Maxxis in the Loop for Commuting

Maxxis urban and e-cargo tyres

Frankfurt, Germany Rising numbers of bike commuters and cargo bikes around the world have triggered another major bicycle tyre brand to release an urban-specific range. The Metropass and Metroload ranges were a centrepiece of the Maxxis display at this year’s Eurobike. The Metroload tyres for cargo bikes come in 26-inch options, with a maximum load…

Mate Rates for Fashion Infiltration

Mate.Bike Australia models

Melbourne, Victoria. A new Melbourne-based e-bike venture is about to create an unprecedented nexus between cycling and fashion. As part of MateBike Australia’s launch last month, the company has signed up with a major online fashion retailer. “If it works as well as we think it will … this will definitely make a difference to…

Major Car Dealership Makes Significant Move into LEVs

Bartons street frontage

Brisbane, Queensland Spanning more than 75 years, Bartons Motor Group has steadily grown from a small workshop to one of the largest family-owned car dealerships in Queensland, selling multiple car brands through a range of dealerships. In many ways, its company history is similar to other car dealerships around Australia, building upon decades as a…

Tern Raises Accessibility Bar by Lowering the Bar

Senior on e-bike

Taipei, Taiwan Urban mobility specialist Tern this week unveiled a new ultra-low-step urban e-bike designed to “deliver the joy of cycling to a much wider audience”. Tern Team Captain Josh Hon said while the NBD is a particularly easy-to-handle bike for the average rider in crowded urban settings, “what gets us really excited about the…

Honda Backs New Balance-Assist Scooter

Striemo e-scooter

Tokyo, Japan A new Japanese start-up with strong backing from the Honda Motor Company has unveiled a balance-assist e-scooter scheduled for release by the end of the year. Honda announced last week Striemo Inc. and its “one-person, three-wheeled electric micro-mobility product”, also called Striemo, had originated from the Honda New Business Creation Program, IGNITION. A…

Zoomo Delivers Powerful Moped Masher

Zoomo One e-bike

Sydney, Australia Sydney’s own global leader in electric last-mile deliveries, Zoomo, last month unveiled its prototype of the Zoomo One, the world’s first 45kmh e-bike built specifically for delivery. “The Zoomo One combines moped-level performance, unmatched reliability, advanced safety, and broad customisation options to empower riders and businesses to make the green switch from pollutive…

Igus Unveils First Bike Constructed Entirely From Recycled Plastic

igus recycled plastic bicycle

Cologne, Germany The world’s first urban bike made entirely from recycled plastic has been unveiled by German company igus. The igus:bike, scheduled for release later this year, is being promoted as “tomorrow’s mobility from yesterday’s waste”. With recycled plastic used to construct everything from the frame to the bearings and toothed belt, igus says the…

Porsche Completes Fazua Purchase

Porsche with ebike

Ottobrunn, Germany Sports car manufacturer Porsche has escalated its stake in e-bike drive system specialist Fazua, purchasing all the company’s shares. Porsche had acquired a 20% stake in Fazua in January and last week announced it had claimed the remaining shares. Fazua’s prominence as a manufacturer of particularly light and compact drive systems was enhanced…

Hollows Foundation Partnership Inspired By Personal Insight

TEBCO showroom

Melbourne, Victoria Melbourne-based e-bike importer TEBCO has announced a partnership with the Fred Hollows Foundation, inspired by managing director Tony Morgan’s personal experience with restorative eye surgery. “The gift of sight is quite precious to me personally. I was born with cataracts on both eyes.” TEBCO has pledged to provide $25 to the foundation for…

3D Carbon Structure to Boost Road Tyre Performance

Ere Genus CCX tyre

Ostermundigen, Switzerland Swiss company Ere Research recently unveiled what it called new tyre technology featuring a 3D carbon network structure. The Ere Genus CCX, launched at the Tire Technology Expo in Hannover on 19th May, was developed in collaboration with Dutch firm CarbonX, a spin-off of the Delft University of Technology. A statement from the…