April 18, 20251 yr I'm not convinced this is a no-load pedal assist speed test, or perhaps I'm in denial like a crocodile.
April 21, 20251 yr Police warn public after three e-bikes seized in Witney They said they had footage of the bikes travelling at high speed in the centre of Witney and colliding with people. https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/25103677.police-warn-public-three-e-bikes-seized-witney/
April 21, 20251 yr Police warn public after three e-bikes seized in Witney They said they had footage of the bikes travelling at high speed in the centre of Witney and colliding with people. https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/25103677.police-warn-public-three-e-bikes-seized-witney/ One of the bikes seized above has no chain or freewheel. Is it a front hub motor fitted to the rear ? Also I cant see a rear brake. I suppose with that big motor, its possible that there is some type of regenerative braking on the rear? Edited April 21, 20251 yr by Sturmey
April 24, 20251 yr Police warn public after three e-bikes seized in Witney They said they had footage of the bikes travelling at high speed in the centre of Witney and colliding with people. https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/25103677.police-warn-public-three-e-bikes-seized-witney/ One of the bikes seized above has no chain or freewheel. Is it a front hub motor fitted to the rear ? Also I cant see a rear brake. I suppose with that big motor, its possible that there is some type of regenerative braking on the rear? Witney: Police issue warnings after e-bikes seized " Now the service has released more details about the confiscated bikes. One of them could reach speeds of up to 45mph, had no pedals attached and – according to the police – would be classified “under the government guidance” as a “moped/motorcycle”. A second vehicle could also go over 40mph and like the first did not display the correct information required for an e-bike. While the final bike confiscated could reach 20mph – over the UK limit – it did display the correct markings." https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/25111547.witney-police-release-details-motorcycle-e-bikes/
April 27, 20251 yr Ten e-bikes seized during police crackdown Following complaints from local residents about antisocial behaviour and dangerous riding of E-Bikes in the Fountainpark and Dalry areas, police officers carried out high visibility patrols this week. https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/04/ten-e-bikes-seized-during-police-crackdown/
April 28, 20251 yr Clydebank three-year-old left 'permanently disfigured' after being 'hit by e-bike' The incident, back in February, happened on a public footpath and caused serious injuries to the young child. A man has now been charged in connection with the incident. https://www.clydebankpost.co.uk/news/25120196.toddler-left-disfigured-hit-e-bike/?ref=uber_nb&lp=4
May 1, 20251 yr Gwent Police’s drone tactics target Illegal e-bikes and anti-social riders "Gwent Police’s crackdown on illegal e-bike riding is centred on Operation Harley, which councillors heard has so far resulted in nearly 100 vehicles being seized and taken off the roads. " https://www.herald.wales/south-wales/newport/gwent-polices-drone-tactics-target-illegal-e-bikes-and-anti-social-riders/
May 1, 20251 yr Rider caught doing wheelies on illegally-modified e-bike It was part of a policing operation https://hellorayo.co.uk/greatest-hits/devon/news/rider-caught-doing-wheelies-on-illegally-modified-e-bike/ https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=2123678031433941
May 1, 20251 yr Leeds Police Seize Illegal High-Speed E-Bike at Elland Road Station "The man had attended the station regarding an unrelated matter, but officers from the Leeds District Off Road Bike Team quickly took interest in the unusual vehicle he rode in on. A roadside speed test revealed that the e-bike was capable of reaching speeds of 61.5mph, well above the legal limit for e-bikes in the UK." https://uknip.co.uk/news/uk/breaking/leeds-police-seize-illegal-high-speed-e-bike-at-elland-road-station/
May 4, 20251 yr Reading: Police crack down on illegal e-bikes in town centre "As a result, multiple electric bikes, scooters, and two mopeds were seized (not all photographed), and two individuals were arrested in relation to immigration offences." https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/25136157.reading-police-crack-illegal-e-bikes-town-centre/
May 4, 20251 yr Police seize illegal e-bike used for wheelies https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2xg4p8x0zo
May 7, 20251 yr More e-bikes seized by police in Leicester city centre clampdown Illegal vehicles are being targeted by officers "Officers seized 13 illegal or modified e-bikes and three electric scooters in the city centre last week. The seizures were made as part of Operation Pedalfast" https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/more-e-bikes-seized-police-10158423
May 7, 20251 yr Yes the Police is very active.... and they are out and about... and can not see criminals in front of their own door: Took this pic, because I thought is was (tragically) funny.....:
May 9, 20251 yr Seized - two more illegal e-bikes https://www.lincs.police.uk/news/lincolnshire/news/20252/may/seized---two-more-illegal-e-bikes/
May 9, 20251 yr Don’t know, but this “bikes” have nothin good with “Ebikes” Electric motorcycle/ mopeds or whatever.... but NOT e-bikes and it is more than right, that these things are crunched up and seized... It’s different if they would get a MOT, insurance and numberPlate, than that would be alright and there is nothing against.... but classes them as “illegal e-bikes” is wrong.... illegal vehicles or something.. is more to compare like cars and Stockcars - one is legal, the other illegal.... no one would drive around in a Stockcar on a Public road... Is all common sense ....
May 9, 20251 yr I agree they are not Pedelechs. They are just electric motor bikes, there is an obvious market for getting these type of motor bike on the road legally with all the relevant regulations insurances and driving license ECT if One wants to ride and use them on the roads.
May 9, 20251 yr https://eleek.com.ua/en/item/eleek_atom_afu/?srsltid=AfmBOoouaITlNMO0sd0Ax0ZOJQtMYKi61GpM1r6noSD38eHhxnsQ4mB I am curious when one of these bikes will be imported and legal on the road.... And here the UK version....: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/british-troops-electric-bikes-trials-b2377902.html Edited May 9, 20251 yr by Heinzja
May 9, 20251 yr Police helicopters used in Oldham to catch illegal e-bikes https://www.theoldhamtimes.co.uk/news/25150642.oldham-arrests-made-e-bikes-seized-crackdown/
May 13, 20251 yr Police in Exeter crack down on illegal e-bikes "This led to eight e-bikes and two e-scooters being seized as a result of illegal modifications and/or being used without insurance." https://www.radioexe.co.uk/news-and-features/local-news/police-in-exeter-crack-down-on-illegal-e-bikes/
May 14, 20251 yr E-Bikes Seized As Police Tackle illegal Use Police seized two e-bikes during an operation targeting people using them illegally in Market Harborough town centre. "Officers found the bikes had been adapted to travel at higher speeds than permitted, with neither having chains linking the pedals to the back wheels." https://harboroughfm.co.uk/e-bikes-seized-as-police-tackle-illegal-use/
May 17, 2025May 17 If people are going to use e bikes or e motorcycles that look like the ones in previous pictures or you load a bicycle up with huge motors and batteries then the Police and other agencies are going to stop you and seize the bikes. However I am finding it’s a bit like solar every one wants just that little bit more than they can currently get. I think most of us want to just push things or to use a metaphor “ Sail very close to the sun “ and hope we don’t get burned!!
May 17, 2025May 17 [ATTACH type=full" alt="63137]63137[/ATTACH] https://eleek.com.ua/en/item/eleek_atom_afu/?srsltid=AfmBOoouaITlNMO0sd0Ax0ZOJQtMYKi61GpM1r6noSD38eHhxnsQ4mB I am curious when one of these bikes will be imported and legal on the road.... And here the UK version....: [ATTACH type=full" alt="63140]63140[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type=full" alt="63141]63141[/ATTACH] https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/british-troops-electric-bikes-trials-b2377902.html History repeats the Japanese used cycle’s with great effect to move against the British in the far east during WW2. If a battalion of infantry had big powerful silent e bikes with air cover they can change the dynamic of a battle and not break down if they ran out of fuel!!!
May 18, 2025May 18 Illegal e-bike seized by police in Bournemouth town centre https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/25171377.illegal-e-bike-seized-police-bournemouth-town-centre/
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