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iGo Core-Edge Review 2022

iGo Core-Edge E-Bike Review

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say there are hundreds of makes, models and styles of affordable e-bikes to choose from on the market today. But for all those types of e-bikes, very few among them are built with off-road use in mind.

And when I say “off-road use,” I mean real off-road use. There’s generally good reason for this void in the affordable e-bike market — the parts, engineering and bicycle know-how it requires to build a bike durable and capable enough to regularly tackle anything more than a dirt shoulder aren’t cheap.

But nonetheless, some companies are figuring out how to make it work without busting the piggy bank.

This iGO Core-Edge review takes a look at one such e-bike that’s struck a balance between affordable cost and off-road capability.

With an MSRP nestled nicely under $2,400 and component choices that better fit the bill for off-road use, the iGO Core-Edge is designed to be a durable choice for fire road and dirt trail riding, but stops short of the definition of a full-blown eMTB.

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Ebike News: Bafang’s Lighter M410 Mid-drive, New Models from eXXite and Unno and Much More!

Electric bike news May 20th

There’s a definite southern European vibe to the e-bike new this week; both Rayvolt and Unno are based in Catalonian capital Barcelona and have taken differing approaches to their e-bike launches. Rayvolt are branching out into rather less exclusive and more reasonably priced e-bikes with the launch of the eXXite brand, whilst Unno are remaining resolutely exclusive with a unique, high performance e-mtb. Not to mention Italian motorbike manufacturer Ducati getting in on the act, bringing it’s Ducati branded e-bikes and e-scooters to the UK.

In this week’s e-bike news:

  • Bafang loses weight on its M400, making it the M410
  • Stylish Catalan brand Rayvolt launches eXXite sub-brand
  • Meet the Unno Boös, one of the most distinctive e-mtbs out there
  • Ducati e-bikes and e-scooters come to the UK
  • Serial 1 integrate Google features into models
  • Win a Turbo Levo SL Comp Carbon and help sustainable food production in Tanzania

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Guide To Electric Bike Brakes

E-bike Brakes

What You Should Know About E-bike Brakes

There are lots of companies hyping products that claim to be made specifically for e-bikes.

You can buy e-bike drivetrains, e-bike rated tires and even e-bike rated cycling shoes — It seems like everyone is trying to get in on the electric bike boom.

E-bike braking systems are high on the list of components we see most often marked as e-bike specific. A quick survey of the dozens of e-bikes currently in the Electric Bike Report offices shows they are all equipped with a braking system made and marketed specifically for e-bikes.

So, should you buy into the hype around e-bike brakes? Yes. You absolutely should. But there are some things to take into consideration.

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Ebike News: Gemini X Speed Pedelec, Raleigh Centros Revamped and Much More!

Fucare Gemini X

New designs of e-bike tend to juggle the same ingredients, with few truly groundbreaking e-bikes coming along – the latter tend to be a product of new technology reaching the point where it’s both effective in the real world and economic to produce – and that tends to happen only every few years at best.

The news that Samsung are said to be producing a solid state battery next year could be a quantum leap forward for e-bikes in the same way that the first pedelec was in the 1990s or the adoption of lithium ion batteries was in the 2000s. Of course it could be yet another ‘new revolutionary battery technology’ story that comes and goes with all the others….only time will tell.

In this week’s e-bike news:

  • Fucare Gemini X promises a lot of bang for your buck and 28mph assistance
  • Raleigh UK relaunches Centros range with 625Wh batteries
  • Fernando Alonso announces 3D-printed e-bike line
  • Stromer ST3 Pinion
  • Samsung announce plans for solid state battery production in 2023
  • Cycling UK announces free e-bike loans plan
  • Bire and Lime’s new e-scooter parking tech
  • UK’s first electric airport

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Specialized launches new e-bike brand called ‘Globe,’ promising affordability and versatility

Specialized Bicycles, one of the largest names in the global bicycle industry, announced this morning the creation of a new affordable e-bike brand called Globe.

Few hard details are available about Globe and, more importantly, the bikes that’ll be debuted under the Globe banner. All that’s being announced today is that Globe, the brand, is now a thing and that its launch marks a new chapter in Specialized’s mission to replace more car trips with bike trips.

“We’re trying to break out of the traditional thing we have in the bike business of this is a road bike or that’s a mountain bike or that’s a commuter. [Globe] is an everyday bike for everything you might do,” said Saul Leiken, global category leader for Globe Bikes.

While Globe remains mum on the price or spec of their bikes, they are positioning themselves as a brand committed to “lifetime value and affordability,” according to a press release announcing the brand, hinting that the bikes might be on the more affordable end of the spectrum while not sacrificing longevity.

More details on the brand and the bikes themselves are expected in the coming months. Preorders in the U.S. are expected to start late this year with the first batch of bikes being delivered in 2023.

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Best Electric Bikes Under $1,000

Ride1UP Roadster V2 full-bike

Intro to Best Electric Bikes Under $1,000

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When on a budget, it can be tough to find the right balance between an affordable electric bike and a quality electric bike — but it’s not impossible. To help you suss out the affordable gems from the cheap lemons, the Electric Bike Report team has compiled our list of the best electric bikes under $1,000.

With a majority of budget e-bikes being sold online it can be difficult to truly tell if the bike you’re looking at is worth your money. Lucky for you, the experts at Electric Bike Report have ridden lots of e-bikes under $1,000 (or are at least very close to the number). We know all the bikes on this list extremely well, and we’re confident they’ll serve you well.

Why we consider e-bikes $1,000 and under “entry-level”

Buying an e-bike much cheaper than $1,000 can be likened to gambling. With costs cut so low — added to the high likelihood you’re ordering a bike that cheap off a website — you really don’t know what you’re going to get.

The truth is, e-bikes are not cheap machines. Quality e-bike motors and batteries are not inexpensive to make, so they’re not typically cheap to buy. There are companies that do a good job building safe and durable inexpensive e-bikes — you can find our favorites listed below — but some others do little to ensure that the products they sell will work as advertised. Amazon and AliExpress are the Pandora’s box of cheap e-bikes, so it’s wise to steer clear of them.

Our general rule of thumb is that $1,000 is your best starting point. That’s enough money to get you quality components and trustworthy manufacturing. It’s also the most common lowest price we see from reputable e-bike manufacturers.

If your personal entry-level budget is more than $1,000, you can always head to our best overall electric bikes page. You can zero in on the finding the e-bike style your looking for there.

Here’s our picks for the best electric bikes under $1,000:

*Note: As of this writing the e-bike industry is still facing pressures component scarcity due to Covid-19, and other factors that may cause price increases. We will update this list from time to time to best help consumers, but please note that product prices change often. We carefully considered the bikes on this list and even if prices rise a little above the $1,000 mark they’re still considered great value.

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Ride1UP Cafe Cruiser Review 2022

Ride1UP Cafe Cruiser E-Bike Review

Electric cruiser bikes are as much about the looks as they are the ride, and the classic beach cruiser — a low-slung, laid back style of e-bike with swept bars and a broad seat — is a timeless look.

But a classic beach cruiser the Ride1UP Cafe Cruiser is not. It shares many of the same design elements, including the swept bars, extremely comfortable ride and a focus on aesthetics, but instead of drawing its inspiration from California beach culture, the Cafe Cruiser takes its cues from motorcycles.

In this Ride1UP Cafe Cruiser review, we put the bike through its paces in a series of real world tests designed to push the bike and its componentry to their functional limits. We test its hill climbing ability, its braking and even how far you can go on a single charge.

Built by a California-based e-bike brand with a focus on making really well done affordable e-bikes, the Cafe Cruiser boasts the looks and component package of a bike that costs several hundred dollars more. Its low price and good performance makes it an appealing choice for those on a tight budget or someone looking for a bargain.

Though our testing did reveal a small handful of performance tradeoffs you may not see on a more expensive e-bike, overall the Ride1UP Cafe Cruiser is an exemplary performing e-bike considering its price.


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E-bike News: Canyon Goes with New Fazua Drive, New Metz Cargo System Much More!

Motor power and e-scooter legality and safety are the hot topics this week. Certainly Fazua’s new most-powerful-yet Ride 60 mid-drive system looks to have hit a sweet spot between its original less powerful design and more powerful – and significantly heavier – from the likes of Bosch and Shimano. The fact that premium brand Canyon have now picked up the Ride 60, in addition to Riese and Muller, means when the first e-bikes get on the shopfloors over the summer they will be very eagerly anticipated.

The safety of e-scooters has also been much in the news of late and we focus on the official and media reaction to a spare of recent battery fires (often bearing the misnomer e-bike fires) as well as exploring just when and how the UK might legalise and regulate the use of private e-scooters on public roads.

In this week’s e-bike news:

  • Canyon plumps for powerful yet lightweight Fazua Ride 60 system
  • Metz G8 Cargotec promises huge torque
  • When is an ‘e-bike fire’ not an e-bike fire
  • Massachusetts plans for e-bike incentives
  • UK government proposes legislation on e-scooters

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Radio Flyer M880 Review 2022

Radio Flyer M880 Electric Bike Review

Radio Flyer M880 Review: Overview

The little red wagon company is diving headlong into the e-bike game.

Radio Flyer, a company synonymous with childhood nostalgia and classic Americana, is now making affordable electric cargo bikes. In this Radio Flyer M880 review, we’ll take an in-depth look at the company’s lighter-duty electric cargo bike that doubles well as a commuter or electric fitness bike.

Radio Flyer has dubbed its M880 e-bike, the smaller of their two debut models, a “midtail” electric cargo bike, meaning it has much of the carrying capacity of a full-size cargo bike but with the wheelbase and maneuverability of a normal e-bike. It’s a nice balance of everyday utility for running errands and getting to work, combined with riding characteristics that are just flat out fun.

The M880 we tested in this review is a pre-production version of Radio Flyer’s very first e-bike, so we do have some minor notes about power delivery and some other things, but by and large we were incredibly impressed with this bike. It’s very stable, versatile and predictable. With a carrying capacity of 300 lbs, a comfortable fit and a rear rack that’s compatible with accessories and child seats, Radio Flyer has clearly spent a lot of time thinking about how this e-bike could be used to replace car trips — I personally think they nailed it.

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Best Electric Bikes 2022

Best Electric Bike 2022

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There’s never been more options to choose from in the world of e-bikes, but which are the best electric bikes of 2022?

The team at Electric Bike Report put our heads together and chose 16 e-bikes we’ve deemed the Best Electric Bikes of 2022. Some of these e-bikes are new for this year, but some are ol’ reliables that are tried, tested and still hold true as the best in their class.

As with every list of best e-bikes, ours has some nuance as to why a specific bike was picked — ranging from value and componentry to overall ride feel. We’ve also leaned heavily on e-bikes we’ve tested in-house, though there are a few e-bikes here that were picked based on merit and reputation alone.

Whether you’re looking for the best e-bike for older riders, the best electric commuter bike or the best electric beach cruiser, this list will point you towards what we think are the best in each category.

Our picks for the Best Electric Bikes of 2022

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