E-Bike Live: highlights from video Q&A

E-Bike Live: highlights from our recent video Q&A where a panel of e-xperts answer all the most common questions surrounding e-bikes.

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The panel of e-xperts: Future’s director of cycling, Rob Spedding, MBR editor Danny Milner, Cycling Weekly tech editor Michelle Arthurs-Brennan, ACE Bicycles Toby Pantlin and Ribble Cycles’ Jamie Burrow.

It’s a fairly meaty video (30mins+), choc-full of content and discussion so make a brew, settle down and prepare to be electrified…

Topics covered in the video

Common questions
Motor and battery longevity
Aho exactly is buying e-bikes?
Are electric bikes cheating?
E-bike development
Jargon-busting and setup
Range anxiety
Commuting and leisure

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E-Bike Live: highlights from video Q&A

Topics covered in the video

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