Electric bike news

New Swytch conversion kit now smallest in the world
Tuesday, October 8, 2019 - 12:35pm
The updated e-bike conversion kit, which consists of a bar-mounted power pack and hub motor front wheel, is now 50% lighter and 70% smaller than the original, making it the smallest and lightest in the world according to Swytch...

DfT make £2 million e-cargo grant fund available
Monday, October 7, 2019 - 3:08pm
Under the scheme ran by the Energy Saving Trust and funded by the DfT, businesses will be able to apply for a grant of up to 20% off an e-cargo bike purchase, with the max discount set at £1,000 per bike

E-bike green potential revealed by Cycle Republic
Friday, October 4, 2019 - 12:30pm
Using data from the Department for Transport, Cycle Republic's new infographics show you can save thousands of kilograms of Co2 emissions by switching to e-bikes from cars or public transport...

Specialized launch new Kinevo
Wednesday, October 2, 2019 - 4:00pm
This new e-bike is the only uplift you'll ever need!

Zedify and Boxxfresh offering e-cargo deliveries
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 - 4:26pm
The Hampshire-based veg box service are the latest to join the zero emission delivery revolution, teaming up with Zedify to move their products around using e-cargo bike couriers

Kona launches new Remote 160 e-MTB
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 - 2:50pm
This Shimano drive unit bike is based around Kona's existing Process 153 mtb without assist...

Blubrake integrated ABS system for e-bikes
Thursday, September 26, 2019 - 3:30pm
Swedish manufacturer Crescent is the first company to spec it… and we’ve tried it out

Merida adds carbon framed eOne-Forty to e-bike range
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 - 12:18pm
Shimano motor equipped, mid-travel trail eMTB

Six new mid motor systems from the bike shows
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 - 9:28am
We've been trawling the trade show halls to find new and interesting stuff...
Watch Ampler Challenge winners venture across Italy
Monday, September 23, 2019 - 1:14am
Ampler asked the public to put together an epic cycle route, and gave four winners the chance to go out and do it on Ampler bikes. Here is the story of Rebecca and Ian, who ventured across Italy after their successful application...

The Karmic Oslo: half e-bike, half scooter
Thursday, September 19, 2019 - 2:54pm
Described as "the bike of the future", the Oslo has a throttle like a motorised scooter but pedals like an e-bike.... could this be the vehicle that gets urban commuters out of their cars for once and for all?

Parcels Not Pollution launched in Hamersmith
Wednesday, September 18, 2019 - 4:08pm
Hammersmith's Business Improvement District say they want the project to reduce traffic, ease congestion and improve air quality in Hammersmith town centre

BH launch e-bike with "biggest battery"
Tuesday, September 17, 2019 - 3:25pm
The Spaniards have unveiled their new Atom e-bike range, with absolutely whopping 720Wh Lithium ion battery packs included as standard!

Best e-bikes and gear from The Cycle Show
Monday, September 16, 2019 - 1:12pm
We headed up to the NEC to check out some of the best new e-bikes around last week. Here's what caught our eye the most...

First Look: Whyte Gosford e-gravel bike
Monday, September 16, 2019 - 12:55pm
Whyte's version of e-gravel looks pretty rowdy!
Nine of the coolest new e-bikes
Wednesday, September 11, 2019 - 12:54pm
We saw some crackers at the Eurobike show this year... here are some of our faves, and some we just think are bonkers!

First ride: Tern HSD
Wednesday, September 11, 2019 - 11:35am
A slimmed-down GSD for smaller loads, or a beefed-up Vektron without the middle fold? Both, kind of

Bianchi launch e-SUV range
Monday, September 9, 2019 - 4:45pm
After launching a whole new e-bike range just a month ago, Bianchi's latest creation is described as an "electric sports utility vehicle"...

FSA launch e-bike motor system
Thursday, September 5, 2019 - 1:39pm
The Italians have launched a hub-based design primarily for e-road, gravel and commuter bikes, with a button on the top tube controlling the five levels of assist...