Electric bike news

Bosch 2021: new Nyon computer and motor updates
Thursday, June 25, 2020 - 10:21am
Brand new touchscreen computer replaces original Nyon; 85Nm upgrade for CX and Cargo Line motors

New Vekkit e-bike conversion kit launches
Thursday, June 18, 2020 - 1:06pm
The people behind Polish cycling bag and backpack brand Velotton have developed a three-part e-bike kit that weighs just 3kg, with prices starting from 535 euros
The Z-Triton: an e-trike and boat combined
Thursday, June 18, 2020 - 12:27pm
This amphibious 3-in-1 prototype can function as an e-trike or a boat in motion, and also has living quarters for camping out during your journey
Triumph launch the Trekker GT, their first ever e-bike
Tuesday, June 16, 2020 - 1:09pm
The motorcycle legends have added pedals to their latest creation, a premium e-bike with a Shimano STEPS motor, RockShox forks and integrated LED lighting

First Look: Liteville 301CE Mk1 e-MTB
Monday, June 15, 2020 - 1:59pm
Unique design gets built-in dropper post and Shimano drive unit
Delfast launch the Top 3.0 with 200 mile range
Thursday, June 11, 2020 - 1:21pm
Regarded as one of the most powerful e-bikes in the world, the all new Delfast Top 3.0 now has a carbon belt drive, better lighting and a range of up to 200 miles (321km) on a single charge

Cowboy launch the Cowboy 3 smart e-bike
Thursday, June 4, 2020 - 2:54pm
The Belgian startup have revamped their smart e-bike with a lower gear ratio, new colourways and new app features, and it's priced at £1,990
Uber dump 'perfectly good' e-bikes
Monday, June 1, 2020 - 3:50pm
A video has circulated which purports to show a huge number of Jump hire e-bikes being scrapped, with the company accused of creating senseless waste

Rad Power launch RadWagon4 e-cargo bike
Thursday, May 28, 2020 - 1:25pm
Fully redesigned from the ground up, the RadWagon4 has custom-made tyres and a completely revamped frame design, and is priced at an affordable €1,499 on pre-order

Cannondale launch new Neo Lefty e-gravel bike
Wednesday, May 27, 2020 - 12:26pm
New acoustic bike and e-gravel both with suspension bringing 'maximum gravel'

Olympia unveil huge 900Wh 'super battery'
Friday, May 22, 2020 - 2:57pm
The PowerNine 900Wh is the same weight as Olympia's previous 630Wh versions, and they claim it takes six hours to fully charge

E-bikes "could get Britain back to work"
Thursday, May 21, 2020 - 1:32pm
University of Leeds researchers have concluded that a switch from cars to e-bikes could reduce CO2 emissions by millions of tonnes, while providing commuters with a safer route back to work amid the coronavirus crisis

£50,000 grant brings e-cargo to Nottingham
Thursday, May 21, 2020 - 12:42pm
The legendary Nottingham-based bike brand have produced the e-cargo bikes on behalf of the council thanks to a £50,000 government grant
Giant and ConnectBike launch 'Giant Deliver E'
Friday, May 15, 2020 - 1:34pm
The world's largest food delivery chain Domino's were involved in the specialist e-cargo bike's development, and they're set to be rolled out for delivery couriers to use from this July

Northern Ireland finally make e-bikes legal
Thursday, May 14, 2020 - 2:34pm
As of 13th May, residents of Northern Ireland are no longer required to have licencing, insurance and registration to ride an e-bike in the country

Swytch waiting list surpasses 100,000
Thursday, May 14, 2020 - 1:05pm
The company behind the Swytch e-bike conversion kit say they've been inundated with orders due to the UK government urging us to cycle instead of use public transport during the pandemic

An electric revolution? Specialized launch Vado SL
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 - 1:10pm
The all new mid-motor Vado SL weighs in at just 14.9kg, with the motor on Specialized' own SL 1.1 system accounting for just 1.95kg of that

Pedal Me warns Amazon: "We're coming for you"
Monday, May 11, 2020 - 1:41pm
The London-based e-cargo and taxi firm have offered to co-operate with Amazon – but they're prepared to go head-to-head with them too

Shimano launch their biggest ever e-bike battery
Thursday, May 7, 2020 - 3:23pm
As well as launching three new batteries for their STEPS e-bike system, Shimano have also added 12-speed chainrings and a new computer display that is backwards-compatible