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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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John S. Bozick

QuietKat Ranger Review, 2024

A powerful and practical all-terrain e-bike for hunting, commuting, or simply having fun.

QuietKat Ranger Review 2024
Whether you’re a primitive camping enthusiast, a hunter with a distant blind or treestand, or a thrill-seeker who loves a good romp in the dirt, the QuietKat Ranger may just meet your needs. We tested the bike’s on- and off-road performance in our QuietKat Ranger review!

An e-bike aiming to adventure in potentially remote areas needs serious power to deal with rough terrain; fortunately, QuietKat specced a beastly 1,000W Bafang rear-hub motor with 80 Nm of torque. In combination with the bike’s Kenda fat tires and Mozo suspension fork with 100 mm of travel, the Ranger is well-equipped to handle any and all types of terrain.

We experienced an impressively stable ride with great handling from the bike’s chunky off-road tires and 740mm handlebars. Depending on frame size, the Ranger sports either 20”x4” or 26”x4.5” fat tires that chew through dirt with ease. The bike’s wide handlebars offer precise steering for navigating tight trails or obstacles, ensuring that the Ranger stays firmly on course.

Whether loaded up with game, camping gear, or even a load of groceries, the Ranger has a substantial payload capacity of 325 lbs. The bike’s rear rack is welded to its beefed-up chainstays, allowing it to carry up to 100 lbs – but in case that doesn’t cut it, QuietKat offers two trailer options to make the job possible.

Those were the highlights from our time on the bike, but to learn more about its real world performance, read on to our full QuietKat Ranger review below!

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Trek Allant+ 8S Review

This comfortable commuter combines cool tech with a responsive, dialed-in feel.

Trek Allant+ 8S Review
As a legacy brand with nearly 50 years of experience, Trek is a well-established company trusted by riders worldwide. Based on the experience we had when we reviewed the FX+ 2 city e-bike, we had high expectations from the brand’s Allant+ 8s commuter. We share our thoughts following our testing in this Trek Allant+ 8s review.

The most prominent highlight from our time on the bike was the overall feel and performance of its 250W Bosch Performance Line Speed mid-drive motor. As a result of this premium drive system, the Allant+ responds naturally and proportionally to changes in pedaling with smooth assistance, yet never loses an analog bike feel.

With a Bosch drive system comes the ability to be paired with the multifunctional Bosch COBI.BIKE app. This app serves as a hub that integrates with your favorite audio, fitness, and navigation apps, allowing you to track ride data, listen to music or audiobooks, make calls to your closest contacts, and receive turn-by-turn guidance to your destination.

We couldn’t help but appreciate the bike’s overall high-quality feel and confident handling. With 2.4” wide tires and a weight of 57 lbs, the Allant felt firmly planted, but it retained the nimble handling of a lighter-weight city bike.

Additionally, as a Trek product, it felt generally well-rounded with comfortable, precise geometry, top-tier components, and a sturdy frame.

To learn more about the bike’s performance in our series of real-world tests, see our full Trek Allant+ 8s review below!

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Kona Dew-E DL Review, 2024

This lightweight, low-profile commuter hosts high-end components and long range touring ability.

Kona Dew-E DL Review 2024
The Dew-E DL is a cyclist’s e-bike, with a 250W mid-drive motor and a minimalistic style that maintains an analog appearance. As the Deluxe model (hence, the DL), it’s also fully loaded with tons of name-brand components for reliability and a premium feel! We tested this commuter to evaluate its performance in the real world; read our Kona Dew-E DL review for all the juicy details!

A Shimano STEPS E6100 mid-drive motor gives the benefit of an easier cycling experience while offering the ride feel of a non-electric bike. We found the motor’s engagement to be smooth and subtle with a natural feel; only in the Dew-E DL’s highest assist setting did it seem like we were riding an e-bike!

At just 43 lbs, the bike’s relatively low weight also stood out to us by contributing to an airy, responsive, and agile ride. With such a manageable weight, apartment-dwellers can comfortably lift and carry the bike up a few flights of stairs if needed. The Dew-E DL can also be accommodated by standard bike racks for ease of transport.

We also enjoyed the stability granted by the bike’s 650x47mm road tires. With low rolling resistance, these tires also encouraged fast acceleration. In combination with the custom carbon fiber fork, these tires helped to absorb vibrations from the street or path and make the rigid frame much more comfortable.

A list of the bike’s components is provided below, but keep scrolling for the full Kona Dew-E DL review.

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Heybike Mars 2.0 Review, 2024

An affordable multi-purpose folding bike with a smooth ride and serious speed!

Heybike Mars 2.0 Review 2024
The Mars 1.0 has been one of Heybike’s most popular e-bikes, but the brand aims to kick things up a notch on the second generation of its fast and functional folder. With a more powerful motor, a sturdier cargo rack, and Class 3 speeds up to 28 miles per hour, the Mars 2.0 feels like a true upgrade. We discuss the bike’s performance in this Heybike Mars 2.0 review!

Historically, 750W rear-hub motors have been uncommon on folding e-bikes; after all, they’re generally more focused on portability than power. The Mars 2.0 eschews tradition with its drive system, offering punchy acceleration for thrills and potent uphill power.

A full suspension is another seldom-seen feature on folders, but the Mars 2.0 offers both a suspension fork and seatpost to soften and smooth out the ride. With 65mm of travel on the fork and around 45mm on the seatpost, there’s enough cushion to make commuting or light off-roading comfortable and that much more fun.

Another feature that the Mars 2.0 offers that you won’t find on folding bikes from many other brands is a massive level of customization through the Heybike app. With the touch of a button, riders can adjust the number of pedal assist settings, the maximum speeds in each setting, the bike’s overall top speed, and more!

Read on to see our full Heybike Mars 2.0 review below, where we discuss the bike’s specs, features, and performance in our series of standardized tests.

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ZEAL Pro E-Bike Cover Review, 2024

Zeal Pro E-Bike Cover/Universal Bike Cover Review 2023

For many consumers, e-bikes are likely a significant investment. Some can be priced as much or more than a used car, and even the lowest threshold we recommend for a good balance of quality, longevity, and affordability is in the ballpark of $1,000.

While e-bikes (especially those of higher quality) often come with IP ratings indicating their resistance to water and/or dust, protective barriers like the ZEAL Pro E-Bike Cover/Universal Bike Cover can add an additional layer of insurance to prevent such a costly investment from dirt and water damage. The reviewers at Electric Bike Report had the opportunity to try out the cover for your benefit; see what we thought in this ZEAL Pro E-Bike Cover review!


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Denago eXC2 E-Bike Review, 2024

A value-packed entry-to-mid-level eMTB with a powerful and responsive motor.

Denago eXC2 E-Bike Review 2024
Denago truly jumped into the eMTB world with both feet; on one side is the basic, entry-level eXC1, while on the other is the upgraded, higher-tier eXC2. We were highly satisfied when we reviewed the lower-tier model separately, so we expected nothing but good from its sibling. This Denago eXC2 review will shed light on the bike’s upgrades and their effect on performance.

The eXC2’s Bafang M510 mid-drive motor is one of its prominent features; it has 250 watts of nominal power and an eyebrow-raising 95 Nm of torque. This amount of output provided an easy yet thrilling ride, and helped the bike to conquer steep hills without breaking a sweat.

A more powerful motor is just one of the upgrades that justify the eXC2’s price between $3,000 and $3,500. With a larger 720 Wh battery, a wider gearing range, a color display, a sturdier suspension fork, and more – we think the bike provides solid value with a clear spec difference when compared to the base model.

This top-tier version of the bike might have a number of upgrades, but it shares a solid foundation with the eXC1. With modern geometry for comfort, cornering, and control, the design of the eXC2’s frame gives it a great feel for practical use on smoother singletrack.

We put the bike through its paces in tough desert terrain as well as in our series of standardized Speed, Range, Hill, and Brake Tests. The following Denago eXC2 review will reveal our thoughts on its results!

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KBO Ranger Review, 2024

A massive battery keeps this affordable but effective cargo bike going for ages!

KBO Ranger Review 2024
While affordability is becoming more and more present in the electric cargo bike market, cost-friendliness and cargo capability are not always synonymous. With an MSRP of $1,799, the KBO Ranger offers an affordable solution for those seeking an affordable electric cargo bike. We explain the bike’s feel and function after testing its real world performance in this KBO Ranger review!

As befitting an e-bike with a 400-lb total payload capacity, the Ranger packs a powerful 48V, 750W rear hub motor. This allows the bike to carry a heavy load quickly, even when moving up and over hills. The Ranger ships as a Class 2 e-bike with throttle and pedal assisted speeds up to 20 mph, though it can be unlocked to travel faster.

The bike also includes an uncommonly large 840 watt-hour (Wh) battery with enough capacity to keep the bike moving for ages before needing to recharge. KBO advertises 60+ miles when using pedal assist; we evaluated this claim in the Range Test section of our KBO Ranger review below.

Many of the cargo e-bikes we’ve tested have felt long and somewhat awkward to ride without a payload, but the Ranger felt relatively nimble and was comfortable to ride solo. Its shorter-than-average wheelbase and 20”x3” street tires gave it the kind of personality we’d expect more from a versatile utility bike than a dedicated cargo hauler.

Our full KBO Ranger review covers our thoughts on the bike’s specs, features, and performance – see below for all the details!

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Ride1UP Revv 1 HT vs Super73 S2 Comparison, 2024

Can an Affordable Yet Powerful Alternative Topple the Original Moto King?

Ride1UP Revv 1 HT vs Super73 S2 Comparison 2024
Super73 S2 or Ride1UP Revv 1 HT? Adrenaline seekers gravitating toward aggressive-looking, moped- or moto-style e-bikes may find themselves torn between these models when shopping. We put the two cafe racers head to head in this comparison to help you decide.

If riding fast is your thing, you have no doubt heard the buzz around Super73. Following a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2016 and a myriad of celebrity collaborations, the brand has established itself as an icon in the industry. If you see a moped-style e-bike on the West Coast, it’s likely to be made by Super73. Or at least, that used to be the case.

In recent years, a host of rivals have appeared on the market to challenge Super73’s crown – perhaps none more worthy than Ride1UP. This brand may be a couple of years younger, but it has built a solid reputation on value, often releasing e-bike models that pack in highly desirable features at unheard-of prices.

We pinned a similar model from each company against each other to compare their specs, ride feel, and real-world performance. Read on in this Ride1UP Revv 1 HT vs Super73 S2 comparison to see which bike and brand is best for you.

Ride1UP Revv 1 HT Super73 S2

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Bern Major Bike Helmet Review, 2024

A Straightforward, No-Nonsense Helmet with Style and Sun Protection

Bern Major Helmet Review 2024

There’s often an elegance in simplicity, which multi-sport helmet manufacturer Bern seems to have applied to its Major bike helmet. The Major keeps things simple without many of the bells and whistles that we often see on helmets from newer brands trying to reinvent the wheel. In this Bern Major helmet review, we explain why we think it does its job, feels comfortable to wear, and looks great too!Before we dive into the helmet’s feel, let’s focus on its price tiers and safety ratings. To be clear, this is not a helmet that is rated for e-bikes (unlike some of the brand’s other helmets we reviewed including the Hudson). At the highest price level, it does, however, meet many of the same safety standards. Most importantly, the Major offers the option for a yellow MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) layer that reduces rotational forces from an impact. The helmet also received a 5 STAR rating from the Helmet Lab at Virginia Tech, indicating the testing facility’s best possible score for the reduction of concussion risk.

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Bern Hudson Bike Helmet Review, 2024

A Flashy, Stylish, and Roomy Helmet with Impressive Safety Certifications

Bern Hudson Helmet Review 2024

When you’re riding an e-bike capable of speeds well above 20 miles per hour, a regular bike helmet just doesn’t cut the mustard. Maximum protection is paramount, which is why the Bern Hudson is specifically rated for e-bikes and includes multiple safety features and certifications that back up its effectiveness. Find out what other features separate this helmet from the rest in this Bern Hudson helmet review!

The Hudson’s safety features range from the ever-important MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) layer that can reduce the likelihood of concussions to NTA-8776 certification that rates the helmet for safety up to 45km/h or 27.96 mph. Additionally, the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab, which tests the concussion risk reduction value of bike helmets, awarded the Hudson its maximum rating of 5 STARs (Summation of Tests for the Analysis of Risk). The lab can’t guarantee that you won’t get a concussion – but this is as close to a guarantee as you can get.


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