A few shops around Australia claim to offer the biggest range of electric bikes, but there’s now much more of a range than any one shop can offer. Simon Vincett surveys the current market. Though road cycling is the Formula One of the cycling world with its glamorous image, the fastest growing sector of
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Australian e-bike laws are out of step with the rest of the world, but that may soon change. Emma Clark investigates. E-bikes are classified legally as bikes if they have the ability to be pedalled (unlike a scooter) and have a maximum power output of 200 watts. The motor supplying the power doesn’t have to
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Electric bikes are continuing to evolve in impressive ways, finds Emma Clark. “It’s cheating!” “Don’t I need a licence?” “I may as well just drive!” Historically, bike riders have been quick to dismiss electric bikes as an annoying oddity – something big and ugly built in the back shed by bearded inventors dreaming of patents
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