Here at Pedelecs we’ve put the latest Panasonic-equipped eCross P from KTM through its paces to tell you how it performs on multiple surfaces. Introduction If you found this review and you are completely new to electric bikes, then it might be worth reading our introductory articles first, our First Timers’ section is here and …
Dutch manufacturer, Bough Bikes, presented their electric wooden bike in New York, earlier this week. New Yorkers were invited to test ride the bicycle in Grand Street as part of eco-conscious Dutch design event, GOED. Described as ‘providing a direct connection with nature,’ oak for the bike’s frame is sourced from ‘environmentally-friendly’ managed forests in …
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- Posted onMay 16, 2014 at 10:42 AM
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Pedelecs talks to the Electric Transport Shop about their brand, history and plans for the future: Who is behind ETS and how did you first become interested in electric bikes? Eddie Kehoe & James McAlley – we are friends from from college. When you try an electric bike for the first time it’s an experience …
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- Posted onMar 3, 2014 at 11:40 AM
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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 …
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- Posted onFeb 14, 2014 at 10:22 AM
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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 …
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- Posted onFeb 13, 2014 at 9:33 AM
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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 …
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- Posted onFeb 12, 2014 at 11:28 AM
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Derailleur Gears Strictly speaking derailleurs are not gear systems, just being a choice of sprocket pairings which can be selected dynamically to give a variety of ratios. As such they are nearly 100% efficient, the only losses apart from the chain, being in the chain path diversions. Gear changing can only be accomplished while pedalling, …
- HelenJ
- Posted onFeb 5, 2014 at 10:25 AM
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RooDog are delighted to announce the launch of their striking polka dot electric bike which can be reserved now and will be available for delivery from 27th January. On display at last year’s Cycle Show, the polka dot bike is designed for female riders. Each bike has around 200 spots, all individually placed onto the …
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- Posted onJan 6, 2014 at 3:56 PM
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The 2014 BURISCH Synergy GT250 pedelec electric bicycle, an upgraded addition to the BURISCH 2014 range, weighs in at a mere 45 lbs / 20.5kg. Available in white and a limited Black Edition (medium-sized frame only), the bike can be assembled in as little as 20 minutes. A 36 volt / 9ah lithium-ion battery and …
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- Posted onOct 11, 2013 at 12:33 PM
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A deal for a management buyout of Powabyke’s product range has been reached, after lengthy negotiations with the former owners, Eveport Ltd. Powabyke UK Ltd, a new company, has been formed by Keith Palmer and Frank Curran to exclusively take over the range of electric bikes to manage sales, marketing and distribution throughout the country. …
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- Posted onSep 9, 2013 at 11:52 AM
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