Tag Archives: e-bikes

Gocycle founder Richard Thorpe reflects on missed opportunities, long-term investments and incentivisation in an ever-growing sector First, a disclaimer: I founded our company in 2002 and we make electric bikes. My point of view will, therefore, have biases; however, I like all bicycles and have owned, commuted on, and ridden …

The 2019 results for the European LEV market show a sector that continues to “grow and prosper in all its segments”, LEVA-EU has said. This, according to the trade association, is largely due to the fact that LEVs are sustainable means of transport, which become more and more popular as …

Gocycle has updated its fast-folding GX model for 2020. The 2020 model has increased integration resulting in just one thin exterior cable being on show. Internally, wiring refinements have been made to give the model an even smoother fold and ease of battery removal, the company has said. Gocycle’s development …

New York has legalised e-bikes, e-scooters and pedal-assist in a significant u-turn. The state previously confronted e-bikes with $500 fines and even confiscation by the NYPD. The new regulations will reportedly legalise pedal-assist bicycles that travel up to 20mph, e-bikes that travel up to 25mph and e-scooters with speeds up …

Brazilian bike-sharing company Tembici has raised $47 million in its second finance round as it looks to widely roll out its e-bike fleet and expand services. The funding round was led by venture capital investors Valor Capital Group and Redpoint eventures, in addition to existing investor Joa Investimentos. International Finance, …

VanMoof has confirmed an £11 million investment from venture capital firm Balderton Capital and assembly partner SINBON Electronics. The funds will support the brand’s international expansion as it scales up to meet increased demand. The investment follows the launch of the new electric VanMoof S3 and X3 bikes. “It’s a …

Volt has officially opened the doors to its new UK manufacturing facility in Milton Keynes. The move represents a significant investment by the firm in UK manufacturing and centralises its production within a new facility. At approximately 20,000 square feet, the new factory has the capacity to build up to …

Rad Power Bikes has unveiled its lowest-priced model yet, the RadMission. The single-speed e-bike is built for commuting with lightweight and streamlined components, including a high-torque 250W motor (500W in the uS) and an all-new battery pack that’s smaller than Rad Power Bikes’ existing version but still achieves the same …

Berlin-based start-up Velorian has launched a set of signal lights, designed specifically for e-bikes, on Kickstarter. The Blinkerset, which has been in development and testing for over three years, was created by founder and engineer Eckehard Bahr. Designed to increase safety by increasing visibility while also removing the need for …

Peter Kimberley has been appointed Pure Electric’s new CEO. The former Tredz and Cycle Republic supremo joined the company – known as Pure Scooters at the time – earlier this year as international managing director. He replaces founder Adam Norris in his new role, who will continue to work actively …