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"By now the Shimano e8000 is pretty well-regarded as a quality motor with solid power and torque characteristics. It is nice to have the Shimano E-Tube app for dialing in the level of assist in the Eco and Trail modes."
(electricbikeaction.com) Photos: Pat Carrigan May 31, 2021

"Shanghai eBike riders are now sufficiently great in number that local traffic police have seen fit to produce an educational anime reminding them what they should and shouldn’t do when out on the roads."
By Alex Bowden (ebiketips.road.cc) By Shanghai Traffic Police May 31, 2021

"With global electric bicycle use surging, we caught up with the US’s largest electric bike manufacturer, Rad Power Bikes, to discuss tips for safe, enjoyable eBike rides this summer."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) May 30, 2021

May 30, 2021

"I have about 50 miles on the bike so far, and in every situation it has performed better than I could have hoped for. Riding with my wife on a leisurely Sunday morning ride, I set the PAS to 2 and it was docile. Wanted to blast into town for some eats, so I pegged it to 9 and zipped along at 40+ mph for a few miles."
By Adam Livingston (electricbike.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 30, 2021

"One of the world’s largest bicycling events is nearing after a more than year-long hiatus; some eBike companies were bought and sold; and U.S. lawmakers took positive steps to make our roads safer as Europe reported the fewest pedestrian road deaths on record."
May 29, 2021

"It’s hard to imagine a road that the Grail:ON wouldn’t absolutely dominate, a group ride that it wouldn’t lead, a 70-mile cruise that it wouldn’t delight in."
By James Lynch (pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 28, 2021

"The 48V Shengyi geared rear hub motor is capable of 28 mph, and has a nominal rating of 500w. Our experience with this motor was a pleasant one, as its power was available almost instantaneously."
By Pierce Kettering (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 28, 2021

"Introduced in March as a pair of high-end builds starting at a wallet-evacuating $13,000, the third-generation Specialized Turbo Levo is now available (if you can find one) at a lower price point."
By Staff (cyclevolta.com) Specialized May 28, 2021

"The Array features a coil suspension fork, 25kg carrying capacity and all the usual commuter accessories for sub-£1,600."
By Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Raleigh ) May 28, 2021

"A comparison of the Himiway Cruiser vs. Rad Power Bikes RadRover 5 vs. the Aventon Aventure - three of the most popular and affordable fat-tire electric bikes."
By Sam Gross (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 28, 2021

"Specialized is voluntarily recalling a small number of battery packs sold as original equipment or aftermarket spares for their first-generation Turbo Levo and Kenevo eMTBs (manufactured between November 2017 and March 2019)."
By Valentin Rühl (ebike-mtb.com) May 28, 2021

"They have two shops currently - one in Los Angeles and one in Poway, near San Diego, California. The Los Angeles location is in Hollywood, near Griffith Park, a huge park with miles of roads and bike paths, as well as plenty of hills to climb."
(electricbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 28, 2021

"Testing and reviewing the Rad Power Bikes RadMini 4 showed us that not all foldable fat tires are created equal. With seemingly more refined engineering than lots of its competitors and smoother rolling tires, it didn’t take long for us to see the edge the RadMini 4 has on some other foldable fat-tire e bikes."
By Pierce Kettering (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 28, 2021

"The bikes make use of a rear wheel Suntour Canbus E25 motor that Raleigh promises is “super quiet.” This is allied to a 400Wh battery which is said to be good for up to 60 miles (the usual qualifications apply) with a new Suntour OLED display."
By Alex Bowden (ebiketips.road.cc) by Raleigh May 27, 2021

"The DECOY comes equipped with a Shimano EP8 motor and 540 Wh battery. The latest iteration of YT's popular eMTB will be available in two versions, the DECOY MX Core and DECOY 29 Core."
By Rudolf Fischer (ebike-mtb.com) Manufacturer’s website May 27, 2021

"There is a rare-air realm in which the $9,999 Pivot Cycles E-Vault is “inexpensive.” That’s because Specialized will sell you a $14,750 S-Works Turbo Creo SL EVO; Trek will sell you a $12,500 Domane+ LT 9."
By Michael Frank (cyclevolta.com) Photo: Michael Frank May 26, 2021

"Wonderfully sporty yet efficient motor system allied with nicely designed frame with smoothly integrated batteries."
By Richard Peace (ebiketips.road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 26, 2021

"The Ariel Rider X-Class 52V eBike is one of those electric bikes that just straight up looks like it needs to be ridden. Everything about it screams, “Hop on and rip it!” so that’s exactly what I did."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) May 26, 2021

"While new eBike launches are fairly common these days, powerful mid-drive electric mopeds are still a rarity. That makes the new Ristretto e-bike all the more interesting."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) May 25, 2021

"His company, LeMond, recently released two new eBikes. The brand’s Prolog model is one of the most beautiful bikes we’ve ridden, electric or otherwise."
By Stephen Krcmar (cyclevolta.com) LeMond Bicycles May 24, 2021

"The name, Serial 1, is an homage to the first motorcycle Harley-Davidson built back in 1903, which was affectionately referred to as “Serial Number One.” Two models will be available in 2021 - the Mosh and the Rush."
(electricbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 24, 2021

"If you don’t already know, the main selling point of Swytch is that it claims to be able to convert, relatively simply, the vast majority of ‘unpowered’ bikes out there to electric assist. And, if you order in advance, it will do it at a great price"
By Richard Peace (ebiketips.road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 24, 2021

"Possibly the lowest low-step mass market electric bicycle ever created! The standover height is just 8" (20.3cm) off the ground, making it extremely easy to mount and stabilize."
(electricbikereview.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 24, 2021

"Everyone likes a restoration. Carl Rogers found the rusty old frame of a Royal Mail delivery bike in a canal and then turned it into an eBike using the Swytch eBike conversion kit."
By Alex Bowden (ebiketips.road.cc) by YouTube May 23, 2021

"The 38 lb (17.2 kg) e-bike uses a single speed drivetrain tied into a 350W rear hub motor. The internal 36V and 10.5 Ah battery offers around 380 Wh of capacity, or enough for 25-50 miles (40-80 km) of riding depending on the power assist level selected."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) May 23, 2021

"Kinesis has launched its first electric commuter bike. Lyfe is an upright, hybrid style e-bike that is billed as “the apartment dweller’s friend,” on the basis that it is is “easy to lift and easy to live with."
By Alex Bowden (ebiketips.road.cc) by Kinesis May 22, 2021

"It’s a fine-looking eBike, though nothing fancy initially jumps out at you. But when you start to examine it deeper, you realize all of the hidden high performance that makes this an electric wolf in sheep’s clothing - $2,599."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) May 21, 2021

"eBikes mean different things to different people - it might be pure power you want, it might be a lightweight machine that’s nimble in town traffic or it might be practical and fun eFat bike transport."
By Richard Peace (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 21, 2021

"If you are looking to get into the eBike space but don’t want to spend thousands of dollars, the Lectric XP is a great option."
By: Pierce Kettering (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 21, 2021

"The E Movement Hunter is a folding eFat bike that looks to provide a lot of bike at a budget price and does just that. The huge tires (huge by bike standards anyway) are designed to roll easily over looser surfaces like rocks, gravel, snow and even sand."
By Richard Peace (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 21, 2021

"The study concluded that while riders engage in higher intensity exercise when using a non-electric bike, the amount of exertion on the electric bike still provided the moderate intensity exercise level that is recommended to avoid or reduce the risk of serious health conditions."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) May 20, 2021

"By combining 6 or 9-speed Pinion gearboxes, a Gates belt drive, and the stealthy & smooth eBikemotion X35 powertrain, Emil & Emilia could be the perfect city eBikes for cruising around town and running errands on two wheels."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 20, 2021

"Fresh in for testing is Cube's enduro eMountain Bike, the Stereo Hybrid HPC 160 Actionteam 625 275 Nyon. It comes sorted with Fox's burly 38 fork and fourth-generation Bosch kit to power it up the hills."
By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 20, 2021

"Consumer-direct Lectric eBikes adds front suspension, greater cargo capacity, and a wider and more ergonomic handlebar in its latest generation of folding eBikes: the Lectric XP 2.0, available in a standard folding frame and a step-through iteration."
By Staff (cyclevolta.com) Lectric eBikes May 20, 2021

"The 7.0 model is Canyon’s entry price, and it features a 66.5-degree head angle and 74.5-degree seat angle. It comes in two versions - the CF 7.0 and CF 7.0 WMN (a women’-specific model)."
(electricbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 19, 2021

"The updated open frame is designed to be more accessible to a wider range of riders. On these large fat tire eBikes, that can be a huge benefit."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) May 19, 2021

"Understanding why an e-bike cannot be recharged when pedaling along is simple: it's a false economy."
By Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: OEM) May 19, 2021

"Unlocked as a Class 3, this is an extremely quick eBike. It’s torquey, powerful and delivers watts in a way that won’t overwhelm new or more gentle riders."
(electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 19, 2021

"Everything you need to know about getting an electric bike to ride farther, ride faster, tackle bigger hills, carry bigger loads, replace your car, save the planet, and get healthier. "
By Josh Ross (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Ribble) May 18, 2021

"Introduced last week, the Exploro Racemax Boost gets its electric assist from the 250W Mahle Ebikemotion X35 lightweight rear hub motor (40Nm of peak torque) powered by a 250Wh battery stored in the high-modulus carbon frame’s downtube."
By Staff (cyclevolta.com) 3T May 18, 2021

"50 Electric Bikes just launched a new range of Brose-powered commuting eBikes for 2021. Here we take a first look at the only belt drive in the range, the Citywave 4G."
By Richard Peace (ebiketips.road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 18, 2021

"The main specs remain the same, including a top speed of 28 mph (45 km/h) from a 500W continuous and 800W peak rear hub motor and a range of 25-45 miles (40-72 km) from a 48V 500Wh battery. The bike is also still available in two frame styles: Standard and Step-Thru."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) May 18, 2021

"This is a compact city bike with a low-step steel frame and fork and 20” wheels. Small-wheelers are becoming more popular as they offer most of the benefits of a larger-wheeled bike in a more compact package, which makes them easier to store."
By Dave Atkinson (ebiketips.road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 17, 2021

"The bike should be capable of a top speed of around 36 mph (58 km/h) when in unlocked mode, though it still ships locked to 20 mph (32 km/h) max speeds."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) May 17, 2021

"Described as a ‘stealthy’ electric bike, the Paperboy is a fairly straightforward-looking hybrid/city bike with a 250W rear hub motor and a 375Wh battery situated in the downtube."
By Alex Bowden (ebiketips.road.cc) by Elite Systems May 16, 2021

"Cowboy is to launch the fourth generation of its urban eBike. Winner of Red Dot Best of the Best 2021 product design award, the Cowboy 4 features a new design and a powertrain the brand says offers 50% more torque."
By Alex Bowden (ebiketips.road.cc) by Cowboy May 15, 2021

"No doubt many readers would be more than happy riding the latest version of the Stromer ST5, a class 3 (28mph assist) e-bike, now with ABS anti-lock braking. But would you consider riding a 28mph microcar?"
By Richard Peace (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 15, 2021

"The Topstone Neo comes with 650b wheels and 42c WTB Resolute tires. My test bike came with a 44-tooth chainring and an 11-speed 11-42T cassette. That lent me more than enough versatility in all conditions, especially with the added boost of the Bosch mid-drive motor."
By Dan Cavallari (cyclevolta.com)Photo: Dan Cavallari May 14, 2021

"The 500 Series is a comfort commuter at heart, but in reality it’s just a really good all-around eBike for the money. It’s comfortable, sporty enough to throw around, has good battery life and doesn’t pretend to be some newfangled take on an eMTB or electric folder."
By Sam Gross (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 14, 2021

"The European market has been cited as the main growth driver for Giant eBikes, with the US market also continuing to grow alongside."
By Mark Sutton (cyclingindustry.news) (Image Credit not Found) May 14, 2021

"Built to be a one stop shop electric commuter bike and one that tips the scales at around only 13kg (unequipped), the EbikeMotion X35 assisted Lyfe will offer an estimated 75 kilometer range per charge."
By Mark Sutton (cyclingindustry.news) (Image Credit not Found) May 14, 2021

"A feature-complete speed pedelec, ideal for eBike commuting or touring. Available in five frame sizes across two frame styles, high-step and mid-step, but only one color scheme. Very wide 10-51 tooth cassette with high end Shimano Deore XT derailleur and shifters."
(electricbikereview.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 13, 2021

"Both the electric Kenevo SL and Levo SL are targeted at riders looking for electrical assistance but turned off by the weight of a traditional eMTB."
By Tom Marvin (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 13, 2021

"With its very natural pedaling feel, this is an eBike for true cyclists. You may even forget you are riding an eBike and think “Wow, I have amazing legs today!” We achieve this through 3 specifically-tuned levels."
(roadbikeaction.com)binary comment May 13, 2021

"3T has taken their popular, premium Exploro RaceMax gravel bike and given it a stealthy eBike Boost, driven by a hidden ebikemotion X35+ powertrain."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 12, 2021

"This Sausalito E1 comes in four sizes, and should fit riders from 5-foot-2 to 6-foot-4. And you can buy the smallest size in a step-through frame. The Sausalito E1 has an MSRP of $2,479."
By Michael Frank (cyclevolta.com) Marin Bikes May 12, 2021

"There’s no two ways about it, Rad Power Bikes is absolutely crushing it in the eBike market."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) May 12, 2021

"First of all, despite liberal use of the word ‘Tesla’, Industrial designer Kendall Toerner didn’t actually work for the firm. His design was merely Tesla-inspired."
By Alex Bowden (ebiketips.road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 12, 2021

"There are plenty of things to note when considering how to ride an electric bike. Here are some top tips to keep you safe and having fun when riding an eBike for the first time."
By Josh Ross (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Giro) May 12, 2021

"We won’t mince words: The LeMond Prolog is the most beautiful eBike in history. The Prolog has a timeless look, something both classic and inspiring."
By Stephen Krcmar (cyclevolta.com)LeMond Bicycles May 11, 2021

"Mercedes-Benz is putting their name on a series of eBikes (road and city). Their two new city-focused eBikes feature a battery hidden in the seat tube, a 250-watt mid-drive motor (they don’t specify brand), a Gates carbon belt drive, 700c wheels, an aluminum frame and a rear hub with internal shifting."
(electricbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 11, 2021

"In size and weight (62 pounds), this is a big bike. At first sight, it looks like a pretty typical fat bike, but then you notice the exposed drive shaft and universal joint that exits the top tube, then re-enters the left-side seat stay, sitting right next to your left leg!"
(electricbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 11, 2021

"The Stance E+ is a cross country and possibly light trail oriented electric bike. It offers 130mm of travel in the front and 120mm of travel in the rear suspension."
(electricbikereview.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 8, 2021

"The Alpine Trail E2 is the top-end offering in Marin’s inaugural two-model line of full-suspension pedal-assist mountain bikes, using the MultiTrac four-bar suspension system found on the NorCal brand’s non-electric enduro and trail bikes."
By Toby Hill (cyclevolta.com) Photo: Marin Bikes May 8, 2021

"eBikes are expensive and highly technical. Regular maintenance and servicing will let you enjoy the trails longer, and faster."
(bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found) May 8, 2021

"Would you consider renting rather than buying an eBike? Would you consider ordering an eBike in advance that hasn’t been produced, but promises as yet unproven, though exciting technology?"
By Richard Peace (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 7, 2021

"Belgium’s Cowboy has already run through several generations of its popular urban-oriented electric bicycles. Now the company has just unveiled the new Cowboy C4 e-bike, which is available in two different models."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) May 7, 2021

"Electric bikes promise the world but often fail to deliver, instead, save money on quality e-bikes with our pick of the best electric bike deals"
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy) May 6, 2021

"The Turbo Como SL 4.0 is a Class 3 eBike rated to deliver pedal assist up to 28 mph and equipped with Specialized’s Super Light propulsion system, which features a 240W mid-drive motor and 320Wh integrated battery."
By Paul Tolme (cyclevolta.com) Photo: Paul Tolme May 5, 2021

"The RadRover 5 seems to specialize in accelerating quickly and smoothly. Rad Power Bikes has tuned the motor engagement nicely in the sense that you get going quickly."
By: Pierce Kettering (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 5, 2021

"The Aventon Aventure was just released earlier this week, marking the popular eBike company’s first foray into the full-size fat tire eBike market."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) May 5, 2021

"The Ranger sits alongside the Apex and Warrior models in the QuietKat range as fellow hardtail electric bikes. It’s the cheapest of the three making it an attractive option as a first off-road specific electric bike."
By Jeff Balton (bicycle-guider.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 5, 2021

"The Swytch kit surprised us with relatively clean looks and solid performance that rivaled the feel of real eBikes. Considering its versatility and low entry price, we’d recommend it highly as a way to turn any regular old bike into a fast commuter."
By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 4, 2021

"Cairn Cycles has launched two new bikes - a drop bar and flat bar ‘BRAVEe.’ Cairn has impressed us in the past, the E-Adventure scored highly gaining a 9/10 and a position on the Editor’s Choice awards."
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 4, 2021

"Linkglide is the new addition to Shimano's drivetrain offering and it looks great for eMTB riders."
By Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Shimano) May 4, 2021

"For some cyclists, sometimes looking good on their bike is just as important as riding well on it. And, if the Orbea Gain M20i test bike is any indication, it’s obvious that Orbea seems to understand that quite well."
(roadbikeaction.com)Photo: Pat Carrigan May 3, 2021

"Ribble achieves that lightweight design with a combination of the minimalist Mahle EBM X35 motor and eBike system as well as an ultra lightweight carbon fiber frame. The carbon fiber doesn’t end there though - it continues into the handlebar, stem, and wheels as well."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) May 3, 2021

"The MATE X is available in various configurations; the bike in the images is a non-road-legal 750W version with a throttle and a 17Ah battery, but most of the testing was done aboard a 250W, 14Ah bike with a retail price of £1,999."
By Dave Atkinson (ebiketips.road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 3, 2021

"The bike offers 80mm of travel via a Rockshox Monarch shock and the no-name fork with adjustable pre-load and lockout. The rear shock offers all the adjustability you’d expect in a Monarch shock."
(electricbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 3, 2021

"Fat tire bikes have been steadily growing in popularity and Aventon seems to be attempting to separate itself from the pack with some upgraded componentry versus what typically is found on affordable fat tire bikes."
By: Griffin Hales (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 3, 2021

"For a reasonable $1,250 you get this vintage cruiser-style electric bike coupled with a sidecar."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) May 3, 2021

"We report on a great many important developments in the world of eBikes, but sometimes we’re drawn in by little more than a name."
By Alex Bowden (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo: E Movement May 1, 2021

"Aventon Bikes broadens its line of electrics with the new Aventure model, the SoCal brand’s second fat-tire eBike (following the Sinch folding eBike released in early 2020) but its first full-size fattie, rolling on 26-inch wheels with 4-inch-wide tires."
By Staff (cyclevolta.com) Photo: Aventon May 1, 2021

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