E-Bike Positive: Helping Riders Choose Safe, Legal E-Bikes

Electric bikes are changing the way people ride their bikes. They are making it easier for people to commute to work go on rides and enjoy cycling. More and more people in the UK are using e-bikes.

 

As more people buy e-bikes it is getting harder to know what makes an e-bike safe and legal.

That is why the UK cycling industry started the E- Positive campaign. This campaign helps people make choices when they buy an e-bike.

 

Why Choosing the Right E-Bike Matters

Not all e-bikes are the same. Some good bike companies spend a lot of time and money making sure their e-bikes are safe and work well.. Some e-bikes you can buy online may not be safe or legal in the UK.

 

At Ridgeback and other companies like Genesis and Saracen we make sure our e-bikes are safe and reliable.

We test our e-bikes to make sure they work well. We test the:

  • Batteries
  • Motors
  • Electronics
  • Frames and other parts

This way we know our e-bikes are safe work and are legal to ride on UK roads and bike paths.

Understanding Legal E-Bikes

In the UK an e-bike has to follow rules. It has to have the amount of power and not go too fast. If an e-bike does not follow these rules you may not be able to ride it on roads or bike paths.

The E-Bike Positive campaign helps people understand the difference between:

  • Good e-bikes from companies we can trust
  • E-bikes that may not be safe or legal

This means people can feel better when they buy an e-bike.

Buy With Confidence

If you buy an e-bike from a company and a specialist shop you can be sure it is safe and will last. These shops can also help you with:

  • Setting up your bike
  • Fixing your bike
  • Taking care of your battery
  • Helping you with any problems
  • Telling you how to ride your e-bike legally
  • Find a Safety Audited E-Bike Brand

The Bicycle Association has a list of e- companies that meet certain standards.

 

To find a current register of safety audited brands, please visit: https://bicycleassociation.org.uk/pages/ba-register-of-safety-audited-e-bike-brands 

To find an e-bike positive retailer near you, please visit: https://ebikepositive.co.uk/pages/retailer  

 

May 08 2026