E-bike and e-scooter article boards
| Riding Boards The machines themselves: what to ride and how they behave on British roads. | |
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E-bikesCommuter, folding, cargo and conversion e-bikes: motors, gearing, range and real-world riding. 5 live
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E-scootersPrivate and rental e-scooters, tyres, brakes, and where the law currently stands. 2 live
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| Tech and Advice Boards Batteries, the rulebook and spending your money wisely. | |
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Batteries & MotorsLithium-ion care, charging safety, cells, controllers and motor types explained. 3 live
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UK Rules & SafetyEAPC rules, insurance questions, lights, helmets and riding safely in traffic. 3 live
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Buying GuidesImporting, warranties, spares and what to check before you hand over any money. 3 live
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| Latest articles | ||
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| Article | Board | Published |
| Shared e-bike licensing in England: what the new consultation means for riders Parking plans, fleet caps, rider fines and insurance: what the DfT is proposing for hire e-bikes, and how to have your say. |
UK Rules & Safety | 14 Nov 2026 |
| New UK guidance on e-bike conversion kits: what buyers and fitters should know Machinery rules, matched batteries and chargers, professional fitting and the 250W line: the new OPSS guidance in practice. |
Batteries & Motors | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Merseyrail's e-bike ban from January 2027: what is covered and your options Non-folding e-bikes, kits and loose batteries are out from 1 January 2027. What is still allowed and how riders can adapt. |
E-bikes | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Black Friday e-bike deals: checks to make before you buy Legal limits, battery safety, seller questions and what to check when the box arrives: a buyer filter for discount season. |
Buying Guides | 12 Nov 2026 |
| E-Bike Positive: what the new trust mark tells you about an e-bike or shop Verified brands, Approved retailers and the YouGov polling behind the scheme: how to use the trust mark when choosing a bike. |
Buying Guides | 11 Nov 2026 |
| E-bike lights for dark evenings: the law and what actually helps White front, red rear, reflectors and the hours of darkness: what the law asks of e-bike riders and what makes you visible. |
UK Rules & Safety | 10 Nov 2026 |
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