike has penetrated to the very heart of road cycling culture with the news that Italian manufacturer Colnago is producing seven new e-bikes. Although none of them are the road bikes that the company is famous for. Colnago have been around since the 1950s and are one of the best-respected marques in road cycling, … Read more
The e-road bike sector exploded into life at the tail end of last year, with German bike brand Cube opting to electrify their Agree road frame rather than go for a whole new line. The result is the Agree Hybrid C:62 SL Disc, a high-end race machine with a 250W battery and 60Nm drive pack concealed within its … Read more
New German e-bike brand Ampler have launched two new models for 2018, the sport Hawk single speed and relaxed multi-gear Bilberry. The Hawk weighs in at just 13.9kg, and both bikes have a 60km range. Ampler Bikes launched in April 2016 with an Indiegogo campaign , during which Ampler successfully raised $158,000, kickstarting its international operations. … Read more
If you’re on the hunt for a very luxurious Christmas present to yourself for attacking the trails then the brand new Focus JAM² Carbon could be up your street… this e-superbike starts at €4,999 and the top spec is a cool €9,999. Available to pre-order and shipping from the beginning of 2018, and there are five models in the range. The flagship … Read more
A new vintage-style e-bike courtesy of French brand Velair has broken its funding target on Kickstarter: and with its classy looks, clever design and impressive price point, it’s not difficult to see why. “Can you believe it’s an e-bike?” is the question posed by Velair on their campaign page, and the disguise of the battery fully concealed in a smart leather … Read more
EBCO’s TR-60 is described as a trekking bike but it’s also very well suited to everyday city duties. The TranzX mid motor is very good, and the bike scores well on its build quality and componentry. There are a few niggles but overall it’s a good option for a range of riding. EBCO say that … Read more
If you’re looking for a mid-motor electric bike for city, urban or leisure use then there’s plenty of choice across a wide range of manufacturers and prices. For the most part, though, you’ll be choosing between one of four main drivetrains. So we’ve set them back to back and asked: which is the best?Of course, … Read more
You might remember that back in 2016 we featured the Momentum Electric VIT-S here on ebiketips. We managed to get some time on the bike at the Eurobike Show, and we were impressed. It’s a high quality fast leaisure or city bike, and notable for its Nidec motor, which puts out a hefty 95Nm of … Read more
