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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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Interview with Juicy Bike: the green philosophy

Husband and wife team Bob and Sarah Wales, are the friendly faces behind the Juicy Bike brand. The couple’s interest in sustainable living extends to their shop in Buxton, Eco Republic, which sells eco-friendly, fair trade and recycled products for the home. This business is run in conjunction with their electric bike workshop in New …

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F1 company takes Electric Brompton forward

UK folding bike-maker, Brompton, have teamed up with Williams Advanced Engineering “to help to develop a new, exciting bicycle”. The company have said: “Brompton Bicycle is always looking at ways of enhancing city travel. Brompton sees huge potential in the electric pedal assist bicycle as a means to do this.” Williams Advanced Engineering, part of …

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Stromer appoints Bikes GB as UK distributor

Swiss e-bike brand, Stromer, is expanding into the UK market by appointing Bikes GB as sole importer. Describing the UK market as ‘in its infancy,’ Stromer are tapping into the continuing upsurge in cycling, saying: ‘With a massive rise in the number of commuters taking the bike to work each day, London is currently investing …

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Hills & keeping up with my son: buying my first e-bike

Heather Rawe, who lives in Newcastle, shares her story of how she narrowed down the wide choice of electric bikes on sale to purchase her first electric bike, a Smarta LX7 from the Electric Transport Shop. Local 1 in 4 hills and keeping up with her mountain-biking son helped shape the shopping list; here she …

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News – Page 22 – Pedelecs – Electric Bike Community

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

Interview with Juicy Bike: the green philosophy

F1 company takes Electric Brompton forward

Stromer appoints Bikes GB as UK distributor

Hills & keeping up with my son: buying my first e-bike

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