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Ebike News: Propella’s Mini, Juiced’s RipRacer and More!

Once upon a time any bike you would see with small wheels was more than likely going to be a child’s bike. The advent of e-bikes has, in recent years, changed all that. Rather than being seen as child’s toys, small wheeled bikes – and e-bikes in particular – are clearly hot sellers.

It’s not just fashion either as small wheels have clear advantages. The bikes are easier to store, the small wheels accelerate quickly and make the electric acceleration even more fun, not to mention the fact they make the bikes more maneuverable too. This week’s small-wheeled e-bike launches are from longstanding US e-bike concerns Propella and Juiced and the latter also see the small wheeled phenomenon as appealing to younger e-bike riders in particular – it’s often wrongly assumed e-bikes are only for middle-aged or older riders. Whatever the reasons for their current popularity, expect to see more small-wheeled e-bike launches in future.

In this week’s news::

  • Mini – the new pint-sized e-bike from Propella
  • Juiced RipRacer – big fun in a small package
  • Bafang’s new hub tech now available and mid-drive success
  • New Brooklyn Bridge cycle lane boosts cyclist numbers
  • Cannondale’s US and Euro expansion

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Propella V3.2 (7 Speed) Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

The new Propella V3.2 (7 speed) is a lightweight, fun, and lively eBike with a performance ride feel that offers a lot of value. 

At 38.3 pounds this is one of the lighter electric bikes on the market and the single speed version is around 36 pounds!

You can feel really that in its riding performance along with how easy it is to pick up and move around. 

The 3.2 has an impressive spec of quality components from Bafang, Samsung, Shimano, and Kenda

Adding to all of that is the impressive price of $1,199 for the 7 speed version or $999 for the single speed version.

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…] about Propella V3.2 (7 Speed) Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

Propella V3.2 (7 Speed) Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

Propella has rolled out their latest 3.2 version with its light and efficient ride style. 

Like other Propella versions, the 3.2 is very lightweight eBike at 38 pounds and it features the new upgraded 36V 7ah lithium battery with Samsung cells. 

Another big highlight of the Propella eBikes are the impressive price points.

In this testing & review is the 7 speed version priced at $1,199 and there is also a single speed option priced at $999 and around 36 pounds. 

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…] about Propella V3.2 (7 Speed) Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

Propella 2.2 Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

After many miles of testing the Propella 2.2 is has proven to be an agile, light, and fun performance eBike with an economical price point. 

At 38.4 pounds this “fixie style” eBike is one of the lighter eBikes on the market and you can feel that when you ride this efficient road style eBike that glides on the road and carves into corners. 

The bike in this test is the 7 speed version that is priced at $1,199 and Propella offers a single speed version for $999.

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…] about Propella 2.2 Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

Propella 2.2 Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

The stylish, lightweight, and economically priced Propella 2.2 has arrived for testing and review!

With its “fixie” performance design and remarkable 38 pound weight the 2.2 is an agile eBike for zipping around town. 

The bike in this test is the 7 speed version that is priced at $1,199 and Propella offers a single speed version for $999.

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…] about Propella 2.2 Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

Vvolt Proxima Electric Bike Review 2023

Since most modern internet users have the attention span of a Petsmart goldfish, I’ll cut right to the chase with this Vvolt Proxima review: Buy this e-bike.

It’s fast, has a mid-drive, handles superbly and boasts a component package that’s not only functional and high-performing, but is nicer quality than almost any other e-bike I’ve ridden in the sub-$3,000 price bracket.

It’s also designed by people that get it: They get that good e-bikes — especially good commuter e-bikes are made in the small details — they get that mid-drive motors can and should be affordable, that durability matters and, perhaps most importantly, that you shouldn’t need to take out a second mortgage to get all of the above.

For those still with me (analytics data tells us the average Electric Bike Report reader does, in fact, have a much better attention span than the nine seconds we’d get with a goldfish), our real-world testing has shown that the Vvolt Proxima is a nicely rounded e-bike that’s billed as a versatile model, but will serve those looking for a light and fast commuter very well. We put it through a gauntlet of tests to help paint a picture of how this bike performs in the real world, the results of which are detailed in the sections below.

It’s not a perfect e-bike, as there are a few things (mainly the battery range) that left our review staff wanting a little more, but as a complete package, the Proxima has quickly become one of our favorites.


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