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UK bike trade backs ESF e-bike fire safety recommendations – but action “must address high risk imports”

The Bicycle Association (BA) and the Association of Cycle Traders (ACT) have issued a joint response to legislation proposed by Electrical Safety First (ESF) on e-bike fire safety, calling for third-party certification for e-bike and e-scooter batteries.BA technical and policy director Peter Eland said the organisation and “all responsible companies in the UK cycle industry very much share … Read more

Best electric single-speed bikes 2023 – keep things simple with a single gear

Electric single-speed bikes have become more popular in recent years. They’re ideal for those who want to embrace simplicity, and with the added electric power, you don’t necessarily need to live in a totally flat area to benefit as the motor often negates the need for gears.The advantages of a single-speed drivetrain centre on the … Read more

Bluetooth could help police spot e-bikes hacked for higher speeds

Ernst Brust has been described as one of the most renowned and knowledgeable e-bike experts in Germany and, according to Bike Europe, he has recently been pressing for e-bike motor manufacturers to incorporate Bluetooth interfaces, “to make it easier to identify manipulated motors.”Brust was representing German testing and accreditation outfit Velotech at a battery technology conference organised by the Criminal Investigation … Read more

Fiido Titan – an ‘SUV e-bike’ with claimed 250-mile range (+ video)

Hong Kong-based Fiido started out as folding e-bike specialists before branching out into leisure style gravel e-bikes. Now, most ambitiously of all, comes their first electric fat bike, the Titan. As with their previous designs, Fiido have put their own unique design twist on the Titan, giving it the ability to carry two extra batteries at the … Read more

Zoomo offers e-bike and e-moped subscription discounts for Uber Eats riders

Zoomo is offering e-bike and e-moped subscription discounts for Uber Eats riders. Couriers can currently get £10 off monthly plans for e-bikes – an offer that is also available to riders from other delivery companies, including Deliveroo. Uber Eats riders can also get 50% off the first month of e-moped hire. Zoomo and Uber Eats … Read more

Raleigh Centros Hub Gear

At first glance, the Raleigh Centros seems built for urban comfort and practicality, but with a Bosch mid-motor, wide tyres and suspension, it’s pretty capable out of town too. Throw in a rack, mudguards and hub gears and you’re looking at an e-bike that’s easy to live with and covers a lot of bases.The Centros … Read more

Check out this high-end Ribble x Vic Lee urban e-bike

This special creation is not a bike you’d normally see in Ribble’s lineup – but as the brand’s Head of Product Jamie Burrow said, the firm’s Gravel AL frame was chosen to be the base for this urban bike that is definitely a money-no-object build. “The current hybrid wasn’t quite the right bike for what we … Read more

Honda becomes latest automotive manufacturer to debut an electric bike concept

Following in the footsteps of many an automotive brand before them, Japanese manufacturer Honda has debuted a concept electric bike at the Japanese Mobility Show. This isn’t the brand’s first foray into the electric bike market, however, as they previously released e-bike versions of their old motorbikes and mopeds for the Chinese market.The new e-bike, … Read more

Neodrives e-bike conversion kits available from £349 as eBike Outlet has a winter clear-out

eBike Outlet are offering a sizeable but time-limited (until 6th November) price reduction on their Neodrives/BMZ rear hub motor e-bike conversion kit. Now available from £349 (it was £549 when we reviewed it) it’s a high quality kit that combines two renowned German names, with Neodrives making the gearless, high torque rear hub motor system … Read more

Infinite Machine P1 – the Tesla Cybertruck inspired e-moped

You can take your pick of exactly what the Infinite Machine P1 designers had in mind when they came up with the visuals for their ultra-eye-catching electric scooter, though the front runner, judging from initial reaction, seems to be the Tesla Cybertruck. It’s actually a humble, down to earth electric moped, but one the New York based … Read more