Electric bike news

Olympia launch the EX 900 Sport with 900Wh battery
Thursday, August 6, 2020 - 2:07pm
The Italians have married their recently-launched 900Wh battery with their EX Sport e-mountain bike, which they say will go up to 290km on a single charge

Ducati launch of three new folding e-bikes
Thursday, August 6, 2020 - 10:19am
Shortly after unveiling their e-scrambler city bike, the motorbike legends have dropped three new folding e-bikes to mark their arrive on the pedal-assisted scene

Pinarello launch the eTreviso, their first urban e-bike
Tuesday, August 4, 2020 - 11:33am
The classy new commuter from the Italians is equipped with the Fazua Evation motor system integrated into the downtube, and comes with a rear rack for your luggage
Islabikes launch 'e-bikes for baby boomers'
Thursday, July 30, 2020 - 3:13pm
The brand famed for their children's bikes have unveiled two new lightweight full-sized bikes, which they claim are perfect for riders of the baby boom generation...

Petition launched to increase e-bike speeds
Thursday, July 30, 2020 - 1:54pm
The petition calls for UK law on e-bike speeds to be brought in line with the US, where larger motors are permitted that cut out at speeds of 20mph (32kph)
Raleigh launch e-cargo bikes for businesses
Thursday, July 30, 2020 - 10:03am
The legendary British bike brand have launched e-cargo bike and trike models, designed for businesses to move their goods around without the emissions
Gov promises financial support to buy e-bikes
Tuesday, July 28, 2020 - 3:28pm
Could you get a third off your next e-bike purchase? The government have said they will offer financial incentives to buy e-bikes in their 'Gear Change' document published today, which could mean cheaper e-bikes for all

Ducati launch the e-Scrambler electric bike
Thursday, July 23, 2020 - 1:34pm
The Italian motorbike brand have launched a brand new pedal assist bike with a Shimano motor system, racks, lights and mudguards as standard and e-bike specific tyres from Pirelli
Canyon launch the Grail:ON e-gravel bike
Thursday, July 23, 2020 - 8:36am
Canyon's groundbreaking Grail gravel bike has been electrified, featuring those unique double-decking handlebars, 50mm tyres and all the benefits of a sleek Bosch motor system to turbo-charge your ride

Swytch accused of 'photoshopping image'
Wednesday, July 22, 2020 - 12:05pm
The makers of the Vekkit e-bike kit issued a statement claiming Swytch had doctored one of their images. Swytch have now apologised, saying it was down to a mix-up in which the image was mistaken for a product design concept

Mondraker launch the Grommy 'e-balance bike'
Thursday, July 16, 2020 - 2:05pm
Made to "inspire a new generation of riders with riding skills and passion", the Grommy is available in 12" or 16" sizes
Only 7% of Brits want an e-bike, finds survey
Tuesday, July 14, 2020 - 1:26pm
While the UK has some catching up to do, 1 in 4 Europeans said they either own an e-bike or are thinking about buying one in the survey of 13,000 people

3 million e-bikes sold in Europe in 2019
Friday, July 10, 2020 - 1:37pm
LEVA-EU say they expect the 2019 total to surpass 3 million when all results have been published, and Germans are leading the way with 1.3 million e-bikes sold last year

E-bike riders 'lower risk than non-assisted riders'
Thursday, July 9, 2020 - 12:41pm
Bikmo have announced that they will be cutting premiums for e-bike riders, with new research showing that e-bikers were 38% less likely to make a claim compared to non-assisted riders

Gaerne launch e-bike cycling shoes
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 2:00pm
Do we really need separate shoes for e-adventures? The Italian footwear experts Gaerne seem to think so, aiming the new G.Arc, G.Ray and G.Taser kicks specifically at e-bikers...
Vittoria's new e-bike tyres 'extend battery life'
Saturday, July 4, 2020 - 3:19pm
Vittoria say the higher torque of e-bikes require specific e-bike tyres, and the reduction of rolling resistance on their 'E-Tires’ can actually extend your range

Subsidise e-bikes, says Bicycle Association
Friday, July 3, 2020 - 12:44pm
The national trade association for the bike industry says that both the cost and awareness barrier needs to be addressed when it comes to e-bikes, and that just a £250 incentive could double sales

UK e-scooter ban to be lifted this Saturday
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 - 9:26am
A blanket ban on riding e-scooters on UK roads and cycle lanes will end on 4th July, as a 12 month trial will begin in which insured rental scooters will be made legal. Riders must be over 16 and hold at least a provisional driving licence.
Volt shift all manufacturing to UK ahead of Brexit
Thursday, June 25, 2020 - 2:42pm
The British e-bike brand say that the move to Milton Keynes will allow them to centralise production, and produce up to 25,000 e-bikes a year