MTF Enterprises announces acquisition of EMU Electric Bikes
MTF Enterprises Limited, the long-established...
Let’s kill the “C” word
Ray Wookey challenges the views behind the dismissive ‘cheat’ stereotyping. Straight up I have to say I have an axe to grind. I run a specialist business selling electric bikes. To really get things on the table let’s set the scene. Sale of e-bikes is the fastest growing sector in the UK bike industry. In …
‘Boris Bikes’ to go electric in Haringey
HARINGEY Council has this week agreed to trial an electric bike hire scheme as an extension to London’s existing Barclays Cycle Hire scheme. The pilot scheme will be funded by Transport for London using part of the Mayor’s £913m cycling budget. Commercial sponsorship is reported to be sought in addition, with the London Evening Standard …
ZeHus to launch ‘no charge’ Bike+ in 2014
ZeHus’ recent announcement of their Bike+ claims to herald the new concept of increasing the body’s efficiency via ‘innovative algorithms’ that regulate the action of a small motor on a bike that never needs to be charged. The idea is based on non plug-in hybrid cars like the Prius. Bike+ will be available next year …
New release: 2014 Burisch Synergy GT250 black edition
The 2014 BURISCH Synergy GT250 pedelec electric bicycle, an upgraded addition to the BURISCH 2014 range, weighs in at a mere 45 lbs / 20.5kg. Available in white and a limited Black Edition (medium-sized frame only), the bike can be assembled in as little as 20 minutes. A 36 volt / 9ah lithium-ion battery and …
NEC Cycle Show – Electric bike exhibitors have their say
Attendance figures just released show 25,514 people came through the gates at the NEC during the 4 day event. With ticket sales up on last year, we show just a few of the stands exhibiting electric bikes below, along with comments from some of the companies who took part in the UK’s largest cycling show. …
Wisper and Freego electric bikes to join forces
Wisper and Freego Electric bikes are to join forces in a new venture to be named the Freego Wisper Group or FWG. Independently, well-known brands Freego and Wisper have been a part of the electric bike revolution for nearly nine years. Working together, FWG will now expand the reach of their combined brands both in …
How my electric bike changed my life: Mike Killay’s story
Pedelecs member, Mike Killay, describes how his Tonaro gave him a new lease of life: “They say that age does not come alone. In my case, as I reached my late sixties, I was already a widower and ready to settle down into a more sedentary form of life. But, I still loved to be …
Management buyout of Powabyke
A deal for a management buyout of Powabyke’s product range has been reached, after lengthy negotiations with the former owners, Eveport Ltd. Powabyke UK Ltd, a new company, has been formed by Keith Palmer and Frank Curran to exclusively take over the range of electric bikes to manage sales, marketing and distribution throughout the country. …
“More Electric Bikes than ever” at The Cycle Show, NEC, 27 -29 September
This year’s show has more electric bikes than ever with over 100 from Asian and European manufacturers on display and many available to test on an extended Electric Bikes Demo Track. 2012’s Show also saw a large gathering of electric bike manufacturers, distributors and dealers, such that the organisers reported last year’s show as …
eZee Perth to Sydney electric bicycle tour
Having departed Perth on 1st August, an eZee riding party of 3 is currently heading towards Melbourne, with their Sydney destination planned for 14th September. Undertaking the 6 week challenge are Abraham Wile and Maurice Wells of Australian eZee distributor, Glow Worm Bicycles, alongside CEO of eZeebike, Wai Won Ching. The Glow Worm team, who …
