Is your e-bike legal? Experts share their advice so you don’t break the law

E-bikes only continue to grow in popularity, but here’s how you can stay on the right side of the law (and protect your warranty)

Is your e-bike legal?
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The e-bike revolution continues to gather momentum around the world, but the rules governing power-assisted machines are strict - here’s how you can avoid breaking the law.

In the UK, the government has put in place legislation that separates and electric bike from a a moped or other motor-powered vehicle. 

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