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H7 Engineering & Seascooter UK join forces to form Oxygen Electric Bikes Ltd

H7 Engineering (owner of Oxygen Bicycles) have signed an agreement with Seascooter UK Ltd to form a new company called Oxygen Electric Bikes Ltd (OEBL). Seascooter UK Ltd will become a major shareholder in the new company and will take over all sales, marketing and support operations from its offices in Goldthorpe, South Yorkshire. H7 …

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Kia unveil e-bike prototypes at Geneva Motor Show

Kia has unveiled two prototype electric bikes at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, 70 years on from the vehicle manufacturer’s inception as Korea’s first mass producer of bicycles. The Kia Electric Bicycle (KEB) is being shown in both ‘City’ and ‘MTB’ (Mountain Bike) versions. The rear-wheel drive KEB is propelled by a 250 watt electric …

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Dealer spotlight: Electric Transport Shop

Pedelecs talks to the Electric Transport Shop about their brand, history and plans for the future: Who is behind ETS and how did you first become interested in electric bikes? Eddie Kehoe & James McAlley – we are friends from from college. When you try an electric bike for the first time it’s an experience …

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Dealer spotlight: E-Bikes Direct

Pedelecs talks to E-Bikes Direct about their brand, history and plans for the future: Who is behind E-Bikes Direct and when was the company established? E-Bikes Direct was founded in 2005 by me, Matt Flanagan, as sole director. I’ve been a cycling enthusiast since I was very young and feel extremely fortunate to have been …

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BEBA launches new website

This month sees the launch of a new website for the UK’s Electric Bike Association for manufacturers, distributors and retailers. The aim of the website is to provide more detailed information with regular updates on BEBA’s achievements as the market grows. BEBA Chairman, Mark Loveridge, told Pedelecs: “As BEBA moves from strength to strength, it’s …

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Ask Flecc: How to buy and sell second-hand electric bikes?

Buying a second-hand electric bike Buying an e-bike means a test ride is essential before committing to buy, since many faults on the electrical side can only be detected that way. If a seller will not permit a test ride against holding a security, it’s best to walk away and look elsewhere. If an offered …

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E-Bikeshop opens in Farnham

E-bikeshop have announced their expansion into a new electric bike sales & distribution centre in Farnham on the Hampshire/Surrey border in April 2014. E-bikeshop started as a normal cycle shop in Petersfield, Hampshire, later expanding to a second, much larger site in Alton, Hampshire. With sales of electric bikes outgrowing both sites, the company will be moving …

Exhibitions & Events News

Norfolk Cycle Show – 6th April

This year’s Norfolk Cycle Show kicks off at 10am on the 6th April at the The Forum in Norwich, with Electrifying Cycles sponsoring this year’s event. Last year more than 6000 people attended and many more are expected this year. 2014’s show sees the addition of a dedicated electric bike test track where you will …

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Volt announce new range for 2014

Volt electric bikes have announced the addition of 5 new e-bike models to their range, with their aim being “to have an electric bike to suit every person and every need.” The new electric bikes will be available throughout the UK from the end of February: Volt ™ Alpine X (Black Edition) Volt ™ Pulse …

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Ask Flecc: Which electric bike transmission should I choose?

Bicycle front and rear gear systems have been covered in an associated article, this article covers the transmissions that link them. Chain Drive This has long been the dominant transmission type. All bicycle chains have a half inch pitch, that is the distance between the chain link rivet centres, but they and their sprockets have …

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News – Page 33 – Pedelecs – Electric Bike Community

H7 Engineering & Seascooter UK join forces to form Oxygen Electric Bikes Ltd

Kia unveil e-bike prototypes at Geneva Motor Show

Dealer spotlight: Electric Transport Shop

Dealer spotlight: E-Bikes Direct

BEBA launches new website

Ask Flecc: How to buy and sell second-hand electric bikes?

E-Bikeshop opens in Farnham

Norfolk Cycle Show – 6th April

Volt announce new range for 2014

Ask Flecc: Which electric bike transmission should I choose?

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