Ebike News

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Robber armed with claw hammer targets Bushey bike rider
" A robber armed with a claw hammer attacked an electric bike rider before making off with his bike near Bushey.
The victim in his 50s was riding along Watling Farm Close - a small road off the A41 - when he was approached by a man on a motorbike and threatened with the weapon."

https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/25177329.robber-armed-claw-hammer-targets-bushey-bike-rider/

 

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Electric bike stolen from Langham shed
"Police have described the electric bike model as a ‘Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 Step’ and would to hear from anyone with information that might help them with the case."

https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/resources/images/19476869/?type=mds-article-620

 

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Is it legal? Lime e-bike 350W motor sparks confusion over UK legal limit

Is it legal? Lime e-bike 350W motor sparks confusion over UK legal limit | ETA

Lime says its shared e-bikes use 350W motors - above the UK legal limit for e-bikes.

www.eta.co.uk

 

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London cyclists and e-bike riders face criminal prosecution and £400 penalties for running red lights

London cyclists and e-Bike riders face £400 penalties for ignoring red traffic lights

Cyclists and e-bike riders in London have been hit with criminal convictions and fines exceeding £400 for breaking traffic laws

www.standard.co.uk

 

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Police reveal new super-fast e-bikes putting the brakes on phone snatchers in London
"Sur-ron off-road cycles are so lightweight they can accelerate to 50mph in 3.6 seconds."

Police reveal new super-fast e-bikes putting the brakes on London phone snatchers

Lightweight Sur-ron cycles used to crack down on the capital’s £50m-a-year trade in stolen handsets

www.standard.co.uk