Trek’s new FX+ 7 attempts to strike a balance between weight and practicality. In the brand’s own words, it’s an e-bike that’s, “light enough to carry up stairs, powerful enough to fly up climbs, and equipped to carry whatever riders need.”The FX+ 7 boasts front and rear lights, full coverage mudguards and an integrated rear … Read more
Moustache has issued a voluntary recall for three of its e-bikes – the Friday 28, the Dimanche 28 and the Dimanche 29 – after uncovering a manufacturing issue that could result in the forks cracking or breaking. Owners are advised to stop riding immediately with free replacement of the fork being offered where necessary.The issue … Read more
“Re-engineered” versions of the VanMoof S5 and A5 have today gone on sale in eight UK stores. The two bikes were first launched in April 2022, but a year later the Dutch brand was declared bankrupt. The company was subsequently sold to the McLaren Applied-backed e-mobility company, Lavoie, which is now bringing the two models … Read more
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A Blackpool tip is urging people to remove lithium-ion batteries from e-bikes and e-scooters before disposing of them following a fire at its site.The fire, believed to have been caused by an ‘inappropriately disposed of’ e-scooter or e-bike, broke out in Bristol Avenue Household Waste Recycling Centre in Bispham, Blackpool at about 2pm on November 5. It was extinguished … Read more
The global electric bike market is projected to grow by up to 10% between 2022 and 2030, with urban and city e-bikes making up the vast majority of this growth. So in a market that’s already so heavily saturated with everything from sub-£1,000 hub motor offerings to premium, £5,000+ works of art, how can brands … Read more
The London-based bike and e-bike subscription service, Buzzbike, will close this week – at least in part due to the collapse of its largest shareholder, Signa Sports United (SSU), the parent company of Wiggle. Subscribers are reportedly being offered the chance to purchase the brand’s bikes at an “extremely” discounted price.Founded in 2016 by former … Read more
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Lime is to fund the creation of 200 new parking bays across Brent, after the micromobility firm was notified by the council it would have to remove its dockless e-bikes if safety concerns were not addressed.A new plan has been negotiated following a “series of constructive meetings”, which includes the new parking bays. These will … Read more
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The Ampere Deluxe Pro is the latest and top of the range model from a Devon-based outfit who have been in the e-bike biz since 2020. It looks to be a value for money bike, as are all their other models, and comes packed full of useful features. The Deluxe Pro is a one size step-thru design that … Read more
In a “what on earth?” moment, YouTuber Chris Doel has managed to create an e-bike battery out of waste disposable vape batteries. And not only that, but it managed 20 miles with barely any pedalling.Now of course, we don’t condone riding an e-bike that travels under its own steam on public roads, but this use … Read more
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Cycle commuting is unarguably more popular in the summer months for pretty obvious reasons, but there’s a lot to be said for persisting with it through the colder months. It provides a great opportunity for fresh air and exercise at a time when you’ll otherwise be spending more time indoors. It can be hard to … Read more
