2018 eBikes: Yamaha, BESV, BULLS, ProdecoTech, Raleigh, Electron Wheel, Stromer, Bosch, eProdigy, & Xtracycle [VIDEOS]

Its that time of year again for the launch of new electric bikes!

This years Interbike (largest bicycle tradeshow in North America) was a big show for eBikes.

In this series of reports from Interbike you will get an in depth look at many of the new 2018 eBikes and learn more about the companies that are involved in the North American electric bike marketplace.

In this first report you will see videos from: Yamaha, BESV, BULLS, ProdecoTech, Raleigh, Electron Wheel, Stromer, Bosch, eProdigy, and Xtracycle.

And make sure you also checkout these other reports: 

Part 2: Haibike, Copenhagen Wheel, Smartmotion, Nidec, Surface 604, Wallerang, Vintage, Velec, Tempo, and Karmic.

Part 3: Easy Motion, Haro, Blix, Shimano, Focus, Bafang, BionX/Elby, and Alizeti.

Part 4: Riese & Muller, Genze, Biomega, IZIP, Magnum, Tern, and Urban Arrow.

Enjoy!

Yamaha Electric Bikes

Yamaha launched their own line of the electric bikes using their PW and PW-X mid drive motor system. They showed off a hardtail eMTB (YDX Torc), drop bar commuter (Urban Rush), fitness commuter (Cross Core), and commuter/touring eBike (Cross Connect).

New BESV eMTB, eCommuters, eCompact

James McLean shows us the new 2018 BESV electric bikes from Interbike. There is the TRB1 electric mountain bike, JS1 Advanced commuter, CF1 commuter, PS1, PSA1, and a Votani commuter.

So Many New BULLS eBikes

BULLS is rolling out a huge line of new electric bikes for 2018. There is the large selection of eMTBs with Bosch, Shimano, Brose. Checkout the new Twin Core Shimano battery set up and Bosch Powertube internal battery. They also have eFat, eCommuter, eCruiser, and eKids bikes. Also featured is the new Monkey Link magnetic accessories.

ProdecoTech eBMX, eTrike, eKits, & More

Here’s a look at some of the 2018 ProdecoTech eBike line: the Phantom MX, Stride Matic eTrike, full suspension (Phantom, Rebel, Outlaw) New eBike Kit, Outlaw, Phantom & Stride 400, OE bike, Mariner 500, Phantom X2.

Raleigh Electric 

Rob Kaplin from Raleigh Electric shows off some of the new 2018 Raleigh Electric Bikes. eCommuter, eCruiser, eMTB, eSpeed Commuter, eRoad, The Sprite iE step thru commuter, the Retroglide iE classic cruiser, the Redux iE commuter, the Lore iE speed commuter, the carbon fiber eMTB Tokel iE Pro, the all road Tamland iE, and the full suspension Kodiak iE Pro.

Electron Wheel Gen 2

James Parker talks about the latest Gen 2 Electron Wheel All-In-One electric bike system with improvements in the motor spec. It is now a 400 watt motor running on 36 volts. The new Gen 2 Electron Wheel is the same price of $799.

New Stomer ST2 Limited + More

Here’s a look at the latest and greatest eBikes from Stromer for 2018: ST2S, ST2 Limited, ST2, ST1X, ST1 Platinum.

New Bosch Improvements

Jonathan Weinert from Bosch eBike Systems show off the latest improvement for 2018. The Active Line and Active Line Plus systems are now smaller, lighter, quieter, and they don’t have any resistance when pedaling after the assist stops. Also featured is the new Powertube internal frame battery with 500 watt hour of capacity.

eProdigy: Light eFolding, eCommuters, & eCruisers

Here’s a look at the latest electric bikes from eProdigy. The Fairweather is a light carbon fiber folding eBike, the Magic is their new step thru with integrated frame battery, the Banff step thru is their cruiser style eBike, the Logan is a solid commuter, and the Jasper has a very low step thru area.

Xtracycle Step Thru eCargo Bike

Ross Evans, founder of Xtracycle, shows off their latest step thru Edgerunner with 2 Bosch batteries! You can also select which Bosch mid drive motor; with the Performance Line CX or the Speed motor. Plus there are new accessory features that Ross demonstrates.

And make sure you also checkout these other reports: 

Part 2: Haibike, Copenhagen Wheel, Smartmotion, Nidec, Surface 604, Wallerang, Vintage, Velec, Tempo, and Karmic.

Part 3: Easy Motion, Haro, Blix, Shimano, Focus, Bafang, BionX/Elby, and Alizeti.

Part 4: Riese & Muller, Genze, Biomega, IZIP, Magnum, Tern, and Urban Arrow.

-Pete

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