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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Good news for London bike share fans: Borough bike share lottery to end as London Mayor sets strategy - crossing borders will soon be a breeze: www.cyclingelectric.com/news/borough...
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Borough bike share lottery to end as London Mayor sets strategy
The borough-by-borough bike share permission lottery will soon end, according to a new mobility strategy from the Mayor of London's
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
EU-wide action request against non-compliant e-bikes put to European Commission. Networking in Brussels this week seeks to establish bans on tampering kits, as well as demonstrating the bike industry's housekeeping to ensure electric bikes remain road legal. www.cyclingelectric.com/news/eu-wide...
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EU-wide action against non-compliant e-bikes put to European Commission
A bicycle industry trade umbrella has produced and circulated a new position paper with the European Commission today as part
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
A growing disparity between motor & component capability emerging? I spoke to the world's best-known chain maker to get its take, resulting in an insightful engineering chat with lots learned. And yes, not all bike makers are meeting the engineering need. www.cyclingelectric.com/news/motor-p...
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Motor power & component strength mismatch worsening, says chain giant
The arms race among motor makers to add more torque to systems may inadvertently be creating a broadening gap between
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Hats off to @lauralaker.bsky.social for continuing to dig beneath the surface of the gig economy exploitation model. Here @antislavery.org and @britishretail.bsky.social call for a higher-grade mandatory 'human rights due diligence' from the #gigeconomy. www.cyclingelectric.com/news/anti-sl...
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Anti Slavery NGO & retail org say: Gig supply chain must do ‘Human rights due diligence’
Delivery app firms like Deliveroo, Just Eats and Uber Eats, along with major UK supermarkets, are ‘getting off scot-free’ around
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Value for money feels of primary importance when buying electric bikes now. Getting invested now and saving on fuel/trains asap is the best way to save. The next best way is to read this guide: www.cyclingelectric.com/buyers-guide...
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The best value electric bikes we’ve ridden and rated
There has never been a better time to buy an electric bike. Hear us out; we know they're considered expensive,
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
This political party just made tackling modified e-mobility policy, including calling for a total ban on imports on non road legal goods, as well as expressly supporting cycling and genuine e-bike growth. Looks like I could be tempted to vote for... www.cyclingelectric.com/news/this-po...
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This political party just made tackling modified e-mobility policy
The Liberal Democrats have made themselves known as the first political party to make tackling the scourge of illegally modified
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Demand for Gocycle electric folding bike has never ceased to exist, even though the brand has been absent now for some time. That ends this December, as the G5 lands in carbon and aluminium, each ironing out old niggles: www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/goc...
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GoCycle returns with overhauled G5 in carbon or aluminium
Great news for Gocycle fans, the brand is officially back and the long-awaited G5 will mark the relaunch with both
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Cargo fans, check these out. Humber Cycles - the brand that first brought to market a double diamond frame in the 1800s - is back, now with a well-priced electric cargo range: www.cyclingelectric.com/news/humber-...
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Humber Cycles revived with electric cargo bike range
Dating back to 1868, the Humber Cycles of days gone by was an early British pioneer in bicycle and tricycle
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Two smart new models from Gazelle, each tucking in at under £2,000. Signs that the premium tier brands are aware of people's budgets and want to stay in the game in an economic downturn. www.cyclingelectric.com/news/gazelle...
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cyclingelectric.bsky.social @cyclingelectric.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The @bikeabilityuk.bsky.social Trust has launched its online learning module. Returning to cycling, perhaps on an electric bike? 90 minutes of training material will give you a road skills refresh and a confidence boost. www.cyclingelectric.com/news/adult-c...
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BikeAbility adds e-learning course to aid adult cycle training
New and returning cyclists, including those choosing an electric bike or working in the delivery sector, can now access an
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
"Ultimately, I think the opportunity for Liv—and for the industry—isn't simply to sell more women's bikes. It's to make more women see themselves as cyclists." How female-focused design along with pedal-assist is helping more women progress in cycling: www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/ele...
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Electric bikes built for women: Design experts share their buying tips
Something that most people in the bike industry now accept is that for far too long products designed specifically for
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
I’ll save £400 this year riding an e-bike versus driving short journeys. Diesel touching £2 - I'm not driving. 75% of sub five mile trips are driven. This is where major money & emissions can be saved. How much are you saving as fuel costs continue to rise? www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/sav...
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I’ll save £400 this year riding an e-bike versus driving short journeys (you’ll probably save more)
When I bought my second-hand car in 2019 my primary objective was to bring down my motoring costs while not
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The oil shock is deepening & with Diesel nudging £2, this article needed updating. Today it is at least 140 times cheaper per mile to ride an e-bike than it is to drive. With 75% of UK car trips <5 miles in length, you can save hand over fist by riding. www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/how...
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How an electric bike can protect your money as another oil shock hits
Over $110 per barrel and rising, the oil shock of 2026 is evolving and we are now on target to
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Style and substance combined? I took the Moustache Lundi 27 for test & found a punchier-than-expected package. This comfort-oriented step-through lands in a chain or belt build & comes well equipped for the commute & carrying a child on the rear rack. www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/mous...
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Moustache Lundi 27 review
There's no open mould frame sourcing here; French manufacturer Moustache has again gone its own path with the Lundi 27,
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Network Rail tell me that the signs at Leeds are being taken down. They were misleading. I'm now seeking clarity about future plans for e-bikes on the network, as that RMT-signed conference note suggests this discussion remains live: www.cyclingelectric.com/news/rail-el...
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Is a full national rail electric bike ban on the table?
Signage displayed at Leeds train station recently has sparked panic in the electric bike world, with wording suggesting that Network
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
I'm awaiting a comment from Network Rail, but this could be a major gut punch if what I suspect is happening in the background is in fact on the table. Is a full national rail electric bike ban on the table? Rail executives are certainly lobbying for it. www.cyclingelectric.com/news/rail-el...
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Is a full national rail electric bike ban on the table?
Signage displayed at Leeds train station recently has sparked panic in the electric bike world, with wording suggesting that Network
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Richard is impressed by the slick engineering of UK manufacturer Flit, which has taken its already light M2 and shaved yet more weight in order to challenge for the title of the lightest folding electric bike. Find out which bike still edges it here: www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/flit...
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I've enjoyed a preview of the incoming Aventon electric bikes, including the Trava EXP seen here. This is one of two bikes in the hardtail & trekking category, with prices as low as £2,500, inclusive of an 800Wh battery, 90Nm motor and electronic shifting. www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/aven...
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Aventon Trava EXP electric bike review
Officially, Aventon doesn't launch in the UK for another few weeks, but we at Cycling Electric are among a lucky
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Delivery firms may soon be liable for unsafe gig economy vehicles. A legal text change due October 1st will make it much harder for delivery businesses to enable undocumented workers on their apps, & with that comes knock-on effects for vehicle liabilities. www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/del...
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Delivery firms may soon be liable for unsafe gig economy vehicles
An incoming change in the law may soon mean that businesses that lean into gig economy subcontractors for deliveries will
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
I had guessed Aventon would stun the market with its pricing when it arrived, but I think the three bikes I've seen and ridden so far will really turn heads, especially amongst those who might have been looking at Amflow's full-suspension e-MTB offerings. www.cyclingelectric.com/news/aventon...
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Two interesting studies dissected here. Takeaways: E-bike riders have fewer incidents than bicycle or motorcycle riders; the gap can be 10x between e-bike/cycles. The injuries are most similar between e-bikes & bicycles. (& all the data is possibly flawed) www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/ele...
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Electric bike injuries more akin to cycling than motorcycle incidents, studies reveal
If you are considering buying an electric bike, but don't trust your own abilities, a handful of studies now seem
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
With the summer coming to a close we're at a natural junction to review the technological highlights seen throughout the year in the e-bike space. Chris Keller Jackson reports from China and I from Europe on what's coming down the line: www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/ele...
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What does the future of electric bike design and technology look like?
As the year's trade show season draws to a close, there has been plenty of time since to reflect on
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Ampere X-Trail review - This looks to be a smart solution for those on a budget who want to explore in confidence: www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/ampe...
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Ampere X-Trail review
It is probably fair to say that when it comes to e-MTBs, those with powerful mid-drives grab most of the
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cyclingelectric.bsky.social @cyclingelectric.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Trek Alliant+ FS – an all terrain touring bike with a twist www.cyclingelectric.com/news/trek-al...
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Trek Alliant+ FS – an all terrain touring bike with a twist
Taking inspiration from sister brand Diamant and its Suvea 'E-suv', Trek has today revealed the 2027 model year Alliant+ FS.Designed
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Is a growing disparity in suitable parking for modern electric bikes stunting ridership potential? This study argues that most cycle parking is no longer fit for purpose & that residents consider what exists to be of too low a quality to offset the theft risk www.cyclingelectric.com/news/e-bike-...
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Sparse residential parking stunting e-bike growth potential, says study
A new piece of research out of generally bike-friendly Switzerland has demonstrated that there is a growing mismatch in available
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
200km of all-terrain adventure, loaded up and ready for the campsite. @lauralaker.bsky.social takes the @riesemuller.bsky.social Nevo5 Vario for this long-distance tour in the west of England and finds a bike built for the hard miles. www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/ries...
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Bafang adds a notch on Avinox power levels with new e-mtb motors. 800% support is quite something: www.cyclingelectric.com/news/bafang-...
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Bafang adds a notch on Avinox power levels with new e-mtb motors
Bafang has gone toe-to-toe with Avinox in the debut of its M50RS and M560RS e-MTB mid-motors, the latter producing an
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Fear of bike theft is a top-three reason for people not to buy an expensive e-bike in many studies, so this is really welcome news. Digital security begins to turn the tide on e-bike theft, shows fresh Comodule insight. www.cyclingelectric.com/news/digital...
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Digital security begins to turn the tide on e-bike theft
Fresh research on the rates of e-bike theft where a digital security element is present show that advancing technology is
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Flit M2i stakes new claim against lightest folding e-bike, all the while coming in at under £3,000: www.cyclingelectric.com/news/lightes...
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Flit M2i stakes new claim against lightest folding e-bike
British aerospace engineering and bicycle manufacturer Flit has put a new claim against having produced the lightest folding e-bike, putting
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cyclingelectric.bsky.social @cyclingelectric.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
New entry level e-bikes for the leisure and commute space from @trekbikes.bsky.social www.cyclingelectric.com/news/trek-di...
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Trek District+ line debuts from £2,300
Trek has announced a new lineup of entry-tier urban electric bikes under the District+ banner, each with a Bosch mid-motor.Beginning
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
I reckon nobody has ridden and actively used as many cargo bikes as Richard Peace, so he was the perfect person to write a deep guide to choosing the right bike and using it effectively. Read on if you're looking to do more by bike: www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/cho...
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Choosing a cargo bike, riding and loading it safely
Over the years, Richard Peace has moved all manner of things you wouldn’t ordinarily see on an e-bike. Here he
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Tested to destruction: The best chain lock for your electric bike Four excellent Gold standard locks and one that cut like cheese... www.cyclingelectric.com/buyers-guide...
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Tested: The best chain lock for your electric bike
Following a previous test in which our resident bike thief in training tried and failed to get the better of
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
We've been replacing car trips all summer, but there few that make this more feasible than the Emu E-haul, a trike that can move the family on school runs & more. Richard found a trike that had surprising power up hill climbs & endurance over longer rides. www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/emu-...
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Political will permitting, laws can very quickly be drafted to nip in the bud the link between the gig economy & overpowered, illegal e-vehicles. Australia's gig economy just won wage floor reforms, while in New York cease-and-desist letters have gone out: www.cyclingelectric.com/news/gig-eco...
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Wage floors &amp; rogue retailer shutdowns – global pressure mounts on gig economy ‘e-bike’ model
In focus this month on Cycling Electric are the cultural issues that, in no small part due to inaccurate press
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Inside London’s policing effort to tackle illegal ‘e-bikes’, by @lauralaker.bsky.social, with thanks to the @citypolice.bsky.social Is it time for a database of the worst offenders to better enable police to pull the right products from the road? www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/lon...
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Inside London’s policing effort to tackle illegal ‘e-bikes’
Standing at the roadside on Bishopsgate, the City of London Police’s Cycling Team are constantly passed by riders who seemingly
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Being on the street with the City Police & #gigeconomy workers was unlike other experiences I've had as a journalist. It's clear where the demand for overpowered electric bikes comes from. Yet the broader issues under the surface run deeper. A long read: www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/how...
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How dwindling gig economy pay drives the trade for illegal vehicles
It's a Wednesday morning, only 10.30 in the morning, when we arrive at the City of London police station in
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Tax changes in China that will drive the next stage of EV adoption mean electric bike battery prices are going to rise - first by 2, then 4%. China's bet on sodium & solid state is increasing, while Europe stays the course on harder-to-get critical minerals. www.cyclingelectric.com/news/china-l...
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E-bike battery prices to rise as China adds tax on lithium batteries
After 11 years of exemption, China has placed a consumption levy on lithium-ion batteries, such as those used in electric
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
It seems likely that the auction houses of the UK may have a fresh wave of electric bikes for sale following last week's collapse of a giant - The Accell Group, parent to Raleigh. Here's @cyclingelectric.bsky.social's advice for buying e-bikes at auction: www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/ele...
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Electric bikes for sale at auction – things to consider
Sad news broke last week that one of Europe's largest electric bike suppliers, the Accell Group, hit a wall with
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Now under the fresh stewardship of Paul Reeves, Swytch Bike has set out its revival plan, with an onshoring of production to Norwich and a hard adjustment to how it supplies customer products. So far, the plan is working, THE new CEO suggests: www.cyclingelectric.com/news/convers...
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Conversion firm Swytch statement outlines struggle &amp; revival plan
Electric bike conversion kit company Swytch has outlined publicly in a new statement how it plans to revive customer relations
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Cycling again declared London’s fastest transport in new data: www.cyclingelectric.com/news/cycling...
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Cycling again declared London’s fastest transport in new data
New data analysis from health data experts Terra and triathlon icon Alistair Brownlee has provided fresh evidence that cycling is
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
A second outing with a carbon fibre frame ADO folding bike and the value is improving. Is it engineered with the elegance of a Brompton? No. Is it much better value? In its e-bike form, almost definitely. www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/ado-...
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ADO Air Carbon Pro electric folding bike review
A folding bike is the perfect partner for those regularly making dashes in and out of the city, as we
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
It's been a fun day. I played hide & seek with a team of private security experts this morning, and they found a tiny saddlebag from two miles away, hidden in an underground tunnel in under an hour. Here's how they're making e-bike theft a thing of the past: www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/rec...
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Recovering a stolen electric bike with private security experts
Recovering a stolen electric bike is far simpler in the age of digitalisation. Before many bicycles came with a battery
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
The battery is often the most expensive part of an electric bike, so DIY construction here has been surprisingly prominent. But with much of the world's production now machine-automated, I sought an expert to reveal why doing this at home is often a bad idea www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/bui...
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Build your own e-bike battery – Why you shouldn’t
If you are conscious about price when buying your e-bike it's tempting to look for places to save money and,
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Today marks the start of a new series from @cyclingelectric.bsky.social that seeks to go deeper on the cultural issues the e-bikes face This starts with: The ‘E-bike’ influencer content that could get you arrested & the laws you'll be breaking if you follow www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/the...
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The ‘E-bike’ influencer content that could get you arrested
Each day YouTube racks up over one billion hours of views with its audience, making it the world's second most
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
You knew they'd get back to bike delivery eventually! Royal Mail steps back into cargo bikes with Minimal quadricycles www.cyclingelectric.com/news/royal-m...
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Royal Mail steps back into cargo bikes with Minimal
Having famously been an early adopter of cargo bikes and post bikes for deliveries, Royal Mail has revived its cycling
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
A very enjoyable Bosch motor debut from Tenways. One of those bikes that was very easy to reach for and replace car trips. Not yet perfect, but a great first step into the mid-tier e-bike world for the Dutch brand: www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/tenw...
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Police acknowledge flawed speed testing in legal e-bike crush case. A much-needed circuit breaker for Police forces, who it's fair to say often conflate vehicle types? @westmidlandspolice.bsky.social will now provide training to those carrying out tests. www.cyclingelectric.com/news/flawed-...
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Police acknowledge flawed speed testing in legal e-bike crush case
West Midlands Police has held its hands up in the case where officers carried out a flawed speed test on
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
The summer of step throughs continues with a spell aboard the Ampere Deluxe Pro, now upgraded to a mid-motor & challenging at £2,000 >. The generational development across the board in 2026 has driven standards upwards & Ampere's product is no different. www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/ampe...
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Laura Laker @lauralaker.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
I broke this story two weeks ago for @cyclingelectric.bsky.social - good to see it get wider pickup www.cyclingelectric.com/news/police-...
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Call for education as police crush road-legal, council-funded Tern HSD e-bike
A legal e-bike, mistakenly seized and destroyed by West Midlands Police as part of a crackdown on illegal electric motorcycles
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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
@cyclingelectric.bsky.social is a finalist in the BikeBiz Awards for our Demo Day events. I'm proud of this work, and it's validated by the smiles that come with each lap. If one of those smiles was yours, or if you just appreciate the work that we do, we'd love your vote: bikebizawards.com/vote/
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