MTF Enterprises announces acquisition of EMU Electric Bikes
MTF Enterprises Limited, the long-established...
The road less travelled: one family ditches the car
The following story is Cliona Brophy’s account of her family going car-free and care-free with two Momentum electric bikes. This story was first published in the Irish Times. I thought that getting woken up at 3.30am by a phone call from a neighbour who had spotted two guys trying to break into our car for …
80-year-old e-bikes across America
John Moss, an 80-year old Korean War veteran, today starts his 2,500-mile journey from Washington State to Ohio on an Easy Motion NEO Jet electric bike. The cross-country ride is expected to take John until 1st September, with the 350w bike assisting John in completing around 300 miles each week. Nearing retirement from a family …
Lapierre exclusive for e-bikeshop
e-bikeshop have announced they’re to sell the Lapierre Overvolt range exclusively in the UK. The eMTB specialist, fronted by Martin Brown, told Pedelecs: “Lapierre has been at the forefront of the cycling industry for some time now. They have been creating beautiful machines for over 60 years, succeeding in each genre of cycling. The step …
Scotland’s ‘Discover Cycling’ weekend: The Helix Park 31st May-1st June
West Lothian’s Easygo Electric Bikes will be participating in a ‘Discover Cycling’ event at The Helix Park, this weekend. The event is free to attend and described as an ‘event that will bring every cyclist of every ability together.’ The Linlithgow electric bike company, who specialise in the Batribike range, will be offering demo rides …
Connected Visiobike focuses on design and security
The latest prototype seeking production costs through crowd-funding comes to a screen near you today.
Overseas news: Dutch company launches electric wooden bike
Dutch manufacturer, Bough Bikes, presented their electric wooden bike in New York, earlier this week. New Yorkers were invited to test ride the bicycle in Grand Street as part of eco-conscious Dutch design event, GOED. Described as ‘providing a direct connection with nature,’ oak for the bike’s frame is sourced from ‘environmentally-friendly’ managed forests in …
Overseas news: Sales of S-pedelecs increases in Switzerland
Sales of speed pedelecs in Switzerland are increasing. These more powerful electric bikes are subject to registration with the Swiss authorities and require a licence plate. According to Bike Europe, whose report focuses on sales figures for Riese & Müller & Specialized, 82 Riese & Müller speed pedelecs have been registered in the first four months …
Crowd funding starts for Gi Bike
The Gi bike, a folding e-bike designed for the city, launches on the Kickstarter fundraising website on 13th May. The full-size bike folds in 3 seconds and will come with smart phone connectivity. Weighing 17kg, the Gi’s front wheels feature smart LED lights that turn on at night as a safety measure. The team behind …
Discover the South Downs by Haibike in May
This month Cyclelife Shoreham are offering customers the chance to experience the thrill of electrically-assisted mountain biking in one of the most beautiful areas of the country. Cyclelife Shoreham has a fleet of Haibike electric mountain bikes available for customers to explore the South Downs Way. The fleet of the Haibike SL29er mountain bikes allow …
Bosch joins BEBA
Growing numbers of electric bike retailers are joining the BEBA ranks in 2014 to support the growth of the industry. Alongside Bosch, Spencer Ivy, The Electric Transport Shop, Juicy, PowaCycle, Oxygen, Batribike and Byocycles also pledge to recognize that after-sales care is key to ensuring both customer confidence and growth of the sector. Central to …
