e-bikes

The Scott Silence eRide is a 14.5kg, mid-motor urban e-bike, but it comes at a price

The carbon framed urban electric bike is powered by a TQ motor but has a hefty £6.9k price tag

Fri, Sep 27, 2024 13:34
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“Vast majority” of seized e-bikes are being used by delivery riders – but what are delivery apps actually doing to ensure safety?

“As conversion kits sold online can be a fraction of the cost of a ready-built e-bike, they are more likely to appeal to those with less disposable income” argues safety charity

Wed, Sep 25, 2024 11:46
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Cyclists accuse Living Streets of stoking “culture war” over electric bikes, but walking charity claims it is only opposed to “illegally modified e-bikes and riding e-bikes dangerously on pavements”

Living Streets had sent an email to its members asking if anyone had been “negatively affected by an e-bike/e-scooter” for featuring on a segment on Sky News, but cyclists raised concerns over not distinguishing between legal and illegal bikes

Wed, Sep 25, 2024 11:32
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Dutch seize huge shipment of illegal ‘fatbikes’ that qualify as mopeds

“You can’t expect young people and their parents to see the difference between a regular e-bike and an illegal one,” says Dutch inspectorate

Wed, Sep 25, 2024 10:32
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The “easy” Estarli e28.X offers a belt drive and automatic gears for under £2k

British brand takes on £2k price point with new range of e-bikes

Tue, Sep 24, 2024 18:15
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E-bikes banned from all government buildings due to perceived fire risk

Bicycle Association says distinction should be made between e-bikes from reputable brands and higher-risk products

Tue, Sep 24, 2024 15:57
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Bosch e-bikes to be compatible with ABS from rival Blubrake

Italian Competition and Market Authority investigation into Bosch concludes after Bosch commit to making their e-bikes compatible with other ABS

Mon, Sep 23, 2024 12:57
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Rubbee X is another ‘plug and play’ friction drive e-bike conversion kit

Lithuanian brand reckons drive unit can be installed and removed “within seconds”

Fri, Sep 20, 2024 10:00
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“For the city and beyond” – Brompton Electric G Line rolls in on 20-inch wheels

Folding brand’s latest electric model promises greater versatility than its smaller-wheeled siblings

Tue, Sep 17, 2024 14:20
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How e-bikes can make cycling less intimidating

Electric bikes can offer lots to cycling beginners (and veterans), and make the world of riding far less mystical and complicated

Mon, Sep 16, 2024 10:14
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