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Pure Electric to open 15th UK retail store selling e-bikes and e-scooters

Pure Electric to open 15th UK retail store selling e bikes and e scooters Pure Electric to open 15th UK retail store selling e-bikes and e-scooters

Pure Electric will be opening its 15th retail store next Monday, 23rd November, on Commercial Street in Spitalfields, East London. The company began 2020 with just one retail outlet in Victoria, West London, and during the course of the year has taken over and relaunched 11 existing bike shops across …

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Ducati’s 2021 e-MTB line unveiled

Ducatis new 2021 e MTB line unveiled 1 Ducati's 2021 e-MTB line unveiled

Ducati has unveiled its new 2021 e-MTB line, powered by Thok. The new TK-01RR is an e-enduro that adopts the ‘most modern’ technical solutions. “The new Shimano EP8 drive unit is pure performance,” said a statement, “with a weight of 2.6 kg which makes it one of the lightest and …

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Halfords reports e-mobility growth of 184% in latest interim results

Halfords Halfords reports e-mobility growth of 184% in latest interim results

Halfords has reported strong cycling revenue growth through H1, finishing at 54.4% LFL, with e-mobility at 184%. The retailer saw group revenue growth of 9.6% and profit before tax of £56 million, it announced in its interim results for the 26 weeks to 2nd October. Online sales grew by 148% …

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Ribble Cycles launches new e-bike step-through models

Ribble CGR AL e Step Through 6 Ribble Cycles launches new e-bike step-through models

Ribble has added to its e-bike range with the new Hybrid AL e step-through and the CGR AL e step-through models. “Cycling’s popularity has increased over the past decade with more and more people discovering the benefits and joy of cycling,” said Ribble’s CEO, Andy Smallwood. “We’ve added the new …

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Government set to introduce e-bike subsidy scheme

Government to introduce new scheme to subsidise e bike purchases Government set to introduce e-bike subsidy scheme

The Government is reportedly planning to introduce a scheme next spring to subsidise the purchase of electric bikes. The scheme is expected to bring consumers savings of about a third of the retail price of an e-bike, although the Government is yet to reveal full details. Trials will begin in …

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Serial 1 Cycle Company unveils details of first e-bike portfolio

Serial 1 Cycle Company unveils debut e bike details 1 Serial 1 Cycle Company unveils details of first e-bike portfolio

Serial 1 Cycle Company, a dedicated e-bike brand formed with American motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson, has unveiled the details of its first portfolio of e-bikes. Pre-ordering opened yesterday, with deliveries set to begin in the United States and Germany in early spring 2021. Serial 1’s debut line-up spans four pedal-assist e-bikes …

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Over 350 guests take part in Bafang’s fifth annual EPAC technology fair

Over 350 guests take part in Bafangs fifth annual EPAC technology fair Over 350 guests take part in Bafang's fifth annual EPAC technology fair

Over 350 guests took part in the Bafang’s fifth annual EPAC technology fair in Suzhou, China, taking place from 12th-13th November. This year, the focus was on establishing standards for e-bikes, and introductions of new products and innovations from the e-bike systems manufacturer. The annual event aims to provide a …

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Wales’ ‘first’ public e-bike share scheme launches in Penarth

Wales first public e bike share scheme launches in Penarth Wales' 'first' public e-bike share scheme launches in Penarth

A new public electric bike share scheme has been launched in Penarth by nextbike, thanks to funding from The Vale of Glamorgan Council. The fleet of 50 e-bikes and five stations was launched on 12th November. Vale Council received numerous requests from the public to introduce its own scheme following …

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Knaap Bikes sees “rapid acceleration” in UK market

Knaap Bikes Knaap Bikes sees “rapid acceleration” in UK market

Knaap Bikes has “rapidly accelerated” its partner dealers across the UK, passing 75 in seven weeks. The brand starting out of Amsterdam at the very beginning of the global lockdown, at first focusing on the local market. Its two-seater 140km range e-bikes come in matt black or space grey. The …

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New e-bike venture opens doors in Weymouth

New e bike venture opens doors in Weymouth New e-bike venture opens doors in Weymouth

A new e-bike venture, Ebike Cafe @ Deheers, has opened its doors in the Deheers building along Weymouth’s Old Harbourside. Owners Peter Claxton and Josephine Parker, along with manager Danni Moors, are “championing an active lifestyle, healthier eating and positive mental wellbeing in a COVID safe environment through their new …

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