Swytch announce new conversion kit with ‘pocket-sized’ battery
Swytch Technology has today announced the...
Electric bikes could slash C02 for a greener COVID19 recovery
A University of Leeds study published this week has found that electric bikes have the capability to cut car carbon dioxide (C02) emissions in England by up to 50% if used to replace car travel. CREDS (Centre for Research into Energy Demand Solutions) was established in 2018 to work with businesses and policy makers to …
Northern Ireland scraps electric bike registration and license requirements
Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon, this week brought updated electric bike usage law to the Assembly in Northern Ireland, the affirmation of which means e-bikes can now be used on NI roads without registration or licensing. Mallon said: “On 4 February I announced my intention to bring forward legislation to encourage use of electric bikes by …
Convercycle unfolds from e-bike to e-cargo
German brand Convercycle has tapped into the idea of a ‘2 in 1’ e-bike, offering the flexibility of turning a city bike into an e-cargo with a simple unlocking and unfolding action of the rear wheel to create a 60cm x 40cm load basket behind the saddle. The company say: “The Convercycle bike combines the …
London Bike Show moves to next year
Originally postponed until July 2020, the London Bike and Triathlon Show’s organisers have released a further statement to say the show is now being pushed back until March 2021. The show will be held at London’s ExCel – currently the site of the NHS Nightingale Hospital – and now take place from 5th-7th March 2021, …
Pure Electric takes over 11 Cycle Republic stores
Mobility retailer Pure Electric has this week announced it is taking over 11 Halford’s Cycle Republic stores earmarked for closure. The move secures 85 jobs and is part of the rapid expansion plan for Pure Electric to gain a stronger foothold in the UK electric bike market. Launched just 14 months ago by former Hargreaves …
E-riding to the rescue
With the coronavirus pandemic changing mobility, a combination of enforced car diets, homeworking or reluctance to use public transport has spotlighted the enjoyment and uses – as well as the all-round practicalities of – electric bikes as a greener form of transport. From solo exercising to e-cargo deliveries for local residents in need, as well …
London Bike Show postponed until July due to COVID19
The organisers of the London Bike Show, which was due to take place at the end of this month at London’s ExCel, have this morning issued a statement to say the event has been rescheduled for 3-5th of July, due to the escalation of COVID19. The statement says: “The coronavirus outbreak has been labelled a …
European symposium on speed pedelecs: obstacles & opportunities
A recent symposium has highlighted how Belgium’s road usage rules for speed pedelecs appears to have fuelled growth – from 4,500 speed pedelecs registered in 2017 to 12,000 last year – by creating a separate ‘Moped Class P” (speed pedelecs) which in turn offers flexible cycle path/road usage while also entitling commuters to the same …
E-bikes boost Halford’s Christmas trading
Halfords have reported a 5.9% increase in cycling revenue for the 14 week period to 3 January, putting the car products and bike retailer on track to meet profit forecasts. Sales across electric bikes and scooters were up 96% year-on-year for that quarter, with one in five adult bikes sold through Halfords now electric. Halfords …
Westhill celebrate five years with new range
Now in its fifth year of trading, Westhill Electric Bikes initially operated as a team of five – including founder, Nick Skilton – in a 3,000 square foot unit; the company sold mainly to local dealers and customers in and around their Devonshire base. The company has since expanded their dealer network throughout the UK, …
