E-Bike Positive: Helping Riders Choose Safe, Legal E-Bikes

E-bikes are making cycling more accessible than ever, helping people ride further, commute more easily and enjoy the benefits of cycling.

As e-bikes have become more popular, there has also been growing confusion about what counts as a safe and legal e-bike. The UK cycling industry has responded with the E-Bike Positive campaign, which aims to give riders confidence when choosing an electric bike. 

Reputable e-bike brands such as Ridgeback, Genesis and Saracen, invest heavily in testing to ensure their bikes meet strict safety and legal standards. Properly designed e-bikes are tested as complete systems, including batteries, motors, electronics and frames, to ensure they are safe and reliable to ride. 

The campaign helps riders understand the difference between fully tested, road-legal e-bikes and poorly made or illegal products that can sometimes appear online.

Buying from a trusted bike brand and a specialist retailer helps ensure you get a safe, legal and reliable e-bike you can ride with confidence.

To find a current register of safety audited brands, please visit: https://bicycleassociation.org.uk/pages/ba-register-of-safety-audited-e-bike-brands

To find an e-bike positive retailer near you, please visit: https://ebikepositive.co.uk/pages/retailer