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eBike News, Reviews, TecheBike News: Mid-drive Launches from Eminent
and CSC, eCargobikes in Europe and Much More!
"eBike
prices have been in the pipeline for a while but with Rad
Power recently revealing the actual extent of them - up to
20% extra on quite a few models - at least now the US
market will begin to be able to see if the higher price
tags start to affect the phenomenal popularity of eBikes."
B: Michael Clark (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 31, 2021 Riding your electric bike this winter? Read
these important tips from the experts first!.
"Did
you just get a new eBike for the holidays? Or have you
already been riding all year but now find yourself met
with the cold new reality of winter eBiking? Here are tips
from several eBike manufacturers to get the most out of
your eBike and your winter riding experience."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) December 31, 2021 Videos
December 29,
2021
Review: Trek Allant+ 8S is a sharp urban
commuter eBike.
"Commuter
eBikes tend to come in two varieties, the laid-back casual
cruisers, and those ready to whip through the city streets
with speed. The Trek Allant+ falls into the latter group,
with handling that’s sharp to a fault."
By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 26, 2021 eBike News: Mercedes Branded eBikes, eBike Tax
Legislation Hits Roadblock and More!
"If
you are a car company and want some powerful green
credentials in a world where electric cars are still
struggling for sales in most countries, what better way to
get it than by introducing your own-branded eBikes?"
By Richard Peace (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 25, 2021 Surface604 Werk Review 2022.
"The
Surface604 Werk boasts a welded rear rack and a 500W
Bafang rear hub motor that, notably, is controlled by a
torque sensor that makes that motor more responsive to a
rider’s pedaling. That torque sensor, plus a handful of
other upgrades to the drivetrain, brakes and other areas,
are what Surface604 says makes this eBike worth a little
more money than its competitors."
By Sam Gross (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 22, 2021 How Serial 1 Is Different From Its
Competitors.
"Serial
1 Cycle Company, Harley-Davidson’s eBike spinoff, is
different from its competitors: It’s a bicycle company
that started inside a motorcycle company, and brings an
engineering tradition to vehicle creation that is sadly
not to be found at many bicycle companies."
By Steven Anderson (cyclevolta.com) December 22, 2021 Still waiting on a delayed eBike (or anything
else?) It’s probably stuck on one of these ships.
"Shipping
times for just about everything have been stretched to new
limits thanks to supply chain constraints. While
nearly every industry has been affected in some way,
electric bicycles and other forms of personal mobility
have been uniquely impacted."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) December 19, 2021 Rad Power Bikes RadRover 6 Plus Step-Through
Review 2022.
"The
RadRover model from Rad Power Bikes has long been the
benchmark with which all other affordable electric fat
bikes are compared. It’s a high bar to clear for other
brands, with the RadRover 6 Plus boasting quality,
performance and an economical price point."
By Sam Gross (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 18, 2021 Ride1Up launches 28 MPH Cafe Cruiser
dual-rider electric bike with low entry price.
"Ride1Up
has spent years earning a well-deserved spot at the front
of the pack for commuter eBikes. But now the San
Diego-based electric bike company is branching out into a
new class of rides with a more beach cruiser-esque model
known as the Cafe Cruiser."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) December 17, 2021 First look Bianchi Aria eRoad bike.
"One
of the most incognito eRoad machines we’ve seen with an
aggressive race bike geometry. Bianchi will offer their
classic Celeste color on the top eRoad version, an
aluminum women’s version and an Impulso eGravel bike. All
these bikes come with a 250-watt Ebikemotion motor with a
hidden 250 Wh."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 16, 2021 Rad Power Bikes unveils RadRunner 2, updating
its most affordable electric utility bike.
"The
step-through frame is largely the same, though the
geometry has been altered to bring it closer to the
popular RadRunner Plus. A more laidback head tube angle
mimics a similar angle offered by the longer suspension
fork on the RadRunner Plus."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) December 16, 2021 Alloy frame and new entry-level model -
Specialized presents the new Turbo Levo 2022 models.
"Just
in time for Christmas, Specialized has released the new
Turbo Levo Comp and Alloy models for the coming season. We
have taken a look at the features of the new entry-level
models of the Turbo Levo product family and compiled all
the information for you."
By Julian Schwede (ebike-mtb.com) Manufacturer’s Website December 15, 2021 16,251 readers have spoken - The most
important findings of the 2021 reader survey.
"What
are the hottest brands of 2021? Do we really need bigger
batteries? Why does our usage contradict our buying
behavior? Over 16,000 readers from all over the world took
part in our annual reader survey, their answers revealing
trends and providing exciting insights."
By Robin Wormer (ebike-mtb.com) Photo: Manufacturer’s website December 15, 2021 7 best 2021 eRoad bikes.
"If
ever there was a category of road bikes that exemplify a
then-and-now existence, it would be the ever-expanding
market of eRoad bikes. The continued evolution of battery
and motor technology has combined with e-specific frame
designs so that eRoad has finally begun making headway."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 14, 2021 Addmotor City Pro eBike First Look.
"Addmotor
begins taking preorders today (December 14) on a new
pedal-assist bike with a big claim of up to a triple-digit
mileage range on a single battery charge. The Southern
California-based eBike brand is also offering a $500
early-bird discount on the $2,099 full price if you secure
your place in line during an as-yet-undisclosed period."
(cyclevolta.com) Addmotor December 14, 2021 The new FOCUS JAM² 7.0 2022 - An all-round
talent at a fair price?
"No
trophies but a big fat grin: the brand-new FOCUS JAM² 7.0
with its Shimano motor and whopping 720 Wh battery doesn’t
care about winning races. It just wants to deliver fun and
score points with its clever details."
Words: Moritz Geisreiter (ebike-mtb.com) Manufacturer’s website December 13, 2021 Eminent Cycles Drive LT and MT First Look.
"A
high-end mountain bike brand launched out of San Diego
County four years ago, Eminent Cycles this month unveiled
its first foray into the pedal-assist market: Two eMTB
models in three varieties of spec each priced at $8,399 to
$11,899."
By Toby Hill (cyclevolta.com) Eminent Cycles December 13, 2021 eBike News: Addmotor's New Commuter eBikes,
More Build Back Better eBike Detail and Much More!
"You
might assume that the most popular eBikes would be the
lowest priced ones. Not so based on current trends says a
Bloomberg article that we look at in detail this week. It
chimes nicely with the fact that Addmotor’s new commuter
models come in at $2000."
By Richard Peace (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 10, 2021 Are Single Speed eBikes Any Good?
"You
may find single speed eBikes require a little more human
input than geared eBikes up the hills, as you lack the
ability to spin the pedals at their most efficient and
easiest rate for your body over the whole range of
speeds."
By Richard Peace (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 10, 2021 New SCOTT Patron eRIDE 900 Tuned first ride
review - Next-level integration?
"With
the brand new Patron eRIDE, SCOTT has taken integration
and design language to a whole new level. The shock, Bosch
Smart System motor and big 750 Wh battery are neatly
integrated into the frame, making SCOTT’s super-clean eMTB
all rounder a real eye-catcher."
Words: Felix Stix (ebike-mtb.com) Photo Felix Stix December 9, 2021 This rear view ‘safety’ system warns eBike
riders if a driver’s about to plough into the back of them.
"Comprising
a camera on the back of the eBike and a display on the
handlebars, it’s basically a rear-view monitoring system
that automatically classifies anything it detects,
calculates how far away it is and also, “predicts the
intention of the object."
By Alex Bowden (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo by Terranet December 6, 2021 State of the Industry at the People for Bikes
2021 eBike Summit.
"This
year’s summit was held in Tucson, Arizona in conjunction
with the 38th annual El Tour de Tucson which is a road
ride that drew over 6,700 cyclists for rides of 28 miles,
57 miles, and 102 miles and this year there was a new
eBike route included in the event."
By Michael Clark (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 6, 2021 eBike News: BH's New Superlight eMTB, eBalance
bikes, Lyft Divvy and Much More!
"How
light can eMTBs go? Well, at around 16kg / 35lbs the newly
launched BH iLynx Trail Carbon is certainly pushing the
limits of what is possible. EBR isn’t aware of any full
suspension, true mid-drive eMTB with a large 540Wh battery
that comes close."
By Sam Gross (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 4, 2021 What Are The Unexpected eBike Costs?
"Electric
bikes are soaring in popularity for a whole host of
reasons. They provide a comfortable way to exercise while
taking in beautiful vistas. You can use them to get to
work without worrying about arriving tired and sweaty.
They are also great for the environment."
(electricbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 4, 2021 Awesomely Weird Alibaba EV of the Week: $700
electric bike with Five shock absorbers.
"The
thing to know about most electric bicycles designed for
the Asian market is that they don’t look quite like what
we’re used to in the West. Asian eBikes often feature
smaller wheels, lower power and are designed for utility
above all else."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) December 4, 2021 Yuba Ski Rack lets you leave the car at home
and take cargo eBikes to the slopes.
"Yuba
Bicycles is known for making quality cargo eBikes that fit
every lifestyle. Their bikes have considerable cargo space
that many would find suitable to replace a car for
everyday travel. With the brand new Yuba Ski Rack, that
environmentally conscious, two-wheel dream now extends to
snow-capped slopes too."
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