RANDRIDE News & Guides
RANDRIDE news and buying guides.
Range, motors, batteries, UK rules and city riding. Honest guides for anyone thinking about an electric bike.
Latest guide
Step-Through Electric Bikes: A UK Buyer’s Guide
What a step-through electric bike is, who it suits, how it compares with a step-over frame, and what to check before you buy one in the UK.
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- Commuting to Work on an Electric Bike: A Practical Guide Clothes, rain, routes, charging and parking: how to make an e-bike commute work from the first week. 2 min read
- Folding or Standard E-Bike: Which Is Right for You? Trains, storage, comfort and range: how to choose between a folding electric bike and a full-size one. 1 min read
- How to Secure an E-Bike in the City Locks, where to park, registration and insurance: a practical routine to keep your electric bike where you left it. 2 min read
- How Much Range Do I Need From an Electric Bike? Battery watt-hours, real-world range, winter, hills and charging: how to work out the range you actually need for your commute. 3 min read
- UK Electric Bike Laws, Explained in Plain English UK e-bike law in plain English: the 250 W and 15.5 mph EAPC rules, age, licences, insurance, throttles, speed limits and where you can ride. 4 min read
