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A study looking into the shift to e-bikes from other modes of transport has found that they may lead to people giving up cars and using public transport less. The authors also argue that e-bikes should be at the core of planning as, “they are a readily available way to foster the decarbonisation of transport”.Based on interviews … Read more

Initially launched on the continent in August last year, the B’Twin LD 920E looks like it’s finally set to hop over the Channel and hit Decathlon stores for UK customers. At £3,200 and with a mid-drive motor and auto-transmission, it’s packing quite a lot of punch into an urban offering for just over £3k. There … Read more

In a far cry from trainers and gym wear, sporting goods company Reebok has decided to enter into the electric bike and scooter market. The brand first presented the bikes at the CES show earlier this year, showing a range of mountain, commuter and leisure e-bikes as well as accessories and e-scooters.The bikes won’t be … Read more

Just a few months after the first glimpses, we’ve now been treated to full images of Gocycle’s new Family Cargo e-bike and its accessories – and they were worth the wait. From baskets to Formula 1 style child carriers, the accessories look like they integrate pretty well into the Gocycle fold. So what’s on offer, … Read more

E-scooter operator Dott has pulled out of London. Echoing comments made when it removed all of its e-bikes from service last year, the brand blamed the “rapid and unregulated rise of e-bikes,” which it says makes it impossible to run a financially sustainable shared e-scooter service. Last year Dott removed its 2,500 bikes from London … Read more

Micromobility operators Tier and Dott have completed a merger. The combined Tier-Dott entity will operate e-bike and e-scooter rental services in 20 countries with annual revenue of around €250m.For the time being, the two brands will continue to function independently, but will be ‘progressively integrated’ with more details of the strategy on the way in … Read more

Berlin-based brand Lemmo has finally launched the Lemmo One in the UK. We first reported on the unique clutch based drive system the Lemmo One uses last year, and now it looks like the bike (in fact an updated version called the Mk2) is ready for the UK market.  What’s special about the Lemmo One … Read more

Amsterdam-based e-bike producer VanMoof has announced a newly-built network of service and retail partners, including two locations in the UK and one in Ireland.The company – which was bought by McLaren Applied-backed e-mobility company Lavoie last year – said that under new leadership it has “revamped” its retail and service strategy.Instead of providing servicing directly … Read more