Electric bike
![Photo courtesy of Shimano Steps. Photo courtesy of Shimano Steps.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/4b7a5173-edit.jpg?itok=BNIhPm-A)
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (BRAIN) — As the industry debates whether the pandemic-driven bike boom will end with a bust as supply dwindles, or reset as the new normal for years, consider one key difference between this boom and the early 1970s edition: This time we have e-bikes.
(BRAIN) — The United Kingdom bike industry says e-bike sales growth stalled in Q1 and during the country's COVID-19 lockdown. The industry is urging the government to provide financial incentives for e-bike purchases and create a public awareness campaign to encourage the use of e-bikes for transportation.
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DETROIT (BRAIN) — Detroit Bikes is releasing a new e-bike called the E-Sparrow, a $900 commuter based on its popular Sparrow model. The company's first e-bike, the E-Sparrow features a 36V/250W Bafang rear hub motor.
![The Charge comfort model. The Charge comfort model.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/chargebikes21_comfort_m6.jpg?itok=6ZOdoPrV)
BETHEL, Conn. (BRAIN) — Dorel Industries, which owns Cannondale, Schwinn, GT, and other brands, is re-launching its Charge brand in the U.S., with a line of affordable e-bikes to be sold online and through bike shops.
![Triumph's Trekker GT e-bike.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/1920x1080_002-gallery.jpg?itok=lvrsyEgk)
HINCKLEY, United Kingdom (BRAIN) — The British motorcycle brand Triumph is releasing its first e-bike, an aluminum-frame model that will retail for about $3,750.
It's amazing how much has changed in just one year.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Public comment periods begin ending Monday, June 8, for the U.S. Department of Interior's policy proposal to regulate e-bikes as traditional bikes on non-motorized lands.
![Uber sent unwanted e-bikes and e-scooters to a scrap yard. Uber sent unwanted e-bikes and e-scooters to a scrap yard.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/voqdfnb5.jpg-medium.jpeg?itok=DhQkCf2v)
SAN FRANCISCO (BRAIN) — Uber is under fire from cycling advocates about shipping unwanted e-bikes and e-scooters to a scrap yard amid a bike shortage brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Trump administration has granted MonkeyLectric LLC an exclusion from Section 301 tariffs for its China-made battery pack.
![The Interior department's proposal to allow e-bikes is under review. The Interior department's proposal to allow e-bikes is under review.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/shootout_retailers_0.jpg?itok=_JXFsMgF)
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BRAIN) — The U.S. Department of Interior's policy proposal last year to regulate e-bikes as traditional bikes on non-motorized lands is now under standard review with a public comment period.
![Thule's 3D printers are now making face shield parts. Thule's 3D printers are now making face shield parts.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/packing_plates.jpg?itok=Nl4fnkI8)
CHICAGO (BRAIN) — SRAM, Thule and Aventon have joined a growing group of industry brands making or donating masks for COVID-19 responders.
Employees at SRAM's Zipp facility in Indianapolis are now making masks for hospitals in the area.
NEW YORK (BRAIN) — E-bikes and e-scooters officially became legal Thursday night when the state Assembly approved Gov. Andrew Cuomo's bill that was introduced in his executive budget in January.