Brose’s upcoming 48V Drive³ Peak e-bike motor system will incorporate a new cyber defence system to prevent ‘tuning’ of the drive via its software. In both the UK and Europe, the maximum assisted speed of an e-bike is 25km/h (15.5mph). If an electric bike provides power assistance beyond that, it is considered a speed pedelec … Read more
Electric bikes have been a popular addition to track walks and preparations for Formula 1 drivers ahead of a racing weekend. And since the drivers have already taken to the track for testing ahead of the opening race of the season, we thought it was high time to take a look at some of the … Read more
Swedish electric motorcycle and moped maker Cake was declared bankrupt on February 1, with sales discontinued until further notice.Cake is known for producing very distinctive-looking electric two-wheelers. Its range consists of five different platforms – the Bukk, the Kalk, the Ösa, the Makka, and the Åik.The Ösa has a striking ‘unibar’ that combines with a clamp-on system to … Read more
If you’re a fan of longer rides, or maybe even multi-day adventures, on your e-bike, you’ll know what it’s like to live life on the edge when it comes to battery level watching. For some, managing efforts and battery levels is part of the fun – it’s like Formula E or E-Enduro racing. But for … Read more
BMW Motorrad has unveiled its latest e-mobility offering. The CE 02 is aimed at the lucrative learner and commuter markets and is available in 4kW or 11kW power options, making it suitable for 16 and 17-year-old provisional licence holders (with CBT). As we would expect from BMW, this bike looks great and is loaded with … Read more
Electric bikes are quite possibly the most fun way of getting to and from work. The benefits of cycling are obvious, only with an e-bike you also won’t sweaty. If you don’t do the full commute on your e-bike, then you can still enjoy the benefits in a smaller, more compact package with an e-folder. … Read more
I’ve had a go on the new Tern Orox, and what a hoot that turned out to be. We’ve published a launch story on the Orox which will give you all the technical information. This is about my personal experience of the bike, what I think it’s good for, and maybe some misgivings generally about the way … Read more
Bike brand Tern, popular for their electric urban and cargo bikes has today announced the newest addition to its stable: the Orox. It is designed to be an “adventure cargo” bike, which essentially means it has a powerful Bosch Performance Line CX motor, large volume tyres and the ability to carry a lot of stuff. … Read more
French e-bike firm Moustache has launched the first belt drive version of its popular Lundi city e-bike. We reviewed the Lundi 27.5 recently – the model that sits just below this new 27.6 in the hierarchy – and found it to be one of the most comfortable e-bikes around. Not having a chain to grapple with … Read more
In a striking escalation of the safety issue that has seen sales of Babboe bikes and e-bikes put on hold, several employees have now claimed that management were aware that frames were breaking and refused to admit it to customers. “We always had to lie,” said one.The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) … Read more
