eBike News, Reviews, Tech
Ribble's all-alloy eBike for roadies.
 "Pedal
assistance in a slick Ribble package, for road riders
who want something boutique."
By Lance
Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Ribble
bikes) April 30, 2021
Cyon, Hydra, Aryon and Aryon SC - Forestal
present four new EonDrive eBikes.
 "The
new Forestal Hydra is based on the Siryon but has been
optimized for the demands of full-on downhill tracks.
Like the Siryon, it offers 170 mm travel at the rear,
which, in contrast to the new Siryon, is controlled by a
coil shock."
By Rudolf
Fischer, Nils Mai (ebike-mtb.com) Manufacturer’s website
April 30, 2021
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First Look: 2021 Kona Libre EL.
 "With
the ever growing demand for both eBikes and gravel
bikes, Kona thought that it would only be natural to
pair the two and introduce the Libre EL."
By Liam Mercer
(road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) April
29, 2021
Stromer ST2 eBike First Look.
 "Stromer
introduces its first belt-drive eBike with the newly
redesigned ST2 speed pedelec (Class 3 pedal assist up to
28 mph), outfitted with a Gates Carbon Drive belt
instead of chain, as well as a five-speed Sturmey Archer
internal gear hub controlled by a handlebar-mounted
twist shifter."
By Staff
(cyclevolta.com) Photo: Stromer April
29, 2021
2021 Specialized Turbo Levo Pro First Ride
Review.
 "On
the absolute steepest climbs, where other pedal-assist
mountain bikes have literally been unable to churn, the
Levo Pro has been totally unfazed."
By Michael
Frank (cyclevolta.com) Photo: Michael Frank
April 29, 2021
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Brand visit and first ride: Gocycle G4i.
 "Initial
impressions are that the G4’s new features really do
take the Gocycle to an improved level of performance and
it’s refreshing to see a company both driving down
weight while upping performance."
By Richard
Peace (ebiketips.road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
April 27, 2021
Shimano's new EP8 and E6100 eCargo drive
units.
 "Shimano
has announced the launch of two new eCargo drive unit
models, advancing its position in the e-Bike market. The
EP8 and E6100 cargo specific drive units come with built
in features designed for powering heavy loads."
By Liberty
Sheldon April 27, 2021
Surface 604 Quad Review.
 "Very
unique style and look, in my opinion it is done
perfectly! The bike only comes in one color scheme, but
the brushed aluminum alloy, silver and gold accents, and
all-black components just look amazing."
(electricbikereview.com) (image credit not found)
April 27, 2021
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Riese & Muller Nevo3 GT Vario women's
eBike review.
 "A
hugely adaptable eBike that can be used for carrying
heavy loads, commuting to work or simply having fun on
and off the road."
By Cycling
Electric magazine (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not
Found) April 26, 2021
Bike Review: Bulls Wild Flow EVO RS Trail
Bike.
 "In
a unique twist on frame construction, the Bulls uses a
carbon fiber front triangle and an aluminum rear. It’s
lightweight, stiff, yet not bank-breakingly expensive."
(electricbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
April 26, 2021
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3D printed eBike wins Award.
 "Urwahn
Bikes’ 3D printed eBike, the Platzhirsch, has received a
Green Product Award 2021. The firm says that by
employing 3D-printing into the manufacturing process, it
has achieved a very short production time and bypassed
the need for costly tools."
By Alex Bowden
(ebiketips.road.cc) Photo By Jack Sexty April
25, 2021
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Ride1UP Roadster V2 Review.
 
"It’s clean lines, urban styling and refreshing
simplicity for an eBike made me spend the rest of the
day thinking about a bike I used to spend a lot of time
on."
By Sam Gross
(electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found)
April 23, 2021
VanMoof PowerBank First Look.
 "The
378Wh PowerBank charges fully in three hours - or from 0
to 70 percent in two hours - and locks into VanMoof's
lockable dock (called the Lock Dock) that attaches to
the eBike frame’s seat tube."
By Staff
(cyclevolta.com) VanMoof April
23, 2021
Blubrake creates electronic ABS for eBikes.
 "The
Blubrake ABS System is intended to be run on the front
wheel(s) of eBikes, especially eCargo bikes, to help the
rider maintain control whether the bike is empty or
loaded up."
By Steve Fisher
(bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
April 23, 2021
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Niner Bikes WFO e9 Review.
 "The
WFO e9 is a Class 1 aggressive eMTB with pedal assist up
to 20 mph. Niner launched its first eBikes just a few
weeks after Bosch announced that it was goosing up the
software on its Performance Line CX motor."
By Toby Hill
(cyclevolta.com) Jeff Allen April
21, 2021
Falcon Serene women's eBike review.
 "The
Serene from Falcon should be a popular bike as, aside
from the price, its low-step frame will be welcomed by
the less limber among us - and even better, it still
manages to hide away much of the cabling for the
electrics and rear brake."
(cyclist.co.uk)
Cycling Electric magazine April
21, 2021
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Cube Kathmandu Hybrid SLT 625 Trapeze
women's eBike review.
 "As
this name suggests, it’s an eBike that will be at home
in the city or on light trails. And like all Cube
eBikes, it has a Bosch mid-drive motor and is designed
to deliver the best quality possible for the price."
(cyclist.co.uk)
(Image Credit not Found) April
20, 2021
Detroit Bikes e-Sparrow eBike First Ride.
 "Lightweight
and zippy are two words that come to mind after spending
just a few minutes aboard the Detroit Bikes Electric
Sparrow, aka e-Sparrow."
By Val
Vanderpool (cyclevolta.com) Detroit Bikes
April 20, 2021
VanMoof's Power Bank is a range extender and
problem solver.
 "VanMoof,
maker of some of our favorite pedal-assisted electric
bikes, just announced the Power Bank, a range extender
that also charges the internal battery of the company’s
S3 and X3 models."
By Thomas
Ricker (theverge.com) Photo by Thomas Ricker / The Verge
April 20, 2021
Islabikes eJanis eBike review.
 "The
frame is made from aluminium and paired with a carbon
fiber fork. The oversized down tube of the frame is put
to good use providing an inconspicuous home for the
Panasonic battery."
By Cycling
Electric magazine (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not
Found) April 20, 2021
First Ride: Bimotal Evation eBike Drive
System.
 "The
system is made up of a motor that goes on a mount that
sits atop the rear brake-caliper mounting bolts,
clipping into a receiver mounted there with what looks
like a pair of quick-release seatpost clamp levers."
(electricbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
April 20, 2021
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Yamaha Civante Road Bike.
 "Yamaha
has been making eBike motors for about 30 years, but it
was just four years ago that they jumped into the
American eBike market."
(electricbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
April 19, 2021
BMC Alpen Challenge AL Sport One.
 "The
AMP AL Sport gives the nice feeling of riding along and
not worrying that you need to add something to the bike.
Most of the moving parts are Shimano."
By Ian Evenden
(ebiketips.road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
April 19, 2021
Kask has three new cycling helmets.
 
"Italian company unveils the Urban R, Moebius and
Moebius Elite models for commuting, eBike use, and
general city riding."
By Mat Brett
(road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) April
19, 2021
Most Comfortable Bike Seats.
 "Let
me ask you one thing: Have you ever decided against
going for a bike ride because of terrible saddle sores?
If your answer is YES, you should really consider
getting a different bike seat."
By Jeff Balton
(bicycle-guider.com) (Image Credit not Found)
April 19, 2021
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Scott Addict eRide Premium.
 "Fast,
comfortable, sweet-handling road bike with the benefit
of smooth power assistance."
By Stu Kerton
(road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) April
18, 2021
Kona Dew-E DL Review.
 "Extremely
functional, lightweight, surprisingly comfortable
electric bicycle that's based on a proven analog bicycle
from Kona called the Dew."
(electricbikereview.com) (Image Credit not Found)
April 18, 2021
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Five of the best electric city and hybrid
bikes.
 "Electric
city and hybrid bikes are practical, comfortable and
easy to ride. This makes them a popular choice for…
well, pretty much anybody really."
By Alex Bowden
(ebiketips.road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
April 16, 2021
Stromer ST2 eBike review: Too hot for
Europe.
 "Broadly
speaking, US cities have all of the fast eBikes and no
bicycle infrastructure, whereas European cities have all
of the protective infrastructure and few fast eBikes."
By Thomas
Ricker (theverge.com) (Image Credit not Found)
April 16, 2021
Aventon Pace 500 Review - 2021.
 "The
Aventon Pace 500 is a class 3 eBike that has quality
components, at a likable price. With hydraulic disc
brakes, 28mph top speeds, and a comfortable riding
position the Pace 500 feels like it should cost more
than it actually does."
(electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found)
April 16, 2021
X Mobility launches electric lineup
including low cost eBikes and more.
 "A
new personal electric vehicle company has just debuted,
joining a segment that has seen impressive growth
lately. The aptly named X Mobility startup is already
showing off a wide range of light electric vehicles."
By Micah Toll
(electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) April
16, 2021
2021 GasGas Enduro and Trail eBikes First
Look.
 "Each
bike in the line comes equipped with the latest Yamaha
PW-X2, PW-ST, or PW-CE motor and a high-range battery.
We’ll take a look at the specifics of the Enduro Cross
and Trail Cross options."
By Byron Wilson
(cyclevolta.com) GasGas April 16,
2021
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Biktrix Moto First Look.
 "Canadian
eBike brand Biktrix on Thursday unveiled the Moto, a new
pedal - and throttle - assist model “inspired by mopeds
and built with electric mobility in mind,” according to
the company."
By Staff
(cyclevolta.com) Biktrix April
15, 2021
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Ride1Up Roadster V2 First Ride Review.
 "When
it comes to value, going direct is tough to beat. You
cut out the middleman, and most of us can pull off
building a bike straight out of the box in less than an
hour."
By Stephen
Krcmar (cyclevolta.com) Photo Stephen Krcmar
April 14, 2021
Carqon Flatbed eCargo bike can hold
“anything.”
 "Carqon
has launched a new flatbed eCargo bike. The Ronseally -
named Carqon Flatbed features the Bosch Performance CX
Cargo Line mid-motor and, at least according to its
manufacturers, can be used to carry “anything."
By Alex Bowden
(ebiketips.road.cc) by Carqon April
14, 2021
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Basso Volta eGravel bike review.
 "A
nicely priced carbon gravel bike that has the
versatility to take on fire roads and forest paths."
By Cycling
Electric magazine (cyclist.co.uk) April
13, 2021
Pinarello Dyodo gravel - eGravel bike test.
 "Smooth
lines and shapely design are what we have come to expect
from Pinarello, and the Dyodo is no different. The sleek
T700 carbon frame falls right in line with the rest of
the Pinarello line."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
April 13, 2021
Fully Charged.
 "Superpedestrian
made this cool, simple, bolt-on solution called the
Copenhagen Wheel that was really elegant. It was a
bright-red rear hub laced into whatever size rim you
ordered. Another company, called GeoOrbital, made this
goofy-yet-space-age-looking front-wheel solution that
had the battery and motor that stayed stationary while
the rim and solid rubber tire rotated around it."
(electricbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
April 13, 2021
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Marin Sausalito E1 First Ride Review.
 "If
you’re on the hunt for a cruiser-ish eBike that splits
the difference between that laid-back geometry and more
of a mountain bike riding position, the Marin Sausalito
E1 seems to nail that sweet spot."
By Michael
Frank (cyclevolta.com) Michael Frank Photo
April 12, 2021
Best budget eMTBs: Great eMountain bikes
that won't break the bank.
 "The
last few years have seen massive advances in eBike
technology and performance, but things have settled down
noticeably now, making this a great time to buy a
power-assisted mountain bike."
By Guy Kesteven
(cyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
April 12, 2021
Can you get fit on an electric bike?
 "With
many aspects of cycling seemingly focused on performance
gains, electric bikes are often met with skepticism for
providing a helping hand on hills or a sweat-free ride
to work."
By Paul Norman
(bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
April 12, 2021
Marin Alpine Trail E2.
 "The
Alpine Trail starts with an aluminum frame that’s
available in four sizes and a single gray colorway.
Owing to the Fox 38 fork and Fox Float DHX2 shock combo,
the bike quietly messages its design intent."
(electricbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
April 12, 2021
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Islabikes eJanis.
 "The
eJanis has a 250Wh Panasonic battery and MAHLE
ebikemotion X35 36V/250Wh rear hub-mounted motor, which
delivers 40Nm of torque."
By Dave
Atkinson (ebiketips.road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
April 11, 2021
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Italian Styling Meets eRoad: Wilier Cento10
Hybrid.
 "For
many cyclists, eRoad bikes are the perfect solution to
enjoying their beloved sport and cherished part of life.
For some roadies, a carefully honed taste in bicycles
makes riding many of the eBike options out there a
less-than-palatable option."
(pelotonmagazine.com) April 9,
2021
Diamondback Enters the eBike Segment with
Four New Models.
 "Rounding
out the new lineup, is the Current, another road variant
that’s aimed at the urban commuter, which comes with a
500wh Powertube integrated Bosch battery, Shimano
11-speed drivetrain, Maxxis Rambler 700x40c tire and
drop handlebars for $4,100."
(capovelo.com)
(Image Credit not Found) April 9,
2021
Two Wheels (and an Electric Boost) to
Independence.
 "When
my brother was 21 years old, while dominating a Halo 3
Team Deathmatch, he fell out of his chair and had a
series of three grand mal seizures."
By Morgan Gales
(cyclevolta.com) Morgan Gales April
9, 2021
UKCA certificate awarded to Bafang for M200
Central Motor Drive System.
 "The
certificate shows that Bafang's Central Motor Drive
System M200 (M200) conforms to the latest market access
requirements of the UK. It is also the first UKCA
certificate issued by TUV SUD to China’s e-Bike
industry."
By Liberty
Sheldon (cyclingindustry.news) (Image Credit not Found)
April 9, 2021
Review: Aventon Level Electric Bike.
 "With
a killer price point for the componentry it provides,
it’s safe to say that this Aventon is on a whole other
Level."
By Pierce
Kettering (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not
Found) April 9, 2021
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Specialized Turbo Como SL 5.0 Review.
 "To
me, the Specialized SL (Super Light) 1.1 motor system is
very impressive… not only is it compact and lightweight
at just 4.3lbs, it actually provides good torque and
satisfying power."
(electricbikereview.com) (Image Credit not Found)
April 8, 2021
Himiway Cruiser Electric Bike Review - 2021.
 "If
you are looking for a good-priced, powerful eBike that’s
able to ride on a wide range of terrain, then the
Himiway Cruiser is a great option to look at."
By: Pierce
Kettering (electricbikereport.com) (photos by: Pierce
Kettering) April 8, 2021
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E-Joe Jade eBike Review.
 "A
peppy companion for commutes, recreational rides, and
errands."
By Julie Kelly
(cyclevolta.com) Photo: Julie Kelly April
7, 2021
Eovolt adds four new folding eBikes to its
line-up.
 "French
folding eBike manufacturer Eovolt has added four new
models to its 2021 range: the City Retro, the City Four,
the City X and the Confort."
By Alex Bowden
(ebiketips.road.cc) by Eovolt April
7, 2021
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Stromer Announces New ST2.
 "Stromer
has redesigned the ST2. It is a Class 3 (28 mph) bicycle
with a 750W TDCM-sourced CYRO rear hub motor."
(electricbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
April 6, 2021
Why the Superstrata E Revolutionizes Bike
Manufacturing.
 "Superstrata
bikes are born out of a thermoplastic carbon, which is
stronger than the thermoset thread used by most bike
makers. Construction is also radically different."
By Michael
Frank (cyclevolta.com) Superstrata April
6, 2021
Yamaha YDX-Moro Pro Trail Bike.
 "The
YDX-Moro Pro features a dual-twin frame that splits the
top tube for mounting the rear shock and the downtube
for mounting the battery, with both allowing for a lower
center of gravity, lower stand-over height and better
traction throughout."
(electricbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
April 6, 2021
Apache Wakita City.
 "It’s
hard to make a really good eBike for $1,400/£1,000, and
the issues and extra costs have pushed prices of many
products up, including bikes."
By Dave
Atkinson (ebiketips.road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
April 6, 2021
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Diamondback Unveils Its First eBike Line.
 "Diamondback
is bringing some muscular pedal assist to its line with
a new offering of commuter and adventure eBikes to
complement its spring 2021 collection of non-electric
mountain, road, tri, and gravel bikes."
By Staff
(cyclevolta.com) Diamondback April
5, 2021
Check Out Specialized’s New Como SL.
 "Specialized
is coming out with a lot of new bikes this year, and
that’s a good thing. There will likely be more
announcements for more models later this year, perhaps
as early as summer 2021."
(electricbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
April 5, 2021
Review: Surface 604 Shred Trail Bike.
 "Surface
is an early-adapter eBike company based in Vancouver,
Canada, and their bikes tend to have a burlier look and
feel about them."
(electricbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
April 5, 2021
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Himiway Cruiser Electric Bike Review - 2021.
 "The
Himiway Cruiser is a powerful all-terrain fat bike that
specializes in trudging through snow, sand, and most any
other surface while also destroying hill climbs."
By: Pierce
Kettering (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not
Found) April 2, 2021
Bafang Upgrades Dealer Service.
 "eBike
system manufacturer Bafang has launched a dealer-direct
service model and are expanding their service team to
ensure ongoing customer support at a higher level."
(electricbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
April 2, 2021
Montague M-E1 Folding eBike First Look.
 "The
700c-wheeled M-E1 folds down via a single quick-release
lever to a package measuring 38 x 38 x 13 inches and is
supported by a dual-leg kickstand during folding."
By Toby Hill
(cyclevolta.com) Montague Bikes April
2, 2021
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Cannondale Topstone Neo carbon lefty - Bike
test.
 "This
newest version of the old Lefty is called the Oliver,
and it’s been slimmed down and had its travel cut (from
a mountain bike-friendly 100mm of travel) to a more
gravel-practical 30mm."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
April 1, 2021
Introducing The Self-Driving Bike.
 "The
bike features an automatic-shifting Enviolo CVT
drivetrain that is belt-driven for low noise, so you can
take phone calls without all that chain noise."
(electricbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
April 1, 2021
New “Massless” Structural Battery
Technology.
 "Researchers
from Chalmers University of Technology have come up with
a new battery concept. It contains carbon fiber that
serves simultaneously as a load-bearing material,
conductor and electrode."
(electricbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
April 1, 2021
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