MTF Enterprises announces acquisition of EMU Electric Bikes
MTF Enterprises Limited, the long-established...
Raleigh Electric set up in USA to replicate European growth
Accell Group have appointed Larry Pizzi to head up the newly established Raleigh Electric company in north America. While Raleigh electric bikes have been retailed through Accell North America since 2014, the Group believes re-structuring to form Raleigh Electric as a standalone business in the US will provide the ‘leadership and support’ for Raleigh to …
Exeter launches pay-as-you-go electric bike hire
Exeter has this week seen the launch of self-service e-bike hire for the public from on-street docking stations. Co-bikes are the organization spearheading the city’s new network of docking stations, each hosting 4-8 bikes. Rising to the challenge of sustainable connectivity for the ‘first/last mile’ within urban and commuter regions, the docking stations at Exeter …
Gocycle launches entry level model for North America on Kickstarter
Karbon Kinetics Ltd has just announced its North American Kickstarter campaign to launch a new entry level model: the Gocycle GS. Richard Thorpe, founder and designer of Gocycle, who started the company after leaving a ‘dream job’ at McLaren Cars in 2002, told Pedelecs that while building a company and branching out into Europe hasn’t …
NEC Cycle Show lines up 2017 electric bikes
Birmingham’s Cycle Show was once again the launch pad for new models from E-Bike Village exhibitors over the extended weekend show. Design, European build quality and hidden batteries were the headlines for Batribike’s launch of 6 new models. The classic styling of the Quintessential, in gloss Garnet red, features a saddle bag to conceal the …
Nine Cube e-bikes stolen ahead of NEC Cycle Show
Cube have issued a statement to say that there will be a different set of their electric bikes to test at the Cycle Show to those previously announced. Due to what Cube are calling the ‘unforeseen popularity’ of their full suspension eMTB models, an alternative line up of demonstration e-bike models has now been arranged. …
Tern launches Vizy radial rear light
Tern Bicycles are launching a rear cycle light which also projects 360 degrees of radial 60-lumen light on the ground around the bike, with the aim of providing additional protection for the cyclist in low visibility. The Vizy Light’s halo is intended to mark out a safe passing distance for overtaking vehicles, while adding extra …
15th NEC Cycle Show Birmingham: 23rd-25th September 2016
The 15th anniversary of the NEC Cycle Show will see Bosch sponsoring an indoor eMTB 300m indoor test track for the first time. With the ever-increasing interest in eMTBs, the show is using the opportunity to bring in 400 tonnes of earth, a wooden ramp, rock garden and banked corners to construct a track for …
Juicy launches Roller
Peak Distrist based Juicy Bike has this month launched what they’re calling their ‘most refined bike ever’. The Juicy Roller retails at £1455 and £1605, depending on which battery size you choose. The torque-sensing 250w Aikema hub motor can be powered by either a 10.4Ah (33 mile range) or 13Ah (50 mile range) battery, with …
Sunday Times investigates 28mph speed e-bikes
An article in today’s Sunday’s Times, headlined “28mph ebikes speed past legal limit” features both a video clip of a cyclist being overtaken at speed by another, apparently electrified, cycle as well as a look at which retailers are selling speed pedelecs and dongles. Since electric bikes are governed by their use on the roads, …
EBCO launch Pulse e-bike range
EBCO are launching a range of new electric bikes this Autumn. Called the Pulse range, the bikes, sporting TranzX motor systems, will all retail under £1000. Spec: T-6 Hi grade alloy frame with suspension forks TranzX Hi-torque motor with 3 support levels 316 WH Lithium Ion battery (average range 30-40 miles) K-shield puncture resistant tyres …
