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Mark Sutton

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#Cycling, #electricbike & #transport journalist | Market analyst and data watcher | Side interests in #climate, how cities work and economics. Founder and Editor at CyclingElectric.com, contributor to others.

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · Nov 13

Looking at buying an electric bike in the near future?

Cycling Electric (where I'm Editor) has a steady stream of reviews across all categories, with extra focus on affordability and everyday practicality.

What do you want to see reviewed next?

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Explore in-depth electric bike reviews and understand which e bike is best for your needs. Read e bike reviews, compare bikes and conversion kits. Discover top-rated e-bikes and accessories at Cycling...

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 14h

Both points raised in the review. To my taste there's much better for the price, which is a shame as this is a new generation of ebikes.

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cyclingelectric.bsky.social @cyclingelectric.bsky.social · 14h

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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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 14h

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 · 19h

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 · 19h

As of today I'm a +1. The first time I've ever been a member of any. Climate has long been no.1 for me, but it is your wealth tax stance that got me over the line. Good luck and keep fighting for us all.

Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 5d

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 · 6d

Almost all mid-motors i've tried this year have had enough to cope with southern UK terrain. Getting rarer to find something that struggles.
We have four demo days again next year, if you want to try a bunch side by side.

Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 6d

My advice would be not to wait too long. For supply chain reasons, the prices won't dip much lower than they are right now.

Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 6d

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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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 6d

Ah bummer. The bike industry is asking Government to look at this, it needs sorting. On the plus side, quality is trickling down to lower prices fast.

Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 7d

I reckon the best option if it's open to you is to keep an eye on models you want, look for a discount and then use the cycle to work scheme to shave off more cash. That could have the price.

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cyclingelectric.bsky.social @cyclingelectric.bsky.social · 7d

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 · 7d

you may like these! www.cyclingelectric.com/news/best-sh...

Five of the best short tail cargo bikes in 2025

Compact electric bikes and short tail cargo bikes are proving to be extremely popular as people grapple with where to

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 7d

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 · 8d

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 · 8d

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 · 8d

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 · 9d

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 · 9d

I get it, though the alternative is more vans on the roads. On balance I think it's progress for society.

Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 12d

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 · 12d

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.
www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/trek...

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 · 12d

If he doesn't go, every sane person will attack him for it, which I hope is still a greater majority.

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Andrew James Carter @acarter.bsky.social · 12d

Over 620k signatures already.

Gotta hand it to Labour - just when you think they’ve peaked, they always find a bigger rake.

Petition: Do not introduce Digital ID cards

We demand that the UK Government immediately commits to not introducing a digital ID cards. There are reports that this is being looked at.

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 12d

Yeah, it can drop from the underside and I'll pop that in the article! Thanks for the nod.

Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 13d

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.

www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/cany...

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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