U.K. ebike law 2024 update.
EBay bans ebike battery sales amongst other ebike related products. The government tries to tackle ebike battery fires in association with the fire service.
Links below worth a read. 👇
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-66497800
https://www.cyclingelectric.com/news/might-a-new-chinese-electric-bike-standard-improve-market-safety
https://ebikeride.co.uk/engwe-l20/
https://www.eta.co.uk/news/government-commits-to-tackle-e-bike-battery-fire-risk
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5ywq8xgkkyo
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What's the chance of you doing a Cyrusher Trax or Ranger review?
I know there are plenty of reviews out there, but none which feature your warts and all approach.
Thanks for the update, too.
Hopefully, these restrictions will encourage the ebike accessory market to improve quality and standardise parts, especially with batteries and charging units.
The market is flooded with a vast amount of choice , which is good !
If you know what you're doing , but with most enthusiasts, it's trial and error, sadly, that error can be fatal.
My local fire station couldn't give me any clear guidelines on battery storage three years ago , or even again last year .
As you know , i support a thumb throttle to 15mph on ascending hills, junctions, and my favourite reason large floods.
Trouble in this country regarding the ebike law is……we're all seen as antisocial riders.
Like I have said, and seen while in Italy ,these bikes are being used by all ages, for many reasons, exercise, daily commute, school run .
But here in good old UK, we're all a menace …….
P.S another good video Gee
Another great vid Gee 👌 always interesting getting your insights into all things ebikes.
I bought a battery blender it turned out to be fake , all that was inside was a Y cable disguised by encasing it in a plastic box and potted inside with a black silicon type , I am wondering how to tell a real blender from a fake , that item was a ticking fire starter .
I have worked in the lithium-ion battery industry for more than ten years, both in Asian and European companies. What I can say is that, in terms of quality, Asian-made batteries are better than European-made batteries because of experience.
So you won't even be able to buy things like Bosch powertubes? Surely that will just add to battery waste with people throwing more batteries away