A University of Bristol study into the enjoyment levels of e-bike riding among adults with type 2 diabetes has found that “engaging in e-cycling was perceived as an easier way of managing their diabetes than diet or other types of exercise, largely due to the enjoyment of riding”.The investigation notes that physical activity is a … Read more
Cheap and reasonably cheerful is how I’d describe the Swifty Routemaster, and to be fair that is exactly what a lot of people want, especially for those shorter journeys to work, across town etc. With an RRP of £690, and currently a discounted price of £655.50 via Amazon (Swifty’s website directs you there to purchase) … Read more
Bristol researchers are looking for breast cancer patients to take part in an e-bike study. Researchers from Bristol’s Centre for Exercise, Nutrition and Health Sciences will look at whether a 12-week individualised e-bike programme is suitable for people with or who have been treated for breast cancer, and if they can finish the programme. Funded by … Read more
The idea of combining bike gears with an electric drive motor is a very tempting one that promises a new wave of neat, low maintenance, easy to operate e-bikes and light electric vehicles in the not-too-distant future. It’s also a tricky engineering and business challenge, and one that has just proved too much for Finnish firm Revonte, … Read more
LEVA-EU recently reported that as of October 1, candidates aiming to obtain a Category AM driver’s license will have the option to take the practical exam on a speed pedelec – as long as they live in the Flanders region of Belgium. The AM licence is generally more associated with being able to ride 28mph … Read more
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London e-bike firm Forest is to use AI technology to review photos of its users’ parked e-bikes. The tech will score the bike as parked ‘well’, ‘satisfactorily’ or ‘poorly’. If parked ‘poorly’, the user will be prompted to repark it into a ‘better’ position.Forest, which rebranded from HumanForest earlier this year, partnered with Captur AI … Read more
Update 29/10/24: A batch of imported e-bike chargers intended for use with Gin e-bikes was rejected at the border and destroyed by customs officials. According to the Office for Product Safety & Standards (OPSS), the products presented, “a high risk of fire and explosion.” The Gin X is a budget hybrid e-bike with features like … Read more
Honda’s Motocompacto e-scooter is here, inspired by the automaker’s Motocompo scooters from the ’80s. The Motocompacto resembles an electric suitcase with its looks, weighs just over 18kg, and offers 12 miles of range. Motocompacto may be heftier than more traditional-looking electric scooters, but not when compared to this similar-looking electric moped we covered a couple of … Read more
House of Fraser is selling Shimano-powered Whyte e-bikes at a heavy discount, with the Coniston hybrid e-bike available for just £1,299 – a fraction of the RRP of £2,659. Not only that, but the retailer is also offering an extra 20% off with the code OUTLET20, making the model just £1,059.19 at checkout, including delivery.The Coniston has a … Read more
Red is objectively the best colour for a bike, so it was with barely suppressed joy that we saw the Ebroh Jump Carbon model delivered in a sparkly crimson. There’s blue, black and grey too, if you don’t share our love of scarlet.Whichever colour you choose, the Jump Carbon is an electric mountain bike, and … Read more
