Scott’s E-Genius 710 Plus is a 27.5+ full suspension rig with Bosch’s top end Performance Line CX giving you a boost up the hills. That’s backed up by a platform that’s dripping with interesting tech, and high end components to justify the £4,099 asking price. Let’s deal with tyre size first. The E-Genius 710 Plus … Read more
We’ve already had a look at Giant’s mid motor Prime E +3 city bike. At £1,799 that’s a really good bike for the money but if your budget won’t stretch that far then Giant have you covered with the Ease-E+. For £1,099 you’re getting a step-through frame with a front hub motor, Shimano derailleur gearing … Read more
According to research commissioned by Shimano, who make the STePS e-bike system, the profile and acceptance of e-bikes as a commuting option is growing in the UK. The poll, conducted by OnePoll, found that 34% of respondents would be prepared to use an e-bike instead of public transport, with men (38%) more keen than women … Read more
Ampler bikes are a startup based in Estonia and they’re raising the cash for their first two e-bike models via the crowdfunding site Indiegogo. So far they’ve amassed $114k in orders, well over they $100k they were aiming for.The bikes are designed to be as clean-looking as possible; save for a larger rear hub housing … Read more
Oxford’s bike sharing scheme, Oxonbike, offers bike rental at 13 docking stations across Oxford. From today the hire fleet has been boosted by the addition of 16 e-bikes, bringing the total number of bikes available to 80. New docking stations are being added to the network as well, connecting major employment centres including hospital and university sites in … Read more
In a world where more cogs is often seen as better – SRAM just launched their 12-speed Eagle groupsets, after all – it’s interesting to see a manufacturer taking a different direction. And that’s what SRAM have done with their new launch, EX1, a groupset designed specifically for the transmission requirements of electric mountain bikes.SRAM … Read more
French firm Moustache make a big range of electric bikes from the everyday to the esoteric: check out their collaboration with Philippe Starck for some good examples of the latter (especially the snow bike with the fur frame cover). The Lundi is probably the most recognisable of their designs, using a custom low-step-through frame to … Read more
We’ve just taken delivery of this Kalkhoff Sahel Compact. The 20″ wheel is a popular format if you’re a bit short of space, as it allows you to get the ride feel of a full-sized bike in a smaller package. The Sahel Compact also has folding pedals and a stem that allows you to turn … Read more
The EBCO UCL-60 offers a convincing build with a torque-sensing, mid motor configuration at a price that’s considerably lower than most other options.Mid motor (or bottom bracket driven) bikes are what you tend to get at the top end of the market, and as you move further down the price points the motor tends to … Read more
“The first time you ride of these bikes, you’re just blown away”, says Specialized Mountain brand manager Sam Benedict. “You shouldn’t be this fast, is what you’re thinking. It just puts a big smile on your face. It’s just like riding your first bike” Turbo Levo FSR vs Finale Ligure, by admin You’d expect him … Read more
