Ebike News

[lenny]

"Micromobility giant Lime has joined the UK government’s cycle-to-work scheme to reduce employee commuting costs by up to 47%."

Lime joins UK cycle-to-work scheme to cut commuting costs by half

Micromobility giant Lime has joined the UK government’s cycle-to-work scheme to reduce employee commuting costs by up to 47%.

zagdaily.com

 

[saneagle]

Man dies after losing control of his e-bike

Man dies after e-bike crash in Todmorden

The cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene, police say.

www.bbc.co.uk

"The cyclist, 34, was riding a black Beatbike Toba electric pedal cycle downhill along Bacup Road towards Clough Foot at about 18:20 BST, West Yorkshire Police said.

Officers said he lost control and suffered a serious head injury and was pronounced dead at the scene. "

https://www.cotswoldelectricbiketours.co.uk/cotswold-electric-bike-tours-make-christmas-perfect/dscf3565_opt/

"High spec e-bike engineered by Kalkhoff"

Low spec rim brakes. Was that the reason he lost control?

 

[Az.]

Low spec rim brakes. Was that the reason he lost control?

Don't jump to conclusions.

 

[lenny]

A Completely Different Kind of Disc Brake: 1949 Chrysler

A Completely Different Kind of Disc Brake: 1949 Chrysler

In 1949, the Chrysler Corporation introduced a new disc brake system, but it was nothing like the disc brakes we know today. Here’s how it worked. Shown above is Chrysler enginer W.R. Rodger with a friction element from the … Continue reading →

www.macsmotorcitygarage.com

 

[Az.]

1949

News?

 

[lenny]

Japan cracks down on use of rideable electric suitcases amid tourist boom
Riders of motorised luggage – popular in parts of Asia – require safety equipment and a driver’s licence, according to Japanese law

"Under Japan’s traffic laws, the woman’s suitcase, which can travel up to 13km an hour, is categorised as a “motorised bicycle”, the same as some mopeds. The police reiterated to the public in June that licenses are required for such mobile luggage."

https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jul/29/japan-rideable-luggage-suitcases-ban-crack-down-tourism

 

[saneagle]

Don't jump to conclusions.

I'm asking, not saying. What's the answer then?

 

[Az.]

I'm asking, not saying. What's the answer then?

We don't know. Accident is being investigated.

 

[lenny]

The direct-drive recumbent
The direct-drive recumbent bicycle is front-wheel-drive and has a crank axle aligned with the front wheel axis.

Direct-drive — Velotegra

www.velotegra.com

 

[lenny]

"More than 200 crashes involving e-scooters or e-bikes in Essex have been recorded, as police vow a no-nonsense approach to enforcing the law."

'Wild west' - FOI request reveals more than 200 e-bike and e-scooter crashes in Essex

More than 200 crashes involving e-scooters or e-bikes in Essex have been recorded, as police vow a no-nonsense approach to enforcing the law

www.echo-news.co.uk

 

[lenny]

Police tackle teen 'carrying a knife' off e-bike and 'punch and kick' him 'brutal' arrest video - as force says it will now review the CCTV footage

Police tackle teen 'carrying knife' and 'punch and kick' him in video

Greater Manchester Police officers had earlier attempted to search the boy but he refused to stop. A knife and balaclava were seized during the arrest on August 7.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[lenny]

"An open letter organised by national shared transport charity Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK) is calling for the new Labour government to ‘urgently’ legalise e-scooters, saying it is the only way to resolve the problems caused by “entirely unregulated” privately-owned e-scooters being ridden on public roads."

Government should “urgently” legalise e-scooters says shared transport charity - says serious safety incidents are rare

An open letter organised by national shared transport charity Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK) is calling for the new Labour government to ‘urgently’ legalise e-scooters, saying it is the only way to resolve the problems caused by “entirely unregulated” privately-owned e-scooters being ridden...

ebiketips.road.cc

 

[mark sutton]

Electric bikes less likely to catch fire than cars, finds insurer study

 

[lenny]

Hunt for driver after cyclist, 16, dies in crash

Police are looking for the owner of a silver Ford Galaxy who may have seen a fatal crash in Portchester

www.dailyecho.co.uk

Heartbroken family pay tribute to ‘much loved son’ who died in crash

The family of Ethan Wilkie, 16, who was killed in a crash in Portchester have paid tribute to him

www.dailyecho.co.uk

 

[lenny]

"A pensioner who travelled 215 miles to buy an electric bike was stunned when it was stolen in the three minutes he left it locked outside a cafe."

"He chained the Specialized Turbo Vado SL eBike in front of the cafe and specifically asked staff for a table outside as he wanted to keep an eye on it. But in the few minutes it took to place his order at the counter a thief used heavy bolt croppers to break the lock and ride off with the bike. "

Pensioner travelled five hours to buy e-bike only for it to be stolen in minutes

Brian Westhead travelled more than 200 miles before paying £1,200 for the bike.

metro.co.uk

 

[lenny]

Two boys held over armed robbery at e-bike store

"Staff were threatened with shears, a Stanley knife and a cycle helmet after the thieves removed four bikes - worth a total of £22,200 - from a display at the Nottingham Road store, said officers."

Two boys arrested after New Basford e-bike armed robbery

Four bikes were taken by thieves who threatened staff with shears and a knife, police said.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[lenny]

Police officer ‘bitten on hand by e-bike rider’ in Canterbury city centre

Police officer ‘bitten on hand by e-bike rider’

Police are appealing for witnesses after an electric bike rider reportedly bit an officer on the hand.

www.kentonline.co.uk

 

[lenny]

Boutique ebike maker Cowboy bags €5M as it races to do what VanMoof couldn’t

"Turn mountains of VC funding into a profitable business selling ultra-connected, proprietary, high-end ebikes."

https://thenextweb.com/news/ebike-maker-cowboy-profitability-funding-round-vanmoof

 

[lenny]

Man arrested as two illegal e-bikes seized by police

Man arrested as two illegal e-bikes seized by police

Police saw a man illegally riding an e-bike

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk

 

[lenny]

Child on illegal e-bike with drugs arrested in north Swindon

Child on illegal e-bike with drugs spits in police car during arrest

A boy has been referred to a Youth Justice panel after being arrested for several offences.

www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk