Shimano is expanding its range of e-bike drive units with brand new EP5 and E5100 systems

Shimano EP5 system

Japanese parts manufacturer Shimano has released two new drive units for electric bicycles in the form of the EP5 and EP5100. The brand says the new drive units represent β€œan important step in a new era of e-bikes, allowing riders to explore further, connect more deeply and experience the natural joy of cycling.” The new … Read more

‘The big problem is water’: British e-bike owners plagued by failing motors

IIs it the seemingly incessant rain in Britain? Bad design? Or perhaps the way they are ridden or cleaned? Why do so many electric bike owners complain that their motors need to be replaced so often? Some mountain bike owners with a fourth-generation Bosch electric motor describe having four or five – yes five – … Read more