Electric bike news
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Estarli's new e-folder has an automatic gearbox
Friday, October 25, 2024 - 8:00am
The e20.X costs less than £2k and weighs under 15kg (without the battery)
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Decathlon's electric family cargo bike can carry four kids
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - 7:00am
Btwin Velocargo F900E has a host of nifty features, but you may struggle to get your hands on one
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"Incomplete" e-bike conversion kits increasing fire risk
Monday, October 21, 2024 - 11:12am
Correctly designed and fitted conversion kits from reputable manufacturers and retailers “not inherently dangerous” says ESF
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MiRiDER adds larger wheeled folding e-bike to its range
Saturday, October 19, 2024 - 7:00am
MiRiDER 20 is available either as a single-speed or with the crank-mounted G3ARED three-speed gearbox
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Decathlon’s e-cargo bike now cheaper in UK than France
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 7:00am
R500 was originally priced at £3,499 even though it sold for just €2,799 (about £2,400) on the continent
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eBay set to ban private e-bike sales
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 7:00am
Electrical Safety First says marketplaces should be legally obligated to take “reasonable steps” to ensure products sold via their sites are safe
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Specialized Vado SL 2 Carbon is an “ultra-premium” e-bike
Friday, October 11, 2024 - 7:00am
Brand’s SL 1.2 mid-motor combines with carbon frame to keep weight to a minimum
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Pashley Pathfinder marries e-bike tech vintage looks
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 8:58am
Pathfinder E and XE may look traditional but feature 3D printed parts, a battery and a motor
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Tier-Dott to operate under the single Dott brand name
Monday, October 7, 2024 - 8:24am
All Tier vehicles will be rebranded with blue stickers
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Criminal investigation into Babboe called off
Friday, October 4, 2024 - 7:00am
Firm was accused of withholding details about issues with its frames
Resistance to Lime e-bike bays in Oxford
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - 7:00am
Lime says it's confident its e-bikes will "integrate into the community as a popular way to get around"
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Bosch Performance Line CX “knows” how steep a climb is
Monday, September 30, 2024 - 1:48pm
Arrives alongside a bigger battery, an updated display and two new ABS modes
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The Scott Silence eRide is 14.5kg but almost £7k
Friday, September 27, 2024 - 7:00am
The carbon framed urban electric bike is powered by a TQ motor but has a hefty £6.9k price tag
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Dutch seize huge shipment of illegal 'fatbikes'
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 - 7:00am
“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
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E-bikes banned from all govt buildings due to fire risk
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - 3:46pm
Bicycle Association says distinction should be made between e-bikes from reputable brands and higher-risk products
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Estarli e28.X offers a belt drive and automatic gears
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - 7:00am
British brand takes on £2k price point with new range of e-bikes
Bosch e-bikes to be compatible with ABS from rival Blubrake
Monday, September 23, 2024 - 7:00am
Italian Competition and Market Authority investigation into Bosch concludes after Bosch commit to making their e-bikes compatible with other ABS
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Rubbee X is another friction drive e-bike conversion kit
Friday, September 20, 2024 - 7:00am
Lithuanian brand reckons drive unit can be installed and removed “within seconds”
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Madrid set to ban rental e-scooters
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - 7:00am
Privately-owned e-scooters are still legal in all three cities - the opposite of the legal situation in the UK