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eBike News: LIV Women’s eMTB, Forest Trails, Lyft eBike Share & Much More [VIDEOS]
In this week’s news:
- LIV’s New Women’s eMTB
- Forest Service Considers More eMTB Access
- California Trails Project
- People for Bikes New Data
- New Uses for eCargo Bikes in London and Paris
- Share e-bikes in Santa Monica and Leeds, UK
- Plus All the Latest eBike Battery and Business News
New eBikes and eBike Systems
LIV CYCLING INTRODUCES INTRIGUE X E+ TRAIL E-BIKE SERIES
Liv’s Intrigue X E+ is their first women-specific e-mtb with 29 inch wheels
Liv Cycling, the company dedicated to getting more women on bikes, has just introduced the Intrigue X E+, its first trail E-bike with 29-inch wheels. Liv add that ‘The Intrigue X E+ also features a suspension tuned specifically for women by women, flip chip adjustable frame geometry, and a powerful motor making it the perfect trail E-bike for those who want to go further. The Intrigue X E+ is available in XS, S, M and L sizes. Designed to match riders with just the right wheel size for balance and maneuverability, XS frames come with 27.5-inch wheels, while S-L frames come with 29-inch wheels.’
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Sondors Bikes Fold XS eBike Review, 2020
In this Spec Review we will take a look at the build, design and components on the Sondors Fold XS.
The Sondors Fold XS is a folding Class 2 ebike (Class 3 optional) with playful fat tires, a low wheelbase, telescoping handlebars and a powerful 750watt Bafang rear hub motor with responsive cadence sensor, twist throttle, and 80Nm of torque. The Fold XS has been upgraded in 2020 to make it even more user friendly. The folding frame collapses down so this bike will fit in your trunk or truck bed and the extended one-year warranty is a valuable addition on a direct-to-consumer ebike. Sondors has long been a presence in the ebike space and offers several bikes for users of all abilities. The Fold XS provides a good option for those who want a sturdy folding ebike with impressive kick. The base model does not include extra accessories which keeps the bike price low so you don’t pay for extras you don’t need. The XS is currently offered online from Sondors for $1699 in two colors: Torch orange and Graphite gray. The XS only comes in one frame size, but there are several adjustable features to make it work for riders of all sizes. This is a peppy ebike that is great for trail riding, off-road recreation, zipping around town, or taking a jaunt along the beach.
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Trek Bikes Verve+ 3 ebike Review, 2020
In this Spec Review we will take a look at the build, design and components on the Trek Verve+ 3.
The Trek Verve+ 3 is the newest model in Trek’s lineup of hybrid electric ebikes. The Verve+ 3 is designed for around town riding, recreational city riding or extended commutes. Trek has long been an industry leader in both traditional bikes and ebikes with an extensive lineup of options for all different riders. The Verve+ 3 brings the comfort and components of the Verve+ 2 with a few key upgrades for extended range. Priced just under $3000, this motorized city ebike is patterned after the traditional 10-speed bikes we all grew up riding! It has a streamlined frame that doesn’t look heavy or cumbersome and boasts three different color options. You can get the Verve+ 3 in either a traditional high-step frame or opt for the step-thru frame which is easier to get on and off. The Verve+ 3 has a 250watt Bosch motor and an integrated 500Wh battery; however, Trek has added the option of a second supplemental battery that attaches to the downtube for added range. This dual battery system will take you twice as far without having to stop for a charge. The Purion bike computer keeps track of your ride metrics, speed, distance and battery life. This bike has just enough kick to get you quickly and easily to the local cafe, bakery and library.
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Chrome BLCKCHRM Lako 3-Way Tote Review 2020
There is no shortage of bag options on the market, but the difference between a good or bad bike bag is the difference between wrecking your cargo or protecting it when you have a crash. Having a bag that is affordable and looks great as well is important to many bikers, besides having multiple carry options. When it comes to having a great bag, there’s much more you have to consider than you might otherwise expect.
It’s because of these factors that we can recommend looking at the BLCKCHRM 22X Lako 3-Way Tote bag. Manufactured by Chrome Industries, a popular urban clothing and equipment manufacturer that has been building great bags since 1995, the 22X Lake is the latest bag made with city riders in mind. The 3-way tote bag offers multiple carry options when it’s not fitted to your eBike, with multiple compartments to fit your cell phone, laptop, and other important gear. The 22x shell offers great durability, while the cool BLCKCHRM look fits in well with the rest of the stylish bag lineup. Featuring a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects and 0% financing options, there is a lot of value when it comes to the BLCKCHRM 22X Lako bag.
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Seatylock Comfort Classic Review 2020
When it comes to eBikes, and bicycles in general, an important accessory to consider is your ebike lock. A simple, lightweight lock might be easy to throw in your backpack, but won’t do much to deter thieves as they cut through the lock or find ways to undo it. At the same time, you don’t want to lug around a heavy and bulky lock.
Finally, even if you do lock up your bike properly, you are still at risk of having someone come by and steal your saddle.
Rider Safety Visibility Launches ‘Pedal Ahead’ Electric Bike Community Program in San Diego County
Groundbreaking Program Partners Government, Business & Community Leaders to Address Environmental Challenges, Promote Healthy Living, and Create Communities in Vibrant & Bikeable District 4; Young Adult Workforce Development Bicycle Program will partner with Uptown Bicycles in Normal Heights
At Electric Bike Report we are always thrilled to hear about new initiatives springing up in communities all over the globe that promote environmental sustainability and personal health through eBikes. This week we’re happy to share the story of the recently launched Pedal Ahead electric bicycle community program from San Diego County. This collaboration project involving many from the area plans to do a lot of good for the community. The full story follows below:
SAN DIEGO — On September 22, Rider Safety Visibility (RSV), a 501c3, in partnership with San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher, launched Pedal Ahead, a two-year, emission-reducing program designed to serve as an alternative to automobile transportation in the fourth supervisorial district, with a particular focus on areas of Chollas, City Heights, Encanto, Linda Vista, Rolando and Redwood Village. Pedal Ahead’s goal is to provide quality of life improvement for residents by making e-bikes available for daily commuting and recreational activities. The program will also support workforce development training for young adults ages 18-26 in the burgeoning bicycle industry, which has seen significant sales growth amid the pandemic. The training and education component will be conducted with Pedal Ahead community center partner, Uptown Bicycles in Normal Heights.
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How To Get The Most Range & Life From Your eBike Battery
There are two things you want to achieve with your e-bike battery. Firstly, whatever size the battery is in watt-hours (Wh), you will want to make sure you know how to get the most range out of it, as running out of battery is the last thing anyone wants to do and the longer you can go without charging the more useful your e-bike is. Secondly, you will want to look after it to maximize its lifespan; the battery is far and away the most expensive ‘consumable’ on any e-bike so of course the longer it lasts the better it is for your wallet. Additionally looking after the battery carefully will also help you get the most range out of it; all batteries decline in capacity over time but those that are treated more harshly show a greater decline. Read on to find out how you can achieve both ends.
You want to make sure your battery will perform to its full potential
Maximising Range
We’ve all seen e-bikes advertised with a range ‘up to’ a certain limit. But how do you know you can achieve that range? Of course, until you try any e-bike out in the real world – with your body weight, your style of riding, and over the kind of terrain you use it in – you won’t. And range claims are often based on laboratory conditions, or at least conditions so benign they are not likely to be replicated in the real world very often. But you can make sure you maximize the range of any e-bike – and with today’s ever-more energy-dense lithium-ion batteries that can be quite significant. Here are EBR’s top tips for getting the most miles per charge.
eBike News: Wilier, Tern, Stromer eBikes, Smartlocks, San Diego’s Pedal Ahead & More! [VIDEOS}
In this week’s news:
- New eBikes from Wilier, Tern and Stromer
- Pedal Ahead Looking for eBike Volunteers in San Diego County
- Paris’s Cycle Temporary Cycle Lanes Go Permanent
- eScooter Updates from the US and UK
- Cycling Accessories; Smartlock plus Rear Light/Mudguard Combo
New eBikes and eBike Systems
Wilier Triestina Hybrid Move Fast
Wilier’s Hybrid Triestina Move Fast looks as though it certainly should do just that
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Hub Motor Brands: The Complete Guide
Whilst many higher-priced e-bikes contain mid-drives (examined in full in our recent Guide to eBike MidDrives) the other main type of e-bike motor, hub motors, are often found on more budget models. Hub motors (as you would guess, these are motors found within the wheel hubs) are also used where saving weight is important, for example on lightweight city bikes you might want to pick up and sling over your shoulder to get them up steps or on e-folders that you need to carry in one hand. A third, less common reason for using hub motors (especially of the gearless variety) is on ultra-low maintenance e-bikes where they can be used alongside belt drives and hub gears to give a virtually ‘fit and forget’ system.
As in our overview of mid-drives, we’ll take a look at all the main hub motor players out there but first, there’s just a couple of points to note.
A geared motor (left) uses gears to drive onto the hub shell whilst in a gearless motor (right) the hub shell is actually a rotating part of the hub motor itself.
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LeMond Launches New Carbon eBikes
LeMond Bicycles has announced the release of their first electric bikes. The LeMond team has a meticulous approach to design, technology, and innovation which is reflected in the sleek design of their two new ebikes: the Daily and the Dutch. Both eBikes have carbon fiber frames and high-end components. The frames are clean and simple with the battery, motor, and lighting system fully integrated to retain the classic look of a traditional bike.
The Daily:
The Daily is the result of years of work by LeMond to create the perfect ebike for daily use. The carbon fiber frame is sleek and fluid with impressive integration. The Daily integrates both the battery and MAHLE ebikemotion® X35 motor into the frame. A multiple mode light system is tucked into the barstem and seat stays, and charged by a single port. The Daily also features the Shimano GRX Hydraulic 1×11 drivetrain, tubeless compatible aluminum wheelset, and Spurcycle bell. Current retail price: $4500
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