EBIKE NEWS

At I Cycle, we know that choosing a bike — or even just the right accessories — deserves time, attention, and expert advice. That’s why, although our shop is closed to the public on Sundays, we offer Sunday appointments by request for customers who would like a more relaxed and personal experience. A Calm, Unrushed Visit Sunday appointments are designed to give you space and time. With no busy shop floor and no pressure, you can browse at your own pace, ask questions, and really focus on finding what’s right for you. During your appointment, you’ll enjoy: A calm, unrushed browse...

I Cycle Becomes an Authorised Ribble Bike Service Outpost in Clitheroe We’re proud to announce that I Cycle is now an official Ribble Service Outpost, providing approved Ribble bike servicing right here in Clitheroe, at the heart of the Ribble Valley. This means Ribble riders can now access trusted, manufacturer-approved servicing locally, without needing to travel further afield. Whether you ride a Ribble road bike, gravel bike, hybrid or e-bike, you can now have your bike serviced by experienced mechanics who meet Ribble’s standards and expertise.     What Is a Ribble Service Outpost? A Ribble Service Outpost is an...

With Donald Trump's announcement of tariffs on pretty much every country in the world, many people are wondering how this is going to affect prices outside the USA. All of the major bike and e-bike component manufacturers are based in countries hit hard by tariffs, in particular China and Taiwan. Even though UK consumers won't be paying the tariffs directly, in a global marketplace it's safe to assume that we won't be totally unaffected. Here we try to answer some of the most frequent questions that we've been getting about tariffs. We aren't in the USA so why will the...

Ebay today announced that is banning the sale of e-bikes by private sellers at the end of this month. This has come in response in the huge increase in the number of e-bike battery fires and calls for the Government to take action. E-bikes are not inherently dangerous and we welcome this move. Let us explain why. At iCycle we've been selling and servicing electric bikes for approaching 15 years now and have seen our own fair share of horror stories. You wouldn't put a Formula One engine in a Fiat 500 and expect it to be safe, yet this...