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Giving something back

Pedelecs forum member, EddiePJ, tells a story of two tales in his own words. An exhilirating ride through the stunning mountain ranges of Switzerland sees Eddie making a poignant journey to honour his friend: “Several years ago I became forum friends with a cycle shop owner from Yorkshire, called Pete. Pete wasn’t afraid to speak …

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Electric bike sales continue to drive growth for Accell Group

Today’s trading update from cycling retail giant, Accell Group, shows Q3 continuing to plot an upward trend for company turnover in 2015, with the company “expecting a growth in turnover and profit for the full year 2015.” The group are Europe’s market leader in electric bikes, employing 2,800 and selling brands which include Batavus, Sparta, …

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Pedelecs traffic safety reports emerge

Early data from Germany, the largest EU market for electric bikes, is starting to build a picture on the use of electric bikes and riders’ safety. While German police began differentiating accident statistics involving ordinary cycles compared to electric bikes (pedelecs) and speed pedelecs last year, the German Insurers Association also conducted a field study …

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Otocycles launch Café Racer e-bike

Inspired by the 1950s cafe racer motorbikes, the new 27kg, 250w RaceR model can be customized and accessorized by Otocycles, home of retro electric bikes in Barcelona. The new model will be available this autumn.

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Impulse Evo and what’s new from Kalkhoff for 2016

UK distributor of Kalkhoff electric bikes, 50cycles, talk to Pedelecs about the launch of the Impulse Evo range and what’s new for 2016. Tim Snaith explains the background: “The 2016 season will mark our ninth year importing Kalkhoff electric bikes into the UK. From small beginnings with a single premises in the Midlands, we’ve expanded …

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EBC Ltd bring Corratec e-bikes to the UK

EBC Ltd are this month introducing the Correctec electric bike range to the UK. The e-bikes are produced in Correctec’s Bavarian factory and retail from a starting price of £1999 up to £3999, with systems powered by Bosch and Shimano Steps (on Urban model bikes). Paul Stanforth, MD EBC Ltd, commented: “This is a great time …

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Batribike launch Francis-Barnett vintage electric bike

Last week, Coventry Transport Museum saw Batribike unveil its latest vintage-style electric bike. The electric bike is part of a revival of the classic British motorcycle brand, Francis-Barnett. Bringing technology right up to date, Batribike has an exclusive licence to produce the Francis-Barnett electric bike, with classic styling and heritage green paintwork. Francis-Barnett was a …

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The rise of the speed pedelec

Early figures for 2015 showed speed pedelec sales to be surging ahead in Europe. While legislation aligning UK electric bike law with Europe’s has only this year come into force, elsewhere in the European Union legislation is turning to support the use of speed pedelecs – electric bikes capable of assisting to 28mph (45km/hr) – …

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NEC 2015: New e-bikes and faces for 2016

This year’s Cycle Show launched numerous new models from the ranks of well-established brands, as well as introducing fresh faces to the UK’s market and an ‘intelligent power’ product breaking rank with the traditional ideas and positions for powering electric bikes. Headlines touted the biggest electric bike line up since the show’s launch (back in …

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50cycles to launch Kalkhoff Impulse Evo at NEC Cycle Show

Kalkhoff UK distributor, 50cycles, are this week launching the new Impulse Evo range of electric bikes to coincide with the NEC’s Cycle Show in Birmingham over the weekend. The Impulse Evo e-bikes feature a crank motor, integrated battery option and a navigation app which taps into your smartphone for data, but displays the results on …

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HelenJ – Page 13 – Pedelecs – Electric Bike Community

Giving something back

Electric bike sales continue to drive growth for Accell Group

Pedelecs traffic safety reports emerge

Otocycles launch Café Racer e-bike

Impulse Evo and what’s new from Kalkhoff for 2016

EBC Ltd bring Corratec e-bikes to the UK

Batribike launch Francis-Barnett vintage electric bike

The rise of the speed pedelec

NEC 2015: New e-bikes and faces for 2016

50cycles to launch Kalkhoff Impulse Evo at NEC Cycle Show

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