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E-Bikeshop opens in Farnham

E-bikeshop have announced their expansion into a new electric bike sales & distribution centre in Farnham on the Hampshire/Surrey border in April 2014. E-bikeshop started as a normal cycle shop in Petersfield, Hampshire, later expanding to a second, much larger site in Alton, Hampshire. With sales of electric bikes outgrowing both sites, the company will be moving …

Exhibitions & Events News

Norfolk Cycle Show – 6th April

This year’s Norfolk Cycle Show kicks off at 10am on the 6th April at the The Forum in Norwich, with Electrifying Cycles sponsoring this year’s event. Last year more than 6000 people attended and many more are expected this year. 2014’s show sees the addition of a dedicated electric bike test track where you will …

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Volt announce new range for 2014

Volt electric bikes have announced the addition of 5 new e-bike models to their range, with their aim being “to have an electric bike to suit every person and every need.” The new electric bikes will be available throughout the UK from the end of February: Volt ™ Alpine X (Black Edition) Volt ™ Pulse …

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Ask Flecc: Which electric bike transmission should I choose?

Bicycle front and rear gear systems have been covered in an associated article, this article covers the transmissions that link them. Chain Drive This has long been the dominant transmission type. All bicycle chains have a half inch pitch, that is the distance between the chain link rivet centres, but they and their sprockets have …

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Introduction to KTM electric bikes and their 2014 range

KTM is a name many people in the UK will have heard of, either as a result of our extensive range of motorbikes or the X-Bow car. However, what is less well known is that we have also been making bicycles in our factory in Austria since 1964. Product testing back in the day KTM …

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Ask Flecc: How to choose a bicycle brake system?

Bicycle brakes come in various forms, in part according to the intended use, and the various types are covered below. At the end of this article there’s a section on which type is recommended for each cycling purpose. Rim Brakes Rim braking is applied though friction blocks mounted in metal shoes normally acting upon …

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A2B electric bikes at London Bike Show

A2B will be showcasing its “powerful” Hybrid/24, “elegant” Ferber and “flexible” Kuo ebikes at London’s biggest annual bike show in February, offering commuters and bike enthusiasts the chance to discover the advantages of using e-bikes. “The London Bike Show is a fantastic way to get people to discover the advantages of electric bikes,” says Fernando …

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Raleigh participates in over 50s wellbeing study

Raleigh UK has announced it is participating in a study in association with Oxford Brookes University to ascertain the impact of electric bikes on older people’s mobility and wellbeing. With the electric bike market growing steadily in the UK, there is an increasing awareness that assisted cycling brings health and wellbeing benefits for thousands of …

Buyers Guides News

How to choose an electric bike

No doubt you've also googled every permutation of e-bike/electric bike/pedal assist bicycle and followed every thread back and forth about pedelec vs. throttle control, front wheel driver vs. rear wheel drive and brushed vs. brushless motor. If you have I feel your pain. I know exactly how confusing this process can be. I've done it. Several years ago now when I first got into the industry I needed to get a feel for what was out there and what products would best suit different types of customer.

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Raleigh to launch Motus e-bike

Raleigh has joined forces with Bosch to create the Motus electric bike, which will be available from spring 2014. The company say the Motus allows for electrically assisted journeys up to 190km on a single charge. The electric bike comes in two frame options, a cross-bar and a low-step through, for easier mounting and dismounting. …

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News – Page 33 – Pedelecs – Electric Bike Community

E-Bikeshop opens in Farnham

Norfolk Cycle Show – 6th April

Volt announce new range for 2014

Ask Flecc: Which electric bike transmission should I choose?

Introduction to KTM electric bikes and their 2014 range

Ask Flecc: How to choose a bicycle brake system?

A2B electric bikes at London Bike Show

Raleigh participates in over 50s wellbeing study

How to choose an electric bike

Raleigh to launch Motus e-bike

First Timers' Guide

UK Electric Bike Law Guide

Cycle to Work Scheme

How to Choose an Electric Bike