It is illegal to ride a bicycle on a motorway. Perhaps the rider stopped on the M25 at the weekend reasoned that their e-bike was too fast and powerful to be legally considered an electrically assisted pedal cycle (EAPC)… except that was why the police then confiscated it.The BBC reports that police stopped the rider … Read more
In 2024, there are more electric gravel bikes on the market than ever before. They’re not quite as popular as electric mountain bikes or urban e-bikes, but increasing numbers of people are being drawn by their versatility. An e-gravel bike is great for getting a taste of trails, but, crucially, can just as easily serve … Read more
The family of a woman who died in a fire believed to have been caused by a converted e-bike’s battery bursting into flames has called for stronger legislation on e-bikes and e-scooters to ensure their safe usage. 21-year-old Sofia Duarte died on January 1, 2023 in a flat fire on Old Kent Road, South Bermondsey. Investigators … Read more
The Cannondale Mavaro Neo SL 1 is hot off the production line. As we reported in October, the new Mavaro Neo SL models aim to make city biking, “simple, practical, and budget-friendly.” The bike’s marked out by its hub motor and significantly lower pricing than the Tesoro Neo X 2 and Mavaro Neo 3 the brand launched … Read more
Automotive repair brand Kwik Fit has fully acquired the bike servicing and repair company, Fettle. They first began their partnership in March 2023, and this week Kwik Fit has announced that it has taken full control of the company. Existing Fettle management will continue to lead the company, with Jeyda Heselton, who founded the firm … Read more
It’s no secret 2023 was a tumultuous year for Dutch e-bike brand VanMoof. In July they were declared bankrupt, but in September, McLaren Applied-backed Lavoie stepped in and bought the brand. It’s now being reported that VanMoof might be getting ready to launch an electric scooter.According to an interview with The Verge, the new leadership … Read more
E-mobility and automotive manufacturer Yamaha has announced its intention to launch an e-bike battery subscription service in Europe. The idea is that users will no longer need to charge their batteries at home and won’t need to face the cost of replacing the battery at the end of its lifecycle. A similar light electric vehicle … Read more
British e-bike brand Volt has been busy this winter. Their long-awaited Lite electric folder looks like it’s almost ready to launch, and has been heavily re-designed since we last saw a glimpse of it back in April at The Cycle Show.So what’s changed? Well firstly, the front hub motor is out and has been replaced … Read more
There’s a lot to be said for simplicity, but the world of electric bikes is probably not the place to find it. We’ve taken a fairly straightforward machine that wouldn’t have been out of place in The Flintstones, and added gears, derailleurs, disc brakes, electric motors, Bluetooth and LCD screens. There’s loads to go wrong, … Read more
German e-bike motor manufacturer Brose has won acclaim for its sustainable practices, namely for its remanufacturing of old drive units that can be bought at a lower cost to new pieces. They’ve been doing this for a few months, with ‘Reman Drive’ units being available to buy from November.The ‘Reman Drive’ (remanufactured drive) as they’re calling … Read more
