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After a big blunder in Birmingham, the Met gets London e-bike speed tests right – plus councils tap micromobility millions, Scott unveils fresh urban e-bike + more

It’s almost the weekend, which means one thing: a week in e-bikes round-up. In our neat little package of all things electric bicycle this week we’re covering the dirty underworld of London’s e-bike hire deals, how the Met is avoiding doing a WMP, and Lime’s impressive World Cup stats.The lucrative world of London e-bikes Lime … Read more

Scicon Sports 098 Saddlebag With Light

The Scicon Sports 098 Saddlebag With Light is a great idea, but the overengineered design adds complexity without real benefit, and the light just doesn’t work that well – side visibility is poor, and it’s not really bright enough for sunny days. The motion sensor also works poorly, and you can’t reach the switch without … Read more

“Nanny state” hi-vis and helmet laws will discourage active travel, campaigners warn as Irish government signs off on new e-scooter rules amid claims illegal e-bikes causing “havoc”

The Irish government’s decision to introduce a mandatory helmet and hi-vis law for e-scooter users has sparked concerns from active travel campaigners that “nanny state” interventions may only serve to discourage active travel, amid growing calls for a crackdown on high-powered, illegal e-bikes.This week, the Irish government signed off on new regulations which will raise … Read more

Why are these bikes cheaper than they were four years ago?

We all baulk at the cost of bikes these days, but would it surprise you to hear that some mid-to-high-end models are actually cheaper than they were a few years ago, both in real terms (taking inflation into account) and, in some cases, with lower RRPs? No, really. Why is this the case, and how … Read more