I know it seems pretty obvious to say electric bikes aren’t just for the city. We all know that you can ride your electric bike through the country, why couldn’t you? But it seems to me there is a tendency in our industry to focus on an urban market. In a way this...
Electric bikes are hot news these days. People are taking a real interest in them with rising fuel prices and increased ecological awareness. More than just commercial popularity though they are beginning to appear more in mainstream news. Often talking about how they...
Cycling rates in the UK have risen dramatically since the pandemic. However the sale of new bikes has begun to plateau. This is something that we need to do something about if we want cycling rates to continue to grow. We are part of an industry that is able to create...
Chances are you’ve heard about geared hub motors and gearless hub motors before. If you’re a designer or work closely with your designers you’ll probably know a lot about them. But If you’re not up to speed on the technical side, or you outsource your designing you...
It’s no secret that we feel like reshoring is the way to go. It seems to be the general consensus too. Worldwide more and more companies are reshoring their production. Just have a look at this article to see some of the big names. 76% of US companies with factories...
I have a friend who loves to cycle and mountain bike. They’re also a bit of a fitness and health fanatic. Most importantly they don’t think E-bikes are up to scratch. Now they’ve had to concede that for some people it’s the better option, but whoever can is better off...
From Karl von Drais 1817 “velocipede” to today’s electric bikes, bicycles have a long history. It’s a history that continues to move forward with new designs and technologies. Whether we look at the precursors to the modern bicycle or new variations on it we’re...
Reshoring might sound like a buzzword for some of you out there but it’s a lot more. It’s something we really believe in here. Plenty of businesses are reshoring their production, whether it’s for economic reasons or to follow their values. See, reshoring doesn’t just...
Whether you’re working out how to market your brand, or you’re launching a new product you need to have a target market in mind. Creating one can be frustrating, or at least I think it can be. For me it means building a character. A whole person who exemplifies the...
With Amazon rolling out a new fleet of cargo bikes and Sustrans promoting personal and business use. Electric cargo bikes are undergoing a bit of a renaissance. Oftentimes they were seen as a bit of a niche product, but they have a lot of utility. The big pick up has...
Cycling should always be an inclusive community. As designers and manufacturers we should always make sure this is true of our bikes too. There are many people out there who find it difficult or even impossible to ride a standard bike though. Whether it’s because of...
What Material Makes a More Sustainable Bike? When I first got into biking I found it hard to choose the right material. Aluminium was cheap and plentiful, titanium was expensive and shiny. Carbon fiber just confused me. Eventually I got to learn the differences...
We talk a lot about how electric bikes are good for the environment and for our cities. But what do we really mean by good for our cities? Well there’s a couple of easy examples of this, less congestion, less noise pollution, cleaner air. All of these points are true...
With CBAM having been approved back in March big changes may be coming to the international market. So that brings up some important questions for the electric bike industry. How will it affect us? Is it going to be harmful? What can we do as an industry to work with...
3D printing has advanced quickly. We've even been using in an effort to produce affordable homes in Johannesburg. Just like this. But houses aren’t bikes, they don’t need to have the perfect balance between rigidity and flexibility. 3D homes are built using a material...
While fuel prices are rising across the world, so are electric bike sales. People are looking for alternative transport to reduce their fuel spending. For some people that just means taking the bus or the train more, but for many it means changing from their cars to...
As customers look to swap from their cars to electric bikes. The E-bike manufacturing industry needs to ask, “Are we doing enough to be green?”
If you’re looking to upgrade to an e-bike then at some point you’re going to ask yourself “Should I get a dedicated e-bike or a conversion kit?”