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Surface 604 Colt Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

The new Surface 604 Colt electric bike has arrived for testing and review!

This Class 2 eBike features torque sensor pedal assist and throttle assist up to 20 mph along with two battery capacity options.

Spec highlights include a 500 watt Bafang geared rear hub motor, a stock battery of 48V 10.4ah (14ah optional), Tektro Auriga hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Alivio 9 speed drivetrain, and a full assortment of accessories. 

The $1,999 base price includes free shipping.

In this first part of the review you will get a detailed look at this bike with a BUNCH of pictures and the specifications. [Read More…]

iGO eXtreme 2.0 Electric Fat Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

After many miles of testing the iGO eXtreme 2.0 it has proven to be a powerful eFat bike with good range and a well rounded accessory package.

With 4″ wide fat tires and a 500 watt motor the iGO eXtreme 2.0 will tackle sand, snow, mud, and pavement and is also fully equipped for everyday commuting and exploring.

Its 48V 13ah lithium battery provides good range (see range test results below), especially given that it is an electric fat bike, whose larger, heavier tires tend to reduce range compared to non-fat e-bike models with similar spec.

The iGO eXtreme 2.0 is priced at $1,999 with free shipping in the US and Canada.

In this second part of the full review you will get an idea of the ride characteristics, range test results, pros, cons, and overall thoughts on this electric bike. [Read More…]

Electric Bikes Take Center Stage at CABDA West in Del Mar, California

By Kim Merrill

DEL MAR, CA — The CABDA West bicycle industry show hit the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, California for the second year on January 15-16, sporting over 200 exhibitors occupying 85,000 square feet.

Nearly 2,000 attendees visited the bicycle industry show from 585 bicycle shops.

The electric bicycle segment was well represented with a number of brands showing their newest models, including e-Bikes from Aventon, Bagi Bike, Batch, Bosch, Bulls, Dahon, GoCycle, iGo, Haro, Linus and Magnum. [Read More…]

iGO eXtreme 2.0 Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures and Specs

The new iGO eXtreme 2.0 electric fat bike is in for testing & review!

This performance eFat bike features a Bafang 500W hub motor, 48V 13Ah high capacity battery, Tektro mechanical disc brakes and a wide range of accessories.

The iGO eXtreme 2.0 is priced at $1,999 including shipping within the US and Canada.

In this first part of the review you will get a detailed look at this bike with a BUNCH of pictures and the specifications. [Read More…]

Surface 604 Shred Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

The test results are in and the Surface 604 Shred is a high performance eMTB with an impressive economical price!

The Shred has a very smooth and intuitive ride feel with the torque sensor pedal assist system and surprisingly quiet 500 watt motor that provides assist up to 28 mph. 

It has a very stable ride feel with the 2.8″ wide tires, 4″ Suntour suspension fork, wide handlebars, and powerful Tektro hydraulic disc brakes.

With a $2,099 base price that includes free shipping, the Surface 604 Shred offers a lot of value. 

In this second part of the full review you will get an idea of the ride characteristics, range test results, pros, cons, and overall thoughts on this electric bike. [Read More…]

Electric Bromptons Compared: Brompton Electric, Swytch, Nano, & Velospeeder [VIDEO]

The Brompton is simply one of the best folding bikes in the world.

From being an idea conceived in a London flat by engineer and designer Andrew Ritchie back in 1975 it has become one of the world’s most popular folding bikes.

It’s success is based on the fact that not only does it fold quickly down to a very compact size of 60 x 59.5 x 28 cm (around 100 litres volume) but it is also an incredibly strong bike that rides pretty well too, given its small 16” wheels.

There are a number of electric options around, most notably Brompton’s own version.

As this was rolled out from 2017 there have been many other retrofit options developed in the preceding years and newer options like the Swytch, for the more budget conscious, continue to hit the market.

Here we take a look at four options we have tested first hand, all of which have their own pros and cons which we detail.  [Read More…]

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