E-bike brand Cyrusher’s latest offering is… an electric surfboard

Chinese e-bike firm Cyrusher has brought out something a little bit different to their usual repertoire… a 44mph electric surfboard. Stepping away from the beefed up electric bikes we’re used to seeing from the brand, they seem to be exploring new realms and diving into the unknown with this offering, named Thunders.Cyrusher Thunders eSurfboard (1) … Read more

Bosch, Shimano and Gazelle want your e-bike to be able to talk to cars – but will this really make e-biking safer?

A recent Bosch press release has announced, “An unprecedented ecosystem of 19 leading innovators in the automotive, bicycle and technology sectors have joined forces to work towards advancing and deploying connected transportation solutions to help reduce the risks facing cyclists and e-bike riders on North American roads.”Founding members of the Coalition for Cyclist Safety include … Read more

London e-bike users are furious about ‘artificial barriers’ says Dott chief

Dott’s chief executive has said the firm received “so much negative feedback” about its e-bikes when they operated in London, due to geofences which “make absolutely no sense for the user.”Speaking to City A.M., Henri Moissinac said a lot of Dott’s e-bike users would be riding, “and then suddenly they bump into some artificial barrier between two … Read more

Raleigh Motus Tour

The Raleigh Motus is an electric hybrid bike aimed at urban and countryside users alike. I reviewed the Motus Tour step-through version but there are several models in the range to suit different gearing, frame type and budget requirements. At just under £2,500 for the Motus Tour, it looks to be quite a decent value … Read more

Forest launches monthly e-bike subscription model following spike in demand

London e-bike firm Forest has launched a monthly subscription model, ‘Forest Plus’, which it says will ‘significantly’ reduce costs for regular users.The Forest Plus package will cost users £45 a month. It will enable them to ride for 60 minutes daily and also removes parking fees.The package launched on October 19 and Forest says users … Read more

Forget four wheels, Mini has brought out a new electric bike

Ready for another car/electric bike crossover you didn’t know you needed? Mini has launched the MINI E-Bike 1, in partnership with Angell Mobility. It’s not the Mini brand’s first foray into electric bikes, as they have previously used the moniker Cooper Bikes to launch a Classic range of steel e-bikes with regenerative braking as a … Read more

E-bikes v cancer

If you’re reading this website you’re very likely already familiar with the many advantages of e-bikes: commuting less sweatily; transport for less-mobile folks; e-cargo bikes that enable load-carrying almost impossible on an acoustic bike; and the sheer fun of feeling a bit superhuman, to name but four.Well I have another use case you may not … Read more

Gocycle previews first electric cargo bike ahead of 2024 launch

British electric bike brand Gocycle, known for its super sleek G4 folding e-bike, has announced it will be expanding its range with an electric cargo bike in 2024, called the Gocycle Family Cargo. Alongside this, the brand has announced its “intention to expand [our] entire product range and enter multiple new market segments in the … Read more

Estarli e28.8 Trapez

Presentation goes a long way when it comes to choosing a new electric bike. Estarli has made some excellent choices to make the e28.8 appear neat and tidy, such as routing cables inside the tubes and wrapping them in a helical sheath when they have to emerge. Ours has built-in lights and a rack on … Read more

Yamaha teases latest e-bike tech with two-wheel drive and power steering

Yamaha has never been afraid to push design boundaries so it’s not surprising two very headturning e-bike concepts are premiering at the Japan Mobility Show. The Y-01W AWD is an ‘all wheel drive’ (as indicated by the abbreviation), whilst the Y-00Z MTB is even more out there, being the first ever e-bike we have come across … Read more