Electric Bike magazine

[Tim]

?????????

Why so bitter Tim?

I too think this is brilliant news, however what has this commercial organisation to do with the non commercial BEBA?

Best regards

David

Just sayin' that the prospect of a decent consumer-focused electric bike magazine excites me more and is more likely to further the interests of the electric bike movement as a whole than a very-much-commercially-focused trade body. There is of course room for both in this big, wide world though!

 

[Wisper Bikes]

Missunderstanding

Sorry Tim, I obviously misunderstood you.

During the week I have had a couple of very promising conversations with Peter who agrees that the need for an association supported by the industry is massively important and will be supporting BEBA.

BEBA in turn are delighted that Peter is helping to bring electric biking to the masses and of course will be supporting his new Electric Bike Magazine in every way we can.

It is so refreshing to work with a group of people who are all committed to a common goal namely; the promotion of electric bike use in general and to encourage high standards of product and service in the industry.

Best regards

David

 

[alex_h]

Just sayin' that the prospect of a decent consumer-focused electric bike magazine excites me more and is more likely to further the interests of the electric bike movement as a whole than a very-much-commercially-focused trade body. There is of course room for both in this big, wide world though!

there will be +1 from me. I agree with Tim.

 

[alex_h]

It is so refreshing to work with a group of people who are all committed to a common goal namely; the promotion of electric bike use in general and to encourage high standards of product and service in the industry.

Hi David,

It sounds like Obama's good political campaign, have you considered getting into politics.

I would vote 4 ya, too fed up with Cameron and Brown

best

Alex

 

[Straylight]

Can we get more people out of their cars? YES WE CAN!

 

[Wisper Bikes]

Thanks Alex I am counting on you!

I too agree with Tim, BEBA need the likes of the new magazine to get our message across. My point is that decent electric bike suppliers need as much publicity as possible!

Having been kindly sent a couple of editions of Velo Vision I think the Electric Bike Magazine will be fantastic!

All the best

David

 

[Old Timer]

Thanks Alex I am counting on you!

I too agree with Tim, BEBA need the likes of the new magazine to get our message across. My point is that decent electric bike suppliers need as much publicity as possible!

Having been kindly sent a couple of editions of Velo Vision I think the Electric Bike Magazine will be fantastic!

All the best

David

Wonder if the mag requires beta testers with own video cameras

 

[alex_h]

Old Timer

YES WE CAN hire you you to do teh filiming for the new mag

 

[Old Timer]

Old Timer

YES WE CAN hire you you to do teh filiming for the new mag

Fame at last I will only accept bikes that are prepared to the finest standards and polished to a bright sheen, why? because my public demand it

 

[NRG]

Fame at last I will only accept bikes that are prepared to the finest standards and polished to a bright sheen, why? because my public demand it

No, no your public demand action videos like this: http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/charging-post/5734-im-impressed-old-timer-take-note.html#post74038

 

[Old Timer]

No, no your public demand action videos like this: http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/charging-post/5734-im-impressed-old-timer-take-note.html#post74038

No problem! Gulp it would have to be a Wisper though

 

[alex_h]

Wisper or Cyclamatic would snap through I'm afraid Dave

you gotta have a A2B

but being seroius don't listen to NRG, we need you alive

 

[eddieo]

I have subscribed, but is the intention for this mag to be available in the high street?

 

[flecc]

I have subscribed, but is the intention for this mag to be available in the high street?

Almost certainly not, VeloVision is only on subscription. They and A to B have found the market far too small to be on the high street, though experiments have been done in having them on the counter of the odd specialist e-bike dealer.

I don't know VeloVision's circulation, but the very long established A to B's is less than 3000 worldwide, so the quarterly VeloVision is probably less.

Nowhere near enough for the national high streets.
.

 

[electricbikemag]

Almost certainly not, VeloVision is only on subscription. They and A to B have found the market far too small to be on the high street, though experiments have been done in having them on the counter of the odd specialist e-bike dealer.

I don't know VeloVision's circulation, but the very long established A to B's is less than 3000 worldwide, so the quarterly VeloVision is probably less.

Nowhere near enough for the national high streets.
.

Sorry not been replying much here - been busy mailing out the latest VV

Yup, Velo Vision circulation is similar to A to B's.

No doubt circulation would be bigger if we were in WH Smiths etc, possibly even enough to make it worthwhile, but getting onto the shelf is a difficult step for a small publisher. The distribution companies take a lot of margin and then also want considerable amounts of money (five figures last time I looked) up front to 'buy your place' on the shelves. Plus there's a much larger print run to pay for (much of which may end up shredded...).

If the new mag really takes off then this may happen in the fullness of time but don't hold your breath! I will try to get it into as many dealers etc as possible, though, and also online in various guises.

If all goes to plan I should be announcing it properly via press releases, an announcement on the VV website etc straight after Easter. Almost decided to do it tomorrow, then remembered the date and thought another day might be better

 

[Old Timer]

Well, I ordered a back copy sample (issue 32) from Velo and I really am enjoying reading it. Makes a nice change to get away from too much Lycra(not that those guys and girls aren`t great) but it keeps on reminding me of when I would set off on a Saturday afternoon in the summer and do a 60mile round trip on a fixed wheel and then come back for tea and a night out with me mates

Memories! memories!

Anyway, I`ve just ordered a print subscription and urge anyone who hasn`t tried one to have a go, it`s the only way we will keep such a niche market mag up and running.

Dave

 

[flecc]

Well said Dave. I've got every issue of VeloVision and almost every issue of A to B and wouldn't be without them.

Although playing at trains doesn't interest me, I'm even on the second year of A to B's new venture, "Miniature Railway", the tiny subscription cost well worth it to help get a small circulation magazine off the ground.

Benefit though the web is, minority special interest magazines need all the support they can get if we are not to have a poorer world without them.
.

 

[jasono]

The forthcoming electric bike mag sounds like great news and as an on-off reader of VeloVision for the past few years I know it will be top quality

Can I suggest a section where joe bloggs can write in with their e-bike and/or kit reviews?

Anyway, best of luck with the project Peter, I am sure it will be a great success

Jason

 

[Wisper Bikes]

Peter Kindly sent be a couple of back issues of VV, if anyone has not seen a copy may I recommend you buy a subscription, it is without doubt the best cycle mag I have ever read.

All the best

David