Value for money feels of primary importance when buying electric bikes now. Getting invested now and saving on fuel/trains asap is the best way to save. The next best way is to read this guide: www.cyclingelectric.com/buyers-guide...

The best value electric bikes we’ve ridden and rated

There has never been a better time to buy an electric bike. Hear us out; we know they're considered expensive,

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This political party just made tackling modified e-mobility policy, including calling for a total ban on imports on non road legal goods, as well as expressly supporting cycling and genuine e-bike growth. Looks like I could be tempted to vote for... www.cyclingelectric.com/news/this-po...

This political party just made tackling modified e-mobility policy

The Liberal Democrats have made themselves known as the first political party to make tackling the scourge of illegally modified

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Demand for Gocycle electric folding bike has never ceased to exist, even though the brand has been absent now for some time. That ends this December, as the G5 lands in carbon and aluminium, each ironing out old niggles: www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/goc...

GoCycle returns with overhauled G5 in carbon or aluminium

Great news for Gocycle fans, the brand is officially back and the long-awaited G5 will mark the relaunch with both

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Cargo fans, check these out. Humber Cycles - the brand that first brought to market a double diamond frame in the 1800s - is back, now with a well-priced electric cargo range: www.cyclingelectric.com/news/humber-...

Humber Cycles revived with electric cargo bike range

Dating back to 1868, the Humber Cycles of days gone by was an early British pioneer in bicycle and tricycle

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Two smart new models from Gazelle, each tucking in at under £2,000. Signs that the premium tier brands are aware of people's budgets and want to stay in the game in an economic downturn. www.cyclingelectric.com/news/gazelle...

The @bikeabilityuk.bsky.social Trust has launched its online learning module. Returning to cycling, perhaps on an electric bike? 90 minutes of training material will give you a road skills refresh and a confidence boost. www.cyclingelectric.com/news/adult-c...

BikeAbility adds e-learning course to aid adult cycle training

New and returning cyclists, including those choosing an electric bike or working in the delivery sector, can now access an

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"Ultimately, I think the opportunity for Liv—and for the industry—isn't simply to sell more women's bikes. It's to make more women see themselves as cyclists." How female-focused design along with pedal-assist is helping more women progress in cycling: www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/ele...

Electric bikes built for women: Design experts share their buying tips

Something that most people in the bike industry now accept is that for far too long products designed specifically for

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I’ll save £400 this year riding an e-bike versus driving short journeys. Diesel touching £2 - I'm not driving. 75% of sub five mile trips are driven. This is where major money & emissions can be saved. How much are you saving as fuel costs continue to rise? www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/sav...

I’ll save £400 this year riding an e-bike versus driving short journeys (you’ll probably save more)

When I bought my second-hand car in 2019 my primary objective was to bring down my motoring costs while not

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The oil shock is deepening & with Diesel nudging £2, this article needed updating. Today it is at least 140 times cheaper per mile to ride an e-bike than it is to drive. With 75% of UK car trips <5 miles in length, you can save hand over fist by riding. www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/how...

How an electric bike can protect your money as another oil shock hits

Over $110 per barrel and rising, the oil shock of 2026 is evolving and we are now on target to

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Style and substance combined? I took the Moustache Lundi 27 for test & found a punchier-than-expected package. This comfort-oriented step-through lands in a chain or belt build & comes well equipped for the commute & carrying a child on the rear rack. www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/mous...

Moustache Lundi 27 review

There's no open mould frame sourcing here; French manufacturer Moustache has again gone its own path with the Lundi 27,

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Network Rail tell me that the signs at Leeds are being taken down. They were misleading. I'm now seeking clarity about future plans for e-bikes on the network, as that RMT-signed conference note suggests this discussion remains live: www.cyclingelectric.com/news/rail-el...

Is a full national rail electric bike ban on the table?

Signage displayed at Leeds train station recently has sparked panic in the electric bike world, with wording suggesting that Network

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I'm awaiting a comment from Network Rail, but this could be a major gut punch if what I suspect is happening in the background is in fact on the table. Is a full national rail electric bike ban on the table? Rail executives are certainly lobbying for it. www.cyclingelectric.com/news/rail-el...

Is a full national rail electric bike ban on the table?

Signage displayed at Leeds train station recently has sparked panic in the electric bike world, with wording suggesting that Network

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Richard is impressed by the slick engineering of UK manufacturer Flit, which has taken its already light M2 and shaved yet more weight in order to challenge for the title of the lightest folding electric bike. Find out which bike still edges it here: www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/flit...

I've enjoyed a preview of the incoming Aventon electric bikes, including the Trava EXP seen here. This is one of two bikes in the hardtail & trekking category, with prices as low as £2,500, inclusive of an 800Wh battery, 90Nm motor and electronic shifting. www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/aven...

Aventon Trava EXP electric bike review

Officially, Aventon doesn't launch in the UK for another few weeks, but we at Cycling Electric are among a lucky

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Delivery firms may soon be liable for unsafe gig economy vehicles. A legal text change due October 1st will make it much harder for delivery businesses to enable undocumented workers on their apps, & with that comes knock-on effects for vehicle liabilities. www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/del...

Delivery firms may soon be liable for unsafe gig economy vehicles

An incoming change in the law may soon mean that businesses that lean into gig economy subcontractors for deliveries will

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I had guessed Aventon would stun the market with its pricing when it arrived, but I think the three bikes I've seen and ridden so far will really turn heads, especially amongst those who might have been looking at Amflow's full-suspension e-MTB offerings. www.cyclingelectric.com/news/aventon...

Two interesting studies dissected here. Takeaways: E-bike riders have fewer incidents than bicycle or motorcycle riders; the gap can be 10x between e-bike/cycles. The injuries are most similar between e-bikes & bicycles. (& all the data is possibly flawed) www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/ele...

Electric bike injuries more akin to cycling than motorcycle incidents, studies reveal

If you are considering buying an electric bike, but don't trust your own abilities, a handful of studies now seem

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With the summer coming to a close we're at a natural junction to review the technological highlights seen throughout the year in the e-bike space. Chris Keller Jackson reports from China and I from Europe on what's coming down the line: www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/ele...

What does the future of electric bike design and technology look like?

As the year's trade show season draws to a close, there has been plenty of time since to reflect on

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Ampere X-Trail review - This looks to be a smart solution for those on a budget who want to explore in confidence: www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/ampe...

Ampere X-Trail review

It is probably fair to say that when it comes to e-MTBs, those with powerful mid-drives grab most of the

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Trek Alliant+ FS – an all terrain touring bike with a twist www.cyclingelectric.com/news/trek-al...

Trek Alliant+ FS – an all terrain touring bike with a twist

Taking inspiration from sister brand Diamant and its Suvea 'E-suv', Trek has today revealed the 2027 model year Alliant+ FS.Designed

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Is a growing disparity in suitable parking for modern electric bikes stunting ridership potential? This study argues that most cycle parking is no longer fit for purpose & that residents consider what exists to be of too low a quality to offset the theft risk www.cyclingelectric.com/news/e-bike-...

Sparse residential parking stunting e-bike growth potential, says study

A new piece of research out of generally bike-friendly Switzerland has demonstrated that there is a growing mismatch in available

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200km of all-terrain adventure, loaded up and ready for the campsite. @lauralaker.bsky.social takes the @riesemuller.bsky.social Nevo5 Vario for this long-distance tour in the west of England and finds a bike built for the hard miles. www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/ries...

Bafang adds a notch on Avinox power levels with new e-mtb motors. 800% support is quite something: www.cyclingelectric.com/news/bafang-...

Bafang adds a notch on Avinox power levels with new e-mtb motors

Bafang has gone toe-to-toe with Avinox in the debut of its M50RS and M560RS e-MTB mid-motors, the latter producing an

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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. www.cyclingelectric.com/news/digital...

Digital security begins to turn the tide on e-bike theft

Fresh research on the rates of e-bike theft where a digital security element is present show that advancing technology is

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Flit M2i stakes new claim against lightest folding e-bike, all the while coming in at under £3,000: www.cyclingelectric.com/news/lightes...

Flit M2i stakes new claim against lightest folding e-bike

British aerospace engineering and bicycle manufacturer Flit has put a new claim against having produced the lightest folding e-bike, putting

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New entry level e-bikes for the leisure and commute space from @trekbikes.bsky.social www.cyclingelectric.com/news/trek-di...

Trek District+ line debuts from £2,300

Trek has announced a new lineup of entry-tier urban electric bikes under the District+ banner, each with a Bosch mid-motor.Beginning

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I reckon 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: www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/cho...

Choosing a cargo bike, riding and loading it safely

Over the years, Richard Peace has moved all manner of things you wouldn’t ordinarily see on an e-bike. Here he

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Tested to destruction: The best chain lock for your electric bike Four excellent Gold standard locks and one that cut like cheese... www.cyclingelectric.com/buyers-guide...

Tested: The best chain lock for your electric bike

Following a previous test in which our resident bike thief in training tried and failed to get the better of

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We've been replacing car trips all summer, but there few that make this more feasible than the Emu E-haul, a trike that can move the family on school runs & more. Richard found a trike that had surprising power up hill climbs & endurance over longer rides. www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/emu-...

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: www.cyclingelectric.com/news/gig-eco...

Wage floors &amp; rogue retailer shutdowns – global pressure mounts on gig economy ‘e-bike’ model

In focus this month on Cycling Electric are the cultural issues that, in no small part due to inaccurate press

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