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“County lines on wheels?” Ipswich abandons hire e-bikes after ‘safety’ concerns, Bafang launches powerful new motor, 16m micromobility trips in west of England plus more
“County lines on wheels?” Ipswich abandons hire e-bikes after ‘safety’ concerns, Bafang launches powerful new motor, 16m micromobility trips in west of England plus more
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E-bike confusion harming shops, as owner claims illegal bike owners “aggressive” when refused service
E-bike confusion harming shops, as owner claims illegal bike owners “aggressive” when refused service
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Blanket e-bike ban from trains and stations will have “devastating impact”, say cycling campaigners – as rail operator refuses to meet with cyclists and share evidence behind “huge backward step”
Blanket e-bike ban from trains and stations will have “devastating impact”, say cycling campaigners – as rail operator refuses to meet with cyclists and share evidence behind “huge backward step”
Cycling UK launches formal complaint over operator's upcoming ban, citing complaints of riders who rely on e-bikes as mobility aids
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Ahooga E-Max Alfine
Ahooga E-Max Alfine
Innovative and functional folder performs very well and should garner a strong following
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Lime disabled in London district after blind resident claimed pavement-blocking e-bikes ‘forced him onto busy road’
Lime disabled in London district after blind resident claimed pavement-blocking e-bikes ‘forced him onto busy road’
Lime apologises and disables e-bikes in Penge after partially sighted residents highlight issues with poor e-bike parking
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FLIT M2i folding e-bike weighs less than a Brompton Electric T Line – and costs half the price
FLIT M2i folding e-bike weighs less than a Brompton Electric T Line – and costs half the price
The 13.3kg Cambridge-built FLIT M2i is “the lightest fully folding premium e-bike” and is priced at £2,999
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Gtechniq has Gore-Tex set in its sights as brand unveils ‘next-generation’ PFAS-free Fabric Proof
Gtechniq has Gore-Tex set in its sights as brand unveils ‘next-generation’ PFAS-free Fabric Proof
Fresh DWR spray promises high abrasion resistance, greater longevity and easy installation without forever chemicals
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Police sergeant claims “under current legislation e-bikes are deemed to be motor vehicles” after targeted crackdown on illegal “nuisance” vehicles
Police sergeant claims “under current legislation e-bikes are deemed to be motor vehicles” after targeted crackdown on illegal “nuisance” vehicles
When approached by road.cc for comment, the sergeant clarified that “some e-bikes should be regarded as motor vehicles and hence require insurance and tax”
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News

Deliveroo rider’s illegally modified e-bike

“No place on our roads and pavements,” says government as number of illegal bikes seized by police soars by 83%

7,049 illegal bikes were confiscated by police in the UK between May 2025 and May 2026, with Labour MP Julie Minns warning that they are the “perfect accessory to phone theft, mugging, and drug dealing” while endangering pedestrians and drivers

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    Deliveroo riders’ illegally modified e-bikes

    Department for Transport admits illegal electric motorbikes “cannot be identified” in UK road collision statistics

    While updated guidance is available to help officers categorise vehicles in the aftermath of a collision or incident, the DfT has confirmed that its own road casualty stats do not make it clear which category electric motorbikes and illegal modified bikes appear in

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    Queensboro Bridge bike lane, New York

    New York mayor Zohran Mamdani issues cease-and-desist order to online retailers selling high-speed illegal e-bikes

    45 people have been killed riding illegal e-motorbikes in New York since 2017, deaths Mamdani described as “preventable losses”

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    Forest e-bikes

    London e-bike hire operator Forest to provide third-party insurance for riders following compensation controversies

    Forest refused to comment further when asked about the finer details of its insurance rollout first reported by the Times, but the move follows a widely publicised story about a pedestrian who was unable to claim compensation after she was injured by a Forest bike rider

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    Cyclist riding in hi-vis

    “Nanny state” hi-vis and helmet laws will discourage active travel, campaigners warn as Irish government signs off on new e-scooter rules amid claims illegal e-bikes causing “havoc”

    From August, the legal age to ride an e-scooter in Ireland will rise from 16 to 18, while users will have to wear helmets and hi-vis clothing

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    Nottinghamshire Police illegal e-bike operation

    “Insufficient, inadequate, circumvented”: Chinese e-retailer AliExpress fined €550 million for failure to enforce compliance checks against illegal, unsafe goods

    The ruling could have serious consequences for the UK's import of bike and e-bikes that fail to meet trading standards

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    West Midlands Police criticised for seizing e-bike after faulty test

    Police to stop using “bogus” e-bike speed test as charges against delivery cyclist who had £6,000 cargo bike seized and destroyed are dropped

    The bike shop that loaned the bike to the cyclist has also been reimbursed, with West Midlands Police now saying it will explore “alternative testing” after admitting the method used by its officers was “not accurate”

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    West Midlands Police criticised for seizing e-bike after faulty test

    Police seize and destroy delivery cyclist’s legal e-bike hired through council-funded scheme after “bogus” test – but officers claim rider didn’t have insurance

    The cyclist’s e-bike was seized after officers tested its speed by lifting the back wheel and turning the pedals, clocking a speed of 47kph – which they claimed was proof that the bike failed to meet the current regulations

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    Reviews

    Cikada-Touring-main

    Cikada Touring

    Great power, great carrying capacity and great value

    £1799.00
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    Unit 1 Neon Mips helmet (with handlebar remote)

    Well made helmet with excellent safety credentials but with question marks over indicators

    £205.00
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    i:SY SKYFLY E5 ZR F

    Pretty lightweight, cargo-capable and compact carbon e-bike - but the price might limit its appeal

    £5499.00
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    Tenways CGO Compact

    Very well-considered city compact that's easy to like. And easy to store

    £1799.00
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    estarli e28.X 3-speed

    A low-maintenance urban commuter that's enjoyable, practical and exceptionally easy to live with.

    £1945.00
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    2026 giant reign hero

    Giant Reign Advanced E+ 2 e-MTB

    A composed and capable bike with adjustments galore but power hungry and rattles

    £6499.00
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    vanRaam Easy Rider Compact Tricycle

    Superb design for easy and practical riding if you're looking for three-wheeled electric assistance

    £6430
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    Skarper eBike Drive System

    Clean, simple-to-fit motor system for nearly any disc-braked bike

    £1495.00
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    Tech News

    2026 mondraker dusty hero

    The latest Mondraker Dusty e-gravel bike ditches Mahle in favour of the more powerful TQ HPR60 mid-drive motor

    Mondraker's first ever gravel bike takes a different stance in its second iteration with a change of motor and an 'everyday' ride

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    Specialized Turbo Levo R Ultralight

    Specialized unveils Ultralight version of its genre-bending Turbo Levo R Ultralight e-MTB, shedding weight down to just 18.8kg

    The Ultralight takes the lightweight full suspension electric mountain bike concept a step further, shedding significantly more grams than the other Levo R models. It will also cost you a cool £11,999, but at least that's a fair bit less than the range-topping Levo 4 Ltd (yours for £16,999)

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    Genesis Croix de Fer 60 – 3

    Genesis adds e-bike model to its classic Croix de Fer gravel range

    The Croix de Fer 60 costs £4,499 and features Mahle's 2.6kg XS motor system - this is the first time Genesis has added e-assistance to its classic steel do-anything bike

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    Tern HSD 2026 Mother-with-child

    Tern unveils new HSD electric cargo bike with updated geometry, automatic shifting and new drive options

    Top of the range bike gets the new 3x3 NINE hub gear with automatic shifting

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    Volkswagen E-bike

    Volkswagen launches “next generation” high-tech e-bikes… while planning to cut 100,000 jobs

    Corporate greenwashing, a distraction technique, or just terrible timing? The German car giant Volkswagon's surprise entry into the e-bike market comes with plenty of technology, and some very weird optics…

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    Riding Taisan-powered bike Large

    Are e-bikes about to get safer and cheaper thanks to sodium-ion batteries? A Cambridge-based startup has come up with a salty new solution

    Salt of the earth? Taisan claims its battery solution is cheaper, more abundant and much safer than lithium - and it could be coming to your e-bike soon...

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    2026 avinox mg hero

    Avinox’s MG Concept brings CVT-style gears to an e-MTB motor

    Avinox is at it again, but its concept motor looks like quite the leap compared to current models

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    2026 nukeproof kilowatt hero

    Avinox-powered Nukeproof Kilowatt launches in time for Eurobike… and prices start at just £3,999

    Just in time for the entrance at Eurobike to open and, hopefully, accept 1000’s of eager cycling industry people and press, Nukeproof has uncovered its latest model, and yes, it's an e-bike, and YES it has THAT motor!

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    Buyers Guides

    Trek stars: The best electric touring bikes 2025
    The best electric touring bikes October 2025
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    Best e-bike conversion kits 2025 – motorise the bike you already have
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    Best e-bikes for under £2,000 (there’s even an e-cargo option)
    Best e-bikes for under £2,000 Oct 2025
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    Best electric bikes 2025 – the cream of the crop
    Best electric bikes Sept 2025
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    The best electric hybrid bikes – as tested by us
    The best electric hybrid bikes August 2025
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    Can you get a good quality electric cargo bike for under £3,000?
    Can you get a good quality electric cargo bike for under £3,000_ Aug 2025
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    Features

    Velo De Ville has raised the game for urban e-bikers to celebrate 60 years of cycling innovation: Meet the all new HUB-e
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    Velo de Ville HUB-e
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    Gears or singlespeed, belt or chain, rack or backpack? 7 things to consider before buying your folding e-bike
    Sponsored
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    “We let you down”: Beleaguered e-bike conversion kit company Swytch issues fresh update, NYC micromobility in the spotlight, New Jersey’s draconian e-bike laws begin + more
    Week in E-Bikes 7 August
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    After a big blunder in Birmingham, the Met gets London e-bike speed tests right – plus councils tap micromobility millions, Scott unveils fresh urban e-bike + more
    Week in E-Bikes 31 July
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    City of London cracks down on poor e-bike parking, Fox’s e-MTB dropper, free e-bike rides for Mancs + more
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    Merseyrail to ban all non-folding e-bikes citing safety risks — plus NJ e-bike licensing continues to confound, Lime gets dumped down under + more
    Week in E-bikes
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