The Giant Explore E+ Pro 1 GTS is a beauty to ride! It feels rock solid and stable on whatever terrain you are on, and it’s just so versatile. The best bit about it though is the motor system. It’s punchy yet very smooth and incredibly responsive – plus the battery range is phenomenal. Frameset … Read more
Chinese budget brand Engwe recently released a longtail e-cargo bike, the LE20, which is currently available at the rather eye-catching price of £1,449. Now clearly this is not a top-end e-bike, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t still a handy vehicle that could perhaps replace a car for some people. Our man Dave’s had a … Read more
Electric cargo bikes are a burgeoning sector in the e-bike world. They’re multi-faceted and incredibly useful, and whether you’re looking to replace your car or just want something so you’re able to carry the shopping a bit more easily, there’s an e-cargo bike for everyone. The best e-cargo bikes will have plenty of carrying capacity and … Read more
We don’t see too many of them over here in the UK, but Lidl is offering a growing range of e-bikes in Germany and elsewhere on the continent. Clean Rider reports that the latest addition is the Brose mid-motor sporting Fischer Montis 6.0i – a model reminiscent of some of Decathlon’s Rockrider eMTBs.Lidl introduced its … Read more
Derbyshire Constabulary has moved to a ‘seize first’ position on e-scooters, with officers no longer required to issue an initial warning at the time of a first offence. The change in policy has resulted in over 200 scooters being taken in the last two months.While a blanket ban on riding e-scooters on UK roads and … Read more
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The recently-released Ampere Alter folding e-bike might look familiar at first glance, but it’s aiming to stand out with a focus on quality, while keeping its £1,299 price point relatively accessible. With a 250W hub motor and a choice of either a 360Wh (tested here) or 540Wh battery, it’s all wrapped up with a nicely … Read more
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A man who caused the death of a cyclist in a collision on a shared-use path was riding an e-bike classed as a motorcycle due to the size of its motor, a court has heard. Amadou Diallo pleaded guilty to causing the death of Vincent Cullinane by careless driving and to driving without a license … Read more
Electric road bikes are a pretty interesting subcategory. They’re restricted to 15.5mph assistance limits, just like other electrically assisted pedal cycles (EAPCs). While that can remove some of the attraction for those who had visions of flying along flat lanes assisted by their bikes, they are incredibly accessible – particularly for those coming back from … Read more
Bosch recently presented Battery Lock, a new feature that ensures the brand’s e-bike batteries can no longer be used if stolen. The brand says it hopes this will make parking a more ‘carefree’ experience for riders.Bosch already offers an eBike Lock feature where either your smartphone or the Kiox display will activate and deactivate the … Read more
Sweat-free. Unblemished. Calm and carefree. Actor Timothée Chalamet looked the model e-bike rider as he arrived to the premier of his film, A Complete Unknown not in a limo, but a rental Lime bike. He rode the e-bike directly onto the red carpet, where he parked it rather boldly in front of the film’s title board. The publicly … Read more
