The rise of electric bikes: why bike brands, cycling campaigners and politicians are backing ebikes

The rise of electric bikes: why bike brands, cycling campaigners and politicians are backing ebikes

In this episode of the BikeRadar podcast, digital writer Jack Evans explores what’s powering the popularity of electric bikes. Jack asks Specialized Globe and Brompton why they’re investing in electric bike technology, while Emily Sinclair from cycling charity Sustrans and Selaine Saxby MP explain their support for ebikes. Meanwhile, Saul Leiken from Specialized Globe makes the case for electric cargo bikes as an alternative to cars in towns and cities. Brompton’s head of design, Will Carley Smith, says going electric was an easy decision for the brand, but incorporating an electric motor into a compact folding bike proved trickier. Sustrans Cymru liveable cities and towns officer Emily Sinclair tells Jack about a Welsh government-funded scheme that loans electric bikes to people for free. Conservative MP for North Devon Selaine Saxby is a keen ebike user. She says the All Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling and Walking, which she co-chairs, advocates more financial support for people to buy electric bikes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Why do bikes all look the same?

Why do bikes all look the same?

This month Tech Ed Tom is joined by senior writer Jack and tech guru Seb to discuss the finer points of bicycle design – why is that all road bikes these days look the same, and yet all mountain bikes seem to be unique in their aesthetic? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Heinä 201950min

MTB Tech Talk | Suspension Damping

MTB Tech Talk | Suspension Damping

In this episode, Tech Editor Tom and Tech Specialist Seb discuss the intricacies of suspension damping. Suspension dampers are there to control your fork or shock’s action through its stroke – without them your suspension would effectively be like a pogo stick, so they’re very handy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 Kesä 201948min

SRAM or Shimano, battle of the groupsets + more

SRAM or Shimano, battle of the groupsets + more

Bikeradar's tech team tackle the ever present debate between the world's biggest groupset manufacturers - should you pick SRAM or Shimano. We also discuss where best to spend your money - should you upgrade yourself or your bike? Finally, we give insight into the life of a Bikeradar technical editor - the process of testing bikes and kit.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14 Kesä 20191h 6min

MTB Tech Talks | Fork Offset

MTB Tech Talks | Fork Offset

This is the first episode of our bonus podcast series Tech Talks. In this episode our Tech Talk regulars Tom and Seb discuss all things to do with the often misunderstood, seldom discussed fork offset! Join Tom and Seb every month with a new episode of discussion, debate and opinions on specific biking topics. Article; https://bit.ly/2HN4bfF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

31 Touko 201933min

Super bikes, helmet tech and e-road.

Super bikes, helmet tech and e-road.

BikeRadar’s tech-ed’s tackle the rise of the hype-priced bikes, the latest generation of super safe helmets and e-road bike motors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 Touko 201956min

MBUK’s Trail Bike of the Year Special

MBUK’s Trail Bike of the Year Special

Twenty trail bikes whittled down to one – which is the best out there and why? BikeRadar and MBUK join forces to find the Trail Bike of the Year 2019. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Touko 201949min

Cycling Plus' Bike of the Year Special

Cycling Plus' Bike of the Year Special

We’ve just completed the largest road bike test around to find out what are the best bikes on the market right now. Here we take a detailed look at the front-runners, eventual winner and discuss what this means for the industry as a whole. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 Huhti 201955min

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