#electricbikes — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #electricbikes, aggregated by home.social.
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200km of all-terrain adventure, loaded up and ready for the campsite.
Laura Laker takes the Riese and Muller Nevo5 Vario for this long-distance tour in the west of England and finds a bike built for the hard miles.
https://www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/riese-muller-nevo5-vario-review
#ebikes #reviews #electricbikes #cycling #transport #adventure
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Bafang adds a notch on Avinox power levels with new e-mtb motors.
800% support is quite something:
https://www.cyclingelectric.com/news/bafang-e-mtb-motors-2026
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Fear of bike theft is a top-three reason for people not to buy an expensive e-bike in many studies, so this is really welcome news.
Digital security begins to turn the tide on e-bike theft, shows fresh Comodule insight.
https://www.cyclingelectric.com/news/digital-security-begins-to-turn-the-tide-on-e-bike-theft
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Flit M2i stakes new claim against lightest folding e-bike, all the while coming in at under £3,000:
https://www.cyclingelectric.com/news/lightest-folding-e-bike-flit-m2
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New entry level e-bikes for the leisure and commute space from Trek:
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We'd wager that nobody has ridden and actively used as many cargo bikes as Richard Peace, so he was the perfect person to write a deep guide to choosing the right bike and using it effectively.
Read on if you're looking to do more by bike:
https://www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/choosing-a-cargo-bike-riding-and-loading-it-safely
#cargobikes #cycling #transport #ebikes #electricbikes #mobility
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From the current magazine, another piece of bandit work.
A chain lock test is an interesting one, because there's no way they'll stand up to the same abuse a D-lock will, yet they're often far more practical when you don't know what infrastructure exists to lock your bike to.
What stood out, again, was how the pack excelled well beyond my expectations... apart from one notable shock.
https://www.cyclingelectric.com/buyers-guides/tested-the-best-chain-lock-for-your-bike
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Retrospec Joe Rev 2 Review (2026): Putting the ‘Joy’ in Joyride
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.wired.com/review/retrospec-joe-rev-2/
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I think I've had my first real #OldManOpinion, where, regarding something cool, I'm right and anyone who disagrees is fucking wrong. To wit:
These #ElectricBikes need plates and licensed riders.
If it goes fast enough that you can move along in traffic at traffic speeds, it's a fucking vehicle that requires accountability. They are now functionally #Motorcycles and they need what motorcycles require.
Teens in shorts and t-shirts and bicycle helmets bombing along at 35mph, it's fucking nuts.
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Political will permitting, laws can very quickly be drafted to nip in the bud the link between the gig economy & overpowered, illegal e-vehicles.
Australia's gig economy just won wage floor reforms, while in New York cease-and-desist letters have gone out to the likes of #amazon #temu and #bestbuy
It's now our move in the UK to mirror some of these positive steps:
https://www.cyclingelectric.com/news/gig-economy-e-bike-issues-globally#ebikes #electricvehicles #ev #electricbikes #newyork #cycling
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Laura Laker has the next in our series exploring the cultural issues affecting the #ebike space.
Taking a separate angle to our exploration of the gig economy worker's point of view, Laura did the shadowed Stu Ford and his 10-person team of Cycle Cops.
Laura sought to understand the methods the Cycle Cops are using to spot illegal modifications & overpowered vehicles that are purporting to be e-bikes.
https://www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/london-illegal-ebikes-policing
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We shadowed the City of London Cycle Cops for a day, hoping to speak to #gigeconomy workers about the incentives they have to move at speed and the correlation to dwindling pay rates.
In this long read we explore the link between this kind of work, road danger, #immigration and much more
#cycling #ebikes #delivery #justeat #deliveroo #ubereats #electricbikes #london
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Tax changes in China that will drive the next stage of EV adoption will more than likely mean electric bike battery prices are going to rise - first by 2, then 4%.
China's bet on sodium and solid state is only increasing and if they crack the energy density puzzle, as you expect they will, they'll again be light years ahead on one of the world's most important technologies.
https://www.cyclingelectric.com/news/china-lithium-batteries
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It seems likely that the auction houses of the UK may have a fresh wave of electric bikes for sale following last week's collapse of a giant - The Accell Group, parent to Raleigh.
Here's our advice for buying e-bikes at auction:
https://www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/electric-bikes-for-sale-at-auction-things-to-consider
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Now under the fresh stewardship of Paul Reeves, Swytch Bike has set out its revival plan, with an onshoring of production to Norwich and a hard adjustment to how it supplies customer products. So far, the plan is working, the new CEO suggests:
https://www.cyclingelectric.com/news/conversion-kit-swytch-company-update
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It's a second time around with an ADO electric folding bike and the generational improvements are becoming clear.
Currently selling for £1,999, there's a lot of bike here. First of all, a light carbon frame forms the foundation, while a two-speed Bafang hub motor provides the acceleration and 50Nm of torque support. That's pretty effective on hills of up to 10%.
Our full review:
https://www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/ado-air-carbon-pro-electric-folding-bike-review
#ebikes #foldingbikes #cycling #transport #commuting #electricbikes
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It's been a fun day. We played hide & seek with a team of private security experts this morning, and they found a tiny saddlebag from two miles away, hidden in an underground tunnel in under an hour.
Here's how they're making e-bike theft a thing of the past:
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The battery is often the most expensive part of an electric bike so DIY construction here has been surprisingly prominent, even before the era of cheap and cheerful food courier demand for cut-price mobility solutions.
But with much of the world's production now machine-automated, I sought an expert to reveal why doing this at home is often a bad idea.
https://www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/build-your-own-e-bike-battery-why-you-shouldnt
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Today marks the start of a new series from @cyclingelectric.bsky.social that seeks to go deeper on the cultural issues the e-bikes face
This starts with: The ‘E-bike’ influencer content that could get you arrested & the laws you'll be breaking if you follow
https://www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/the-e-bike-influencer-content-that-could-get-you-arrested
#policing #ebikes #electricbikes #cycling #influencer #transport #law #policy
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A very enjoyable Bosch motor debut from Tenways. One of those bikes that was very easy to reach for and replace car trips. Mark was a big fan of the elegant frame design flowing into the pannier rack too.
A great further step into the mid-tier e-bike world for the Dutch brand with a bike that retails for £2,999, but is currently available for £2,799.
Shopping for a step-through? Catch our review online today.
https://www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/tenways-ago-performance-review
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A new bump in the road for the long-standing EBCO e-bike brand as parent company TVS Ebike Company AG opts to limit its UK operations.
Earlier this year, new models were launched at the Core Bike Show, but those never made it to sale, and now sources tell me that EBCO is sold out in the UK and no more stock is due to land. Unfortunately, redundancies have already been made.
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Police acknowledge flawed speed testing in legal e-bike crush case
https://www.cyclingelectric.com/news/flawed-e-bike-speed-testing
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One for the steel gravel bike aficionados here. Genesis' popular Croix de Fer is now Mahle XS assisted:
https://www.cyclingelectric.com/news/genesis-croix-de-fer-electric-bike
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An Ebike Company Was Sued for Misleading Info on Safety. It Points to a Big Problem
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A well-equipped e-bike here from Specialized in the Turbo Vado 3 EVO 5
Super bright front light, inductive charging add-on for a phone, huge 840Wh battery, reinforced carrier, Apple FindMy and Watch compatibility to manage security and more.
https://www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/specialized-turbo-vado-3-review
#ebikes #electricbikes #cycling #transport #mobility #trekking
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Tern Bicycles HSD P5i Gen 3 review: Stronger and with more purpose
Geoff Waugh has spent the past week using this short-tail cargo for his work and errands and finds a perfect fit for blending seamlessly with his lifestyle.
Our review on launch day:
https://www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/tern-hsd-p5i-gen-3-review-stronger-and-with-more-purpose