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Blog: A fairly recent phenomenon - Fatbikes

Blog: A fairly recent phenomenon - Fatbikes

I'm writing this blog while sitting on a train to Amsterdam. Once I arrive and walk to my destination, I'll need to watch out for a fairly recent...

The Dutch Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) already confiscated 16,500 illegal bikes, and Ouxi fatbikes have now been declared illegal across the European Union.

Ouxi V8 fatbikes declared illegal in the EU

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Commission has officially declared that Ouxi V8 fatbikes are considered an 'unauthorised' vehicle in the European...

Fatbikes which do not comply with the type approval are easy to order online in China. – Photo Bike Europe

16,500 fatbikes seized in the Netherlands due to non-compliance with...

THE HAGUE, the Netherlands - In a large scale operation to halt the influx of fatbikes that do not meet the legal requirements of an e-bike or a...

The fatbikes were seized by the ILT because they may not meet legal requirements and could pose a risk to the safety of riders and other road users. – Photo ILT

Dutch authorities seize 3,500 fatbikes from Chinese manufacturer

THE HAGUE, The Netherlands - Approximately 3,500 fatbikes have been seized by the Dutch authorities due to not meeting the legal requirements of an...

Nine ‘fat bikes’ sellers in the Netherlands have received a €15,000 penalty from the Dutch authorities. – Photo ILT

Penalties imposed on fatbike importers for selling illegal e-bikes

THE HAGUE, the Netherlands - Dutch authorities have imposed a €15,000 penalty on 9 'fat bikes' sellers. They all offered fatbikes which did not...

A fat bike cargo bike? Yes, the Cargo Buddy from Ruff cycles on the Eurobike test track. Photos Peter van der Weer

Longtails, cargo, compact and fat bikes dominate at Eurobike

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany - Eurobike remains worthy a visit for bicycle designers. This latest edition from 21 to 25 June 2023 was also brimming...

Fatbikes are used on public roads despite the disclaimers by the manufacturer. – Photo ILT

Fatbike importers warned for selling illegal e-bikes

THE HAGUE, the Netherlands - 27 internet resellers have been warned by the Dutch transport authorities to stop offering their fatbikes. Research...

New models Leader Fox with Panasonic motor.

Leader Fox introduces new models with Panasonic motor

Based in Budweis, the Czech manufacturer of e-bikes, Leader Fox has been designing and preparing a production of all their models, assembly...

New NEXT series: Enjoy yourself and draw attention

New NEXT series: Enjoy yourself and draw attention

NEXT + and NEXT represent the new generation of e-bikes that launch the WAYEL 20" FAT line. Power, stability and design for an adrenaline-filled fun...

Urban Drivestyle has developed a prototype of its four-wheeled cabin-pedelec, which aims to offer stylish urban mobility transportation. - Photo Urban Drivestyle.

Urban Drivestyle presents four-wheeled cabin-pedelec prototype

BERLIN, Germany - The concept of four-wheeled cabin-pedelec, like the Canyon's future mobility car presented last September, gets more and more...