MTF Enterprises announces acquisition of EMU Electric Bikes
MTF Enterprises Limited, the long-established...
Speed Pedelec Registration Guide – Completing the V55/4
V55/4 – Application for first vehicle tax and registration of a new motor vehicle The V55/4 is one of two forms that you will need to complete and send off to the DLVA. This form looks rather daunting as there are 65 questions that need to be answered, thankfully you don’t need to complete all of them. …
Hero Cycles launch their first UK-designed electric bike
Indian-owed Hero Cycles will launch its first range of British-designed and Indian-manufactured electric bikes into Europe later this month. Branded Insync, the range has been designed at the company’s new £2m Hero Global Design Centre in Manchester. Sreeram Venkateswaran, CEO of Hero’s UK subsidiary Avocet Sports, said the new Insync range of e-bikes will “fill …
Sales of e-bikes overtake the traditional city pushbike in the Netherlands
Electric bikes accounted for 40% of all bicycle sales in the Netherlands during 2018, pushing sales figures for the traditional ‘touring and city’ style of pushbike off the top spot for the first time. Dutch touring/city style push bikes have traditionally proved to be popular transport for parents, commuters, students and business use alike. In …
General Motors launch ARIV electric bikes
The “Meld” and “Merge” electric bikes are to be rolled out in Europe shortly under GM’s new electric bike brand, ARIV. The compact Meld and the folding Merge will launch into Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands first – where GM hope the well-established popularity of assisted cycling will provide an early boost for their ARIV …
Member reviews: 2017 KTM Fogo 271
The following is a long-term review of a KTM Fogo 271 which at the time of writing, I have had the pleasure of owning for the last 16 months. I have long had a passion for hardtail mtbs, be them analogue or pedal assist and have found the eMTB version through ownership of the superb …
Further £462k grant funds “e-bike revolution” in Scotland
Scottish organisations, universities and communities will benefit from a second round of funding to purchase electric bikes this year. Close to half a million pounds will assist 27 organisations invest in electric bikes in 2019. Scotland’s government wants to start an ‘e-bike revolution’ by encouraging more people to travel by pedelec; last year they earmarked …
Velorution Electric crowdfunds expansion
London-based cycle retailer Velorution has so far secured over £513k from a second round of investment through Seedrs, the crowdfunding platform. The current campaign is expected to close in around 10 days time. £625,744 of investment in 2016 led to Velorution opening retail stores in Hackney, Marylebone and Islington to serve the urban and electric …
EU imposes anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties on Chinese e-bikes
Despite efforts led by LEVA- EU to argue that the claimed injury to EU producers was unsubstantiated, the EU has today rubber stamped up to 79.3% combined anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties on e-bike imports from China. Following the announcement in the EU Official Journal, Annick Roetynck of LEVA said: “This is a deeply regrettable Commission …
New roads should prioritise cyclists, says NICE
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) this month advised local authorities and planners to prioritise cyclists, pedestrians and public transport use when building or upgrading roads to encourage higher levels of physical activity. Guidelines encourage safe, convenient and inclusive access for all, with measures also addressing those with limited mobility. Xavier Brice …
‘See and be seen’: Riese & Müller announce additional safety features
Riese and Muller have announced additional safety features for 2019 models, including some models fitted with daytime running, full headlight and rear brakelights to “see and be seen.” 2019 Homage and Delite models will be fitted with ‘main beam’ front lights and rear brakelights, while all e-bike models will be fitted with daytime running front …
