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Pete Prebus founded Electric Bike Report in 2010 to provide a central resource of electric bike information for everyone. Pete has since moved on to new adventures in the electric bike world. Pete has nearly 30 years of experience in the cycling world. At the age of 13 he began riding and racing bikes and working as a bike shop mechanic. He raced mountain bikes for many years, including a few years of racing professionally on the U.S. national cross country mountain bike circuit. Pete’s professional work background includes more than 10 years in the structural and civil engineering field. Pete combines his cycling experience, passion for electric bikes, and the power of the Internet to promote this new form of transportation and recreation.

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EVELO Aurora Limited Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

The EVELO Aurora Limited is a fun and comfortable eBike that steps up the riding experience with automatic shifting so you can focus more on enjoying the ride. 

The auto shifting is just part of the smooth and quiet ride experience that includes a powerful 750 watt mid-drive, a maintenance-free belt, and a high capacity 48V 14.5ah lithium battery. 

All of those impressive features are built into a comfortable eBike with a step-thru frame, upright handlebars, and 3″ wide tires that give the Aurora Limited a very stable ride feel. 

The EVELO Aurora Limited is priced at $3,999 with free shipping & other incentives.

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 EVELO Aurora Limited Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

eBiking with Artificial Hearts: The Cranks Electric Cycling Club

-By Richard Shrubb

Last week a group of four men with artificial hearts completed a 27 mile ride on e-bikes on the Dark Peak 3 Reservoirs Cycle Trail in the UK Peak District.

Collectively they call themselves The Cranks Electric Cycling Club and regularly ride 20-30 miles together.

They are either waiting for new hearts or enjoying life to the max with no hope of one.

Electric Bike Report spoke to two of them, Ian and Bob.  [Read more…] about eBiking with Artificial Hearts: The Cranks Electric Cycling Club

EVELO Aurora Limited Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

The new EVELO Aurora Limited with automatic shifting has arrived for testing and review!

This high-tech eBike features a 750 watt mid-drive, Gates Carbon Drive belt, and the enviolo automatic shifting system.

Additional highlights are a 48V 14.5ah lithium battery, stable and comfortable 3″ wide balloon style tires, Tektro hydraulic brakes, and a full accessory package.  

And this is a limited Aurora, only 120 of these will be made in 2019!

The EVELO Aurora Limited is priced at $3,999. 

EVELO focuses a lot on taking the worry out of buying an eBike online. They offer a 10 day at home trial period, free shipping in the continental US, 0% financing (if you qualify), 4 year/20,000 mile warranty, and support for service and repairs. Plus they have their “Perfect Seat Guarantee”.

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 EVELO Aurora Limited Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

eBike News: Titanium eCargo & eMTBs, eBiking National Parks & Scotland, Carving eTrike, & More! [VIDEOS]

In this week’s eBike news roundup:

  • Titanium Sport eCargo
  • Ultralight Titanium RLE eBikes
  • eBiking Acadia National Park
  • 1,000km Scotland eBiking Tour
  • Utah National Parks & Monuments eBike-able
  • European eBike Market to Triple in 5 Years?!
  • Gocycle is Hiring
  • Carving eTrike LEV
  • And Much More!

[Read more…] about eBike News: Titanium eCargo & eMTBs, eBiking National Parks & Scotland, Carving eTrike, & More! [VIDEOS]

eBike News: Juiced Bikes Scorpion, Pedego Step-Thru’s, Lightweight Kit, eBiking Italy, & More! [VIDEOS]

In this week’s eBike news roundup:

  • Juiced Bikes Scorpion eBike/eMoped
  • Pedego Fat Tire Step-Thru eBikes
  • Light & Portable CLIP eBike Kit
  • Greyp eMTB Wins Eurobike Award
  • Hollywood eCargo Bike & RV Racks
  • SeatyGo Quickly Removable Seat
  • eMTB World Championships Video
  • eBike Tariff Exemption?
  • And Much More!

[Read more…] about eBike News: Juiced Bikes Scorpion, Pedego Step-Thru’s, Lightweight Kit, eBiking Italy, & More! [VIDEOS]

See and Be Seen: Knog PWR Trail Headlight, Cobber 330 Degree Lights, Plus Lights, & Knog Bell [VIDEOS]

Time for a look at some new bike accessories that can make your eBike ride safer, more comfortable, convenient, and fun!

As we get into the Fall riding season it is a good idea to have lighting options for seeing and being seen on the road.

In this roundup we have the:

  • Knog PWR Trail Bright Headlight + USB Powerpack
  • Knog Cobber 330 Degree Visibility Lights
  • Knog Plus Visibility Lights
  • Knog Oi Luxe Bell

[Read more…] about See and Be Seen: Knog PWR Trail Headlight, Cobber 330 Degree Lights, Plus Lights, & Knog Bell [VIDEOS]

Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

The RadRunner at its core is a fun and playful eBike to ride but it doesn’t stop there.

It also has a bunch of versatile passenger/cargo options, impressive performance, and a price of $1,299!

This eUtility is a mashup of a moped and cargo bike with some BMX styling thrown in to create an eBike that has an agile yet stable ride feel that is easy to get on and go.

The 750 watt motor is well sized for a sporty ride along with the ability to carry a passenger and cargo. 

And the high capacity 48V 14ah battery really goes the distance as you will see in the range test results. 

Rad Power Bikes offers a bunch of accessory options to make the RadRunner fit your specific daily riding needs.

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 Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

The new Rad Power Bikes RadRunner electric utility bike is in for testing and review! 

According to Rad Power Bikes the RadRunner is part cargo bike and part moped.

As you will see, that is a pretty good description!


Some of the highlights are 3.3″ wide tires, low step-thru aluminum frame, and a bunch of accessory options including a Passenger Package. 

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 Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

EVELO Aries Mid-Drive Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

After many miles of testing the EVELO Aries Mid-Drive full suspension eBike it has proven to be a high performance eBike with a comfortable and stable ride feel.

The 4″ of front and rear suspension along with the 3″ wide tires really smooth out the road and make the Aries Mid-Drive a comfortable and stable bike to ride. 

The upright and easy going ride position further add to the comfortable ride style.

While the Aries Mid-Drive is a comfortable eBike it does have its wild side with the 750 watt Bafang mid-drive motor that powers through the enviolo continuously variable transmission system!

The EVELO Aries Mid-Drive is priced at $3,499.

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 EVELO Aries Mid-Drive Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

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