E-bike conversion kits are an often overlooked option. If you have a bike ready to fit one, they can certainly be an economical choice. But it’s not all about saving money as the best kits can also pack a punch in performance terms. Those options may be pricier, but they can give you something that … Read more
Belgian e-bike firm Cowboy has reportedly temporarily suspended its ‘Race’ game after it was called “absurd” and “irresponsible” by Amsterdam officials. The e-bike brand introduced the in-app game earlier this month, allowing its riders to compete against each other in a “safe cycling environment”.Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema, however, said the game was “completely absurd”, while traffic alderwoman … Read more
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The original Eovolt Afternoon impressed our reviewer when tested back in 2022. This latest version has been revised for 2024 with subtle upgrades, lower weight and an all-new Vintage flavour. I’ve been testing this latest model with regular shopping trips and the occasional leisure ride to see how it fares against the competition. In a marketplace … Read more
The Bicycle Association (BA) has said retailers “need to be ready to explain” how reputable e-bikes and batteries are safe, with most now refusing to work on unbranded or unknown battery packs.E-bikes and e-scooters have become the capital’s “fastest growing fire risk”, according to the London Fire Brigade, however many of these have involved second-hand … Read more
Electric bike brand Cowboy has announced a partnership with e-bike subscription service, Blike. The partnership means that customers will be able to lease Cowboy e-bikes, including the Cruiser, Cruiser ST and Classic models. Subscriptions are flexible and will cost from £120 per month. Cowboy is the latest brand to follow suit, after Brompton listed their … Read more
Spanish bike brand Orbea has updated its electric hardtail mountain bike, the Urrun, and also its ‘SUV’, the Kemen. The latter now comes in two versions, one geared towards urban riding and the other a bit more of a trekking setup. The new bikes come not long after Orbea launched the Diem, powered by a … Read more
Nestled in the industrial area of Lille is the Decathlon HQ. It’s how I imagine the Google campus is. It’s got plentiful cycle lanes into and out of the area, there are testing grounds for all the different sports products Decathlon makes, and there’s even a virtual reality gaming room next to a bar and … Read more
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The Advanced Trekking Pro FS Wave could be fairly described as an SUV e-bike. This term seems to appear everywhere in the e-bike world these days without ever really being defined. Originally applied to cars (sports utility vehicles) with raised ground clearance and perhaps four wheel drive, SUV e-bikes are similarly geared towards off-road riding. They … Read more
Charity Electrical Safety First (ESF) and the Bicycle Association (BA) have welcomed a bill announced in the King’s Speech that would address the potential fire risks associated with e-bikes and lithium-ion batteries.The Product Safety and Metrology Bill will, “preserve the UK’s status as a global leader in product regulation, supporting businesses and protecting consumers”, according … Read more
Ever felt like there was a glaring gap in the electric bike market fit for BMX bikes? SkateHut seems to think there is, and the brand has launched the Flow Street9 eBMX. It’s quite literally what it says, an electric BMX bike.This isn’t the first electric BMX bike we’ve seen. Back in 2022, we reported … Read more
