Electric bike news

17 police officers at Giro-E test positive for COVID-19
Thursday, October 15, 2020 - 12:10pm
Organisers say the Giro d'Italia professional stage race that runs alongside the Giro E is unaffected, because the 'race bubbles' are completely separate
Infrastructure firm using e-cargo bikes for deliveries
Thursday, October 1, 2020 - 4:54pm
In an effort to cut their carbon footprint, some FM Conway workers will be delivering materials around the streets of London by electric cargo bike in this trailblazing trial
HumanForest suspend service and cut jobs
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 - 4:41pm
The "fresh and exciting new mobility company" now plan to return in the spring of 2021, after a customer "accident" prompted them to remove all their hire bikes off the streets of London
Lemond return with sleek carbon city e-bikes
Thursday, September 24, 2020 - 5:38pm
Featuring the Mahle ebikemotion X35 motor system and colourful carbon frames, Lemond has launched two striking, lightweight carbon city bikes that are sure to turn heads

Orbea launch revamped Gain e-road bike
Thursday, September 24, 2020 - 2:19pm
The Spanish bike brand have completely revamped their e-road racer, featuring the new Mahle ebikemotion X35 motor system and plenty of impressive components
Is this hubless e-bike the future?
Thursday, September 17, 2020 - 4:53pm
The Reevo's radical design has autonomous lighting, a one-sided fork, retractable kickstand and touchscreen activation, with full production just around the corner...

Ridgeback unveils 2021 e-bike range
Thursday, September 17, 2020 - 9:34am
There are now 18 e-bikes in Ridgeback's extensive range, with highlights coming in the shape of three versatile e-cargo bikes and the all new Advance city bike
Coventry suspends e-scooter trial after 5 days
Tuesday, September 15, 2020 - 1:02pm
Coventry's e-scooter pilot scheme will be paused "until systems are improved", according to the council
Bikeshare start-up offering free rides across London
Thursday, September 10, 2020 - 12:56pm
HumanForest offer the first 20 minutes riding for free on their fleet of e-bikes, that use renewable energy and are currently located in the London Borough of Islington

E-bike riders quadruple cycling distance, finds study
Sunday, September 6, 2020 - 6:14pm
The Norwegian study found e-bike customers more than doubled their use of the bicycle for transport, and cycled an average of 9.2km a day compared to 2.1km before buying an e-bike

Privateer tease the E-161
Thursday, September 3, 2020 - 3:08pm
New e-bike gets radical geometry and new Shimano EP8 drive unit
Canyon launch concept vehicle and two new e-bikes
Tuesday, September 1, 2020 - 9:30am
In real life, Canyon have revealed the new Commuter:ON and Precede:ON... and in the pipeline is a four-wheeled mini concept car, that can also comply with UK and EU e-bike regulations!

Shimano launches all-new STEPS EP8 e-bike drive system
Monday, August 31, 2020 - 3:26pm
More torque from smaller, less draggy drive unit plus software updates
NDB self-charging battery could last thousands of years
Thursday, August 27, 2020 - 10:31pm
NDB Inc. have huge ambitions to "reinvent electricity and create a planet without fossil fuels by 2040"... which could be great news for e-bikers!

First ride: The new Tern GSD S00
Friday, August 14, 2020 - 10:48am
Did our favourite compact cargo bike get even better?

Brand visit and first ride: FLIT Bike FLIT-16
Thursday, August 13, 2020 - 6:15pm
The FLIT-16 is described as “a brand new generation of folding e-bike for urban commuters”. We were intrigued, and went to find out more from FLIT themselves...

Yamaha launch "quietest ever" drive unit and new battery
Thursday, August 13, 2020 - 2:53pm
Yamaha are stepping up their presence in the e-bike market for 2021 with the launch of the new PWseries CE drive unit, and the powerful yet practical External Crossover battery

Simon Cowell crashed 'an electric motorbike', say BA
Thursday, August 13, 2020 - 12:45pm
After the music mogul fell off during a test ride in the US and broke his back, the Bicycle Association have sought to clarify that the high-powered bike he was riding has "almost nothing in common" with e-bikes for sale in UK bike shops

Canyon launch Grand Canyon:ON AL 9.0
Wednesday, August 12, 2020 - 2:32pm
Keenly-priced e-MTB hardtail with Shimano drive system