tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40255121452525613332009-11-08T17:51:34.724ZWorld of Electric Bikes<a href="http://www.50cycles.com/"><img src="http://www.50cycles.com/images/pedelecsbanner.gif" width="468" height="60" alt="50cycles electric bikes banner"></a><br> News and views from the team at 50cycles, a British firm specialising in advanced electric bicycles. Visit our website at <a href="http://www.50cycles.com" title="50cycles electric bikes">www.50cycles.com</a>50cycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12409976146412827411noreply@blogger.comBlogger140125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025512145252561333.post-23994221209177931452009-11-07T20:16:00.001Z2009-11-07T20:16:57.836Z2009-11-07T20:16:57.836ZInterbike Vendor Spotlight: KalkoffInterbike Vendor Spotlight: KalkoffPosted using ShareThis50cycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12409976146412827411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025512145252561333.post-11142470392660950542009-10-13T15:49:00.002Z2009-10-13T15:54:46.030Z2009-10-13T15:54:46.030ZTreehugger feature the Spooklight - A Little Flash of GeniusSpooklight: Wireless Bicycle Light Senses When You're BrakingTreehugger.com say: "Using technology similar to an iPhone, the Spooklight relies upon a three-axis accelerator to determine when the bike is slowing down. It then displays central rear red LED brake lights to alert other road users.""At face value it appears like a good deal. Lord knows, nighttime cyclists need all the help they can Tim 50cycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864551539954135127noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025512145252561333.post-79662356125267562692009-10-13T15:12:00.001Z2009-10-13T15:24:18.289Z2009-10-13T15:24:18.289ZYakkay Helmets now available in Small size tooWe've been selling the uniquely stylish Yakkay helmets and covers for well over a year but until now they haven't been available in a smaller size, meaning lots of customers have had to go without. So it's good news that as well as announcing three new styles for the Autumn/Winter season, Yakkay have also done the decent thing and brought in a smaller size at last.Take a look at our Yakkay cycle Tim 50cycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864551539954135127noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025512145252561333.post-54725946716520311812009-09-28T16:22:00.002Z2009-09-28T16:26:14.553Z2009-09-28T16:26:14.553Z50cycles Big Autumn Sale - Oxford Lock - RoboTandem - Honda U3-XView this bog post online with pictures and colours and links at http://www.50cycles.com/newsletters/2009/endsalemailout.html Autumn Sale Ends Soon £100s off leading products until midnight 30th September or while stocks last. Prices include VAT, free UK delivery, pre-delivery inspection & two-year warranty. A quick reminder that our Autumn Sale only has a couple of days to run. There's still Tim 50cycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864551539954135127noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025512145252561333.post-3302976345765462942009-09-24T09:25:00.004Z2009-09-24T09:31:19.468Z2009-09-24T09:31:19.468ZHonda reveal the U3-X - an omnidirectional, self-balancing electric personal transport deviceHonda have taken technologies developed in their well-known Asimo android project and applied them to this novel electric personal transport device which they've called the U3-X. Particularly cool is the omni-directional propulsion system which allows the rider to glide effortlessly left, right, back and forth. At no great speed though, it must be saidThere must be a better name for it than U3-X.Tim 50cycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864551539954135127noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025512145252561333.post-59798293998310012492009-09-17T13:01:00.002Z2009-09-17T13:06:15.216Z2009-09-17T13:06:15.216ZElectric Bikes -N- Scooters BlogWe've just been featured on the excellent Electric Bikes N Scooters Blog ("declare your independence from oil and gas") which is pretty much the most informative, certainly the most active and one of the longest-running electric transport blogs around.Keep up the good work Mark!Tim 50cycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864551539954135127noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025512145252561333.post-3261042270715906512009-09-16T16:20:00.009Z2009-09-16T16:33:37.198Z2009-09-16T16:33:37.198ZBig Autumn Electric Bike Sale This is our biggest sale ever with up to £300 off our renowned and much loved range of Kalkhoff electric bicycles. They're all made in Germany to the highest standard and offer superb reliability, great power, a comfortable ride and a two-year warranty. It's one purchase you'll never regret, especially at these prices. Offer ends on Tim 50cycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864551539954135127noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025512145252561333.post-72223203732925578502009-09-11T13:03:00.005Z2009-09-11T13:21:25.598Z2009-09-11T13:21:25.598ZIZIP Via Mezza Enlightened electric folding bikeWe've a long history of selling folding electric bikes here at 50cycles electric bikes. Back in 2003, we introduced the wonderful Honda Step Compo to customers outside Japan, quickly followed by Panasonic's WiLL bike (the very first electric bike to be sold in the UK with a Lithium ion battery pack, way back in 2004!).We sold hundreds of the eZee Quando between 2005 and 2007, but though it Tim 50cycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864551539954135127noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025512145252561333.post-24287910717913669412009-09-11T12:56:00.003Z2009-09-11T13:02:35.518Z2009-09-11T13:02:35.518ZZero Electric Motorcycles pages overhauledWe've just carried out a major overhaul of our Zero Motorcycles product pages. All the information about these trail-blazing electric motorbikes, including media coverage, full specifcations, high res photos and videos are now presented in an easy-to-use tabbed format. Faster and more satisfying, just like riding a Zero!Zero X Electric trail bikeZero X electric motorbike videosZero MX Electric Tim 50cycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864551539954135127noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025512145252561333.post-67640511740334441582009-08-24T15:14:00.007Z2009-08-24T15:37:50.871Z2009-08-24T15:37:50.871ZGadget Show electric bike testGadget Show Electric Bike Test Most of the major players in the electric bike industry were invited to gather at Herne Hill Velodrome in June to put their machines forward for the Gadget Show's Urban Challenge, to be broadcast on Channel 5 at 8pm on 24 August, 2009. Presenters Suzi Perry and Jason Bradbury selected one electric bike each from the field of around two dozen 50cycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12409976146412827411noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025512145252561333.post-53957111906602554722009-08-18T15:31:00.003Z2009-08-18T15:45:37.091Z2009-08-18T15:45:37.091ZIntroducing the Spooklight - Wireless bicycle indicator and tail light - USB chargeableWe call this ingenious little gadget the Spooklight because it works without wires and senses when you're braking without any connection to your brakes! The touch-operated control panel is neat and clever too.There's no need for batteries as its built-in Lithium polymer battery recharges through your computer's USB port. Spooklight also works as a power bank that will top up your phone or mp3 Tim 50cycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864551539954135127noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025512145252561333.post-38459658319524364842009-08-18T14:47:00.002Z2009-08-18T14:49:04.086Z2009-08-18T14:49:04.086ZBuy your electric bike on interest free financeNo two customers are the same. We all purchase different products with different needs in mind and, of course, prefer to pay in different ways.So we've put together special finance deals for customers who prefer not to pay by credit or debit card. Finance is the convenient way to get your hands on the electric bike and accessories you want today without paying everything up front.Spread the cost Tim 50cycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864551539954135127noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025512145252561333.post-79846522008839372442009-08-18T14:37:00.002Z2009-08-18T14:38:30.958Z2009-08-18T14:38:30.958Z<summary>Kalkhoff are celebrating 90 years of manufacturing bicycles this year, the sort of longevity only comes from consistently staying ahead of the game and producing quality.Kalkhoff's truly state-of-the-art factory in Cloppenburg, Germany produces more than 2,500 bicycles every day, the largest cycle manufacturer in Europe.Decades of cycling know-how are boosted by the latest computer-aided design, </summary><link rel="replies" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://50cycles.blogspot.com/feeds/7984652200883937244/comments/default" title="Post Comments" /><link rel="replies" type="text/html" href="https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4025512145252561333&postID=7984652200883937244" title="1 Comments" /><link rel="edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4025512145252561333/posts/default/7984652200883937244?v=2" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4025512145252561333/posts/default/7984652200883937244?v=2" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://50cycles.blogspot.com/2009/08/kalkhoff-are-celebrating-90-years-of.html" title="" /><author><name>Tim 50cycles</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/16864551539954135127</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty name="OpenSocialUserId" value="02076753950120447833" /></author><thr:total xmlns:thr="http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0">1</thr:total></entry><entry gd:etag="W/"AkEMQn0zeSp7ImA9WxJaEUo.""><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025512145252561333.post-3388538831208132766</id><published>2009-08-02T01:38:00.005Z</published><updated>2009-08-02T02:04:43.381Z</updated><app:edited xmlns:app="http://www.w3.org/2007/app">2009-08-02T02:04:43.381Z</app:edited><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="live magazine" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="uk" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="mail on sunday" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="electric bikes" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Pro Connect S" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Pro Connect 5" /><title>Mail on Sunday Live Magazine Electric Bikes ReviewMail on Sunday Live Magazine Review2 Aug 2009Pro Connect S ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This is a beast of a machine - the off-road mode will genuinely haul you up a mountain gradient. It's as light as a proper racer, with pro-grade gears, and easy-to-use modes let you choose your level of assistance.Pro Connect S High Performance Electric BikeMail on Sunday Live Magazine★ ★ ★ ★ ★The Wisper feels very powerful and 50cycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12409976146412827411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025512145252561333.post-47252955451956717632009-05-27T15:19:00.003Z2009-05-27T15:21:55.672Z2009-05-27T15:21:55.672Z<summary>Yakkay have come up with some great new styles - Paris in Red, Tokyo in Leaves and Beige plus a whole new peaked style called Cambridge, in natty stripes and crisp white.All available to order online now</summary><link rel="replies" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://50cycles.blogspot.com/feeds/4725295545195671763/comments/default" title="Post Comments" /><link rel="replies" type="text/html" href="https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4025512145252561333&postID=4725295545195671763" title="0 Comments" /><link rel="edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4025512145252561333/posts/default/4725295545195671763?v=2" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4025512145252561333/posts/default/4725295545195671763?v=2" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://50cycles.blogspot.com/2009/05/yakkay-have-come-up-with-some-great-new.html" title="" /><author><name>Tim 50cycles</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/16864551539954135127</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty name="OpenSocialUserId" value="02076753950120447833" /></author><thr:total xmlns:thr="http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0">0</thr:total></entry><entry gd:etag="W/"CkIAQnc-eCp7ImA9WxJQEE0.""><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025512145252561333.post-3135041740386483076</id><published>2009-05-22T13:38:00.009Z</published><updated>2009-05-22T13:55:43.950Z</updated><app:edited xmlns:app="http://www.w3.org/2007/app">2009-05-22T13:55:43.950Z</app:edited><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="electric bicycles" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="casco" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="zero motorcycles" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="electric motorcycle" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="zero s" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="electric motorcycles" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="zero x" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="london" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="USA" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="test rides" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="electric bicycle" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="pro connect" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="kalkhoff agattu" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="electric motorbike" /><title>New 50cycles Newsletter - Demonstrator Scheme Launched, Zero Motorcycles test rides and new Casco EyewearKalkhoff Demonstrator Scheme Launched There are now Kalkhoff electric bikes available for demonstration in around 50 locations across the UK. All models are represented and you can find the nearest bike to you using our clever search facility. If you'd like to find out where you can go for a test ride in your area, all we need is a postcode and we'll present a list of the Tim 50cycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864551539954135127noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025512145252561333.post-16198365623469904832009-05-13T11:06:00.002Z2009-05-13T11:52:37.805Z2009-05-13T11:52:37.805ZZero S electric motorcycle debuts in LondonWe went into London yesterday to take a first look at the new Zero S street-legal electric motorcycle from Zero Motorcycles. Founder Neal Saiki was on hand to introduce the new bike to the BBC, Financial Times and other media representatives.We also had an opportunity to take a close look and try the Zero S for size ourselves. Great to get our hands on one. We'll have one available for test ridesTim 50cycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864551539954135127noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025512145252561333.post-79023858196031879532009-04-15T16:21:00.004Z2009-04-15T16:47:50.965Z2009-04-15T16:47:50.965ZCasco E.motion cycle helmets for pedelec electric bike riders launched at 50cyclesNew for the 2009 Season: Casco E.motion pedelec helmetsThese are gorgeous, definitely the best-looking and best-designed cycle helmets we've seen since the Yakkays arrived last year. Casco have designed the E.motion helmets specifically for electric bicycle riders. The result is a futuristic look, great ventilation, easy fitting and superb safety.They're available in three styles and two sizes. Tim 50cycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864551539954135127noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025512145252561333.post-15299945574234110482009-04-14T14:48:00.002Z2009-04-14T14:54:07.858Z2009-04-14T14:54:07.858Z50cycles survive Zero Motorcycles 24-hour electricross 14th April 2009 We survived the Zero Motorcycles 24 hour Electricross challenge 50cycles made a flying visit to California last week to take part in the world's first all-electric 24-hour motorcycle race in the sunbaked heart of Silicon Valley. Our bike lasted the distance, completing 879 laps or about 450 miles in the 24 hoursTim 50cycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864551539954135127noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025512145252561333.post-31692681510587178792009-04-07T11:06:00.003Z2009-04-07T11:12:51.251Z2009-04-07T11:12:51.251ZZero Motorcycles Sets World Record This Weekend at 24 Hours of ElectricrossSanta Cruz Company Makes History With All-Electric Vehicle Endurance RaceSANTA CRUZ, Calif., April 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Zero Motorcycles made history today, after hosting their 24 Hours of Electricross this past weekend. The event was the first international endurance competition for off-road all-electric vehicles and included teams from around the world. Setting several world records including a Tim 50cycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864551539954135127noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025512145252561333.post-60072412997269045382009-04-05T00:06:00.004Z2009-04-05T00:20:59.287Z2009-04-05T00:20:59.287ZZero Motorcycles 24hr Electricross endurance race starts in San JoseThe 50cycles team is out on the track in the bright sunshine and dust of San Jose's 408mx motocross track. Ten teams are competing right now for the bragging rights of winning the world's first all-electric 24-hour endurance race. Pictured are Lloyd and Dan from 50cycles, the only team to join the event from outside North America.We're posting regular updates from the race at And here's the view Tim 50cycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864551539954135127noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025512145252561333.post-34995506620922133492009-04-01T15:13:00.005Z2009-04-01T15:21:03.268Z2009-04-01T15:21:03.268Z<summary>UK TEAM FLIES OUT FOR WORLD RECORD ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE CHALLENGE 50cycles to Ride Revolutionary Zero X Electric Motorcycle British electric bike specialist 50cycles sends a team to compete in the world's first 24-hour electric dirt bike endurance race on 2nd April. 50cycles will compete against 10 other teams, all from North America, and World records will be set at San Jose's 408MX Motocross </summary><link rel="replies" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://50cycles.blogspot.com/feeds/3499550662092213349/comments/default" title="Post Comments" /><link rel="replies" type="text/html" href="https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4025512145252561333&postID=3499550662092213349" title="0 Comments" /><link rel="edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4025512145252561333/posts/default/3499550662092213349?v=2" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4025512145252561333/posts/default/3499550662092213349?v=2" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://50cycles.blogspot.com/2009/04/uk-team-flies-out-for-world-record.html" title="" /><author><name>50cycles</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12409976146412827411</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty name="OpenSocialUserId" value="12168538647341070619" /></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Mh21FUswUnw/SdOFBfv05RI/AAAAAAAAAG0/5tT5cnPy4us/s72-c/ZeroX_2009_Angled300.jpg" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total xmlns:thr="http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0">0</thr:total></entry><entry gd:etag="W/"CUAAR308eCp7ImA9WxVbE0s.""><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025512145252561333.post-6337903572938852949</id><published>2009-03-29T21:54:00.002Z</published><updated>2009-03-29T21:55:46.370Z</updated><app:edited xmlns:app="http://www.w3.org/2007/app">2009-03-29T21:55:46.370Z</app:edited><title /><summary>Ready Steady GO.</summary><link rel="replies" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://50cycles.blogspot.com/feeds/6337903572938852949/comments/default" title="Post Comments" /><link rel="replies" type="text/html" href="https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4025512145252561333&postID=6337903572938852949" title="0 Comments" /><link rel="edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4025512145252561333/posts/default/6337903572938852949?v=2" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4025512145252561333/posts/default/6337903572938852949?v=2" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://50cycles.blogspot.com/2009/03/zero-motorcycles-to-set-world-record.html" title="" /><author><name>Scott 50cycles</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/10609109249411597830</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty name="OpenSocialUserId" value="02020114114374798237" /></author><thr:total xmlns:thr="http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0">0</thr:total></entry><entry gd:etag="W/"C0UHSHg6fip7ImA9WxVUGEQ.""><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025512145252561333.post-1282442804071915318</id><published>2009-03-24T10:39:00.001Z</published><updated>2009-03-24T10:40:39.616Z</updated><app:edited xmlns:app="http://www.w3.org/2007/app">2009-03-24T10:40:39.616Z</app:edited><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="electric bikes" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="twitter" /><title>50cycles has been twitteringWe're having a play around with Twitter. Relatively sparse right now, but should pick up the tweet pace once the cycling season really gets into gear.We're at twitter.com/50cyclesTim 50cycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864551539954135127noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025512145252561333.post-8306790341611392862009-03-13T13:57:00.004Z2009-03-13T14:01:13.976Z2009-03-13T14:01:13.976ZLatest news and offers from 50cycles electric bikesTo sign up for our email newsletter, go to 50cycles electric bikes home pageHello again from the 50cycles team,It's been a few weeks and we've built up a backlog of newsbits, covering a new Winkku option, the Panasonic throttle kit, good news on 2009 Kalkhoff availability, £100 off the new Agattu F for subscribers, national recognition for one of our team and reviews of our Univega range.Left Tim 50cycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864551539954135127noreply@blogger.com0