MTF Enterprises announces acquisition of EMU Electric Bikes
MTF Enterprises Limited, the long-established...
BEBA launches new website
This month sees the launch of a new website for the UK’s Electric Bike Association for manufacturers, distributors and retailers. The aim of the website is to provide more detailed information with regular updates on BEBA’s achievements as the market grows. BEBA Chairman, Mark Loveridge, told Pedelecs: “As BEBA moves from strength to strength, it’s …
Ask Flecc: How to buy and sell second-hand electric bikes?
Buying a second-hand electric bike Buying an e-bike means a test ride is essential before committing to buy, since many faults on the electrical side can only be detected that way. If a seller will not permit a test ride against holding a security, it’s best to walk away and look elsewhere. If an offered …
E-Bikeshop opens in Farnham
E-bikeshop have announced their expansion into a new electric bike sales & distribution centre in Farnham on the Hampshire/Surrey border in April 2014. E-bikeshop started as a normal cycle shop in Petersfield, Hampshire, later expanding to a second, much larger site in Alton, Hampshire. With sales of electric bikes outgrowing both sites, the company will be moving …
Norfolk Cycle Show – 6th April
This year’s Norfolk Cycle Show kicks off at 10am on the 6th April at the The Forum in Norwich, with Electrifying Cycles sponsoring this year’s event. Last year more than 6000 people attended and many more are expected this year. 2014’s show sees the addition of a dedicated electric bike test track where you will …
Volt announce new range for 2014
Volt electric bikes have announced the addition of 5 new e-bike models to their range, with their aim being “to have an electric bike to suit every person and every need.” The new electric bikes will be available throughout the UK from the end of February: Volt ™ Alpine X (Black Edition) Volt ™ Pulse …
Ask Flecc: Which electric bike transmission should I choose?
Bicycle front and rear gear systems have been covered in an associated article, this article covers the transmissions that link them. Chain Drive This has long been the dominant transmission type. All bicycle chains have a half inch pitch, that is the distance between the chain link rivet centres, but they and their sprockets have …
Introduction to KTM electric bikes and their 2014 range
KTM is a name many people in the UK will have heard of, either as a result of our extensive range of motorbikes or the X-Bow car. However, what is less well known is that we have also been making bicycles in our factory in Austria since 1964. Product testing back in the day KTM …
Ask Flecc: How to choose a bicycle brake system?
Bicycle brakes come in various forms, in part according to the intended use, and the various types are covered below. At the end of this article there’s a section on which type is recommended for each cycling purpose. Rim Brakes Rim braking is applied though friction blocks mounted in metal shoes normally acting upon …
A2B electric bikes at London Bike Show
A2B will be showcasing its “powerful” Hybrid/24, “elegant” Ferber and “flexible” Kuo ebikes at London’s biggest annual bike show in February, offering commuters and bike enthusiasts the chance to discover the advantages of using e-bikes. “The London Bike Show is a fantastic way to get people to discover the advantages of electric bikes,” says Fernando …
Raleigh participates in over 50s wellbeing study
Raleigh UK has announced it is participating in a study in association with Oxford Brookes University to ascertain the impact of electric bikes on older people’s mobility and wellbeing. With the electric bike market growing steadily in the UK, there is an increasing awareness that assisted cycling brings health and wellbeing benefits for thousands of …
