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John S. Bozick

E-Bike Writer & Reviewer

Originally from a small town in northeastern Ohio, John was eventually drawn elsewhere in the pursuit of self-actualization. What began as a creative background slowly shifted into the technical; John’s early interest in art led him to learn design, fabrication, and manufacturing techniques while attending the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He applied his creative, mechanical, and critical thinking skills in various industries including fine art, orthotics, furniture and interior design, construction, etc. before arriving in his current position at Electric Bike Report. Bikes have been present to varying degrees throughout John’s life; as a teenager, he spent much of his free time on a Diamondback BMX, and during/following the pandemic, a secondhand Specialized trail bike offered a way to blow off steam. Writing has been similarly ubiquitous; a natural skill with the written word developed through formal education into a source of pride and passion. At Electric Bike Report, John uses his analytical mind, technical writing skills, and dry sense of humor to share the best e-bikes with the world!

Get to Know John S. Bozick

Certifications

  • Bachelor of Science, Entertainment Design

Favorite Style of E-Bike

City, All-Terrain, Hybrid Path

Favorite E-Bikes Reviewed

Ride1UP Revv 1

Current Bikes You Ride/Own

Juiced Bikes RipCurrent S

Favorite New E-bike Tested

Magnum Vertex

Hobbies

Cooking, Hiking, Camping, Gaming, and Traveling

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Amflow’s PL Carbon Pro eMTB Smashes onto the Scene, Velotric Releases the Triker E-Trike, Aventon’s Update Adds Sensor Switch | TWR Ep 42

Plus Our 100k Subscriber Celebration, A Recall on DT Swiss Carbon Wheelsets, Albuquerque’s Paseo del Bosque, & More!

This week’s e-bike news includes new model releases from both existing and new brands, as well as a major firmware update from Aventon.

In terms of new products, Velotric released its first electric trike, the aptly named Triker. It boasts a large battery, a powerful motor, and the brand’s SensorSwap feature.

Additionally, a newcomer to the e-bike industry, Amflow, released a killer eMTB called the PL Carbon Pro. The bike has made waves with its incredibly lightweight frame and its remarkably torquey mid-drive.

Finally, Aventon’s latest firmware update adds three new features to many of its e-bikes, including the ability to switch between torque and cadence sensing modes!

For more information, see our full stories below or watch our weekly news and entertainment show, The Weekly Recharge, above!

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Electra Townie Go! S Review | A Cruiser Through and Through

This sleek-looking cruiser is as fun and cool as it looks, with a low-effort ride, a comfortable feel, useful integrated tech, and a throttle!

Electra Townie Go! S Review

A dozen years after entering the e-bike market with the original Townie Go!, Electra has introduced a new and improved version of the bike with some significant changes. In addition to a clean, contemporary step-thru frame design and a bevy of hi-tech features, the brand’s latest cruiser now comes equipped with a throttle!

Why is that such a big deal?

As a subsidiary of Trek Bikes, one of the world’s largest analog and electric bike manufacturers, Electra’s e-bikes formerly followed its parent company’s ethos. Trek (and similar brands) have traditionally emphasized an active ride with pedal-assist-only e-bikes, so the Townie Go! S’s throttle marks somewhat of a change in perspective.

We love that throttles can help riders get moving after being stopped at an intersection (especially if one forgets to downshift) or take a break from pedaling. After all, riding an e-bike should be fun!

And fun is exactly where the Townie Go! S shines. The bike is decked out with tons of ride-enhancing features, including an approachable yet capable motor, integrated lights and turn signals, and a high-capacity, 3rd-party accessory-compatible MIK cargo rack.

It also pairs with the Trek Central app, a highly useful feature offering battery charging/life extension options, turn-by-turn navigation, the ability to customize motor output, and more!

We were extremely impressed with the Townie Go! S’s sleek new design (its four color options are bold and exciting) as well as its spec sheet, but hands-on experience and testing is the only true way to get a feel for an e-bike.

Continue reading below to find out how the Electra Townie Go! S performed in our standardized Speed, Range, Brake, and Hill Tests!

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Ride1Up Releases the TrailRush eMTB, VIVI Recalls 24k Batteries, and eBliss Plans a US Factory | TWR Ep 41

Plus, Two New E-Bike Laws in California, Recommendations for E-Bike Tires, A Discussion About Unclassified E-Bikes, and More!

It’s another big week in the world of e-bike news!

Ride1Up took the spotlight this week with the release of the TrailRush, the brand’s first eMTB. Like its trekking e-bike, the Prodigy V2, the TrailRush features a 250W Brose mid-drive motor with 90 Nm of torque, a spec sheet chock full of great components, and a wallet-friendly price of around $2100.

The CPSC also announced a recall for approximately 24,000 e-bike batteries. The batteries, which pose a fire risk, were sold with cheap e-bikes through a variety of online retailers, including Walmart, Wish, Amazon, Wayfair, and others.

Additionally, the Texas-based e-bike company eBliss Global is planning to build a factory in Utica, New York. Once constructed, the brand has a goal of assembling 15,000 e-bikes annually in the US.

Finally, it’s a very special week for us at Electric Bike Report! After many years and hundreds of e-bike reviews, we’ve reached the 100,000 subscriber mark through our YouTube channel! We’re grateful for our audience and the community of riders, readers, and viewers who interact with us on a daily basis. We literally couldn’t do this without you!

For more information regarding this week’s e-bike news, continue reading below or see the video and/or podcast above!

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Puckipuppy Labrador Pro Review | A Long-Range Retriever

This affordable full-suspension fat-tire e-bike offers comfort, versatility, and approachable power for those on a budget.

Puckipuppy Labrador Pro Review 2025

Here at Electric Bike Report, we test e-bikes and similar products from a wide variety of brands. Some companies have been producing e-bikes for decades, while others are relatively new to the scene.

Puckipuppy, a brand offering a variety of canine-themed fat tire e-bikes and trikes, is among the latter, having been established only a few years prior to this review. As such, the Labrador Pro was our first experience with the brand, but based on the high tally of requests we received from our readers to review it, the company was clearly making waves.

After looking closer, the reasoning was clear: the Labrador Pro is one of the most affordable full-suspension fat-tire e-bikes we’ve seen. At a time when the rising cost of living is straining budgets nationwide, we understand the appeal of an e-bike that promises a great balance of performance and price.

It’s easy to have some reservations when approaching budget-tier bikes, as their low cost must be accounted for somewhere. In the case of the Labrador Pro, we found some tradeoffs for the bike’s low price, but overall, we were impressed with its feel and performance.

In addition to having a comfortable ride, the bike’s motor provided ample assistance, resulting in an active yet leisurely experience in the saddle. Additionally, thanks in large part to its massive battery, the Labrador Pro proved to have excellent long-range capabilities; a perfect characteristic for an e-bike named after a retriever!

To discover all the details about this bike’s performance and find out if it’s right for your needs and budget, continue reading our full review below!

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Buzz Bikes’ $1,399 E-Trike, Vida E+ Recall, Wireless E-Bike Charging? | TWR Ep 40

Plus Greg LeMond’s Congressional Medal of Honor, E-Bike Comparisons, Belt Drive Highlights, and Conversion Kit Pros & Cons!

In this week’s e-bike news, we cover everything from new models to brand recalls and a new wireless charging option for your e-bike!

Following last week’s release of the uber-affordable Lectric XP Trike2, Buzz Bikes released an even lower-priced electric trike called the Cerana T2. This trike boasts a 500W mid-drive motor, a cargo basket with 71L of cargo volume, and a price tag of around $1400.

In other news, Giant Bicycles is recalling over 6,000 Momentum Vida E+ e-bikes due to a faulty steerer tube. Owners of affected bikes are encouraged to check their serial numbers and contact their dealer to schedule an inspection.

Additionally, a Dutch startup company called TILER has announced a new product that can charge e-bikes wirelessly through the combination of a floor-mounted charging station and a replacement kickstand. It’s a cool concept that’s similar to Apple’s MagSafe charging technology.

For more information, watch or listen to Episode 40 of The Weekly Recharge above or continue reading below.

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Best Electric Bikes for Seniors | 16 Bikes for Better Health

Best Electric Bikes For Seniors

Electric bikes offer one of the lowest-impact and most senior-friendly modes of exercise. Their motors can help to take the edge off of hills that seniors using traditional pedal bikes might otherwise avoid. Yet, depending on the type of e-bike, they can still require enough physical effort to make for a great workout.

E-bikes have also been proven to help maintain cognitive and mental health among older riders; according to one study, low levels of pedal assistance from an e-bike can inspire confidence and improve self-esteem in older people who may feel limited by mobility issues.

Prospective senior cyclists often ask our team of reviewers for our opinion on the best electric bikes. To answer that question definitively, we decided to put our heads together and create this list of our favorites.

Our Best Electric Bikes for Seniors for 2025

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Best Folding Electric Bikes 2025 | Our Top 11 Tested Picks

Best Folding Electric Bikes 2025

Folding e-bikes are all the rage in Europe, where space comes at a premium, and many commuters rely on public transit for at least a portion of their daily round-trip to and from the office.

Here in the US, we have the luxury of larger living areas, an abundance of storage space, and, in many cases, our own automobiles to handle the daily commute.

So why should we concern ourselves with finding the best folding e-bikes? In short, because of their versatility!

The collapsible nature of folding electric bikes allows them to take up less space in a garage, be transported in a car or SUV without the need for a bike rack, or come along in the RV on a family road trip. Even if a bike’s folding feature is only used occasionally, it’s a convenience that makes a difference when you’re in a pinch!

While folding e-bikes often have some tradeoffs with their fixed-frame cousins, the differences are usually minimal. Folding bikes regularly include fat tires and suspension forks for off-road riding, cargo racks for hauling gear or passengers, powerful motors for riding fast and climbing hills, and great brakes with effective stopping power.

After riding and testing a myriad of folding e-bikes, our team of reviewers here at Electric Bike Report has selected their favorites. We hope this list of the best folding electric bikes helps you find a model that fits your needs and budget!

Our Best Folding Electric Bikes for 2025

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Best Mid-Drive Electric Bikes 2025 | 13 Top Expert Picks

Best Mid Drive Electric Bikes 2024

When discussing the two types of e-bike motors, the best mid-drive e-bikes and hub-drive e-bikes give riders a surprisingly different riding experience. With one, you only need to work as much as you want. With the other, you’re involved.

It’s a little more complicated than this, but I think it’s automatic vs. stick shift.

Most mid-drive motors use a torque sensor to judge when to turn the motor on and off. They also add an additional layer to the experience. By detecting how much pressure is on the pedals, they allow the motor to change how much it helps you pedal.

From the moment a rider pushes down on a pedal, the motor springs to life. Power addition and subtraction come in proportion to the rider’s effort. Furthermore, the proportion of power applied is determined by which PAS level the rider has selected.

While the experience of riding a mid-drive e-bike is natural and seamless, it also means that the rider is going to have to work harder to go faster. A Class 3 mid-drive e-bike, for example, won’t go 28 mph without the rider making some real effort.

We’ve tested a myriad of e-bikes with mid-drive motors and have selected a handful of options that we consider to be the best. Whether you want a relaxed city cruiser or a tough and active trekking bike, look no further for the best mid-drive electric bikes!

The Best Mid-Drive Electric Bikes for 2025

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Best Cheap Electric Bikes | These Bikes Won’t Break the Bank

Best Cheap Electric Bikes 2025
Calling an e-bike “cheap” is a risky proposition. As members of the media, we have to be careful to avoid words that can be misunderstood; in this case, our readers might think we are saying the products listed below suffer from poor quality, when we mean instead that they’re extremely budget-friendly.

To be clear, as much as we enjoy helping people find e-bikes to fit their specific needs and budget constraints, we don’t recommend products that aren’t well-made and built using quality components.

If you’re surfing Alibaba, Temu, or Amazon, you may be able to find e-bikes priced lower than those we’ve included here, but there are several reasons you won’t find them listed below. We’ve had hands-on experience with every bike on this page, and each has met our standards for quality, performance, and safety, while still being seriously affordable.

Some of the e-bike models listed here are naturally priced low, while others have been marked down significantly for clearance sales. Some have even been awarded a top overall e-bike of the year by our team of expert testers and reviewers! Regardless, each is a great deal that we think would be hard to pass up if you’re pinching pennies.

Our Best Cheap Electric Bikes for 2025:

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Burley Hopper Bike Trailer Review | Convertible & Convenient

A durable, multipurpose trailer and wagon suitable for family trips, weekend adventures, and more!

Burley Hopper Bike Trailer Review

It’s hard to avoid accumulating more stuff. Whether your kids are the recipients of a hoard of gifts every holiday season, your spouse is extra susceptible to targeted marketing campaigns, or you’re simply the kind of person who likes to take advantage of a great sale, the number of items coming in the door is usually larger than the number going back out.

With so many single-purpose items on the market, this trend means that a sparsely populated garage can quickly become cluttered with various gadgets and accessories. If you’re a cyclist looking to get more utility from your e-bike, but you’re feeling the aforementioned squeeze, multipurpose products like the Burley Hopper might present at least a partial solution.

This collapsible, combination bike trailer and wagon can transport cargo and contain children while also compacting enough to fit in a closet or on a storage shelf.

The Hopper is designed primarily for cargo carrying, with its 100-lb weight capacity and 115-liter (4.06 cubic feet) volume capacity. Whether hauling groceries, camping gear, beach supplies, sports equipment, or other sundries, it can be connected to nearly any e-bike on the market when in its trailer mode.

Once at your destination, it can be disconnected from the bike and converted to wagon mode, allowing you to push cargo or up to two children by hand. Burley offers a variety of accessories that can be purchased separately or in two packages: the Family Bundle includes a child seat and sunshade, while the Adventure Bundle includes knobby fat tires and a dry bag.

We tested the Burley Hopper with its weight capacity fully loaded in both trailer mode and wagon mode. See the full review below to see how it performed!

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