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Seattle born Evelo takes to the streets in the best electric upright delta trike that I have ever ridden. After reviewing about a dozen electric trikes, the compass stands out as the picture perfect example of an electric trike, without having a strange segment it’s trying to catch. Truly, when you think of an electric trike, your first though is the Evelo Compass.

Electric trikes seem to bring something special out of a bike designer. Perhaps it’s the wealth of cargo options, or the option for shifting rider weight that’s so appealing. Looking for an electric trike can bring up a wild panoply of options that sometimes gets overwhelming.

But have no fear! The Evelo Compass is a solid built, easy to use, comfortable, “high-speed” electric trike that gives riders exactly what they’re looking for: balance. A brief note on terminology: The Evelo Compass is an electric, upright delta trike. It’s upright because the rider is sitting upright, instead of recumbent or reclined. Having 2 wheels in the back makes it a Delta trike, instead of 2 wheels in front for a tadpole trike. Strangely, Evelo makes an electric bicycle called the Delta, but that’s not relevant here. Moving on…

Evelo Compass Specs:

  • Motor: 500w Mid-Drive
  • Motor Engagement: Cadence Pedal Assist, Throttle
  • Battery: 48v 10.5Ah (fully ready for 2nd add -on battery)
  • Range: 40 Miles Max
  • Top Speed: 20mph
  • Gearing: 3 Speed Internal Hub
  • Brakes: 180mm Mechanical Disc Brakes (2x)
  • Extras: Rear Basket with Wood Deck, Full 3 Fenders, Front+Rear Automatic Lights, Brake Lights, Reflective Tires, 2-wheel Drive, Full Chain Guard, Parking Brake, Ergonomic Grips, Comfort Saddle, Dual Battery Ready
Evelo Compass Motor

After reviewing about a dozen electric trikes by now, the first thing I noticed driving the Compass is the solid design. The frame is made of thick aluminum tubing, with smooth, uniform welds and supportive work around all the parts that matter. The rear batteries are protected by additional framing that also supports the rear basket and axle. Sure enough, when riding the Compass it didn’t feel like a wacky amusement ride, but it felt like a bicycle.

Evelo Compass Basket

Electric Compass

Powering the Compass is a 500w mid-drive motor, with both a cadence based pedal assist and throttle operation as standard equipment. The motor casing looks a lot like the Bafang BBS02, and if that’s the case, Evelo has chose a great motor for ease of use, and durability. This classic performer of a motor has been customized by hot-rodders for years, but I doubt the average trike customers is going for that angle. Alongside the motor is a 3 speed internal hub, which is another perfect choice for this application.

Evelo Compass Gearing

Too Fast, Too Furious

Driving on a straightaway, the Compass can reach speeds of 20mph. I’ve been on many trikes that limit the speed to 15, 13, or even 11mph (yeah, they were all odd numbers for some reason). These speed limitations are actually welcomed, in my eyes, since many trikes are downright scary past 15. I could easily take turns on the Compass at 13mph, and going straight felt rock solid.

Evelo Compass Tires

Stable Steed

The Compass is easily made to be a daily driver, if that was your intent. With 3 full fenders, a stout wooden basket, brake lights and front and rear lights that automatically engage, this trike is no slouch on practicality. The 180mm disc brakes seemed a bit wimpy when I first took a look at the Compass, but they did pretty good. I forgot about the inherent resistance of a 3 wheeled machine, and I also skipped the idea that trikes are generally slower than bicycles.

Evelo Compass Market

Normally, people are looking for trikes of this style because three wheels offers better balance in low speed and easy access scenarios. There’s no shame in it. Literally all of us will someday be confronted with the choice of a trike or the couch. With a current MSRP of $4,299, the Compass is certainly not in the cheap category, and at the same time not in the high-speed rocket-ship division either. The Evelo Compass is right in the center of the bulls-eye for what an electric trike should be.


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The Salt Path author Raynor Winn’s fourth book delayed

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The Salt Path author Raynor Winn’s fourth book has been delayed by her publisher.

It comes amid claims that the author lied about her story in her hit first book. Winn previously described the claims as “highly misleading” and called suggestions that her husband had Moth made up his illness “utterly vile”.

In a statement, Penguin Michael Joseph, said it had delayed the publication of Winn’s latest book On Winter Hill – which had been set for release 23 October.

The publisher said the decision had been made in light of “recent events, in particular intrusive conjecture around Moth’s health”, which it said had caused “considerable distress” to the author and her family.

“It is our priority to support the author at this time,” the publisher said.

“With this in mind, Penguin Michael Joseph, together with the author, has made the decision to delay the publication of On Winter Hill from this October.”

A new release date will be announced in due course, the publisher added.

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Winn’s first book, released in 2018, detailed the journey she and husband took along the South West Coast Path – familiarly known as The Salt Path – after they lost their family farm and Moth received a terminal health diagnosis of Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD).

But a report in The Observer disputed key aspects of the 2018 “true” story – which was recently turned into a film starring Jason Isaacs and Gillian Anderson.

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Raynor and husband Moth (centre) with actors Jason Isaacs (L) and Gillian Anderson (R). Pic: Steve Tanner/Black Bear

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As part of the article, published last weekend, The Observer claimed to have spoken to experts who were “sceptical” about elements of Moth’s terminal diagnosis, such as a “lack of acute symptoms and his apparent ability to reverse them”.

In the ensuing controversy, PSPA, a charity that supports people with CBD, cut ties with the couple.

The Observer article also claimed the portrayal of a failed investment in a friend’s business wasn’t true, but said the couple – whose names are Sally and Tim Walker – lost their home after Raynor Winn embezzled money from her employer and had to borrow to pay it back and avoid police action.

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Anderson played Winn in a movie about the couple’s journey. Pic: Steve Tanner/Black Bear

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It also said that, rather than being homeless, the couple had owned a house in France since 2007.

Winn’s statement said the dispute with her employer wasn’t the reason the couple lost their home – but admitted she may have made “mistakes” while in the job.

“For me it was a pressured time,” she wrote. “It was also a time when mistakes were being made in the business. Any mistakes I made during the years in that office, I deeply regret, and I am truly sorry.”

She admitted being questioned by police but said she wasn’t charged.

The author also said accusations that Moth lied about having CBD/CBS were false and had “emotionally devastated” him.

“I have charted Moth’s condition with such a level of honesty, that this is the most unbearable of the allegations,” Winn wrote on her website.

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Oasis fans queue from 8am for the Gallaghers’ homecoming gig in Manchester

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Oasis fans queue from 8am for the Gallaghers' homecoming gig in Manchester

The first fan started queuing before 8am.

Heaton Park, just north of Manchester City centre, is tonight hosting 80,000 fans who’ve come to see the Gallaghers’ homecoming.

“I would honestly say it’s a real cultural moment of the 21st century,” says Sam, who’s from Manchester and has come here with a group of friends – including one who has travelled from Australia for the gig.

Oasis fans wear T-shirts featuring an image of Liam and Noel Gallagher.
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Oasis fans wear band T-shirts with the almost obligatory bucket hats. Pic: Reuters

This will be the fourth time Sam has seen Oasis play, although obviously not for many years, and he says he can’t wait for the moment the band comes on to the stage.

“The reaction from the fans, that’s going to be really special,” he says. “This band means so much to the North West.”

Like many people attending tonight’s concert, Sam is wearing a bucket hat.

Liam Gallagher’s iconic headgear has become a part of the band’s cultural legacy and they are certainly on display here, with street vendors popping up all around the park’s perimeter.

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Another fan, Dean, tells me he feels incredibly lucky to have got a ticket at all.

“I had seven devices out when the tickets were released and I didn’t get one,” he says. “And then about three days ago, a friend of mine messaged to say she couldn’t make it.

“So I made it. £120 with coach travel there and back – perfect.”

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Dom has flown from half a world away to be in Manchester tonight

Dom is another fan who has come from Australia for the gig.

“We’re frothing to be here, like so stoked,” he says, “The atmosphere is going to be electric.”

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One young couple are here on their honeymoon. From Italy, they met at a Liam Gallagher concert several years ago.

“It’s where we fell in love,” Claudia says. “And we got married last month so we wanted to be here to celebrate.”

Amanda, from Manchester, is also here with a loved one – well, sort of.

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Amanda has found a way to make sure her son, who lives in Australia, is there in spirit

She’s wearing a paper cut-out mask of her 30-year-old son Harry’s face.

“He’s in Melbourne and got a ticket but then couldn’t come,” Amanda explains.

“And so Harry doesn’t feel left out,” she says pulling the mask down over her face, “we’ve brought him with us!”

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Chris Brown: R&B singer denies further charges following alleged bottle attack in London club

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R&B singer Chris Brown has denied further charges following an alleged bottle attack in a London nightclub.

The 36-year-old pleaded not guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH) to music producer Abraham Diaw, during a hearing at Southwark Crown Court on Friday.

Brown also denied one count of having an offensive weapon – a bottle – in a public place.

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Chris Brown arriving at Southwark Crown Court on Friday. Pic: PA

The Grammy-winning US musician last month pleaded not guilty to a more serious charge of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent to Mr Diaw.

The attack allegedly happened at the Tape venue, a private members’ club in Hanover Square, Mayfair, on 19 February 2023.

The plea hearing is part of preparations for his five to seven-day trial, which is due to take place from 26 October 2026.

Brown’s co-defendant, US national Omololu Akinlolu, 39, on Friday pleaded not guilty to a charge of assaulting Mr Diaw occasioning him actual bodily harm.

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Akinlolu, a rapper who goes by the name Hoody Baby, has previously pleaded not guilty to attempting to cause grievous bodily harm.

Omololu Omari Akinlolu, a co-defendant with Chris Brown, arrives at court.
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Brown’s co-defendant Omololu Akinlolu arrives at court. Pic: Reuters

The defendants sat side-by-side in the dock, looking straight ahead during the hearing in London.

Around 20 fans sat in the public gallery behind the dock for Friday’s hearing, with several gasping as Brown walked into the courtroom.

The Go Crazy singer was able to continue with his scheduled international tour after he was freed on conditional bail in May.

He had to pay a £5m security fee to the court as part of the bail agreement, which is a financial guarantee to ensure a defendant returns to court and may be forfeited if they breach bail conditions.

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Mr Diaw was standing at the bar of the Tape nightclub when he was struck several times with a bottle, and then pursued to a separate area of the venue where he was punched and kicked repeatedly, Manchester Magistrates’ Court previously heard.

Brown was arrested at Manchester’s Lowry Hotel at 2am on 15 May by detectives from the Metropolitan Police.

He is said to have flown into Manchester Airport on a private jet in preparation for the UK tour dates.

Brown was released from HMP Forest Bank in Salford, Greater Manchester, on 21 May.

The singer, who rose to stardom as a teenager in 2005, won his first Grammy award for best R&B album in 2011 for F.A.M.E..

He earned his second in the same category for 11:11 (Deluxe) earlier this year.

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