Shimano Steps E6100 system: first ride

Shimano's newest Steps system promises greater ease of use: has the Japanese brand succeeded?

There’s no point denying it: elsewhere in Europe, battery powered bicycles are becoming commonplace, and though only around three per cent of Brits own one, they're increasing in popularity.

E-bikes offer a solution to many of the elements of cycling which can be off-putting to some people: fatigue or requirement of physical fitness, inclines, distances that feel impossible on the steam of the rider alone, and sweat.

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Michelle Arthurs-Brennan