British e-bike firm VOLT has announced they will be allowing customers to use their range of e-bikes with a subscription model in partnership with rental provider Blike. E-bikes can be quite a significant outlay, often costing thousands of pounds, and with many people’s finances being squeezed, they’re not always attainable. So instead of requiring people … Read more
With 4in wide tyres and full suspension, Engwe’s Engine X can happily tackle some rough terrain, so it’s not just for the urban dweller, while its pokey motor means that it’s a capable climber wherever you are. The ride position is very high though, which makes for tricky handling, and its overall weight makes it … Read more
E-scooter riders have a high risk of head injuries when involved in a crash, a research project from DEKRA Accident Research and two universities has found.The simulation examined 162 individual crash scenarios that differed in initial speed, angle of impact with the kerb, and the size of the person on the e-scooter, among other factors, with … Read more
Police in Cardiff last week seized 17 illegal e-bikes in an effort to stop the vehicles being ridden through pedestrianised areas of the city centre.Working with South Wales Police, Cardiff Council said its City Centre Warden team joined forces to ‘crack down’ on the use of the illegal bikes on Thursday, July 27.What we tend … Read more
Micromobility.com, home of Helbiz, has submitted a non-binding bid to acquire VanMoof, following news that the Dutch e-bike brand was declared bankrupt last month.Beginning with shared e-scooters in Italy in 2018, today micromobility.com offers e-scooters, e-bikes and e-mopeds on short-term and long-term rentals as well as retail sales. The company said its bid demonstrates, “the company’s strong commitment … Read more
Licences to ride e-bikes on public highways could be heading California’s way after Assembly member Tasha Boerner drafted Assembly Bill 530 to require a licence for e-bike riders without an active driver’s licence. The proposed law follows a number of recent fatalities on e-bikes that achieved a high profile in the US media. The main elements of the law as outlined … Read more
This article includes paid promotion on behalf of Estarli Read more about sponsored content Electric folding bikes offer numerous benefits. They’re compact, making them great for storing if you are short on space, and they’re great for nipping around town. Some, like the Estarli e20 Play even come with utility-focused accessories like rear racks (on … Read more
A ‘groundbreaking’ study has provided insights on e-scooter riders in Virginia, US, revealing that infrastructure-related factors, the behaviours of e-scooter riders and others around them, and environmental factors all created risk for users. Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) began the study of e-scooter riders in September 2019. Over the span of 18 months, 50 scooters collected over … Read more
A new report unveiled by transport consultancy Steer in partnership with micromobility firm Lime has recommended the creation of 10,000 new shared e-bike parking spaces across London.The report uses Lime e-bike service data from January 2019 to March 2023, as well as rider survey data, to assess the contribution of the company’s e-bikes in London, looking … Read more
Merida’s eSPRESSO City 400 EQ is designed primarily for urban use, but with front shocks, wide tyres and a suspension seatpost it is just as happy on by-ways, canal paths and woodland forest tracks as it is popping to the shops or taking care of the commute. With loads of accessories included you’ll not need … Read more
