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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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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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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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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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No doubt you’ve also googled every permutation of e-bike/electric bike/pedal assist bicycle and followed every thread back and forth about pedelec vs. throttle control, front wheel driver vs. rear wheel drive and brushed vs. brushless motor. If you have I feel your pain. I know exactly how confusing this process can be. I’ve done it. Several years ago now when I first got into the industry I needed to get a feel for what was out there and what products would best suit different types of customer.

Pedelecs speaks to E-Bikeshop about eMTBs and what to consider if you’re thinking of buying one. How does an electric mountain bike differ to other styles of e-bike? Do they need to be stronger built? Yes of course, they are generally built for harsher terrain. An electric mountain bike has a completely different design over …

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Raleigh has joined forces with Bosch to create the Motus electric bike, which will be available from spring 2014. The company say the Motus allows for electrically assisted journeys up to 190km on a single charge. The electric bike comes in two frame options, a cross-bar and a low-step through, for easier mounting and dismounting. …

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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, …

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