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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 4h
It is possible to differentiate between DIY e-bikes and manufactured e-bikes, so says the Australian state of New South Wales, which has now banned DIY from its trains, all the while still encouraging manufactured e-bikes.

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Australian state bans DIY e-bikes on trains, permits manufactured models
Australian state New South Wales has got its head around the difference between a DIY e-bike and a manufactured product,
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 6h
Gazelle Avignon and Ultimate 2026 e-bikes go for mileage and low maintenance
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Gazelle Avignon and Ultimate 2026 e-bikes go for mileage and low maintenance
The leisure and suburban explorer will love the Gazelle Ultimate and Avignon e-bikes, which for 2026 prioritise low maintenance, high
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cyclingelectric.bsky.social @cyclingelectric.bsky.social · 7h
Liv Allure E+: city-first e-bike with built-in safety tech
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Liv Allure E+: city-first e-bike with built-in safety tech
The all-new Liv Allure E+ is a step-through urban e-bike that leans on integrated safety and security features rather than
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 1d
If one thing has been evident from our Cycling Electric Demo Days, it has been parents getting off to a wobbly start on cargo bikes.

Picking a cargo bike that shaves off a bit of weight can help, so here are tips on that 1st experience & some product picks

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Who holds the title of the lightest cargo bike?
Who has the lightest, safety-tested, cargo bike? That's a question that is popping up more and more as the sector
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cyclingelectric.bsky.social @cyclingelectric.bsky.social · 2d
Great news for anyone who wants to try a Jorvik electric tricycle but cannot make it up to York - the brand now has a Southampton showroom where you can test ride:

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Jorvik Tricycles Southampton showroom opens in Chandlers Ford
Jorvik Tricycles began in York in 2014, when founder James Walker set out to create a stable, confidence-building alternative for
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cyclingelectric.bsky.social @cyclingelectric.bsky.social · 2d
Great news for anyone who wants to try a Jorvik electric tricycle but cannot make it up to York - the brand now has a Southampton showroom where you can test ride: www.cyclingelectric.com/news/jorvik-...
Jorvik Tricycles Southampton showroom opens in Chandlers Ford
Jorvik Tricycles began in York in 2014, when founder James Walker set out to create a stable, confidence-building alternative for
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 2d
We have the first of a handful of next-generation Raleigh e-bikes in for review. The Hockley is your leisure and commuter comfort build, challenging a competitive price point at £2,699.

A solid base, but a few curious minors on the test sheet:

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Raleigh Hockley e-bike review
The Raleigh Hockley is a mid-drive step-through bike with many integrated features focused on delivering a practical urban use experience
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 2d
A new brand of the Belgian Cycling Factory, which counts Ridley and Nukeproof among its portfolio. Introducing Aeres, which at the time of writing is city and touring dedicated with prices in the £3,000 to £4,000 range.

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Aeres e-bike brand debuts with city and touring catalogue
Coming from the Belgian Cycling Factory stable is a new e-bike brand dubbed Aeres, which at the time of launch
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cyclingelectric.bsky.social @cyclingelectric.bsky.social · 2d
A new brand of the Belgian Cycling Factory, which counts Ridley and Nukeproof among its portfolio. Introducing Aeres, which at the time of writing is city and touring dedicated with prices in the £3,000 to £4,000 range.

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Aeres e-bike brand debuts with city and touring catalogue
Coming from the Belgian Cycling Factory stable is a new e-bike brand dubbed Aeres, which at the time of launch
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 6d
BatteryIQ gets its investor cash to advance its AI battery monitoring dashboard.

The aim is to create a battery safety standard recognised all over, enabling partners to monitor in real time the status of any battery's health. Could prevent recalls and fires.
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Battery safety biz BatteryIQ hits funding target, plans outreach
The Founder of BatteryIQ has revealed that the business has hit a funding round target that will help bring to
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 8d
A data dive here from British Columbia, assessing e-bike subsidy deployment. Key points:

Car use down 20% - ave increase of e-bike mileage of 40km per week, car use down 17km/wk.

Travel costs down 12%

$4.1m of the total $15.3m only spent due to subsidy

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E-bike subsidy study reveals car use down 20%, travel costs 12%
In a brand new study, The University of British Columbia has revealed a stunning array of benefits to those who
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cyclingelectric.bsky.social @cyclingelectric.bsky.social · 9d
Bianchi debuts new city e-bike, the T-Tronik C step-through
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Bianchi debuts new city e-bike, the T-Tronik C step-through
Debuted on the red carpet of the Capalbio Film Festival, Bianchi has shown off the first in its 2026 urban
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 9d
If you prefer your cargo bikes short or mid-length, now Bike43 will enable both from one design thanks to an adjustable frame on its new cargo platform, which remains good for 200kg at its mid length:

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Bike43 creates adjustable length short to mid tail cargo bike
There have been plenty of cargo bike innovations this year, from cargo conversion kits to clever kickstands, but Bike43 has
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cyclingelectric.bsky.social @cyclingelectric.bsky.social · 10d
Looking for a do it all hardtail? The Giant Talon E+ has had a major revamp and looks very competitive:

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Giant Talon E+ hardtail e-MTB enhanced for 2026
Giant has revealed its 2026 Talon E+ hardtail electric mountain bike, bringing to fruition a brand new frame that is
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cyclingelectric.bsky.social @cyclingelectric.bsky.social · 10d
Jorvik Tricycles bridges mobility and electric trike gap with this VAT-free trike:
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Jorvik Tricycles bridges mobility and electric trike gap
For those looking at electric bikes and trikes but not yet sure that they meet your needs, Jorvik Tricycles of
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 10d
Anod supercapacitor e-bike battery delivers fast charging and energy efficiency
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Anod supercapacitor e-bike battery delivers fast charging and energy density
Every now and then an electric bike comes along that promises to make good on a non lithium-ion-based battery technology
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 11d
A cool solar power cargo bike concept from IFA Berlin here with impressive return on the panels: www.cyclingelectric.com/news/solar-p...
Solar power business creates charge as you ride cargo bike
A business specialising in solar power has debuted a new cargo bike build at the IFA Berlin show, placing a
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 14d
Some very good signs emerging in London - Cargo bike use doubles in London, YouGov poll shows post strike boost in cycling appetite: www.cyclingelectric.com/news/cargo-b...
Cargo bike use doubles in London, YouGov poll shows boost in cycling appetite
A study of cargo bike ridership data within London between 2022 and 2024 by Clean Cities has discovered a 104%
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cyclingelectric.bsky.social @cyclingelectric.bsky.social · 14d
Myles is back on the tarmac with a Trek Bicycle FX+ 7 review, one of few premium commuter builds leaning on the super light and compact TQ motor.

Don't forget, if your budget is a little lower, the Hyena hub-driven FX+ 2 still exists at closer to £2,000.
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Trek FX+ 7 review
The Trek FX+ 7 is not a new bike; it was introduced in November 2024 and classified as a performance
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 15d
It's mud season, and with that, we're on a roll reviewing some market-leading #EMTB products. Today, it's the Canyon Bicycles GmbH Neuron :ON AL 9, which is an expert on steep and wild terrain.

As usual, trail dog Benj is chasing me no matter the terrain.

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Canyon Neuron :ON AL 9 e-MTB review
You are spoilt for choice nowadays for mega-range e-MTBs and the Canyon Neuron :ON AL 9 that I review here
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cyclingelectric.bsky.social @cyclingelectric.bsky.social · 16d
New pedal-assist brands inbound to the UK!

We look at five labels that will have e-bikes on the market here by 2026, including Megamo, I:SY, Cilo, Moca and EGO Movement:

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E-bikes from these brands will debut in the UK by 2026
With the Autumn cold setting in you'll have to forgive us for already looking forward to 2026 and we have
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cyclingelectric.bsky.social @cyclingelectric.bsky.social · 16d
Among the very best-selling electric bikes in the Giant Bicycle range is the Explore series, which has had a major glow-up for 2026, both in hardware terms, but also in some surprising software updates.

Catch our full review online today: www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/gian...
Giant Explore E+ 0 (2026) first ride review
Every now and then we get an invite that's very hard to turn down. Having previously had the opportunity to
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · Sep 10
Norwegian company Ampliuz rolls out public e-bike charging network, expanding a recent run of similar infrastructure emerging in European cities:

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Norwegian company rolls out public e-bike charging network
Norwegian business Ampliuz is seeking to mimic the now broadly accepted public network of EV chargers with public e-bike charging
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · Sep 10
I noticed that the IAA MOBILITY seems to have hosted a few solid-state battery launches, including one production-ready Ducati e-motorbike.

How long before the tech becomes more mainstream in e-mobility now?

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Solid-state e-bike battery technology edges closer
The IAA Mobility show held in Munich has demonstrated that solid-state e-bike battery technology is on the cusp of breaking
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cyclingelectric.bsky.social @cyclingelectric.bsky.social · Sep 9
For anyone dealing with the #tubestrike in London this week, here's a guide to the bike share schemes that will help you bypass the melee: www.cyclingelectric.com/buyers-guide...
Which is the best bike share or hire scheme? Costs explained and e-bikes reviewed
Are you local to, or commuting through an area with bike share schemes, available to hire either direct from the
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