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European cycle market 2016: e-bike sales up 22%, Britain second for all bike sales

The Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI) has released its data for 2016, comparing the performance of cycling markets between different European countries by looking at both manufacturing and sales data. It shows that while production here remains low compared to other European countries, the volume of overall bicycle sales in Great Britain is …

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Norfolk Motorhome Show: 21-23 July 2017

Motorhome enthusiasts who switch to their electric bikes to explore coastal paths and cobbled streets on their travels are being invited to attend this year’s 3-day exhibition near Norwich from 21st July. Exhibiting alongside the fifth wheel tourers and motorhomes will be a handful of electric bike retailers including the long-established Electrifying Cycles. The organizers …

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Electric bikes considered ‘motorbikes’ on Northern Ireland’s roads, says BA

The Bicycle Association has advised that the law ensuring electric bikes are treated as ordinary cycles in terms of their use on UK roads, doesn’t apply in Northern Ireland. Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles (EAPCs), offering powered assistance to a maximum of 25 km/h (15.5 mph) using a motor with a maximum rated power of 250w …

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What’s new for Bosch 2018: ABS, PowerTube & new Active Line

Bosch e-bike ABS Bosch recently unveiled their anti-lock braking system to increase rider safety. Based on their research of 500 cycling accidents, Bosch believe a quarter of pedelec accidents could be avoided with their anti-lock braking system, which increases stability through a combination of ABS on the front wheel while limiting rear wheel lift. The …

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