The ADO Air 20 Ultra is a good value folding bike that’s made more useful across a wider range of terrain by the addition of an automatic three speed Bafang motor, without adding significant extra weight or complexity. It’s good value too.> Buy here: ADO Air 20 Ultra V2026 Folding E-BikeADO Air 20 Ultra – … Read more
The number of bikes in the City of London has overtaken the number of motor vehicles for the first time, the latest local authority data shows.The increase is due to a staggering surge in the popularity of dockless electric hire bikes – such as Lime and Forest, whilst TfL’s own Santander Cycles, along with cargo … Read more
He jumps up, shaken but unfortunately not hurt, adjusts his balaclava, and tries to straighten the bar with desperate haste. People are watching.“Are you OK?” I shout, with as much concern as I can muster for someone who’s just been the nail to an illegal e-bike hammer. People are watching me, too.“I’m OK,” he replies, … Read more
This week’s glorious multipack of all things e-bike has a vague theme: the battle for the pavement. Lime is offering “valets” for US e-bike riders, Voi wants operators to unite, and NYC is bringing charging units to the city’s sidewalks.Lime expands North American e-bike provisions for FIFA World Cup Lime e-bike and e-scooter (Image Credit: … Read more
Private bike share companies such as Lime and Voi will be banned in Barcelona from 2027, after the city’s mayor described the use of the hire bikes – which have accrued over 5,000 fines since January 2025 – a “mess”.However, the decision has been criticised by the president of the European Cyclists’ Federation, who argued … Read more
Over the past year, Specialized has been wringing every drop of electric goodness from its Levo 4 platform. First, the bike went ‘Electric Rally’ with the smaller-travelled Levo R, and then the brand boosted its travel with the Levo 4 Evo. Now, the Levo 4 has taken on some bikepacking flair with the Levo 4 … Read more
The mountain bike world has been abuzz with talk of next-generation Avinox motors since their introduction in April, and now Megamo has announced the launch of a new e-road platform called the Upon that’s “designed to deliver a true road cycling experience while harnessing the power and efficiency of the Avinox motor system”.> The Avinox … Read more
A council has apologised after publishing a report using sexist stereotypes to describe the benefits of electric hire bikes to women.Liberal Democrat-run Kingston-upon-Thames Borough Council’s Place Committee was debating the latest contract tendering for e-bike hire companies. Attached to the committee documents was an Equalities Impact Assessment, evaluating the policy’s implementation and proposed impact on … Read more
Welcome to your weekly smorgasbord of e-bike delights. This week, Lime faces fines and exclusions in London boroughs, Tenways tightens its belt (drive), classic British framebuilder Mercian has bagged funding to make an electric bike, and Bosch is aiming to make second-hand e-bike purchases more trustworthy with its certification scheme.E-bike operators charged £210,000 for sloppy … Read more
If you own a Specialized Turbo Como SL 4.0 or 5.0 e-bike, stop riding it. The UK Office for Product Safety and Standards has published a product recall for these bikes, long after Specialized announced a recall.“The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the fork steerer tube on affected bikes may develop a … Read more
