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Carrying Cargo: Old Man Mountain Sherpa Rack & Chrome Barrage Pannier

I’ve recently been riding the Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 HPC SL eMTB as an all around eBike for off road and on road adventures, commuting, and errand running. 

It has also been a good test eBike for a number of accessories that enable it to be a great do-it-all eBike. 

Carrying cargo is an important part for adventure rides and running errands around town. 

A good combination of gear for carrying cargo on this full suspension eMTB is the Old Man Mountain Sherpa Rack with Chrome Barrage Pannier.

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Post Coronavirus Bike Friendly Cities? [VIDEO]

Countries across the world are starting to consider how to relax coronavirus measures as they look to head out of a lockdown situation safely and in a way that minimizes the risk of a second wave of infections.

It has become clear that ‘alternative’ transport could play a big role in these plans, as authorities look for ways that people can move around the world’s cities with a minimum of risk.

The need for exercise during the lockdown situation has been a central message for governments around the world in advising their citizens in how to deal with the restrictions. [Read More…]

Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Electric Cargo Bike Rack Review [VIDEO]

Hollywood Racks has been very progressive in developing many electric bike racks for vehicles and the latest addition to their line up is an eCargo bike option. 

The Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE for Cargo Bikes accommodates longer and wider cargo bikes that also generally weigh more than traditional bikes.

This rack can support eBikes up to 80 pounds of weight per bike!

That can be 2 eCargo bikes or a variety of eBike types, including fat tire eBikes. 

The base price for the Sport Rider SE for Cargo Bikes is $439.99. [Read More…]

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

After many miles of testing the Surface 604 Boar it has proven to be a fun eAdventure bike that is ready to ride on almost any terrain.

With 26″ x 4.5″ fat tires and a 500 watt Bafang motor the Boar is built to ride through tough terrain like sand and snow in addition to carrying cargo with sturdy front and rear racks. 

It also has a smooth and intuitive torque sensor pedal assist that blends the motor power with your pedal power.

The Boar can also go the distance as you will see in the full range test results. 

At $2,499 with free shipping the Surface 604 Boar offers a lot of features and standard accessories for eAdventure riding. 

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…]

Can Speed Pedelecs Get More People on Electric Bikes?

So-called Speed Pedelecs (Class 3) are just like regular e-bike pedelecs in that you turn the pedals to activate the electric assist.

The main difference is that the motor will continue to assist you up to 45kmh / 28mph.

Even in most places where lower speed assisted pedelecs are very popular it’s often the case that speed pedelecs are used in much lower numbers.

Some within the e-bike world have pointed out that speed pedelecs could be one of the keys to unlocking a more sustainable transport future as they obviously allow the rider to cut journey times even more than when using regular pedelecs.

And of course, with quicker e-bike journey times on offer, the car seems less attractive.

This article delves further into the subject of speed pedelecs. Where are they used most? Why and how do people use them? Could and should more be done to encourage them? [Read More…]

Surface 604 Boar Electric Fat Bike Review Part 1 Pictures & Specs

The powerful Surface 604 Boar electric fat bike is in for testing & review!

It features a 500 watt / 750 watt peak motor, high capacity 48V 10ah lithium battery (upgradeable to 14ah for more range), Tektro hydraulic disc brakes, torque sensor pedal assist + throttle, and sturdy front and rear racks as standard.

The Surface 604 Boar is priced at $2,499 with free shipping anywhere in the US or 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…]

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