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eBike News, Reviews, TechRad Power Bikes RadCity 5 Plus Review. "This
is a Class 2 eBike that comes in two formats. The very
low step-through frame model is meant to fit riders from
4 feet, 8 inches to 6 feet tall, and the version with a
sloping toptube will fit riders from 5-foot-4 to
6-foot-5."
By Michael Frank (cyclevolta.com) Rad Power Bikes January 31, 2022 A preview of the gorgeous and lightweight gogoro eeyo1 eBike. By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found) January 31, 2022 Eovolt's 2022 range comprises three e-bikes: Morning, Afternoon and Evening. "French
folding eBike manufacturer Eovolt has pared its range
back to just three models for 2022: the Morning,
Afternoon and Evening. In an industry often prone to
naming bikes with long strings of seemingly unrelated
letters and numbers, this is a nomenclature policy we
heartily endorse."
By Alex Bowden (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo by Richard Peace January 29, 2022 eBike News: Fiido's Familiar Looking T1 Cargo, Eovolt E-folders Up Quality & More. "Are
there any new ideas left in bike and eBike design?
That’s a question this week’s news seems to throw up
more than once."
By Richard Peace (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) January 29, 2022 Urban Arrow Family Review. "A
family oriented box bike that lets you see your precious
cargo, up to three small children in the front, and
maneuver like a traditional bicycle on two wheels. Bike
weight and cargo weight is kept low and center for
stability."
(electricbikereview.com) (Image Credit not Found) January 29, 2022 The Fiido T1 looks like a solid budget eCargo bike - but…. "Chinese
budget eBike brand Fiido has launched an eCargo bike -
although with a 750W motor, the initial version of the
T1 appears to be made for the US market."
By Alex Bowden (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo by Fiido January 28, 2022 Eovolt production comes in house for 2022, three models launched. "Electric
bicycle brand Eovolt has brought its frame manufacturing
in house for 2022 in a bid both to enhance quality
control, as well as avoid confusion with models coming
out of China that had previously been confused with its
bikes."
By Mark Sutton (cyclingindustry.news) (Image Credit not Found) January 27, 2022 Tenways CGO600. "Tenways
is a relatively new brand and although the Mivice motor
on their debut urban-styled, single-speed belt drive
model hails from Asia, this is a slick, single-speed
city eBike very much in the modern European style."
By Richard Peace (ebiketips.road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) January 26, 2022 Guide To eBike Gearing Systems. "A
lot of eBike publicity focuses on the performance
capabilities of the motor or the size of the battery.
One often-overlooked area is gearing."
By Richard Peace (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) January 26, 2022 Electric bicycles are now outselling electric cars and plug-in hybrids combined in the US. "According
to data released by the LEVA, the US saw nearly 790,000
electric bike imports in 2021. That marks a 70% increase
from the 463,000 imports in 2020."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) January 26, 2022 eBike Batteries Are Catching on Fire Way Too Often. "An
eBike's battery burst into flames while charging in a
Bronx restaurant, starting a four-alarm fire that drew
more than 150 first responders and left one firefighter
seriously injured. Last month, a man was killed and
multiple families displaced when the nine eBike
batteries he was charging erupted."
By Wilfred Chan (curbed.com) Photo: Manny Ramirez January 26, 2022 2022 Husqvarna Mountain Cross 7 Review. "Riding
the Husqvarna Mountain Cross 7 was like bringing a
machine gun to a knife fight. It mowed down whatever was
in my path."
By Stephen Krcmar (cyclevolta.com) 99spokes.com January 25, 2022 Riding the West Kernow Way, electrified! Taking on the UK's newest bikepacking route on an eBike. "The
West Kernow Way is a big loop of around 230km (150
miles) and was officially opened by Cycling UK in
September 2021. Beginning and ending in Penzance, it's
designed to be ridden in around three days."
By roadcc staff (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) January 25, 2022 New Fiido T1 electric cargo bike copies a famous eBike, yet adds several key upgrades. "Fiido
has just quietly launched the brand’s latest electric
bicycle, known as the Fiido T1 electric cargo bike. And
for anyone paying attention to the electric bike
industry, you’ll likely know exactly which eBike it is
based on."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) January 24, 2022 Behind the scenes look at Juiced's low-cost 28 MPH RipRacer electric bike production in China. "San
Diego-based Juiced Bikes unveiled and then launched its
newest e-bike model, the RipRacer, last November. Now
the company’s founder and CEO Tora Harris is taking us
on a behind-the-scenes look at production."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) January 23, 2022 Funky eBike review: The $999 DYU R1 electric bike looks odd but works great! "The
DYU R1 electric bike certainly wins points for a unique
design, but how well does it work? That’s exactly what I
set out to find out when I began putting some miles on
this interesting-looking eBike a few weeks ago."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) January 21, 2022
Surface604 Boar Explorer Review 2022. "An
adventure-ready electric fat bike that takes a
refreshing less-is-more approach, the Surface604 Boar
Explorer is the Canadian company’s more trail oriented
fat tire eBike."
By Sam Gross (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) January 21, 2022
Schwinn Coston DX 27.5 Review. "A
commuter ready electric bike with upright handlebar,
adjustable suspension seat post, and comfortable plus
sized tires. It comes with sturdy aluminum alloy
fenders, a rear rack, and integrated lights."
(electricbikereview.com) Photo: schwinnbikes.com January 21, 2022
eBike News: Noko Lightweights, Brompton Titanium, Electric Access and Lots More! "Probably
the most remarkable headline stat in this week’s news is
the 16.4lb of the newly announced Brompton P-line. It’s
not electric but it could show the way forwards for
ultralight, high-quality eBikes."
By Richard Peace (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) January 21, 2022
Bluejay Bikes’ Bluejay Sport First Look. "As
Bluejay puts it, the powerful new Class 3 eBike (pedal
assist up to 28 mph) “gives you the ultimate freedom to
explore - on gravel, dirt, or hilly city streets."
By Staff (cyclevolta.com) Photo: bluejaybikes.com January 21, 2022
VanMoof's dual-motor 31 MPH electric bicycle has over 10,000 reservations, and it’s not even legal. "The
VanMoof V concept was unveiled with a top speed of 31
mph (50 km/h) thanks to a pair of 500W motors. The
company says that the bike will be capable of power and
speed limiting to match local regulations in each
country."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) January 20, 2022 The Design & Innovation Award 2022 - The winners, trends & backgrounds. "Which
are the most stand out bike products of 2022? What are
the most important trends in the bike, automotive and
mobility industry for the coming year? After thousands
of test kilometers and heated discussions, the results
are in for the Oscars of the bike industry."
By Diverse (ebike-mtb.com) January 19, 2022 eBikes are the latest hot fashion as luxury brands rush to partner with electric bike companies. "It’s
a sign of the times (albeit a strange one) that electric
bicycles are quickly expanding beyond mere
transportation alternatives into fashion gear. Thanks to
interest from many luxury brands, eBikes are quickly
becoming hot fashion items."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) January 18, 2022 Himiway Cobra Review 2022. "It’s
an eBike I was admittedly skeptical of, for reasons I’ll
get into more below, but despite my reservations, the
Cobra has so far lived up to its hype."
By Sam Gross (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) January 18, 2022 Future Flash: Cannondale builds safety (and
battery) integration into new Synapse.
"Cannondale's
new Synapse endurance road bike features a rear-facing
radar, front and rear lights that can blink with
increasing intensity as a car approaches, and a
handlebar-mounted monitor that shows approaching cars."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) January 18, 2022 Polarna M4 review: A folding full-suspension electric bike for fat tire adventures on the go. "The
Polarna M4 electric bike may not look fancy, but it
hides away a lot more eBike than you bargain for. This
fast and fun off-roader even folds to make it easier
than ever to take a full-suspension fat-tire eBike
anywhere."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) January 17, 2022 eBike leasing vs buying - The pros and cons. "We
recently took a look at various firms offering eBike
subscription and the concept of buying ‘eBikes as a
service’ - i.e. paying a regular subscription fee for a
bundle of services that not only include use of the
eBike but other things like on-demand repair or
replacement in the event of a fault or insurance."
By Richard Peace (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo by Swapfiets January 17, 2022 eScooter's increase fast food spending finds study. "Researchers
at Emory University in Atlanta have found that the
arrival of an eScooter share in a city can result in a
rise in spending in fast food outlets."
By Alex Bowden (ebiketips.road.cc) by Spin January 16, 2022 Kona Libre EL Bike Test. "The
Libre EL uses an aluminum frame with internally routed
cables. The geometry is relaxed with a 71-degree head
angle which helps bring added stability on descents. Up
front Kona spec'd a flat-mount disc brake-friendly
carbon fork, which is standard these days."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) January 15, 2022 KTM launches "race-injected" electric balance bikes. "Austrian
motorbike manufacturer KTM has released two new
‘race-styled’ electric balance bikes. The 12eDRIVE and
16eDRIVE are aimed at 3-to-5-year-olds."
By Alex Bowden (ebiketips.road.cc) by KTM January 15, 2022 eBike News: Okai and Rivian May Expand eBike Choices, New Lime Auto-Gear Bike and More! "This
week’s news is looking to the future slightly more than
usual. First we have the news of what looks to be a very
powerful yet reasonably light eMTB from eScooter
specialist Okai followed by the revelation electric
truck specialist Rivian might just be getting into
eBikes."
By Richard Peace (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) January 14, 2022 Specialized Turbo Tero 4.0 EQ Review. "A
feature-complete hardtail cross country electric
mountain bike outfitted with outstanding fenders, rear
rack, and integrated lights available in four frame
sizes and three trim levels (3.0, 4.0, 5.0). Capable as
a commuting platform and light off-road machine thanks
to knobby 29er tires and high-end hydraulic brakes."
(electricbikereview.com) (Image Credit not Found) January 14, 2022 Bafang Front Hub Motor Electric Bike Conversion Kit review. "A
high-quality kit that's fun to build and has a ton of
options. As long as you have a decent bike to convert,
the assembly isn't difficult and the end result is
great."
By Josh Ross (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Josh Ross) January 14, 2022 News: New BH Bikes AtomX Lynx 2022 - Unique design meets connectivity. "BH
Bikes is launching the AtomX Lynx for 2022 with a
completely redesigned frame and new geometry. The
Spaniards stay true to their unique design and combine
it with the Brose S-Mag drive and 720-Wh battery."
By Julian Schwede (ebike-mtb.com) Manufacturer’s Website January 13, 2022 2022 Gazelle Medeo T9 City Review. "The
Medeo T9 City is a Class 1 step-through with pedal
assist up to 20 mph. Its Bosch Active Line mid-drive
motor has four assist modes and provides up to 40Nm of
torque and 250 percent pedal support in its highest
Turbo mode."
By Toby Hill (cyclevolta.com) Photo: Gazelle January 13, 2022 What Is The Best Budget eBike? "With
eBikes offering better value than ever and companies now
fiercely competing for who can come up with the best
value offering in the value stakes, it can be pretty
confusing trying to narrow down just how much you should
spend and what features you should expect"
By Richard Peace (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) January 12, 2022 News: Radon Render 2022 - new models and new battery variants announced. "The
only full-suspension eMountain bike from the German bike
manufacturer gets 10 mm more travel at the front for the
2022 models and remains true to the Bosch motor
technology."
By Julian Schwede (ebike-mtb.com) (Manufacturer’s-website) January 12, 2022 MOD Berlin Review - 2022. "Rear
hub motors have long reigned king as the drive system of
choice for affordable electric bikes, but there are
signs that paradigm is beginning to shift."
By Sam Gross (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) January 12, 2022 eBikes at CES 2022: How eBikes and eMobility stole the show. "From
eBikes with record-setting battery range to electrified
ways to travel over snow, CES 2022 brought a number of
new innovations and shined a very bright light on
electric mobility."
By Sam Gross (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) January 12, 2022 Here’s how Ride1Up developed its fast and affordable ‘Cafe Cruiser’ 2-passenger eBike. "Last
month, San Diego-based electric bicycle company Ride1Up
unveiled its Cafe Cruiser electric bicycle. While many
new electric bicycle models these days feature similar
mashups of common features, the new Class 3 eBike
offered a retro-inspired design and seating for two
passengers in a form factor we rarely see."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) January 11, 2022 Biktrix Moto review: A fun moped-style electric bike that can cruise for days on a charge. "I
absolutely love moped-style electric bikes. They are
just so much fun to ride! The format gives you that
fun-loving motorcycle cruising feeling, yet keeps you
legal as a bicycle without all the hassle of motor
vehicle ownership. And rarely have I seen a moped-style
electric bike capture the motorbike essence quite as
well as the Biktrix Moto."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) January 10, 2022 Michelin debuts airless tire prototype for last-mile delivery eCargo trikes. "The
Michelin X TWEEL airless radial tire is a single unit
that replaces the current tire and wheel assembly. There
is no need for mounting equipment and once they are
bolted on there is no air pressure to maintain."
By Simon Cox (cyclingindustry.news) Photo: Michelin January 10, 2022 New Forest could ban eBikes from bike trails. "The
Verderers Court of the New Forest, which regulates and
protects the interests of the area, has set aside extra
time to decide whether or not to ban eBikes from the
forest’s 140 miles of bike trails."
By Alex Bowden (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo: by StreetView January 10, 2022 Momentum Voya E+ eBike Series First Look. "Momentum,
the urban and lifestyle brand of bicycle maker Giant
Group, has kicked off the new year with the introduction
of its most lightweight eBikes to date: the two-model Voya
E+ commuter collection."
(cyclevolta.com) (Image Credit not Found) January 8, 2022 Schwinn Coston DX Review. "The
Coston DX is a Class 2 eBike with a 250W hub motor, a
360Wh battery, a thumb-activated throttle, a top
pedal-assist speed of 20 mph, and an advertised range of
up to 45 miles."
By Paul Tolme (cyclevolta.com) Photo: Paul Tolme January 8, 2022 Surface604 Quad Review. "The
Surface604 Quad is an electric mountain bike that’s been
engineered to ride light to medium level off-road trails,
with looks to back it up. The torque sensor and a
vibration free hub motor provide the rider with
smooth-engaging pedal assist."
By Pierce Kettering (electricbikereview.com) (Image Credit not Found) January 8, 2022 Evelo Compass Electric Tricycle Review. "With
plenty of storage room and power, the Compass is perfect
for tackling hills and carrying cargo. We found the
Compass eTrike to be smoother and more sprightly than a
lot of its competitors."
By Michael Clark (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) January 8, 2022 Rose Bikes Backroad+ Urban. "If
you were to ask me what my idea of the perfect commuter
eBike would be, it would need to have the following:
Quality mid-drive motor, good battery range, lightweight,
decent gear range plus all the accessories. The Rose Bikes
Backroad+ Urban ticks all the right boxes."
(ebikechoices.com) (Image Credit not Found) January 7, 2022 Tech specs and pricing revealed for NIU's innovative new electric bike ahead of US/EU launch. "The
BQi showcases a novel frame design, incorporating a
step-through geometry that avoids the ubiquitous Dutch
bike geometry in favor of a much more modern look."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) January 6, 2022 OKAI unveils powerful full-suspension carbon electric bike with torque sensor & touchscreen. "The
SB20 features a carbon fiber full-suspension frame and
uses an array of high-end components. The suspension is a
four-link design that OKAI says is “fully compatible with
a broad range of professional MTB components."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) January 6, 2022 Giant’s new 20 mph Momentum eBikes look so good you’d never know they’re electric. "The
Voya E+1 takes the form of a drop bar urban bike with an
11-speed Shimano GRX derailleur, while the Voya E+3 has
typical flat bars and a 9-speed microSHIFT ADVENT
derailleur."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) January 5, 2022 eMTBs Gaining Acceptance at Off-road
Destinations.
"The
path to an eBike future seems unstoppable. At least it
seems that way on pavement. Off-road, the path gets a bit
rockier largely due to access issues."
By Dan Cavallari (cyclevolta.com) Trek Bicycle January 5, 2022 January sales? Gocycle joins Rad Power in New Year price hikes with the G4i now £1,000 more expensive. "We
reviewed the Gocycle G4 in November and think very highly
of it. Unfortunately for consumers, the £3,399 price tag
for the basic model has now risen to £3,999."
By Alex Bowden (ebiketips.road.cc) Photos: by Gocycle January 5, 2022 Aventon Soltera single-speed eBike is ready to boost your urban adventures. "eMobility
specialists, Aventon, has added a single-speed option to
their line of urban eBikes; the Aventon Soltera. Though
also available in a 7-speed model, the most affordable and
lightest Soltera is the single-speed option, retailing at
$1,199 USD."
By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) January 5, 2022 Propella Mini Review 2022. "Less
can be cheaper; less can be lighter; and sometimes, less
can just be more fun. In this Propella Mini review, we
dive into this super affordable, super simplistic and
super quirky electric bike to see how it performs in the
real world. "
By Sam Gross (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) January 5, 2022 New Urtopia carbon eBike boasts a 13kg weight
and a host of innovative high-tech features.
"The
Urtopia eBike boasts a whole range of novel features to
appeal to its target audience of urban commuters and
recreational cyclists, including voice
commands, rear-view radar, fingerprint unlocking and theft
detection."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Urtopia) January 4, 2022 Aventon Soltera electric bike launched as
low-cost commuter eBike with high-quality roots.
"The Aventon Soltera is primarily a metro-style eBike designed for city riders." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) January 4, 2022 Propella Mini review: Just might be the best
electric bike for city riders for under $1,000.
"As
more eBikes cram in extra features and components, they
also start packing on the pounds. But what if you’re just
looking for a lightweight, simple eBike to get you where
you’re going quickly and easily?"
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) January 3, 2022 Trek Rail 9.9 XX1 AXS Review.
"Trek's
best long-travel electric mountain bike, designed for All
Mountain and Enduro Riding. Light weight optimum
compaction low void (OCLV) carbon fiber and magnesium
frame comes in three sizes."
(electricbikereview.com) (Image Credit not Found) January 3, 2022 First ride: Volt London.
"I've
been lucky enough to get my hands on a demo version of the
Volt London, a striking looking single speed with a rear
hub motor and torque sensing."
By Richard Peace (ebiketips.road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) January 2, 2022 Chinese electric moped giant NIU's radical new
eBike is set to shakeup the US, EU markets.
"With
a history of building scooters and motorcycles, NIU came
in with a different design approach for both the styling
and tech behind an electric bicycle."
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