Karbon Kinetics Ltd, manufacturer of the Gocycle, has just released an updated, enhanced version of GocycleConnect, the free app that goes with the bike. GocycleConnect has been designed to ‘customise’ riders’ experiences, enabling them to adjust the delivery of powered assistance to suit. New features in the latest app release include a trip …
- HelenJ
- Posted onApr 28, 2014 at 11:18 AM
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An Isle of Man tour operator has won a legal victory to allow 250w electric bikes assisted up to 15.5mph to the island, bringing the legislation governing e-bikes into line with the rest of Europe. Richard Cuthbert, of Union Mills, has worked in tourism for 25 years and earlier this month launched the guided tours, …
- HelenJ
- Posted onApr 25, 2014 at 5:52 PM
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In this interview, 50cycles tells Pedelecs about their history, Kalkhoff technology and announce their expansion plans for 2014. How did you start? 50cycles started back in 2003 when we launched a tiny one-page website selling the Honda Step Compo electric bike, which was the most sophisticated folding electric bike back then. The very first of …
- HelenJ
- Posted onApr 22, 2014 at 11:45 AM
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The popular TV show covering the latest technology comes to Birmingham’s NEC this week. Exhibiting their latest electric bikes is JuicyBike. Bob Wales of JuicyBike comments on the test track in Hall 6: ‘The track is a little limited with no hill available, but a substantial area has been set aside just for electric bikes …
- HelenJ
- Posted onApr 10, 2014 at 12:01 PM
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On Sunday, Norwich hosted this year’s ‘Norfolk Cycle Show’ at the city’s Forum. Sponsored by Electrifying Cycles, the busy event was also attended by FreeGo Wisper and Momentum Electric. Talking about the event, David Wood of Electrifying Cycles, told Pedelecs ‘We found the reception to electric bikes was great, with a particular highlight being the …
- HelenJ
- Posted onApr 8, 2014 at 11:44 AM
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The Austrian Times this week reports an increase in the sales of electric bikes. Following the same trend in Germany, industry figures indicated a rise in the number of electric bikes sold, despite a drop in sales of ordinary bicycles in Austria in 2013. The figures were released by the country’s sporting goods association, the …
- HelenJ
- Posted onApr 3, 2014 at 4:30 PM
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The Office for National Statistics this week released data on trends for those choosing to cycle to work between 2001 and 2011. While overall national statistics showed no change, city commuting has increased markedly in popularity. The ONS reports that 2011 saw 741,000 people cycle to work in England and Wales. Although this is an …
- HelenJ
- Posted onMar 28, 2014 at 1:35 PM
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This is Gi bike, a prototype designed by a team based in New York and who are in the final stages of developing the ‘lightweight, full size, folding, smart electric bike’. They are shortly to start a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign which they hope will raise enough to put the model into production. Ultimately the team …
- HelenJ
- Posted onMar 20, 2014 at 7:31 PM
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Electric bike specialists, FreeGo Wisper, will be showcasing their bikes at the Country Living Spring Fair at the Business Design Centre in London this week. The Country Living Fair was the first of its kind, a magazine bringing its home design and country living ideas to life. It attracts some 18,000 visitors over 5 days …
- HelenJ
- Posted onMar 17, 2014 at 11:38 AM
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A2B, the global e-bike brand, have announced their acquisition of the Electric Bicycle Network, the UK’s largest electric bike hire network. The Electric Bicycle Network currently provides over 5000 e-bike rentals a year for visitors to some of the largest national parks in the UK, including the Lake District, The Peak District, the Chilterns and …
- HelenJ
- Posted onMar 12, 2014 at 10:55 AM
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