Dreary weather was to blame for a 5.5% drop in shipment volume to bike dealers in Germany last year. This is according to Bike Europe, reporting on a presentation of 2013’s market statistics from the country’s bike industry association. Long winter months and a rainy summer saw a drop to 3.75 million total units shipped …
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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 …
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- Posted onMar 20, 2014 at 7:31 PM
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The quiet Surrey town of Coulsdon, home to several major auto dealerships, is shortly to be joined by Cycling Made Easy. While the town may be an unlikely place for a transport revolution, CME has grand plans to steal the limelight from the well-established car brands in the area. Cycling Made Easy first opened its …
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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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The London Bike Show returns to ExCeL London from 13 – 16 February 2014. The London Bike Show was launched in 2011 and this year showcases over 200 exhibitors. Electric bike exhibitors at the event include Raleigh, the London Electric Bike Company and Wheelezee. On display on the Raleigh stand will be their latest performance …
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A Dutch Mobility Report for 2013 shows use of electric bikes have ‘rapidly increased’ in the Netherlands between 2000 and 2012. During that time cyclists travelled 14% more kilometers than in previous years, with the largest share of that growth being attributed to electric bikes. The country’s increasing numbers of senior citizens were credited with …
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There are many benefits to electric bikes. Perhaps you’re a commuter wanting to arrive at work sweat-free, there are a couple of killer hills that you need to flatten, or you just some assistance for those knees that aren’t as strong as they once were! Below you’ll find several benefits to riding an electric bike, …
Riese & Müller Germany and Wisper Bikes UK, have announced the signing of an exclusive distribution agreement. Wisper bikes, better known for the manufacture and distribution of electric bicycles, have been appointed the UK distributors of Riese & Müller’s complete range; including the iconic Birdy folding bike. Wisper Director, David Miall, said “We are delighted …
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- Posted onApr 24, 2013 at 1:48 PM
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The ExtraEnergy Pedelec and E-Bike Test is composed of 4 different tests. The Riding Tests take place on an outdoor test track to get an accurate picture of the vehicle on an every day use. They are conducted with an unique and special developed measuring technology. The parameter distance, support, efficiency of the drive, average …
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- Posted onSep 24, 2011 at 1:39 PM
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Ford has unveiled its electric bike concept at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. Designed to show how the company’s design language can translate to a bicycle. Ford has said that it currently has no plans to produce the E-Bike but will continue studying the concept along with other future mobility solutions. FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 19, …
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- Posted onSep 19, 2011 at 12:18 PM
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