E-bikes are thought by many to be the future of active travel, allowing people to move around with ease, without the need for transport.
They also can be as fun as normal bikes, as well as being a useful tool for those with less mobility or for those who just want an extra bit of boost on climbs.
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Shimano Ultegra C60 wheelset review: fast rolling and great value, if a little heavyThe Ultegra C60 wheels share many similarities with the more expensive Dura-Ace model except for price and weight
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The 16-year-old bike that's just won the British National Hill Climb championshipsRim brakes, no paint, tiny seat stays and a decade-old groupset are still plenty fast enough to help champion Harry Macfarlane see off some serious competition
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E-bikes 'very safe' when bought from 'reputable manufacturers' - New E-bike battery campaign launched'E-Bike Positive' hopes to help people buy safe e-bikes, as survey shows battery safety concerns puts people off buying them
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Mega-retailer Amazon now liable for hazardous products sold on its site, including faulty e-bike batteriesThe multi-billion-dollar behemoth of Amazon will now hold responsibility for defective or unsafe products sold by third-party sellers, which extends to products such as e-bikes and e-bike batteries.
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'I slept in the bush every night in Australia' - 66-year-old completes third world circumnavigation by bicycleAdventurer Nick Sanders rode up to 186 miles a day over nine months
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Gazelle Bikes releases first U.S. e-bike featuring the Bosch Smart SystemGazelle Bikes today launched the Eclipse e-bike, which is UL 2849 compliant and is the first U.S. e-bike featuring the Bosch Smart System
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‘Car insurance’ could soon be required for e-bike ownershipA recently introduced bill in New Jersey - Bill S2292 - would require e-bikes to be insured against bodily injury, death and property damage caused by owning or operating an e-bike.
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Town enforces 60-day e-bike ban after fatal collision involving a bicyclist and a child on e-bikeCommunity leaders in a Florida municipality have approved a 60-day ban on e-bikes following a tragic collision resulting in the death of a 66-year-old bicyclist.
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New California bill seeks to ban kids from riding e-bikesA new California bill says that children over 12 and without a driver’s license should take a written test and get an ‘e-bike license’ in order to operate or ride an e-bike.
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Should e-bikes go faster in the UK? This petitioner thinks soA top speed of 20mph would feel more natural and might stave off illegal tampering, says enthusiast Paulina Stopa
