There’s no getting away from the fact that e-bikes have more components than unassisted bikes, but these days the lightest electric bikes can get surprisingly close to their non-electric equivalents. The lightest options tend to be electric folding bikes, as part of their purpose is to be portable, but you’re now likely to find electric … Read more
Ebiketips reviewed the ‘base’ model of Specialized’s Turbo Vado SL range back in 2020 and deemed it an enjoyable bike for an active cyclist. “If you’re after some fun and lighter assistance, it’s one for the shortlist,” concluded Dave. Here we try the latest fully equipped version, the Turbo Vado SL 4.0 EQ, with the same … Read more
Shoppers in Wellington in Shropshire can now take advantage of a free e-cargo bike delivery service so that they don’t have to carry their purchases home themselves. Volunteers from community charity Shropshire Cycle Hub have been delivering Christmas shopping, food and more in a bid to both support local businesses and also promote sustainable transport.The … Read more
The Squad Solar City Car is a very small electric four-wheeler with a rooftop solar panel that claims to provide up to 12 miles of solar range per day, as tested in Dutch conditions. It can also be mains charged in which case the makers claim a 62 mile range (that’s from a maximum of four batteries, each with a … Read more
The government has welcomed the findings of an independent report into the UK’s e-scooter trials which has concluded that the vehicles represent a “valuable mode of transport”. The report identified an increased use of rental e-scooters for purposeful journeys, such as commuting, and a growing shift away from private vehicles as the trials matured.The e-scooter … Read more
Mycle are a relatively new company but showed their ambition by launching a very sizeable and capable longtail e-cargobike, the Mycle Cargo which we reviewed and liked back in May. Treading more conventional ground, Mycle’s Compact Plus is a well-priced electric folding bike with 20″ wheels, rear hub motor and a removable 360Wh battery located … Read more
This article includes paid promotion on behalf of Swytch Read more about sponsored content We have already looked at Swytch’s 2022 retrofit kit, as fitted to a lightweight Pinnacle and taken that particular bike for a spin along one of the country’s finest family rides, the Dove Valley Trail. Here we see how the kit fares … Read more
Avanti West Coast has become the latest train operator to ban e-scooters over battery safety concerns. Mobility scooters, electric wheelchairs and e-bikes are not however banned.Around this time last year, e-scooters were banned on public transport in London and Newcastle due to fears that batteries could catch fire and emit toxic smoke.Both Transport for London … Read more
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A Godalming family who had £30,000 worth of bikes stolen have offered a £5,000 reward for their return. George Bourne said he had no faith in Surrey Police, branding their response to the theft, “hopeless”.Get Surrey reports that between midnight and 10am on Wednesday November 23, two children’s motorbikes, four e-bikes and a quad bike … Read more
You know how motorists are always banging on about how cyclists “don’t pay road tax”? Well check out what I’ve been riding. My bike has a number plate and everything. Welcome to the confusing world of speed pedelecs in the UK.I was contacted by Dan Jones, the UK sales manager for Riese und Muller bikes, … Read more
