Sales of VanMoof e-bikes have now been “paused” for almost two weeks. The firm says this is – or at least has become – a deliberate move to allow it to “catch up on delivery and production”. However, after reportedly failing to secure the funding it was looking for back in January, there are rumours … Read more
Ellio hail from Belgium and their e-bikes are doubly interesting. Not only do they restrict themselves to 28mph speed pedelecs but all their models are powered by two motors, a very large looking front hub motor and a less obvious mid-drive.Ellio Max 2 (Image Credit: Ellio) Ellio Max, by Ellio Whilst the technology behind Elio has been used on several … Read more
Rad Power Bikes is to pull out of Europe. The US firm says it will cease to sell its e-bikes to customers in the UK and the European Union in 2024.Rad Power has been one of the fastest-growing e-bike brands in the world, manufacturing solid, great value bikes, several of which feature in our various … Read more
The Ampler Curt is a lightweight electric gravel-styled bike that doubles as a city runabout. It is the flagship model from the Estonian company who have made a name for themselves with lightweight single speed city e-bikes. Ampler have added an 11-speed high quality derailleur setup to this particular variant. Along with its full complement … Read more
Affordable e-bike brand Tenways has launched a new urban e-bike called the Ago T. It features a step-through design that will likely appeal to casual wear riders, and it comes fully equipped for urban riding with a rear rack, mudguards and integrated front and rear lights. Both the Tenways CGO600 and Tenways CGO800S in our … Read more
Officers from West Midlands Police will be “engaging with delivery riders” in Coventry City Centre next week in response to rising complaints about the behaviour of e-bike riders. The force has warned that any riders flouting the law could be prosecuted.Coventry currently has a public space protection order (PSPO) in place, stipulating that people must … Read more
A charging e-bike was the most likely cause of a fire that killed a mother and her two children in Cambridge in the early hours of Friday June 30. Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service has warned people not to leave e-bikes and e-scooters charging overnight and expressed concern that the cost of living crisis is … Read more
French bike manufacturer, Peugeot Cycles, has announced plans to expand its e-bike range with three new models by the beginning of next year.With over 140 years of operation, Peugeot Cycles is a well-established brand in the cycling world and no stranger to e-bikes. We reviewed the Peugeot AE21 e-bike back in 2016, and since then, … Read more
Urban cross might not be terminology many of us are familiar with, but if you’ve been paying attention to the cycling industry over the past few years, it’s a crossover that’s been bound to happen. Spanish bike manufacturer Mondraker has bridged the gap between agile, urban hybrids and beefy, capable gravel bikes with the launch … Read more
So-called ‘peace of mind’ packages – ongoing anti-theft and maintenance subscriptions – have proven major draws for many VanMoof e-bike owners. The firm has now announced a partnership that will see Dutch users able to schedule servicing at KwikFit locations via the VanMoof app.VanMoof’s maintenance package costs €298 (£278 in the UK) for three years … Read more
