Electric bike buying advice
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A beginner's guide to e-bike batteries
Everything you ever wanted to know about how electric bikes get their power
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When does an e-bike become a moped?
Too powerful, too quick, no pedals? Find out whether you need to get your e-bike registered, taxed and insured
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18 of the best 2021 electric road bikes
Explore the electric road bikes that give you a secret boost on the hills and away from lights
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Hub motor or mid motor? What's the difference?
Which kind of e-bike motor would suit you best? We outline the pros and cons
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The best electric gravel bikes
Ridden and reviewed, these are the top scorers from reviews on eBikeTips and off.road.cc
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Electric bikes and UK law
What is and isn't allowed for e-bikes under UK legislation? Here's what you need to know
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Are electric bikes good for exercise?
Just because you've got a motor it doesn't (necessarily) mean you'll get a free ride...
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e-MTB mid motor shootout
If you're looking for a trail-ready e-MTB then you're likely going to get one of these motors... which is best?
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e-MTB skills part 4: climbing
Your motor can take the labour out of climbs, but it can also get you up things you wouldn't be able to on a standard push bike. Here's how to make the most of your motor's extra ascending ability...
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e-MTB skills series part 3: cornering
Going fast in a straight line is easy; but going fast around corners is where the skill (and fun) is!
e-MTB skills series part 2
Riding a mountain bike with electrical assistance means the trail arrives at speed. Possibly a greater speed than you’ll be used to from just pedalling alone...
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e-MTB skills series part 1: power delivery
From basics to ballistic in bite size chunks. Firstly: how to manage all that power!