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    E-bike sales boom despite high prices and confusing rules (and confusing BBC articles)

    This is a confusing and confused BBC report . Reading it on the UK BBC site , it starts off and mostly covers the US standards with a couple of paragraphs on the UK situation . If I were a prospective UK e biker , I would probably be none the wiser after reading it. Yes, the UK regs are...
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    "Super light electric bikes could soon be a reality..." ??

    https://news.cision.com/chalmers/r/big-breakthrough-for--massless--energy-storage,c3309393
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    Latest e-bikes on Tomorrow's world - 1985

    Lead acid battery anyone? Interesting attachment on the second bike.
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    British Cycling is Going Places...

    At least it was in 1952...
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    My very first experience of riding an e bike - Rambletta

    Well, I finally received my Rambletta yesterday. Perhaps I will post a fuller review after more use but I just thought I'd record my first impressions of an e bike in itself. I have never ridden one before and obviously Covid reduced the opportunity to test ride generally before buying. By...
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    Folding bike maker Brompton performs Brexit U-turn

    This may not be news for some familiar with the industry - but wider implications for Chinese imports too... https://yorkshirebylines.co.uk/folding-bike-maker-brompton-performs-brexit-u-turn/
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    What determines and assists hill climbing capacity?

    Having struggled today in a hilly part of London/Essex borders on my pushbike I could have so much done with my fictional Rambletta (am on the wait list) but it prompted a question - How does the assist setting relate to hill climbing? If I in theory set the assist to the highest setting - does...
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    HS2 trains storage area tech specs to "facilitate electric bike charging"

    Just a little bit of information (without going into the pros and cons of HS2). Design specification for HS2 trains includes a requirement for on train cycle storage to allow charging of e-bikes...
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    UK’s first e-scooter trial scaled back amid widespread misuse – including underage riders zipping through shopping centres

    Well , what a surprise (not) I've posted the full report cause The Independent website is full of pop ups (even with an add blocker I have to turn off JavaScript to read anything)...
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    Uk Police using E Bikes

    I had never noticed before , but today in London, I spotted a single Police rider on an E Bike. There were some specs on the drive wheel but couldn't see detail. Google suggested firms like Juicy Bike supply some Police forces. I am sure there are others. I just wondered if the coppers bikes...
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    E folders under a grand?

    Though I'd finally start my own thread on this. I'm looking for a folder for part time city commute and folding (mostly for security when I can stash it inside at work) I'm 70 kgs , 5.7 so no special requirements on size - There's obviously a waiting list or delay for many brands currently but...
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    BBC man tries Swytch conversion

    These aren't new of course but he found a little issue with the power assist fitting. How do front wheel motors affect the steering? Are they harder to control? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/technology-53348679/how-to-upgrade-your-bike-into-an-electric-bicycle