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Cllr Ed Lamb @edwardlamb.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Big, burly men that drive to the gym: "You are not going to carry a ladder on a bike..." Me, a quite dainty/small male human:

An orange Tern GSD e-bike with a ladder strapped to the side of it. The bike is parked in a suburban garden on an overcast day

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 23/06/2026

Thinking of some t-shirt ideas… Text reads: "When all you have is a car, every journey looks like a drive."

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Cool Bike Art @coolbikeart1.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Anti-Suffragette postcard ca. 1910s Happy International Women's Day, bicycle friends!

Cartoon drawing featuring a woman in bright red bloomers and a men's-style blazer and bow tie riding a bicycle in the foreground, and an old man with a pitchfork losing hat and pitchfork in surprise. Over his head are the words, "What it will come to". At the bottom it says, "Then they WILL be satisfied".

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 06/03/2026

Start with how you're going to use it – then find the bike that fits that life.

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 06/03/2026

Everyone asks me how much they should spend on an e-bike. It's the wrong question. The right question is: what do I need it to do? A £500 bike that ends up in the shed is the most expensive bike you'll ever buy. A £3,000 bike ridden every day for ten years works out at pennies per mile.

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 26/02/2026

…less likely to be prescribed medication for anxiety or depression. The best bit is you don't have to cycle the whole way – even part of the journey makes a difference. That's where e-bikes come in. If you want to feel better, live longer, and actually enjoy your commute – get pedalling.

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 26/02/2026

Cycling to work can literally save your life. A major UK study of over 250,000 commuters found that people who cycle to work have a 41% lower risk of dying from any cause. A 52% lower risk of dying from heart disease. And a 45% lower risk of developing cancer. A separate study found they're 20%…

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 12/02/2026

While the police and authorities have been quite slow to start actually enforcing the rules, things have noticeably changed recently and they're now taking action and seizing illegal e-bikes and e-scooters. As an E-Bike Positive shop, we only sell and service legal e-bikes.

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 12/02/2026

You have to be at least 14 to ride one, but these bikes are legally treated the same as regular bicycles, and can use all the same cycle lanes etc. With a few very specific exceptions, any other e-bike you see on the road is effectively an illegal motorbike.

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 12/02/2026

There seems to be a lot of confusion around about which types of e-bike are legal. But the law in the UK is very clear, legal e-bikes are officially known as EAPCs. This stands for 'electrically assisted pedal cycle', and these bikes are restricted to 15.5mph, with a 250W motor, and no throttle.

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 03/02/2026

A vital part of this is to use a good quality lock, ideally one that is explicitly designed to be angle grinder resistant. While certifications like "Sold Secure Diamond" might be enough for your insurers, it's worth going another level up to these top tier locks.

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 03/02/2026

Bike theft isn't inevitable. While there's no 100% guaranteed way of stopping your bike getting stolen, there are several things you can do to make it much less likely.

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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

There can be some gatekeeping in the cycling community so just remember that when it comes to biking there are only two rules: Wear what you want. Ride what you want and don't let anyone tell you differently @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social

Yellow text on black background wear what you want ride what you want - that’s all there is to it

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 29/01/2026

Driving a car might be a cheat, riding an e-bike definitely isn't.

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 29/01/2026

There's a pervasive idea that using an e-bike is somehow cheating. If you're in a race where e-bikes are banned, yes: that's cheating. Otherwise, in what way is an e-bike a cheat? And why don't we apply the same logic to those who opt to drive by car instead of cycle by bike or e-bike?

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 28/01/2026

Much happier with our rearranged bike display – not sure what we were thinking with the original layout! Featuring our superb range of test-ready e-bikes from Estarli, Gazelle, Riese & Müller and Tern.

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 26/01/2026

And electric cargo bikes make it easier than ever to do the school run, the weekly shop, or carry any other bulky items you might need to move from A to B. If you'd like to take one for a test ride, drop us a message.

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 26/01/2026

Can you replace your car with a bike? Perhaps not for every journey, but possibly more than half of them. In the UK, 60% of car trips are under 5 miles. Making these journeys by bike instead means not having to pay for parking, getting some exercise and seeing more of the world!

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Cathy Tuttle @cathytuttle.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

A rare sunny day in winter. Long midafternoon shadows of bikes, cargobikes & buses. Streets designed for people to fully live their lives. Not a city (or a country) at war with its own people. I ❤️ Utrecht

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 16/01/2026

I've cycled in freezing temperatures with just these muffs – no gloves underneath – and been perfectly warm. Let me know in the comments if you have any winter cycling hacks.

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 16/01/2026

Do you suffer with cold hands when cycling in the winter? In my experience, even the warmest cycling gloves on the market aren't up to the job when the temperatures really plummet.

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 13/01/2026

Look after yourself out there, and stay tuned for more winter riding tips.

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 13/01/2026

Take care of your e-bike battery, and it'll take care of you. When storing your e-bike, it's even more important in cold weather to keep it at the right level of charge. Bosch's guide recommends a charge of between 30% and 60%, most other manufacturers recommend something similar.

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 09/01/2026

You might want to cycle to work or to meetings in your ordinary clothes, and without getting sweaty and needing a shower. You might also just want to ride one because they're very fun to ride. It's fine!

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 09/01/2026

You don't need an excuse to ride an e-bike. So many customers give various reasons why they feel they qualify for one, such as a long-term injury. But the truth is that e-bikes are a legitimate form of transport in their own right.

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Jack Lenox @jacklenox.com · 25/11/2025

UK: 29th of 30 countries for e-bikes 📉 Norway (NORWAY!): 17x more than us 📈 We can salary sacrifice £150k Porsches but not £4k bikes? Bike industry at 1970s sales levels. Tomorrow's budget could finish us off.

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 04/11/2025

Big news: we're reopening tomorrow! 🚴‍♂️ New Carnforth showroom = better everything: - Proper test rides on the cycle network - Peaceful browsing (no chaotic city centre traffic!) - Easy parking - Appointment or walk-in options Wed 5 Nov | Unit 1D Ironworks, Warton Road, Carnforth LA5 9EX |

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Carspiracy Podcast @carspiracy.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Tim laments about how the UK bike industry is centred around leisure and sports in our new podcast: Carspiracy. This diminishes cycling as a legitimate form of transport with serious negative impacts for those of us trying to sell and service cargo bikes and utility cycles.

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 28/08/2025

We'll be moving later next month, and we'll be in touch with more details about our grand opening soon. Get in touch if you have any questions or concerns about the move. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to welcoming you to our new home in Carnforth.

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 28/08/2025

- Continued public transport access via Carnforth train station (we'll be about a 2-3 minute walk away) - An expanded professional workshop area for servicing and maintenance

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 28/08/2025

- A larger, dedicated, peaceful showroom where you can properly explore our range - Excellent, safe test riding opportunities right next to the national cycle network - More personalised service with better opening times for walk-ins - Better parking and easier access

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 28/08/2025

Our new Carnforth location will allow us to offer:

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 28/08/2025

We had hoped that positioning a shop like ours on a heavily congested road where so many people spend hours stuck in traffic would help inspire people to try other ways of getting around town. Unfortunately on this, we have to concede defeat, for now.

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 28/08/2025

For our customers travelling from further afield, the shop in its current location is difficult to reach, and the traffic congestion is even more off-putting.

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 28/08/2025

In addition to this, we're attracting more customers from the broader region than we anticipated, and unfortunately fewer customers from Lancaster itself.

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 28/08/2025

It has also prevented us from offering you a safe environment to test ride bikes, and check you're happy with any adjustments we've made before you set off.

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 28/08/2025

Our proximity to Lancaster's heavily congested one-way system, and constant disruption from vehicles in what should be a pedestrianised area has made it difficult to properly display our bikes and create the calm, focused environment that high-quality e-bikes deserve.

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 28/08/2025

Some important news about the future of E-Radicals. After much consideration, we've decided to relocate from our current Lancaster city centre location to the Ironworks industrial estate in nearby Carnforth. Honestly, our current location hasn't worked out as well as we'd hoped.

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 23/08/2025

We love offering a part-exchange/trade-in service. Buying a quality e-bike secondhand is a great way of getting a premium product that will last for years with a substantial discount.

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 23/08/2025

As part of the service, we've fitted it with new Ergon GP1 grips, Cane Creek Thudbuster suspension seat post and a Selle Royal Lookin saddle.

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 23/08/2025

With just under 900 miles on the clock, high-quality Bosch e-bike system and very few signs of wear and tear, we're delighted to offer it for just £1,295, with a full 1-year warranty from the shop.

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 23/08/2025

Feast your eyes on this gorgeous, pre-loved Raleigh Motus Lowstep hybrid e-bike. With one careful owner, and after a thorough service by us, it's now ready for a new home.

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

This iconic Fabian Todorovic cartoon is still one of the best I’ve seen at illustrating the remarkable amount of space we surrender to cars, leaving little space left for everyone and everything else. The text added later makes the bonus point that many drivers still manage to complain about it.

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 29/07/2025

Ready to upgrade your ride? Visit our Lancaster showroom or get in touch. At these prices, they won't hang around long. #ElectricBikes #RieseMuller #Lancaster #ERadicals #Sale #PremiumEBikes #ExDemo #CycleToWork #NorthWest #SustainableTransport #GermanEngineering

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 29/07/2025

🔧 Fully inspected & ready to ride 🚚 Available for immediate collection or delivery These represent some of the finest electric bikes money can buy, now at prices that make premium German engineering genuinely accessible. Perfect timing for August adventures across the North West! 🌄

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 29/07/2025

🔸 Multicharger2 GT Family - Versatile family adventures, pearl white, 47cm 🔸 Roadster4 - Classic touring elegance, black matt, 56cm 🔸 UBN Seven Vario - Lightweight urban sophistication, rose, 45cm 💰 Savings of £900-£1,300 on each bike 📍 All barely used, immaculate condition

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 29/07/2025

✨ What's available: 🔸 Swing4 Automatic - Classic style meets modern performance, salvia matt (duck egg blue), 46cm 🔸 Culture Touring - Minimalist urban e-bike, biscuit, 56cm 🔸 Cruiser2 Vario - Timeless Dutch style with seamless shifting, black, 56cm

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 29/07/2025

🚲 EXCEPTIONAL EX-DEMO SALE 🚲 We're announcing some big news shortly (watch this space! 👀), but ahead of that we need to make some space. Which means incredible savings for you on these pristine ex-demonstration Riese & Müller bikes.

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E-Radicals @eradicals.bike · 12/06/2025

Happy Lancaster Day! ❤️🏵️ Love Lancaster – The City With a Story. Delighted with our little appearance in this fantastic video highlighting so many of the wonderful experiences Lancaster has to offer. 🔁 Love Lancaster BID

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