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Adam Becket

E-bikes 'very safe' when bought from 'reputable manufacturers' - New E-bike battery campaign launched

A woman rides an e-bike.

Some of the UK's biggest cycling organisations have joined forces for a new campaign which seeks to educate the public about e-bikes, after a survey showed that battery safety concerns have put people off buying them. The answer is to  buy from "reputable manufacturers".

Cycling UK, the Bicycle Association, the Association of Cycle Traders and Bosch eBike Systems are part of the Electric Bike Alliance, which launched 'E-Bike Positive' on Thursday. It hopes to inform people of the benefits of e-bikes, as well as promoting knowledge around buying bikes and batteries properly.

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