Tag Archives: e-bikes

A new pan-European report from Shimano has revealed that almost a quarter of Europeans (24%) already own an e-bike or plan to buy or rent one this year. The Shimano Steps E-bike Index 2020 draws data from over 13,000 people in 11 countries and aims not only to compare attitudes …

A 3D-printed e-bike, complete with carbon fibre frame, is set for release this year. Created by Superstrata, the made-to-measure bike can be tailored to riders’ height, weight, arm and leg length, riding position and even ‘preferred stiffness’ level. “This bike was designed to leverage all the benefits of this new …

The Electric Cycle Company (ECC) is moving to a 4,000 square foot, carbon-neutral premises in Edinburgh. Boogie, host of Forth 1’s Breakfast Show, joined Neill Hope, MD of the Electric Cycle Company, to launch a crowdfunding campaign to renovate the building into a new store and workshop, the “biggest e-bike …

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 …