@marksuttonbike.bsky.social
#Cycling, #electricbike & #transport journalist | Market analyst and data watcher | Side interests in #climate, how cities work and economics.
Founder and Editor at CyclingElectric.com, contributor to others.
@marksuttonbike.bsky.socialHard not to be taken by the Aventon Current platform, now selling at £3,500 and £4,999 (as reviewed).
Brilliant software, seriously capable hardware, solid price, hefty battery and handles like a dream.
Highly recommended for the #EMTB crowd:
@wwctrustscot.bsky.socialReposted by @marksuttonbike.bsky.socialThe combined power of cycling and community 🌞 Ali tells us about how our e-biking group in Dumfries and Galloway has positively impacted her 🚴♀️
@marksuttonbike.bsky.socialDo you have a name for me... i'm making a list to visit...
@marksuttonbike.bsky.socialSome decent options in the new Halfords Carrera #ebike range, all below £1,500. Best of all, there do seem to be genuine tweaks on the models purporting to be for women.
@marksuttonbike.bsky.socialThe danger, i think, is that we don't have time before minister or Gov change. Often progress begins, then the names and faces change and it stops entirely.
@marksuttonbike.bsky.socialYep, they're trying the same thing here. It might not stick over the long term.
@marksuttonbike.bsky.socialWell, you might be right, but in the background I am seeing a lot of understanding of the problem and the solution. It may not seem like it, but progress is happening. Always slow with Gov, of course.
@marksuttonbike.bsky.socialMy view now, given that it's actually a minority that are both legal and good quality, is to ban everything that doesn't pass the Bicycle Association audit process that many ebike brands now voluntarily go through. That way a ban can have longevity with proper exceptions for the kits you highlight
@marksuttonbike.bsky.socialUnder pressure Deliveroo calls for a ban on ‘e-bike’ conversion kits - will run speed checks on vehicles through its app and ban regular offenders.
Good to see the heat being applied is having an effect on bringing about some responsibility:
@marksuttonbike.bsky.socialHands up if you're still saving £££ by driving as little as possible and riding much more 🙌 www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/how...
@cyclingelectric.bsky.socialReposted by @marksuttonbike.bsky.socialWe've just added a Reddit community for electric bike riders!
A further place where we'll post our reviews and guides, but also a community hub specifically for pedal-assist e-bikes.
Join us here:
@cyclingelectric.bsky.socialReposted by @marksuttonbike.bsky.socialIs a pivot to solid-state e-bike batteries likely?
We just rode an e-bike with a semi-solid-state battery on board for the first time:
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/solid-s...
@marksuttonbike.bsky.social@vanmoofer.bsky.social fans - the trade-in for 3 series for 5 and 6-series electric bikes is now live in the UK. £500 off the latest gen models: www.cyclingelectric.com/news/500-tra...
@marksuttonbike.bsky.socialcc @hinabokharild.bsky.social - you were absolutely right ^^
@marksuttonbike.bsky.social2/2 A birthday party complete with a football goal Rolls of carpet A range of tools, including a circular saw A food bank delivery And growing.
@marksuttonbike.bsky.socialList of reader submissions to what you can carry by cargo bike
A boat
A kayak and a paddleboard
A cement mixer, wheelbarrow and other tools
A wheelie bin
A ladder and a bed
A family with a Cello
A film sets worth of lighting equipment
A christmas tree
1/2
@marksuttonbike.bsky.socialMust be AI... apparently it's not possible to do this! Thanks for the pic
@marksuttonbike.bsky.socialThat's the ladder bingo card ticked off! Who needs AI.
@marksuttonbike.bsky.socialSome of your submissions linked at the base of this piece. Share it with your local tradie: www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/how...
@marksuttonbike.bsky.socialHow funny, i saw an AI slop video from a carpet tradie today poking fun at the idea.
