Tag Archives: e-bikes

42% of Dutch adults own at least one e-bike

A new large-scale study of e-bikes in the Netherlands has revealed that 42% of adults in the country own at least one micromobility product.  E-bike Monitor, a market research project into electric bikes, scooters and light electric vehicles (LEVs) carried out by Multiscope, found that the Dutch population currently owns …

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Trading Standards issues safety warning over non-compliant e-scooter and e-bike fire risks 

The UK’s trading standards organisation has issued a warning about the risk of fires associated with non-compliant e-scooters and e-bikes.  In a statement released on Thursday (9th February), the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) warned consumers and businesses of the potential fire risks posed by faulty lithium-ion batteries in micromobility …

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Fire chief issues safety warning for new micromobility users after Christmas 

A fire chief has issued a safety warning over lithium-ion batteries for new micromobility users, following the Christmas period.  People that received e-bikes and e-scooters for Christmas are being warned of the dangers posed by faulty micromobility batteries, by deputy chief fire officer Dave Walton of West Yorkshire Fire and …

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Lime electric bike hire scheme set to launch in Nottingham next spring

Lime electric bikes will be available to hire in Nottingham from spring 2023 thanks to an exclusive partnership between the provider and Nottingham City Council. A fleet of up to 700 dockless Lime e-bikes will be available to hire on a pay-as-you-go basis from virtual parking bays in key city …

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More than half of would-be e-bike consumers would prefer bikes with anti-lock brakes, according to new research 

More than half of potential e-bike buyers would prefer bikes with anti-locking brakes (ABS), according to new research from e-bike publication Move Electric.  In a survey of e-mobility consumers, Move Electric found that 55% would be more interested in buying an electrically assisted bike with ABS fitted.  The same survey …

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Exertis launches new e-bike brand Peddle with four models

Technology distributor Exertis has announced the launch of new electric bike brand Peddle. Ranging from commuter-friendly city bikes to extra long-range, adventure-ready off-roaders, the new Peddle range includes four models: the Peddle Go £1,599, Peddle Step £1,799, Peddle Ride £1,799, and Peddle Pro £2,599. The Peddle Go, Peddle Step, and Peddle …

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‘You either love e-bikes, or you haven’t ridden one yet’

Founders of Hertfordshire-based e-bike brand Estarli, Alex and Oliver Francis, are hoping to bring affordable bikes to a new audience. Alex Ballinger travelled to Estarli HQ to test out the brand’s offerings This piece first appeared in the October edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here “We’re constantly …

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How e-bikes are changing the face of independent bike shops

Rebecca Bland looks at how the growing popularity of e-bikes is changing the face of independent bike shops This piece first appeared in the October edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here For bike shops and distributors across the country, the last few years have been a bit …

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Why e-bikes need to be at the forefront of decarbonisation

Lisa Conibear, global commercial director at Zoomo, explains the role e-bikes can play in decarbonisation This piece first appeared in the October edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here The world is warming faster than at any point in human history, something we experienced first-hand this summer, …

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Conversion kits: A lower-cost alternative to e-bikes

While e-bikes present a revolution in urban transport, the cost may still be prohibitive for many potential riders. Myles Warwood investigates a lower-cost alternative – the conversion e-bike This piece first appeared in the September edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here The bike market is showing sudden …

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