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A coroner in Bristol has called for government action to be taken to prevent future deaths related to e-bike fires, saying there appears to be a “lack of understanding” of the potential dangers with lithium-ion batteries used for e-bikes and e-scooters.Abdul Oryakhel died after falling from the window of his 16th floor flat in September … Read more
Sussex-based Cairn (part of the Rider Firm, which also owns Hunt Wheels and Privateer Bikes) are renowned for their electric gravel bikes. In fact, that’s all they make – first we tried the E-Adventure, their drop bar electric gravel bike, and now the BRAVe which is in its second edition.The Cairn BRAVe 2.0 is more … Read more
It’s been another busy week for e-bike tech, partially thanks to the biggest trade fair of the year taking place this week, and partially because it’s apparently summer, and that’s when most of us think riding bikes looks the most appetising. But I digress.This week we’ve got news on two-wheeler brand Cake, computer brand Acer … Read more
German e-bike brand Riese & Müller has launched two e-bikes for 2025 which will use Pinion’s MGU system. The two bikes, the Delite5 and the Homage5 are premium urban models, with full-suspension and racks for carrying luggage.After officially launching the MGU last year, Pinion announced in May that customers will soon be able to benefit … Read more
Computer manufacturer Acer has expanded its range of electric bikes, after its first offering, the ebii, launched last year.Like the ebii, the bikes will use AI-integrated technology to adapt to the rider’s pedalling power, riding conditions and the preferred level of assistance.What are the new bikes?Acer Ebii e-bike-4 (Image Credit: Suvi Loponen) Acer hasn’t just … Read more
Eurobike is well and truly underway, and we’ve been blessed with a lot of new electric bike tech. We’re splitting the tech round-ups into two, so the motors get their own standalone page (here) and the rest of the cool stuff gets its own, too. So what’s new in the world of e-bike motors?There’s a … Read more
Drone manufacturer DJI has expanded into the world of electric bikes and their motors. The new DJI Avinox mid-drive motor offers 108Nm torque and 850W peak power in a compact unit weighing just 2.52kg.It will be equipped on a brand new e-bike brand, also from DJI, called Amflow. The Amflow PL electric mountain bike weighs … Read more
It appears to be e-cargo bike season here at ebiketips. In the last week or so we’ve reviewed both the Tern Quick Haul Long and the Ecobike Cargo and also updated our guide to the best value electric cargo bikes. Now we’re hearing that the Vello SUB (smart utility bike) is on sale in the … Read more
Automatic shifting has been around for a while now, but Bosch has finally partnered up with Shimano and TRP to add derailleur functionality to the brand’s eShift technology. Previously, eShift was only available with compatible Rohloff, Enviolo and 3X3 hub gearing.The drivetrains that will be compatible with eShift include Shimano Cues Di2, Shimano Nexus Di2 … Read more
Touted as true car alternatives, electric cargo bikes offer much more than just a fun way to get around town. They’re excellent at carrying more than you’d think possible, and while the very best ones can be pretty expensive, there are growing numbers of e-cargo bikes available for those on a tighter budget. Most electric … Read more
