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Mark Sutton

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#Cycling, #electricbike & #transport journalist | Market analyst and data watcher | Side interests in #climate, how cities work and economics. Founder and Editor at CyclingElectric.com, contributor to others.

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · Nov 13

Looking at buying an electric bike in the near future?

Cycling Electric (where I'm Editor) has a steady stream of reviews across all categories, with extra focus on affordability and everyday practicality.

What do you want to see reviewed next?

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Explore in-depth electric bike reviews and understand which e bike is best for your needs. Read e bike reviews, compare bikes and conversion kits. Discover top-rated e-bikes and accessories at Cycling...

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 3h

An assessment of the new frontiers in the 'is it or isn't it a trade war' spat.

China holds many of the cards when it comes to the speed at which the rest of the world can develop its technologies, does that apply to e-bikes?

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Trade war tremors return: Will it affect electric bike development?

Anyone with alerts set against the stock market, or indeed a plug-in to Donald Trump's social media accounts, will have

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 3h

I am very encouraged outside of Bosch on this front. A decent percentage of brands now offer at least some anti-theft software feature as standard and wheel locks are also becoming standard at some prices.

Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 18h

Uggghhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 1d

Reminds me that i keep meaning to write a bit on the premium upgrade of Bosch software which unlocks some other anti-theft features. I'm not a big fan of paying a subscription for anti-theft features though. Having them included is a big sales perk, so more sales overall, you'd think.

Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 1d

Next-gen Brompton T-line electric folding bike lands, but has it fallen behind?

Having tested a broad range of electric folding bikes, I ask the question whether this e-bike represents good value for money and whether the iconic design endures as an e-bike:

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Next-gen Brompton T-line electric folding bike lands, but has it fallen behind?

The next-generation Brompton T-line electric folding bike lands today, leading with the highlight of being the brand's 'lightest ever folding

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 1d

Great to see Bafang investing in features that will make e-bikes more appealing from the off. Anti-theft wins from Comodule integration are incoming: www.cyclingelectric.com/news/bafang-...

Bafang drive systems gain anti-theft & other advanced software tools

Heading into 2026 next generation Bafang motors will benefit from a collaboration with Comodule, an 'internet of things' technology firm

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 4d

It's not a step backward either, which is too often the expected knee jerked outcome. I'll take evidenced based assessments versus irrational emotional decisions any day.

Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 5d

It is possible to differentiate between DIY e-bikes and manufactured e-bikes, so says the Australian state of New South Wales, which has now banned DIY from its trains, all the while still encouraging manufactured e-bikes.

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Australian state bans DIY e-bikes on trains, permits manufactured models

Australian state New South Wales has got its head around the difference between a DIY e-bike and a manufactured product,

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 5d

Something like this?

Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 5d

Gazelle Avignon and Ultimate 2026 e-bikes go for mileage and low maintenance
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Gazelle Avignon and Ultimate 2026 e-bikes go for mileage and low maintenance

The leisure and suburban explorer will love the Gazelle Ultimate and Avignon e-bikes, which for 2026 prioritise low maintenance, high

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 6d

If one thing has been evident from our Cycling Electric Demo Days, it has been parents getting off to a wobbly start on cargo bikes.

Picking a cargo bike that shaves off a bit of weight can help, so here are tips on that 1st experience & some product picks

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Who holds the title of the lightest cargo bike?

Who has the lightest, safety-tested, cargo bike? That's a question that is popping up more and more as the sector

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 6d

Both points raised in the review. To my taste there's much better for the price, which is a shame as this is a new generation of ebikes.

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cyclingelectric.bsky.social @cyclingelectric.bsky.social · 6d

Great news for anyone who wants to try a Jorvik electric tricycle but cannot make it up to York - the brand now has a Southampton showroom where you can test ride:

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Jorvik Tricycles Southampton showroom opens in Chandlers Ford

Jorvik Tricycles began in York in 2014, when founder James Walker set out to create a stable, confidence-building alternative for

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 6d

We have the first of a handful of next-generation Raleigh e-bikes in for review. The Hockley is your leisure and commuter comfort build, challenging a competitive price point at £2,699.

A solid base, but a few curious minors on the test sheet:

www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/rale...

Raleigh Hockley e-bike review

The Raleigh Hockley is a mid-drive step-through bike with many integrated features focused on delivering a practical urban use experience

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 7d

A new brand of the Belgian Cycling Factory, which counts Ridley and Nukeproof among its portfolio. Introducing Aeres, which at the time of writing is city and touring dedicated with prices in the £3,000 to £4,000 range.

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Aeres e-bike brand debuts with city and touring catalogue

Coming from the Belgian Cycling Factory stable is a new e-bike brand dubbed Aeres, which at the time of launch

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 7d

As of today I'm a +1. The first time I've ever been a member of any. Climate has long been no.1 for me, but it is your wealth tax stance that got me over the line. Good luck and keep fighting for us all.

Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 11d

BatteryIQ gets its investor cash to advance its AI battery monitoring dashboard.

The aim is to create a battery safety standard recognised all over, enabling partners to monitor in real time the status of any battery's health. Could prevent recalls and fires.
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Battery safety biz BatteryIQ hits funding target, plans outreach

The Founder of BatteryIQ has revealed that the business has hit a funding round target that will help bring to

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 13d

Almost all mid-motors i've tried this year have had enough to cope with southern UK terrain. Getting rarer to find something that struggles.
We have four demo days again next year, if you want to try a bunch side by side.

Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 13d

My advice would be not to wait too long. For supply chain reasons, the prices won't dip much lower than they are right now.

Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 13d

A data dive here from British Columbia, assessing e-bike subsidy deployment. Key points:

Car use down 20% - ave increase of e-bike mileage of 40km per week, car use down 17km/wk.

Travel costs down 12%

$4.1m of the total $15.3m only spent due to subsidy

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E-bike subsidy study reveals car use down 20%, travel costs 12%

In a brand new study, The University of British Columbia has revealed a stunning array of benefits to those who

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 13d

Ah bummer. The bike industry is asking Government to look at this, it needs sorting. On the plus side, quality is trickling down to lower prices fast.

Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 13d

I reckon the best option if it's open to you is to keep an eye on models you want, look for a discount and then use the cycle to work scheme to shave off more cash. That could have the price.

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cyclingelectric.bsky.social @cyclingelectric.bsky.social · 13d

Bianchi debuts new city e-bike, the T-Tronik C step-through
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Bianchi debuts new city e-bike, the T-Tronik C step-through

Debuted on the red carpet of the Capalbio Film Festival, Bianchi has shown off the first in its 2026 urban

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 13d

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Five of the best short tail cargo bikes in 2025

Compact electric bikes and short tail cargo bikes are proving to be extremely popular as people grapple with where to

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 14d

If you prefer your cargo bikes short or mid-length, now Bike43 will enable both from one design thanks to an adjustable frame on its new cargo platform, which remains good for 200kg at its mid length:

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Bike43 creates adjustable length short to mid tail cargo bike

There have been plenty of cargo bike innovations this year, from cargo conversion kits to clever kickstands, but Bike43 has

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