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eBike News, Reviews, TechPriority Current review: A solid 5-speed belt-drive electric bike that’s built to last "The Priority Current quickly became one of my favorite commuter electric bikes soon after its release, thanks in large part to its high-quality design and higher-end components all offered for a reasonable price." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) eBike News; Boost for Brompton Kit, Serial 1 Sold and Lots More! "Where are eBikes made and does it matter? Are the effects of the post-covid supply chain crisis still with us?" By Richard Peace (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) Cannondale’s Tesoro Neo Carbon is its first carbon electric commuting bike - And it’s modeled on the Synapse "New carbon commuter runs on Bosch drive unit." By Oscar Huckle (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Video: iGo Outland Sawback RS eBike Review - A
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iGo Outland Sawback RS Review "A hardtail eMTB with great range and exhilarating power for work and play." By: John S. Bozick (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) Garmin’s Varia Radar for eBikes Detects Cars Before You Do "Garmin’s Varia™ eRTL615 rearview radar for eBikes is the first battery-free radar, designed to add peace of mind to every ride." Partner Content (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found) Winter eBike tips: Electric bike and battery care in colder weather "Find out how to ride, care for and store your eBike when the temperature plummets." By Alex Bowden (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo: Rebecca Bland ENVO is Building Micro Electric Mobility From eBikes to The 4wd UPT "The UPT’s maximum power output is 12,000W, and it provides 640Nm of torque. The UPT's payload capacity is 550lbs, and it can tow up to 770lbs. Maximum speed is listed at 31mph." By Steve Fisher (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) New VanMoof owners working to make servicing easier and say eBike sales will recommence 'soon' "McLaren Applied-backed Lavoie acquired the eBike brand earlier this year." By Rebecca Morley (ebiketips.road.cc) (Image Credit Geo Chierchia via Unsplash) Ebco Adventure 3R "A good option if you’re looking for a sub-£2,000 adventure eBike" By Tony Tompkins (ebiketips.road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) If you’ve wanted an eBike, now is basically the best time ever with all the current sales "This year is seeing especially massive price cuts due to extra pressure on the industry." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) iGO Outland Torngat RS "A powerful fat tire eMTB for long rides over hills and loose terrain in all seasons." By: John S. Bozick (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) Rotwild's R.R275 - The slickest eGravel bike ever? "A carbon-framed eGravel offering with lightweight TQ mid-drive." By Richard Peace (ebiketips.road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Behind the scenes of our huge 2023 eMTB comparison test "Whether it’s a Michelin-star chef or your favorite local baker, nobody likes giving away their recipe for success." By Peter Walker (ebike-mtb.com) (Image Credit not Found) eBike News; New Specialized Kenovo SL2, Fiido eFat, Rotwild eGravel & Lots More! "Rotwild has produced one of the coolest looking and most sophisticated lightweight eGravel bikes ever." By Richard Peace (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2024 Haibike HYBE 9 first ride review - Does Haibike's race-oriented eMTB live up to the… hype? "Although the initial hype surrounding the HYBE has died down, Haibike’s 170/160 mm race eMTB with mixed wheelsizes keeps causing a stir." By Julian Schwede (ebike-mtb.com) Manufacturer’s website Momentum’s first electric bicycle with a throttle also has a neat glovebox "From the looks of things, the new Momentum Cito E+ seems like a great first shot at a throttle eBike, and even comes with interesting options like a glovebox." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) The new Specialized Kenevo SL 2 Boasts More Power and Torque, Starts at $11k CAD "More power, more torque, progressive geometry, and loads of travel make the new Specialized Kenevo SL 2 look like a pretty fun eMTB." Steve Fisher (bikerumor.com) No Pogo SL R8000i - First light eMTB from Centurion "It’s not only the first light eMTB in the company’s history, but also their first carbon full suspension bike with mixed-sized wheels and the new Bosch Performance Line SX motor in their portfolio." By Rudolf Fischer (ebike-mtb.com) Photo: Mike Hunger Best electric single-speed bikes 2023 - Keep things simple with a single gear "The best electric single-speed bikes for those who enjoy simplicity." By Rebecca Bland (ebiketips.road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Cycles Toussaint’s Le Taureau eBike: Comfortable quick, and versatile "All-around ride for road, gravel, touring or commuting." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Matt Stetson New 2024 Specialized S-Works Turbo Kenevo SL 2 - More power, more torque, more fun? "After upgrading the motor of the Specialized Levo SL motor back in May 2023, the Californian manufacturer is introducing an updated version of the Kenevo SL." Benedikt Schmidt (ebike-mtb.com) Manufacturer’s website Velotric T1 ST eBike Review "A curiously comfortable and affordable city eBike with cool tech and a responsive ride!" By: John S. Bozick (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) Fiido Titan - eBike with claimed 250-mile range "The latest eye-catching model from the Hong Kong based brand looks aimed at long distance electric fat tire bikers." By Richard Peace (ebiketips.road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Honda’s new electric scooter and eBike show it’s serious about electric two-wheelers "Honda has been on a roll lately, pumping out interesting and innovative electric two-wheelers including scooters and bicycles. Could the Japanese automaker suddenly be taking the segment more seriously?" By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Raleigh Centros Hub Gear "Hub gears are very appealing because everything’s neat and clean and they don’t need much maintenance. You can also change gear when you’re not moving, which can be very handy." By Alex Bowden (ebiketips.road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Here are electric bikes you can buy at every price level in November 2023 "Most eBike companies in the US have actually already started their “Black Friday” sales, even at the beginning of the month." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Honda becomes latest automotive manufacturer to debut an electric bike concept "Electric mountain bike concept debuted at Japanese Mobility Show." By Rebecca Bland (ebiketips.road.cc) Image by Honda What’s the best tailwind? - Difference between hub motors and mid-mounted motors on eRoad bikes "Who doesn’t love a bit of tailwind? A new generation of eRoad and eGravel bikes is just establishing itself on the market - and there are big differences in function, performance and price." Rudolf Fischer (granfondo-cycling.com) Why the new Lotus electric bike costs almost $25,000 "It’s hard to roll out a 9.8 kg (21.6 pounds) electric bike without getting creative." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Ribble x Vic Lee urban eBike "Ribble showcased a very special-looking urban eBike hand-painted by award-winning ‘inkist’ Vic Lee at this year's Rouleur Live bike show in London." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) The Lotus Type 136 is a £20,000 eRoad bike inspired by an Olympic gold-medal winning track frame "World’s lightest eBike motor’ from HPS uses Formula 1 tech." By Jack Evans (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Bosch, Shimano and Gazelle want your eBike to be able to talk to cars - But will this really make eBiking safer? "Trek, BMC and Audi are also founding members of the Coalition for Cyclist Safety which is based around V2X tech." By Richard Peace (ebiketips.road.cc) Image by Bosch Mini has brought out a new electric bike "Ready for another car/electric bike crossover you didn’t know you needed? Mini has launched the MINI eBike 1, in partnership with Angell Mobility." By Rebecca Bland (road.cc) Image by MINI/Angell Mobility Raleigh Motus Tour " Verdict: A decent value urban and commuting eBike for flatter terrain " by Rebecca Bland (ebiketips.road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Lectric XP 3.0 vs Ride1Up Portola - Battle of the leading budget eBikes "Two main sub-$1,000 folding electric bikes have risen to the top of the bang-for-your-buck list, the Lectric XP 3.0 and the Ride1Up Portola." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) SRAM eMTB shootout - Which SRAM Eagle Powertrain eMTB motor should I choose? "An eBike motor is only as good as the bike it’s part of! This also applies to the new SRAM Eagle Powertrain system, which made its debut with four eMountainbike brands." By Mike Hunger (ebike-mtb.com) Photo: Mike Hunger Yamaha concept bikes feature power steering, idler-driven drive unit, prototype suspension, and all-wheel drive "The Yamaha concept eMTB's were shown at the Japan Mobility Show and feature some very unusual tech." By Graham Cottingham (bikeperfect.com) (Image credit: Yamaha) LeMond launches All-Road Prolog electric bike "This becomes the third eBike in the revamped LeMond range, and the first off-road inspired bike." By Rebecca Bland (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo: Lemond Why the new sub-$1K Ride1Up Portola electric bike will shake up the market "The $995 eBike could upend the race for top-value eBikes thanks to its low price combined with impressive performance." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Lightest electric bikes 2023 - Featherweight eBikes across categories "From folders to eRoad bikes, a selection of the lightest electric bikes on the market." By Rebecca Bland (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Why Yamaha’s wild new electric bike has two-wheel drive "In addition to a futuristic appearance, several key innovations in the Yamaha Y-01W AWD fly in the face of accepted norms in the eBike industry." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Bird launches ‘improved’ new electric bikes, ditching VanMoof design "Bird, the once-darling of the shared electric scooter market, has launched a new version of its electric bike under a partnership with Tradehubb and Spring." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) eBike Explainer - Regenerative Braking "Some e-bikes with direct-drive motors can recharge the battery with braking. That said, in my limited experience, this braking is good for scrubbing speed for turns, but not for precisely controlled stops." By Emlyn Lewis (cyclingindependent.com) (Image Credit not Found) Maven Cargo eBike - Designed by women, for women "It’s no secret that women are underrepresented in the cycling industry, but many people don’t realize just how little voice women have in the industry." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Torque sensors vs Cadence sensors for electric bikes: Which one is right for you? "In the booming world of electric bikes, there’s an ongoing debate - torque sensors or cadence sensors?" By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Lapierre GLP 3 2023 - A full-power eMTB featuring the Bosch CX Race motor "The Gravity Logic Project (GLP) is Lapierre’s most aggressive eMTB. Unsurprisingly, the GLP 3 is the third iteration of the bike since the project launched in 2017." By Julian Schwede (ebike-mtb.com) Photo: Julian Schwede Cube launch new folding hybrid eBike for modern adventurers and commuters "The Bosch powered Cube Fold Hybrid is a competitive price for a mid-drive urban folder but relatively heavy at 55lbs." By Rebecca Bland (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) New Nukeproof Megawatt features full-carbon frame and SRAM Powertrain motor "A first ride on the carbon version of our 2022 eMTB of the Year." By Robin Weaver (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Your $1.00 monthly contribution is important and will help keep us online. Also, clicking on the advertisements would be an additional way of helping. The Steve Tilford Foundation was created to honor the life and legacy of cyclist Steve Tilford. "Our Mission is to help young people of all backgrounds find and chase their passion through the sport of cycling by promoting education, mentorship, and access to quality cycling opportunities." 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