Belgian e-bike brand Cowboy has this week launched two new initiatives: a software package called Connect and a new “streamlined” bike configuration, which will be known as Core.The brand said Connect will be the home of its software suite, including its AdaptivePower technology, Crash Detection, new Apple Watch integration and three new features built with the Google … Read more
German brand Lemmo has designed a unique e-bike drive system that can disengage completely, offering a completely hybrid experience between electric and unassisted riding. The 2023 Red Dot winner (of ‘best of the best’), the Lemmo One aims to remove any resistance left behind by a motor when riding with it switched off.It’s an old … Read more
Dutch e-bike brand VanMoof has been declared bankrupt. Administrators are looking into whether it can sell assets and restructure. The news came after VanMoof stores closed last week when the firm filed for protection from creditors.Yesterday (July 17), an Amsterdam judge removed the “suspension of payment” ruling protecting the firm from creditors and instead declared … Read more
The hill climb is a cycling discipline for those who love pain and suffering and measuring every gram that goes onto their bike. You don’t need to be fit to compete, just fit enough to make it up the competition incline. Despite their growing popularity, e-bikes haven’t been welcomed with open arms – until now.London … Read more
Bike Europe reported recently on industry reaction to the new European Batteries Regulation, commenting that, “Insiders expect the regulation is going to shake up the European e-bike battery market and the industry is not yet ready in finding an answer to this challenge.” The nature of ‘the challenge’ was highlighted by Claus Fleischer, managing director … Read more
Trek’s Fuel EXe 9.5 is a game-changing electric mountain bike with a natural-feeling motor system and inspired geometry. Considering it’s an entry-level model to the range, it’s rather a lot of money at £6,400, but if a mid-drive motor that doesn’t sap all feeling from the trail is high on your list of wants, then … Read more
With the cost of living rising and bikes and components costing more than ever before, there’s a reason more people are interested in saving their cash and looking for cheaper e-bikes. At this price, there are quite a few options, thankfully, and they’re a significant step up in quality than those under £1,000 (for the … Read more
Belgian e-bike brand Cowboy has launched its new model, the Cruiser, which it says provides its “most upright and relaxed ride position to date”.The new e-bike was developed following feedback from Cowboy’s urban rider community, which the brand says requested a more upright ‘Dutch’ riding position for “improved posture and increased visibility on the road”. In response, the Cruiser … Read more
After ‘pausing’ sales of new e-bikes two weeks ago, VanMoof has now filed for protection from creditors. The firm has also closed all of its stores for the time being “for the safety of our colleagues.”In September 2021, VanMoof titled itself “the most funded e-bike company in the world” after securing $182m (£132m) in investment … Read more
German bike brand Bergamont has updated its ever-growing e-bike portfolio with plenty of announcements coming out of Eurobike. We saw the E-Cargoville Roof Bike Concept at the show, but the brand has stayed closer to the norm with their production models.Bergamont E-Grandurance (Image Credit: Bergamont) Bergamont E-Grandurance, by Bergamont Firstly, the E-Grandurance has been given … Read more
