City of London Police say that, on average, around five illegal e-bikes and e-scooters are being seized each week as part of “a crackdown against souped-up bicycles.” The force says that bikes modified to deliver speed and power above the legal limits for electrically assisted pedal cycles (EAPCs) are often being used to commit crimes … Read more
Charity Electrical Safety First (ESF) has said that “sloppy manufacturers with little interest in safety are slipping through the net,” after the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) issued withdrawal notices to four online marketplaces requiring them to stop selling a “dangerous” e-bike battery.The U004 frame battery, manufactured by a company called UPP (Unit … Read more
If you’re after something that’s fun to ride but also a good deal easier to lug around than a full-sized e-bike, then folding electric bikes are absolutely the place to start. They often look similar to their unassisted counterparts, but tend to weigh a little bit more due to the motor and battery. Folding e-bikes … Read more
In the ever-evolving world of electric bikes, where each new model claims to be the next big thing, the Verge TS Ultra e-motorbike rolls in, making a statement that’s hard to ignore. With its sci-fi aesthetics and specs that sound like they’ve been plucked from a futuristic novel, Verge has taken the conventional motorbike playbook … Read more
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued withdrawal notices to four online marketplaces requiring them to stop selling a “dangerous” e-bike battery manufactured by a company called UPP (Unit Pack Power).Consumers are also being advised not to use the triangle-shaped U004 frame battery which the OPSS said has been linked to a number of fires … Read more
Dance has spoken about its e-bike subscription model in a recent interview with Zag Daily. Recent tweaks to its approach include offering contactless collections and making the majority of its repairs through mobile mechanics. Co-founder Eric Quidenus-Wahlforss spoke about the company’s business model, saying that most of its cost base comes through operations: delivering/picking up … Read more
Brompton’s popular electric bike range now comes with a 12-speed option, courtesy of an innovative new gear system. This utilises a three-speed Sturmey-Archer hub and a four-speed derailleur, and will give riders a wider range of gears – apparently enough to ride up some rather steep inclines, going off the pictures the brand has released.The bikes … Read more
A road safety charity has called for the Government to ‘urgently’ bring forward e-scooter legislation, after figures revealed that half of e-scooter user casualties occur outside trial areas.E-scooters are currently only legal to ride in the UK when they are rented as part of official trials, which are taking place in around 30 areas across … Read more
The Engwe C20 Pro is a folding e-bike that bridges the gap between its full-fat siblings and more traditional folders (think of it as semi-skimmed). Instead of bulbous 4” tyres, the C20 has more road-friendly 3” tyres, which offer welcome relief from poor road surfaces. Although it’s still a handful to cart around, it’s much … Read more
French firm Valeo has made some improvements to its Cyclee e-bike motor and automatic transmission system, with a debut at CES 2024. With new players emerging, like Pinion with the MGU and Niche’s Automatic Digital Transmission System (ADTS), Valeo’s newest iteration will help keep them relevant in the fight for all-in-one gearbox and motor supremacy.The … Read more
