Richard Peace

eBike News: Modular eCargo, Bosch ABS + More, Friction Drive, New eMTB, & More! [VIDEOS]

June 23, 2017 by Richard Peace Leave a Comment

In this week’s eBike news roundup:

Cero One – New Modular eCargo Bike
Michelin Friction Drive
BMC’s New eMTB
Bosch ABS Braking, Frame Battery, & More
Carbon Fiber Battery Cooling
Secure Car Rack for eBikes
Epic eBike Charity Riding
And much more!

Accessories Roundup: Magnetic Visibility, More Ride Positions, New Light Lens Tech, Luggage Bike Trailer [VIDEOS]

June 22, 2017 by Richard Peace Leave a Comment

Here’s a look at a couple of innovative bike accessories that can make your eBike ride more comfortable, convenient, and fun!

The magnetic Portland Afterglow reflector
SPIRIGRIPS add comfortable hand positions
New lens tech in Herrmans H-Black Pro-E headlight
Freeparable T1 Trailer converts to rolling luggage

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eBike News: Chainless eBike, BMW at Expos, eBike Share Systems, Trail Rides, & More! [VIDEOS]

June 16, 2017 by Richard Peace Leave a Comment

In this week’s news roundup:

Bike2 Chainless Series Hybrid eBike
BMW eBikes at Electric Bike Expo Events
Bike Share ebikes in Paris & Raleigh, NC
eBikes on Colorado Riverfront Trail
3D Printed Parts for DIY Project
Velec and Trivel coming to the US
And much more!

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eBike News: Custom eBikes, Bamboo eBikes, Postal eBikes, Art eBike, eRoad vs. Road, & More! [VIDEOS]

June 8, 2017 by Richard Peace Leave a Comment

In this week’s e-bike news roundup:

New Gazelle Arroyo in the US
Design your own Budnitz Bella
Art eBike from Israel
Bali Bamboo eBike Membership
Australian Postal Service Using eBikes
eRoad vs. Road bike
And much more!

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Nano Electric Assist Retrofit System on a Moulton [VIDEO]

June 6, 2017 by Richard Peace 1 Comment

What and Who is Nano

This small motor system is designed around a very neat 2kg front wheel hub motor allied with their own ‘one-click’ bag set up which features a connector inside the bag, enabling a variety of batteries to be used to power the system including Bosch and Oregon power tool batteries.

Most Nano systems have been retro-fitted to Brompton folding bikes as the low weight and easily removable battery are both great design features to have on a folding bike.

The Nano system was first put together by Tony Castles, a UK electronics engineer, in 2007 and the design has been updated several times in the interim to produce a slick, lightweight conversion that is available in twist, thumb or button control throttle versions.

Pedal sensors can also be fitted to comply with [Read more…]