Mando Corporation have announced the availability of its second generation chainless e-bike, the Mando Footloose IM, in the UK.
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- Posted onJun 2, 2015 at 3:02 PM
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Shanghai-based Holger and Cheri Hüttlin are the brains behind the latest electric bike showcasing on Indiegogo. The HÜTTLIN E-Roadster is described as ‘super lightweight’ at 16.9kg with a carbon frame, forks, handlebars and seatpost. The company say: “Carbon fiber has both phenomenal strength and superior fatigue resistance when compared to other commonly used materials such …
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- Posted onMay 8, 2015 at 10:07 AM
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Ford has announced that it is the latest car manufacturer to venture into the world of e-bike prototypes. Ford’s ‘Smart Mobility Plan’ used the stage at Barcelona’s Mobile World Congress this week to showcase its move into electric bikes. The designs unveiled are part of exploring the use of e-bikes, alongside cars and public transport, …
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- Posted onMar 4, 2015 at 11:26 AM
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The UK’s largest cycling show returns to London’s ExCel from 12 – 15 February. Now in its 5th year, last year’s show attracted 45,000 visitors through its doors. The organisers told Pedelecs that while the London Bike Show is “still growing the e-bike side of the event…a greater focus on e-bikes this year has led …
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- Posted onJan 9, 2015 at 11:51 AM
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A2B Obree Review Next up in our series of e-bike reviews is the urban-styled A2B Obree electric bike. 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 our Buyers’ Guides section is here. …
Juicy Bike recently held a demo day at Manchester’s Media City in conjunction with local dealer, Ken Fosters’ Cycle Logic. Available for a spin around the Piazza were the Compact folding bike, the Sport hybrid, the Classic step-through and the new, larger wheeled, Classic Grande. Sarah Wales, of Juicy Bike, said: “We showed the Classic …
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- Posted onOct 6, 2014 at 12:13 PM
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For the past two years, The Cycle Show at the NEC, Birmingham, has brought the masses the biggest electric bike selection in the UK – and this year it’s set to be even bigger with the return of the extended ‘E-Bike Village’ exhibitor space and a dedicated test track. Complete with a 1.5m high ramp …
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- Posted onSep 11, 2014 at 2:18 PM
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Saturday saw several prominent electric bike brands exhibiting on Great Yarmouth’s sea-front. Cromer-based Electrifying Cycles co-organised the event and exhibited several electric bike brands alongside Momentum, Byocycles, A2B, Batribike and FreeGo Wisper. Yarmouth, busy with day-trippers, hosted a safe test area of pavement along the beach front for the many that tried one. David, Director …
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- Posted onJul 7, 2014 at 4:22 PM
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FreeGo Wisper have announced the launch of their latest model, the Raptor, which will be available from August. The company say the simple, clean lines of the design means the lightweight e-bike is ideal for shorter journeys in cities and urban areas. Weighing in at just 14kg with the battery, the Raptor makes life easier …
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- Posted onJul 2, 2014 at 11:01 AM
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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 …
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- Posted onMar 28, 2014 at 1:35 PM
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