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Propella V4.0 Review 2023

Propella V4.0 Review: Overview

Over the course of reviewing the Propella V4.0 we noticed it emphasizes the “bike” in e-bike. First and foremost, it feels like a traditional bicycle while you’re riding it, but with an added boost on hills and during acceleration. I’d relate the riding experience to feeling physically at 100 percent, while riding with a tailwind. The assistance never takes over the ride experience as a whole, instead it does a great job of completing it.

If you simply love to ride bicycles, you don’t like the idea of an over-powered e-bike and you don’t want to spend too much money, I see the Propella V4.0 as a great option for you.The 250W motor provides consistent and smooth engagement, and the 630mm bar will keep you confident at speed. This is a great e-bike for those who are curious about e-bikes but don’t want to commit to a $2000-plus model.

Plus, because of the V4.0s predecessors you’ll receive a refined version based on years of feedback and testing; the V4.0 has puncture resistant tires, a 4th generation battery, and a more compact charger than the previous model.

Propella Mini Review 2023

The Propella Mini is a rolling reminder that sometimes less is more.

Less can be cheaper; less can be lighter; and sometimes, less can just be more fun. In this Propella Mini review, we dive into this super affordable, super simplistic and super quirky electric bike to see how it performs in the real world.

Powered by a 250W Bafang geared rear hub motor and a 36V, 7Ah (250Wh) battery, the Mini is modestly powered compared to the more typical rear hub-driven e-bikes we see on the market today. But what it lacks in raw power it makes up with its notably low weight of just 33 lbs and its sheer nimbleness — it’s a really, really quick handling e-bike.

To get a sampling of the Mini’s performance, we put the bike through a gauntlet of tests including a range test, hill test, braking test and more so you can have a better idea if it’s the right e-bike for you.

It may be small, but is it mighty? We put it to the test to find out.

Ebike News: Propella’s Fastest E-Bike Yet, Local E-Bike Rebate Plans and Much More!

The news that Propella have introduced their fastest and highest spec yet e-bike is welcome of course – EBR has already done lots of reviews on existing and previous models. However it was the fact that Propella will be using 21700 battery cells rather than the more usual 18650 cells seen in e-bikes that caught our eye this time around.

What’s the big deal? Well, the 21700 cells are physically larger and so give better power density, which means more range for less weight compared to e-bikes using 18650 cells. Until now 21700 cells have been more common in ultra-powerful e-scooters and are also the mainstay of some electric car batteries including Tesla models. Is Propella marking the start of more budget e-bike companies using these more power dense cells, and so will their performance benefits spread to more and more e-bikers?

In this week’s e-bike news:

Propella 9S Pro – bigger battery but still a budget price
With the federal e-bike tax credit stalled, will there be more local legislation in 2022?
Sea Otter Classic is here again
Honbike is crowdfunding a folding e-bike with a drive shaft and funky seat
Bafang M510 mid-drive – more torque and less weight than the M500
Rider sues e-bike company over brake lever position
Boston’s financial support for business e-cargo bikes
Beam camera-equipped e-scooter claims to recognise riding surface and conditions
Utah’s plans for a bike-friendly 15 minute city

Propella Electric Bike Reviews

Known for slimmed-down and affordable electric city bikes, Propella’s electric bikes strike a balance between cost efficiency, good looks and fun riding. For more information on Propella, head to the bottom of this page for Propella electric bike reviews and news from the brand.

Based in Redmond, Washington, Propella was started in 2015 with the mission of integrating design and aesthetics to make lightweight and affordable e-bikes. They currently make three models, two electric commuters in single speed and geared options and the super unique (and fairly compact) Propella Mini.

The Electric Bike Report staff has had the opportunity to review several of Propella’s e-bikes and we’ve really enjoyed their simplicity and nice looks. They certainly are not the highest-spec’d or quickest e-bikes we’ve ridden, but they’re surprisingly fun. Propella’s e-bikes are very affordable, with none of them priced higher than $1,300. They’re likely a safe bet for someone’s first e-bike or for an affordable alternative transportation solution.

For the latest on Propella e-bikes, check out the below reviews and first-glances at the brand’s lineup from our expert reviewers and writers at electricbikereport.com. For bikes we get our hands on, our testers put them through their paces on our home roads and paths in southwest Utah — testing everything from braking power to battery longevity — to help you get a clear picture of what these bikes feel and look like in the real world.

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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.

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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