Tag Archives: e-bikes

BikeBiz takes a look at the latest e-bikes, e-scooters and accessories from some of the leading brands in the sector, including Dawes, Wisper, Ridgeback, Batribike, Forme, Kona, Eovolt, Superior Rock Machine, KinesisUK, Specialized, Cube, Vello, Brompton, Volt Bikes, Raleigh, Advanced, Gocycle, Benno Fully Loaded, Tern, Thok, BMC, Stromer, Forestal, Pivot …

The failure of a lithium-ion battery on a battery pack is believed to have caused a fire in a shop selling second-hand electric bikes in Bethnal Green. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) said the fire was discovered when the staff heard a loud bang and smoke issuing from an electric …

The Ebike Future Conference 2022 is giving people the opportunity to watch the official recordings of day one of the event for free. Held online and streamed globally, the fourth edition of the Ebike Future Conference drew in experts from all over the world to discuss the future of the …

British e-bike brand Volt is collaborating with food delivery company Deliveroo to trial subsidised e-bikes for a group of riders across the UK. The nationwide trial will provide riders with Volt’s Burlington model e-bike in Deliveroo branding at a subsidised rate, aiming to explore the suitability of various buying options …

Electric bikes could cause a ‘significant modal shift’ while also improving health an mobility in an eco-friendly way, according to a newly published review of more than 107 academic studies. A review, published in the November 2022 edition of the Transport Policy journal, has explored the potential impacts of pedal-assist …

BBB has launched a new bike light called SignalBrake. As the name suggests, it lights up when it detects a deceleration. It retails at £36.95 and can be ordered on distributor Windwave’s B2B website or via your local sales manager. “Our SignalBrake Rear light is not just your normal everyday …

TfL and Santander have announced that e-bikes are now available to hire as part of an expansion of the scheme. The new e-bikes have been distributed across key central London locations and can be docked at any of the scheme’s 800 docking stations. The e-bikes are serviced on street by …

A new e-bike hire store is set to open in Hornsea on Monday 10th October. Provided by Shark eBikes, the bikes will allow residents and visitors to the town to explore the surrounding Holderness countryside and visit the Trans Pennine Trail. Shark eBikes hire is located on Old Bridge Road, …

Japanese motor industry giant Yamaha has expanded its e-bike offering to include three own-brand electrically assisted cycles, covering the mountain, gravel, and urban sectors.   Yamaha, already a leader in e-bike motor systems, has now branched into new e-bike sectors with the Moro 07, Wabash RT, and Crosscore RC models, which …

The cost of living crisis is causing Brits to reconsider their transport habits, as half of the population believe e-bikes are the natural replacement for cars, according to a national study.  Cycle advocacy campaign Bike is Best commissioned the nationally representative survey to explore the impact the rising cost of …