A key benefit of all electric bikes are that the extra power available to you through the motor makes it easier to conquer hills. Power assistance is matched to your pedalling efforts, meaning you arrive at the top of the hill sweat and effort-free.  Of course, if you like the extra challenge most eBikes can have their assistance reduced considerably, meaning more leg power is required.  Most of the eBikes we stock, and most good ones available on the market will handle ordinary hills without too much concern. Avoid anything under £1,500 as they will suffer from weak motors and...

It’s hard to avoid the initial slight shock when you see an electric bike and the price.

Before you get too carried away in shock, let us explain a little bit about why living with an electric bike is cheaper than you may think, and why the initial price is high.

Due to the motor and battery, electric bikes can be quite a bit heavier than their unpowered equivalents. For example, the standard Raleigh Strada weighs 13kgs, while the electric version is 19kgs. Bigger batteries are usually a big factor. They give you longer range but the increased cell density makes them heavier. So, what are some of the lightest electric bikes available? Coboc One Soho When it comes to a stylish bike that is lightweight and doesn’t look at all electric, there is really no competition for Coboc. The ONE Soho (£3,275) weights just 13.7kgs but carries a punchy single speed...

There is often confusion around the ability to use "twist and go" in the United Kingdom, and the legality around them. Many forums and online groups are passionately keen to modify standard pedal bikes with kits to give a bike more power, and the functionality to get on and go without the need to pedal. However, most of these kits are high powered and can be dangerous. Technology has come along way so relatively light and cheap battery powered motors can be fitted to a bicycle, making them exceed the 15.5mph and over 250W EAPC limits without the design or brakes...

New data has been released for the average commuting times in 2018 by INRIX. They are an organisation dedicated to analysing and providing global traffic data which is used for autonomous vehicles and and provided traffic services to over 40 countries. In London, a huge 227 hours are lost in congestion every year which places it at number 6 on the global list of worst city commutes. That's 9 and a half days commuters could have spent meaningfully, but instead were in a car going nowhere!  This equates to £1,680 per year in fuel - a huge chunk of money that...