Peak Distrist based Juicy Bike has this month launched what they’re calling their ‘most refined bike ever’. The Juicy Roller retails at £1455 and £1605, depending on which battery size you choose. The torque-sensing 250w Aikema hub motor can be powered by either a 10.4Ah (33 mile range) or 13Ah (50 mile range) battery, with …
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EBCO are launching a range of new electric bikes this Autumn. Called the Pulse range, the bikes, sporting TranzX motor systems, will all retail under £1000. Spec: T-6 Hi grade alloy frame with suspension forks TranzX Hi-torque motor with 3 support levels 316 WH Lithium Ion battery (average range 30-40 miles) K-shield puncture resistant tyres …
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‘Brits are fed up of overcrowded daily commutes’ is the summation of a Shimano survey of 1000 respondents. Differing age groups up and down the country were introduced to the idea of e-bikes as a replacement to public transport and traffic jams by the survey, which then went on to assess what’s not to love …
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Pedelecs forum member, EddiePJ, tells a story of two tales in his own words. An exhilirating ride through the stunning mountain ranges of Switzerland sees Eddie making a poignant journey to honour his friend: “Several years ago I became forum friends with a cycle shop owner from Yorkshire, called Pete. Pete wasn’t afraid to speak …
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EBC Ltd are this month introducing the Correctec electric bike range to the UK. The e-bikes are produced in Correctec’s Bavarian factory and retail from a starting price of £1999 up to £3999, with systems powered by Bosch and Shimano Steps (on Urban model bikes). Paul Stanforth, MD EBC Ltd, commented: “This is a great time …
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- Posted onOct 15, 2015 at 4:28 PM
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This year’s Cycle Show launched numerous new models from the ranks of well-established brands, as well as introducing fresh faces to the UK’s market and an ‘intelligent power’ product breaking rank with the traditional ideas and positions for powering electric bikes. Headlines touted the biggest electric bike line up since the show’s launch (back in …
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- Posted onSep 29, 2015 at 11:18 AM
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New kid (bird?) on the block, the Emu electric bike. Who are Emu? Delbanco Meyer & Co Ltd are behind the new Emu brand. Established in 1936, the company is more famous for being the world’s largest bristle merchant but in more recent decades the firm has moved into textiles, property development and now the …
Wisper’s 905 range is now 10 years old and the latest iteration is touted as having one of the quietest motors on the market. Is the new 905 Torque really whisper quiet? We find out. A little bit about Wisper It was in late 2004, during a business trip to China, that David and Doug …
A manufacturing company with a London base has tapped into the knowledge offered by seasoned electric bike experts, to produce an electric bike called the Emu. The Emu Electric Bike Co Ltd is an offshoot of Delbanco Meyer & Co Ltd. Established in 1936, the company is steeped in history. Delbanco Meyer & Co is …
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- Posted onJul 21, 2015 at 2:50 PM
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From the stables of Riese and Muller, next up is our review of the blueLABEL Pony Nuvinci, with belt drive. A little bit about Riese & Muller Started in a garage by Markus Riese and Heiko Muller, this German bicycle company launched their first innovation, the folding full-suspension “Birdy”, back in 1993. In the following …