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eBike News, Reviews, TechThe hidden costs of using an electric bike "Whether you love them or hate them, electric bikes are becoming increasingly popular on streets and trails around the US." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) From a coma to the top of Cleeve Hill - How an eBike improved one man's fitness, mobility and mental health during his recovery from a serious car crash "It's a long road back from a shattered spine and brain trauma - Simon Clark's been riding that road on an electric bike." (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo: Simon Clark SRAM launches new mid-drive eBike motor, outsmarts the competition "SRAM’s new Eagle Powertrain electric bike motor has been officially unveiled, ushering forward a new era of ultra-smart eBike motors that know what you want to do before you even know it." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) Photo: SRAM Specialized Creo 2 first ride review - A genuine gravel bike "The second-generation Creo comes with a burly build but how does the e-gravel bike ride?" By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) AI vs EI - Artificial Intelligence vs Editorial Intelligence - Who knows best? "As popular as the robotic chat partners are right now, there are also as many controversial opinions about them." Rudolf Fischer (ebike-mtb.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Ride1Up Prodigy V2 launched as brand’s highest-end (but not high-priced) eBike yet "Ride1Up, the San Diego-based electric bike maker known for its high-value electric bike offerings, has just released a new bike that pushes the boundary on what to expect from a budget eBike company." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Trek Announces Recall of All Allant+ 7 eBike Models with Tektro Brakes "In coordination with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Trek Bicycle has announced a recall of all Allant+ 7 eBike models with Tektro brakes." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Swytch Go - A new, even more affordable eBike conversion kit "Battery pack redesigned to quick mount on the bike frame." Richard Peace (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo by Richard Peace The new Moots Express eGravel bike is raising some eyebrows - Namely, mine "It seems like it’ll be a very good carbon fiber eGravel bike, but nothing about it says “Moots” to me." By James Huang (escapecollective.com) Photo: Moots Cycles Meet Travis the human and Sigrid the cat "The pair live in London but travel all over on their bikes." Rebecca Bland (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo by Travis Nelson Santa Cruz Heckler SL eMTB First Look Review "Among the mid-sized (i.e., not Specialized, Trek or Giant) legacy bike brands, Santa Cruz has had a reputation for making some of the better mountain bikes going." By: Patrick Brady (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) Intense expands eMTB past carbon fiber with Tazer MX Alloy Pro "A burly metal frame powered to fuel big adventures." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Cairn E-Adventure Rambler "A versatile eGravel bike that will tackle anything you ride it on." By Rebecca Bland (ebiketips.road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Cairn Cycles say their new E-Adventure Rival could be the perfect electric gravel bike "The E-Adventure Rival is ready for everything from the daily commute to weekend-long adventure gravel rides." By Paul Brett (bikeperfect.com) (Image credit: Cairn Cycles) Is the new Mondraker Crusher the ultimate enduro eMTB monster? "The Spanish giant's all-new electric mountain bike is ready for big days of serious riding and packed with high-end spec." By Paul Brett (bikeperfect.com) (Image credit: Mondraker) Trek launches electric version of popular Marlin hardtail mountain bike "It’s marketed as a ‘do-anything’ e-bike, with Bosch Active Line mid-drive motor and 400Wh battery." By Rebecca Bland (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo: Trek Riese and Muller UBN 5 Touring "The UBN’s new mid-drive system heralds a new era of powerful yet lightweight urban models." By Richard Peace (ebiketips.road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Ride1Up adds throttle to its popular low-cost electric bike "At just US $1,095, the Ride1Up Roadster V2 is perhaps one of the best deals on a belt-drive electric bike anywhere in the country." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Nox Epium Enduro 7.1 Pro in review - A European made light eMTB with Fazua Ride 60 motor "The eBike makes quite the impression with its generous 180 mm travel, mullet wheel setup, and Fazua Ride 60 motor." By Felix Rauch, Julian Schwede (ebike-mtb.com) Photo: Peter Walker Santa Cruz Skitch First Look "The Skitch is pitched as an eBike that can be set up as either a gravel e-bike or a commuter. In truth, it’s more versatile than that." (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) VanMoof eBikes finds a buyer "Lavoie’s bid has been accepted by trustees for the remains of the once celebrated electric bike maker. The Carlier brothers will not resume leadership roles." By Thomas Ricker (theverge.com) Photo by Thomas Ricker / The Verge Why more teenagers should ride electric bikes "Much of the media is at it again, hyping up a manufactured fear of electric bikes." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) The BHiLynx+ in a duel with itself - Trail vs enduro "We tested two iLynx+ eMTBs with the same components, but different travel lengths. The eBikes come equipped with small batteries, powerful motors, and an idiosyncratic design language." By Julian Schwede (ebike-mtb.com) manufacturer website Why more college campuses are starting to ban electric bikes "Students around the US are now heading back to college, but there’s one thing many of them won’t be able to bring with them: electric bikes and e-scooters." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Driven seeks crowdfunding for fully-enclosed Orbit Drive eBike system "Innovative design that’s completely hidden away from the elements grew out of CeramicSpeed’s chainless drivetrain concept." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Meet the New Santa Cruz Skitch eBike w/ flat or dropbar builds "At a claimed weight of only 30lbs, the new Skitch eBike is said to be fast and nimble. The powerful and light Fazua Ride 60 Motor provides enough power to get up to 28mph." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com)Photo c. Santa Cruz Bicycles I just bought a super-cheap electric bike from China. It was a bad idea "When it comes to the price, to be honest I didn’t pay US $397 for this. I must have a taste for the finer things in life, because I sprung for the Mihogo Mini Pro - an upgraded version priced at US $447." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Unpopular opinion: Why we need more ‘motorcycles for children,’ not fewer "A recent string of anti-eBike articles in the New York Times has attempted to spread fear around the increasingly popular transportation method of electric bicycles." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Yamaha launches new online sales for its electric bikes "Yamaha has been around longer than just about anyone in the electric bike space. In fact, they just celebrated the 30-year anniversary since launching the first production electric bike in the world." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) VanMoof tells former customers, ‘take back your broken bikes now or never’ "VanMoof’s fall from grace has turned into a downhill rolling dumpster fire as the fallout continues to spread." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Fancy a 3D printed electric gravel bike? "German brand partners with Trickstuff and Beast to create unique electric gravel bike." By Rebecca Bland (ebiketips.road.cc) Urwahn Bosch increases digital theft protection for eBikes with app update "Bosch eBike Systems is expanding the digital theft protection capabilities of its smart system." Daniel Blackham (bikebiz.com) Vitus E-Mythique LT is a Long Travel eMTB Priced Below $4k "Adding to its extensive line of performance eMTB, Vitus Bikes introduced the new E-Mythique LT." Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) Photo c. Vitus Bikes Mondraker Neat eMTBs blend light weight w/ big ambitions "The new Mondraker NEAT eMTB line offers 150mm rear wheel travel, with their Zero suspension platform using the same layout as their Foxy and built around the lightweight TQ-HPR50 drive system." By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Battaglin Fenix, a Custom Steel Road eBike, Born out of Giro-Vuelta Winner’s Health Issues "The custom-made steel Battaglin Fenix eBike is available only as a limited edition - they’ll build a max of 30 eBikes this year." Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Micromobility.com bids to take over VanMoof after bankruptcy "The Dutch eBike brand was declared bankrupt on July 17." By Rebecca Morley (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo by George Hill California 'eBike license' law in the pipeline "Proposed legislation will also effect a blanket ban on under-12s riding eBikes" By Richard Peace (electricbikereport.com) Photo by Tower eBikes New Propain Ekano 2 AL in review - Un-heavy Metal "The new Propain Ekano 2 AL is the long-awaited successor to the Ekano eMTB. The latest iteration now also features the signature PRO10 rear linkage and even more travel." Simon Kohler (ebike-mtb.com) (Manufacturer’s website) Van Moof Goes Down in Flames "A year ago or so, I wrote a post about my experience with my Van Moof eBike. That experience was bad." By Emlyn Lewis (cyclingindependent.com) (Image Credit not Found) Envo Stax is a $2,000 almost-perfect eBike that [sorta] looks like a regular bike. "You can bring the speed of the Stax up to 32 km/h (20 mph) to fit most North American standards, but you can play also in the settings of the display if you want to change that - wink, wink." Fred Lambert (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) After shocking bankruptcy, anti-VanMoof eBikes like these may be the answer "Voices from all over the industry have jumped at a chance to tell us why VanMoof failed, with the reasons mostly coming down to attempting to grow too quickly, over-reliance on high tech, expensive proprietary technology, and the inability to service its growing customer base’s complex eBikes." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Surge Traveler P5e " Verdict: A unique and very practical electrical folder for general use." By Richard Peace (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) California wants to create a driver’s license for electric bikes "Assembly Bill 530, which will soon enter committee, would require both an online written test and a state-issued identification for riders who do not have a driver’s license. The bill would also ban riders under 12 years old from riding eBikes." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) Lemmo launches eBike with clutch to switch between electric and manual "The new design claims to remove any motor resistance by switching between E and M modes." Rebecca Bland (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo by LEMMO Rose Backroad AL+ first ride review - Electric assistance on a budget? "Different, but not new. Based on the German brand’s popular aluminium gravel bike, though it’s undergone a few changes." By Martin Staffa (granfondo-cycling.com) Photo: M Staffa The Washingmachine: oof! "Fourteen year-old netherlands eBike manufacturer, Van Moof, has been officially declared bankrupt by an Amsterdam court, though its non-dutch holdings are not the subject of insolvency proceedings." (thewashingmachinepost.net) (Image Credit not Found) VanMoof declared bankrupt - eBikes remain functional for now but repairs will not be carried out "The most funded eBike company in the world” now looking for a buyer." By Alex Bowden (road.cc) Photo by George Hill Rival eBike brands find creative solutions for nearly bankrupt VanMoof’s eBikes "Blurby Bike, makers of the self-proclaimed “lightest eBike made in the EU”, are offering VanMoof riders up to 1,000 euros of trade in value for their eBikes when buying a new Blurby eBike." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) All-New Basso Volta Carbon Gravel eBike is like their Palta II with Super Powers "Basso bikes is back with the new Volta - what they are calling their “most advanced performance eBike”, designed to take your road, all-road & gravel rides further powered by a hi-torque Polini mid-drive motor." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) VanMoof stores closed as “the most funded eBike company in the world” files for protection from creditors "Concerning times for owners of eBikes awash with proprietary tech." By Alex Bowden (road.cc) Photo by Geo Chierchia via Unsplash Trends from our eMTB test under €7,000 - The most exciting findings from our 2023 eMTB group test "Here are 6 exciting findings from our 2023 eMountainbike group test under €7,000." By Felix Rauch (ebike-mtb.com) Photo: Mike Hunger New drive systems and frame designs in updated Bergamont eBikes "Wider adoption of TQ-HPR 50 drive system and more accessible frame designs the big highlights from their Eurobike announcements." By Rebecca Bland (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo: Bergamont Dutch eBike company VanMoof makes last-ditch effort to avoid bankruptcy "After a rollercoaster of a financial year, once-darling eBike company VanMoof appears to be unable to pay its bills." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) VanMoof ‘temporarily’ stops selling eBikes in shock move, stoking rumors "It’s a strange move in the electric bicycle industry, which is well known for doing the opposite: continuing to take orders even when stock is low, sometimes resulting in months long back-orders." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Ampler Curt 11 speed "Verdict: An efficient and bike-like ride for commuting and bikepacking duties." By Richard Peace (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) Bianchi E-Omnia FX-Type GX 12SP Review "A full suspension all mountain endure eBike with unique design elements, custom integrated lights, powerful hydraulic disc brakes, and a dropper seat post. Available in three sizes for improved fit." (electricbikereview.com) (Credits not Found) Mondraker launches new urban cross eBike, the Dusty SX "Said to be ideal if you want to ride in the city and also on forest tracks." By Rebecca Bland (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo by Mondraker Crossworx Trip 290 eBike Goes Gates Carbon Drive x Classified Powershift x Bosch SX "We’re looking at a prototype here, rolling on 29″ wheels with a CompactTube 400 Wh battery inside the downtube and 140mm of rear wheel travel." By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) Paid Subscription Articles
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The Proven Health Benefits of Riding an eBike "Science is telling us what we already know - riding an eBike can be good for your mind and your body." By Monique Lebrun (bicycling.co.za) Photo: Robert Smith - bikeradar.com Driven Technologies unveils Orbit Drive chainless electric bike motor system "A change in direction from CeramicSpeed’s original Driven concept." By Oscar Huckle (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Pinion's mid-drive and gearbox combo a hit with eBike brands "Nine premium brands offer 2024 eBikes with super low-maintenance Pinion MGU tech." By Richard Peace (electricbikereport.com) Photo: Rebecca Bland Pinion combines shifting and drive with its first eBike motor and gearbox "German gearbox specialist launches all-new eBike motor and wireless shifting in a single, compact package." By Tom Law (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Eurobike 2023 starts tomorrow, but here’s an early look at the eBike news "Eurobike is one of the largest two-wheeled vehicle trade shows in the world, and tomorrow the event returns to Frankfurt, Germany." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) First ride: Bosch Performance Line SX motor "We headed to Germany to get some eGravel and eUrban riding in with Bosch's new motor and Smart System updates." Rebecca Bland (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo by Rebecca Bland Bosch announces new drive system and expansion to Smart System for 2024 "New Performance Line SX motor, new batteries and more updates for eBike Flow app users among announcements." Rebecca Bland (ebiketips.road.cc) Bosch Here are the coolest eBikes and more we saw at Micromobility Europe 2023 "Micromobility Europe 2023 returned to Amsterdam last week for a two-day microEV extravaganza. Personal electric vehicles from all over Europe and beyond converged on the venue." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) The new Lapierre E-Zesty AM LTD 2023 - The prophet’s back! "The Lapierre E-Zesty wasn’t just one of the first Light eMTBs on the market, it practically invented this category of bikes." Felix Rauch (ebike-mtb.com) Manufacturer’s website Canyon’s Neuron:ON eMTB is more capable than ever with 140mm of travel and a Bosch power unit "Canyon adds carbon offering to Neuron:ON range for the first time ." By Nick Clark (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Specialized releases £3,500 Turbo Levo SL Kids electric bike with peak power of 320W "New hardtail is brand's first children's electric mountain bike." By Nick Clark (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Fiido eGravel "Attractive and stylish lightweight performer." By Richard Peace (ebiketips.road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) I went to the Netherlands with Gazelle to see a biking paradise, but found something more surprising "I didn’t expect was to learn was just how much the design of Dutch-style bicycles goes hand in hand with the design of Dutch cities to emphasize the role of bikes and simultaneously de-emphasize car use." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Swytch streamlines sales strategy and draw line under previous criticism from ASA "Customers can now choose to have an eBike conversion kit delivered within either two or three months." (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo: Richard Peace
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