E-bikes Archives

Wheels Roundup: UK Considers More Powerful E-Bikes and Other News

March 1, 2024 at 4:48 pm4 min reading

Road cycling

The Guardian daily reported on Thursday that UK ministers would begin consultations on raising the maximum allowable power of an e-bike motor from 250W to 500W despite concerns by the Bicycle Association, which speaks for the cycling industry. Another plan under consideration would allow e-bikes…

Delivery Bikes Are Growing Up

December 12, 2023 at 6:00 am4 min reading

Urban cycling

‘Tis the season for the delivery of goods, and bicycles are gradually becoming a major means of goods transport, such as Christmas presents, of course. Like every other aspect of mobility in the world, the bicycle transport ecosystem is in the process of undergoing major…

Off-Roading on an E-Bike: Is It Possible?

June 21, 2023 at 10:04 am4 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

Once upon a time, electric bikes were seen as the ‘lazy’ option, ridden only by older folk who had maybe retired and had little desire to push themselves physically. As we now know, this couldn’t be further from the truth.

E-Bikes: Empowering Kids to Kickstart Their Fitness Journey

June 1, 2023 at 12:34 pm4 min reading

Family

In today’s digital age, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to motivate the screen-attached to engage in physical activities. As a result, childhood obesity rates have skyrocketed, leading to numerous health issues. However, a novel solution has emerged in the form of electric bicycles, or e-bikes.

Why Is E-Bike Motor Chipping Dangerous?

May 11, 2023 at 8:35 am5 min reading

Safety

Electric bicycles are driven by a combination of human and electric power. European legislation allows the assistance of an electric motor up to 25 km/h. If you ask people if they agree to increase this limit, most of them say yes.

Hot Against Cold: What Is the Most Appropriate Temperature for an E-Bike Battery?

March 17, 2023 at 2:42 pm5 min reading

Road cycling

While some temperatures are more acceptable for e-bike accumulators, others might be far less suitable. Which temperature is the right one for your e-bike?

E-Bike Your Way to Fitness

November 15, 2022 at 9:29 am5 min reading

Health & Training

I think most people would agree that electric bicycles have some important advantages over road bikes. For example, they enable you to climb hills you may not be strong enough to ascend on pedal power alone. E-bikes also enable you to keep up with cyclists…

Community E-Bikes: The Gateway to Riding Electric?

November 9, 2022 at 4:34 pm5 min reading

Socialising and Culture

As much as some will try to deny it, electric bike sales are on the rise. It is projected that by 2030, an estimated 30 million bikes will be sold per year, with around half of those being electric bikes.

How Brompton’s New Folding E-Bike Could Improve Accessibility to Cycling

August 12, 2022 at 12:25 pm5 min reading

Socialising and Culture

It’s official, e-bikes are taking off. Look up the frequency of the search term ‘electric bike’ on search engines over the last few years and you can see a definite sharp rise.

E-Bikes Open Up New Opportunities for Open-Terrain Riding

April 12, 2022 at 2:23 pm5 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

Mainly due to modern technologies, we see new cycling opportunities coming up. This includes both finding new locations and tackling steep terrain with the support of e-bikes.