by Ciaran Byrne | Dec 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
On the back of a recent post on the SunRider solar powered electric cargo bike, we thought it might be worth looking at another innovator. SRAM is also working on the application of solar power in bikes. Although it’s not quite as ambitious as what SunRider has...
by Ciaran Byrne | Dec 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
It has now become even more cost effective to assemble bikes in the UK. Companies dealing with domestic bike assembly will be able to apply for blanket ADD exemption on Chinese imports. This is really big news for the UK’s bike industry. By closing the gap between UK...
by Ciaran Byrne | Dec 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
IKEA has rolled out a new sustainable last mile delivery vehicle. Solar powered cargo bikes. At least in concept this idea is great, an electric bike being charged by completely green energy. Since the solar panels are built in it should also be able to charge just...
by Ciaran Byrne | Dec 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
Titanium is a fantastic material. It’s lightweight and durable. Twice as strong as aluminium and half the weight of steel. It also has fantastic corrosion resistance, needing conditions that your bike likely won’t ever need to deal with before its corrosion is a...
by Ciaran Byrne | Dec 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
France is taking big steps towards becoming a cycling nation. A strategy is being implemented to increase bicycle usage, production and tourism in the country. The end result of this will likely be a boost to France’s industry and economy. It will also make...
by Ciaran Byrne | Dec 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
The UK is lowering the anti-dumping charges of Chinese electric bike manufacturers. The new tariff will apply to two Chinese manufacturers and will lower the usual rate of 62.1% down to 16.2%. That is a pretty steep increase. You can read a bit more about it here....