The Estarli E28 is billed by the Hertfordshire brand as a ‘classic e-bike’. It’s a light, low profile hybrid offering sprightly performance and a modern look at a very competitive price.The E28 comes in two models, Pro and Standard, which basically amount to with and without mudguards. You can also pay extra to have it … Read more
We’ve previously reported how e-bike theft has been soaring in the Netherlands even as overall bike theft has been falling. This trend apparently also extends to batteries with three times more having been stolen in 2022 compared to the previous year. The trend is, at least in part, borne of booming sales. More than half … Read more
Swedish electric motorbike manufacturer Cake is launching its first e-bike. The Cake Åik (we’re probably wrong, but we’re presuming it rhymes) is a relatively conventional longtail e-cargo bike, but one that can be fitted with three batteries for all-day riding.If you don’t know Cake, they’re known for producing very distinctive-looking electric two-wheelers.These include the Ösa … Read more
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) has warned people to avoid charging e-bikes and scooters overnight after a man lost his life in a house fire in Litherland. A man named locally as Rab Shearer is reported to have died at the scene with one of his sons in critical condition.The Liverpool Echo reports that … Read more
If you’re looking to keep up with friends on ascents or on windier days, then investing in an electric road bike will make your rides much more enjoyable. They’re not a silver bullet to a 20mph average, but they will help to keep your speed up in the hills and can provide a much needed … Read more
We don’t perhaps mention conversion kits as much as we should here on ebiketips – after all they are a great way to get an e-bike, usually at a very competitive cost. One of the latest launches, from Hong Kong-based CYC, is the exciting sounding Photon mid-drive kit, which makes some big claims for itself.The Photon … Read more
Bicycle Retailer and Industry News (BRAIN) recently reported on the partial settlement of a case involving US-based e-bike maker Rad Power. The case centres around a fatal accident that took place on January 31, 2021, when 12-year-old Molly Steinsapir was riding on the back of a RadRunner e-bike ridden by her 11-year-old friend, the daughter of Lyle and … Read more
The Ridgeback Errand is a lightweight urban utility e-bike with a small rear hub motor. The back of the frame isn’t stretched out enough to make it an e-cargo bike with a large rear load platform and in any case it doesn’t come with a rear rack, only a capacious front one. Orbea’s Katu-E and Cube’s … Read more
For the last 12 months, the IKEA Delft store in the Netherlands has been delivering products within the city centre using a solar powered e-cargo bike. After deeming the trial a success, the retailer has decided to scale up and give all IKEA stores around the world the same option.According to IKEA’s sustainability manager, Helene … Read more
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Would an obligation to wear a helmet put you off buying an e-bike? A survey commissioned by Bike Europe in the Netherlands found that half of those who intended to purchase one would definitely or probably not do so one if helmets were made compulsory. Mandatory cycle helmet laws are often suggested for those riding … Read more
