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Volt Axis Folding Electric Bike: Shimano Mid Drive + Gates Belt [VIDEO]

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Mid-drive motor folding e-bikes are pretty rare and ones with the highly-rated Gates carbon belt drive even rarer, so it was a pleasure to check out this take on just such a thing, courtesy of UK company Volt.

From being a humble startup several years ago, Volt are now one of the most widely distributed e-bike brands in the UK.

Whilst this has been based on affordable yet good quality hub motor machines in the past, the fruits of Volt’s collaborative efforts with Shimano are now bearing fruit in the form of this funky looking mid-drive e-folder, the Axis.

The Volt Axis is priced at £2999.00.

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Blix Sol Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

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The new Blix Sol electric cruiser bike is in for testing & review!

This is an economical eCruiser bike with an easy going step thru design and upright comfortable ride position. 

Some of the highlights are a 350 watt geared rear hub, a 36V 11ah lithium battery (upgradable to 17.5ah), pedal assist + throttle, Shimano drivetrain, Tektro brakes, Kenda tires, and more. 

The Blix Sol is priced at $1,599 with free shipping & assembly at your local bike shop. Blix also offers monthly payment options.

In addition they give you a 30-day trial with the Sol. 

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…]

eBike News: Tesla & GM eBikes, Maserati eRoad, Stromer Movie, Off Road eWheelchair, & More! [VIDEOS]

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In this week’s eBike news:

  • Elon Musk of Tesla Considers eBikes
  • GM Launches eBikes with Competition
  • Maserati’s New eRoad Bike
  • Minibike Inspired Buzzraw X
  • New Dahon Folding and Storage Tech
  • Off-Road Wheelchair Made from 2 eBikes
  • New Share E-bikes for Riverside, CA
  • Solar Fluid “Battery”
  • And Much More!

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Priority Embark Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

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After many miles of testing the Priority Embark it has proven to be a fun and lively eBike with a smooth and quiet ride style.

Like other Priority bikes it has a focus on being low maintenance so you can focus more on enjoying the ride. 

The drive system combination of the new quiet Bosch Active Line Plus mid drive with the Gates Carbon Drive belt, and enviolo CVT hub is a big highlight of this eCommuter.

The Priority Embark is priced at $3,999 and that includes shipping and assembly from Velofix or a local bike shop.

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…]

Detroit Bikes Brings Electric Bike Assembly to Motor City USA [VIDEOS]

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Detroit has long been associated with the auto industry and now there is a new 2 wheeled company making some waves in Motor City.

Detroit Bikes makes their own bicycles and that includes building the steel frames!  

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eBike News: Ducati eMTB, eCargo Deliveries, eBike Shares, & More! [VIDEOS]

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In this week’s eBike news roundup: 

  • eKickscooters Making Headlines
  • Ducati / Thok Enduro eMTB
  • Sleek Arche Crowdfunds
  • London’s Pedal Me eBike Taxi Service
  • The Story Behind Geo Orbital Wheel
  • eCargo Bikes Rolling into South Africa
  • eBiking in Calgary, the Bay Area, and a Dutch Bike Town
  • And much more!

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Priority Embark Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

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The all new sporty Priority Embark eCommuter has arrived for testing & review!

This is an eBike with a focus on low maintenance and a smooth and quiet ride feel with its well thought out selection of quality components. 

Some of the highlights of the Priority Embark are the new Bosch Active Plus mid drive, enviolo continuously variable transmission, Gates Carbon Drive belt, and Tektro hydraulic disc brakes. 

The Priority Embark is priced at $3,999 and that includes shipping and assembly from Velofix or a local bike shop.

In this first part of the testing & review you will get a detailed look at this bike with a BUNCH of pictures and the specifications. [Read more…]

Working Together for Better Infrastructure for Bikes, Scooters, Skateboards, Peds, & More [VIDEO]

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The momentum is building. 

There is a big revolution in the way we get around and it is blending some of the traditional forms of transport with the latest in technology to create very efficient ways of getting around.

What is really interesting is how these combined forms of “light” transportation all have an interest in more infrastructure that is safer for riding & walking. 

At Electric Bike Report we focus on electric bikes and they are a great fit to cover many types of trips but they are just part of this overall light form of transportation. 

There are many other forms of transport becoming available to get us from point A to B and then to C and D and beyond.  [Read more…]

eBike News: UPS eBikes, Superhero eBiker, Carbon “Battery”, Uber, & More! [VIDEOS]

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In this week’s eBike news roundup:

  • Streamlined eBike Laws for More US States
  • UPS eCargo Deliveries in Seattle
  • New eBikes from WAU, Juiced, & Freeflow
  • Join the Flash, Powering Across Canada
  • Carbon Fiber Power Storage
  • More Acceptance of eMTBs
  • BICAR eMobility Sharing Solutions
  • Europe’s Antidumping Controversy Continues  
  • And Much More!

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Comfortable Camping by Electric Bike – Part 3 w/ eCamping Tips

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I’ve already covered an e-bike camping trip taking plenty of gear to make me comfortable in this post and this post.

For this second trip I took a Haibike Sduro Trekking 4.0 which looked a good choice on paper and a Radical Design Chubby trailer (reviewed here) to enable me to carry more gear than last time (and the Chubby also packed down well, as some train travel was involved).

An e-cargo bike would be a great alternative for heavy duty camping trips like this but as they are not allowed on UK trains one wasn’t suitable for this particular trip. 

I’d planned a three night break for myself and brother with even more creature comforts than last time, including a much bigger tent, the ability to cook basic meals and a solar-powered LED lighting and charging with the HUBi 2K from Solar technology. [Read more…]