MTF Enterprises announces acquisition of EMU Electric Bikes
MTF Enterprises Limited, the long-established...
Accell Group receives €845m takeover proposal from Pon Holdings
Accell Group has today announced that it has received a “a non-binding, conditional proposal from Pon Holdings to combine Accell Group with its own bicycle activities.” Accell say the announcement has been made in ‘anticipation of market rumours’ and is studying the non-binding 32.72 euro per share (including the proposed 2016 dividend of €0.72) proposal as …
British e-cargo company launches Shuttle 2
Dorset based Boxer Cycles was founded in 2013 by Jeremy Davies, a design and development engineer, who wanted to take the ‘box on wheels’ and create a more stylish alternative to the car. “I wanted to create a British brand with a British identity – no rebadging Chinese frames and tech, just a ground-up design …
London to Brighton Bike Ride: 18th June 2017
The British Heart Foundation’s flagship fund-raising event is welcoming electric bike riders to the starting line this year. Hundreds of thousands of cyclists from all over the UK have taken part in the London to Brighton bike ride, pedalling over 41 million miles and helping raise nearly £70m for the BHF’s life saving research into …
Electric bike sales continue to drive growth for German bike industry
Industry figures tracking sales of bicycles in Germany show that with 4.05 million bicycles sold in Germany last year, units sold dipped 6.9% compared to 2015. Describing 2016 as a ‘difficult year,’ ZIV, Germany’s industry cycle association, said adverse weather weakened sales in the first half of last year. While stating that the second half …
Electric bike grants: UK trails behind other European countries
A comparison of grants and subsidies offered by European governments to increase electric bike use and reduce pollution sees the UK languishing near the bottom of the table. The December 2016 report from the European Cyclists’ Federation shows the differing levels of financial incentives for e-cycling in a number of countries at both national and …
E-bikes max out the power ratings in test with traditional mountain bikes
Traditionalists may choke on their energy bars, but electric mountain bikes are fast winning devotees in the world of cycling. Until now, e-bikes have probably been seen as a bit of a “soft” option for those unwilling to challenge themselves on the roads and off the beaten track. But that view is being seriously undermined …
German cycle industry takes a stronger stance against e-bike ‘tuning’
AGF, an umbrella organization consisting of several German cycling associations, has issued a shot across the bows at those that tune or otherwise manipulate electric bikes to enable greater speeds or power than the bike is legally set up for. AGF’s remit to discuss ‘common, overarching topics to find strategies and solutions’, according to Two-Wheeler …
Bristol cycle manufacturer with £200k crowdfund eyes e-bike market
Temple Cycles was set up by Matt Mears just over 3 years ago, selling bicycles designed and built in the UK direct to consumers. Mears started out by restoring vintage bikes to help pay his way through a Mechanical Engineering degree at the University Bristol. On finishing his studies, Mears moved from restoration to designing …
Bike Expo, Manchester 18-19 March 2017
EventCity’s fourth Bike Expo takes place on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th March. Opening its doors from 10am to 5pm on both days, the show says there’s “something for cyclists of all ages, abilities and disciplines.” The event will host coaching seminars, live demos, a Shoretrax mountain bike course as well as a dedicated 250m …
KTM adds to e-MTB range for 2017
KTM bicycles have been engineering and manufacturing in Austria since 1964, launching its first production range of e-bikes in 2009. That electric bike range now stands at over 60 different models with prices starting from £1899. Louise Johnson, from KTM’s UK agent Fli Distribution, tells Pedelecs what’s new for 2017: “2017’s new season has seen …
