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I completely agree, there will be problems until a directional noise is added.

Hi Oxymoron, On our older bikes the chain stay formed a part of the drop out so any welding was at the very back of the frame. On our more modern (and expensive) frames the whole rear drop-out is moulded, machined and welded into place, that's what you are seeing. This is a much stronger...

This battle has been going on or a few years. There have been several accidents in NYC involving electric bikes and pedestrians. The problem seems to be the speed Ebikes are allowed to travel in the USA. The legal speed is 20mph and of course people dongle them. So you could easily have a bike...

This battle has been going on or a few years. There have been several accidents in NYC involving electric bikes and pedestrians. The problem seems to be the speed Ebikes are allowed to travel in the USA. The legal speed is 20mph and of course people dongle them. So you could easily have a bike...

After the NYPD’s high-profile crackdown on electric bikes earlier this year, many wondered how New York City’s political leadership would respond. Would the city seek to adapt to the growing popularity of e-bikes, writing them into existing rules and regulations? Or would it keep them fully...

Could this happen here? Is this a warning? https://www.bicycling.com/culture/new-york-city-just-declared-war-on-e-bikes

We now trunk all the internal cabling through a closed stainless steel spring in our folders. We find that this has eliminated cable issues. I agree with Dave though, far better to do the whole ride. If the ride is hilly, you may want to consider that the Wisper SE currently has hydraulic disc...

Thanks Killjoy ES if you need more info please let me know. Good luck with the project. All the best, David

What a Beauty! At nearly £13,000 they may not sell so many, but very jealous! If only it was equipped with the Shimano E8000! :D

Of course ebikes should be a tariff-free green product. The Chinese have got it it bang on. The truth is that we can build ebikes in Eastern European states cheaper than from China, they are not as good though. This is farce.

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission on Friday launched an investigation into the import of electronic bikes (e-bikes) from China after European producers complained that they are being sold at excessively low prices with the help of unfair subsidies. The European Bicycle Manufacturers...

Just heard that the the EC have now confirmed that they have accepted the AD complaint re e-bikes and are investigating: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-china-bicycles/eu-opens-investigation-into-chinese-e-bike-imports-idUSKBN1CP17F All the best, David

Bike Biz News Flash Transport minister Jesse Norman has told The Guardian that e-bike subsidy could happen. This would bring e-bikes in line with electric cars and grants which can be purchased with grants of £4,500 per vehicle. "Low-emission vehicles" are eligible for this government...

Regarding carbon frames and breakages. I have this morning spoken to our frame manufacturers, they agree that an alloy frame will bend if hit with force, for example if colliding with a rock, and carbon frames will crack. However, it takes a considerable amount of force nowadays to damage a...

We know the guys from Orange very well indeed. The Directors have bought Wisper City bikes from us for parents. They are freinds of Jeremy’s. We like what they do will try to emulate them. We are not ruling out building our high end range in Kent.

I completely agree with you Kiwi.

Cheers Steve! I have just learned from Jeremy that there are many reasons why a light and ultra rigid frame is so important, apparently it's not just about weight and cornering characteristics. When a rider puts a lot of force onto the pedals an alloy bike frame will flex and twist. This...

Thanks for your good wishes Steve. We accept this was a big gamble for a small business, but as with our City and Trekking bikes we will stick with it. If nothing else we are tenacious! I don't expect to compete on numbers with the likes of KTM and Haibike, but for someone who wants something...

I maybe should also add that we have used only unidirectional carbon fibre in our frame construction. By using unidirectional carbon fibre we can build an eMTB frame that is twice as strong and stiff as a woven carbon frame. Unidirectional carbon fibres run in one direction, similar to the...

Thanks for all your constructive and encouraging comments. We are very aware that although we are now in our 12th year in the ebike business we are certainly new kids on the block with regards to eMTB. Our new bikes need to be as good if not better than what is currently available. We...