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Take a fresh look at commuting

Posted By EbikesDirectUK on Outdoor Sports

https://www.e-bikesdirect.co.uk - As the days get longer and the evenings lighter, its an ideal time to get outside on your bike and enjoy some fresh air. But for many of us, it can be hard to find the time to fit in a bike ride alongside our already busy schedules.

FreeGo Spare Parts? We Have You Covered!

Posted By EbikesDirectUK on Outdoor Sports

https://www.e-bikesdirect.co.uk - As some may know the European Union has imposed hefty tariffs on Chinese e-bike makers. In some cases the duty on bikes is close to 80%. This has already had a big impact with the UK e-bike brand FreeGo going into liquidation in January. For FreeGo customers that might be a worry in terms of sourcing replacement parts and advice from the experts... Fear not! E-Bikes Direct have you covered.

Dumped On By An Anti-Dumping Investigation

Posted By EbikesDirectUK on Outdoor Sports

https://www.e-bikesdirect.co.uk - E-Bikes Direct and our fellow low cost electric bike sales companies are being dumped on from a great height. In 2017 a group of European electric bike manufacturers complained to the European Commission that Chinese companies are flooding the market with subsidised e-bikes and components and they say this is injuring their business.

New Riese and Muller now available

Posted By EbikesDirectUK on Outdoor Sports

https://www.e-bikesdirect.co.uk - E-bike riding should be the most natural thing in the world, simplicity, style and ease of use should be standards in the industry. However with the overwhelming variety of models to choose from deciding on the perfect electric bike is not so easy.

Electric Mountain Biking - The Future of Adventure Sports

Posted By EbikesDirectUK on Outdoor Sports

https://www.e-bikesdirect.co.uk - Are you an adrenaline junkie looking for a new adventure? Do you love to explore the great outdoors but struggle with steep inclines and rocky terrain? Look no further than electric mountain biking! With the latest advancements in electric bike technology, brands like Merida and Lapierre are revolutionizing the world of adventure sports.

Reducing Transport Emissions - The "Low Hanging Fruit"

Posted By EbikesDirectUK on Outdoor Sports

https://www.e-bikesdirect.co.uk - Climate change is hitting and we all need to do our bit. How could buying an e-bike help? As we will discuss it could significantly reduce your transport emissions and ultimately help humanity avert the disaster that we can see unfolding. Carbon emissions from transport now account for 25% of the UK’s overall CO2 emissions. It’s not surprising that the government sees this as "low hanging fruit" - something that can be quite easily fixed.

New Wheels Resolution - Make The Change for 2023

Posted By EbikesDirectUK on Outdoor Sports

https://www.e-bikesdirect.co.uk - 2022 is on the way out, and it is fair to say a majority of the country aren't too sad to see the back of its ugly head. At a time where the country faces the greatest inflation rate on record & thousands of households are unsettled & anxious about the future, what can we invest our time, energy & money into today that'll perhaps better our tomorrow?

Queueing For Fuel? Let The E Cut The Q!

Posted By EbikesDirectUK on Outdoor Sports

https://www.e-bikesdirect.co.uk - The petrol shortages and rocketing price of fuel are hitting the UK hard, making normal everyday activities a challenge for us all. From taking the children to school, getting to an appointment on time, or simply driving to and from work, it seems we can no longer just jump in the car and drive to our destination without a worry. There's never been a better time to swap the E10 for an E-Bike!

Lyke no other - Haibike Introduce Their All New eMTB

Posted By EbikesDirectUK on Outdoor Sports

https://www.e-bikesdirect.co.uk - Haibike introduce their all new Full Suspension thorough-bred eMTB series. Featuring the new, innovative Fazua Ride 60 crank drive motor & frame integrated battery, and Haibikes latest CF frame geometry to achieve one hell of a USP. Lyke is born!

Arrow XL- Our Trusted Courier

Posted By EbikesDirectUK on Outdoor Sports

https://www.e-bikesdirect.co.uk - When buying an Electric Bike from us, there are procedures and precautions in place to ensure that your item(s) arrive with you in factory condition, in fact, after our in-house assembly & once over, even better! We would hate for this diligence to be in vain, that's why the care taken of your items once they leave us is incredibly important to us.We have recently joined forces with Arrow XL, "The UKs largest and longest established two-person home delivery and warehousing specialist", to provide a trust worthy and customer focused experience.

eCargo Bikes - Economic, Practical, Healthy!

Posted By EbikesDirectUK on Outdoor Sports

https://www.e-bikesdirect.co.uk - With eCargo bikes proving deliver up to 40% more packages per hour than vans within Cities, and the Government investment toward cycling infrastructure due to be introduced, could it be time for your business to take the leap to an electric cargo bike fleet from E-Bikes Direct? With up to 40% in subsidies available from the government and £Millions to be spent on cycle routes across the UK, you could have a faster, cheaper and greener delivery fleet! Not just for fleet use...if you have a small family and need a commute solution that ticks all of your boxes, why not get involved

Huffy Make Fun at E-Bikes Direct This Summer

Posted By EbikesDirectUK on Outdoor Sports

https://www.e-bikesdirect.co.uk - If you are, well, anyone who has ridden a bicycle in the last century, chances are you've heard of the reputable brand Huffy. You might remember their iconic Green Machine kids ride-on toys, or perhaps their old-school chrome BMX bikes, but one thing is for sure - you do not dominate a market for 130 years for no good reason!

e-Cycle Support Scheme - To Be Announced!

Posted By EbikesDirectUK on Outdoor Sports

https://www.e-bikesdirect.co.uk - As part of a wider multi-million pound investment scheme in active travel, the government has announced plans to raise awareness of E-Bikes and eventually ‘tackle barriers to their use’. Though we can’t be certain, here at E-Bikes Direct we know well that one of the biggest such barriers is how much they cost to you, the customer.

Cutting Costs and Improving Well-Being - How Can Cycling Help?

Posted By EbikesDirectUK on Outdoor Sports

https://www.e-bikesdirect.co.uk - It's no secret that the UK's economy has taken a considerable hit in the past couple of years. Covid-19 of course presented a huge threat to our lively-hood as we know it, and now, it seems just as we were starting to see the financial light at the end of the tunnel, soaring energy prices (and just about everything else) has meant we're faced with the biggest cost of living crisis in 40 years. How has the UK adapted to this situation? And how might we make lemonade out of lemons going forward?

MERIDA a high quality and beautiful ride

Posted By EbikesDirectUK on Outdoor Sports

https://www.e-bikesdirect.co.uk - There is a city called Merida in Yucatan, Mexico. Wrong Merida I’m afraid - this is a Taiwanese company whose three syllables - Me, Ri, and Da roughly show in Hoklo Chinese, “beautiful and high-quality products enabling anyone to reach her or his destination as pleasantly as possible.”