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eBike News: Harley Davidson Announce eBike, EVELO Dual Battery Model, Smart LED Lighting and Much More! [VIDEOS]

In this week’s news:

  • Harley Davidson’s New Serial 1 eBike Teaser Photos
  • Evelo’s Delta X Duo Promises Double the Range
  • Berlin’s Schindelhauer’s New Pinion Geared Models
  • News Accessories; Smart LEDS, E-bike with Your Pets and High Quality Chrome Industries Jacket
  • Trail Grants Powering Ahead Across the US and eCargo Bikes Used for Road Maintenance in the UK
  • Electric Kickscooter Updates from the US and the UK
  • Plus All the Latest eBike Biz News from Around the World

New eBikes and eBike Systems

Bosch Announce New Speed Pedelec Motor for US and New Zealand

Bosch have been in touch to say that they have just added the Performance Line Sport drive unit to their portfolio of pedal-assist eBike motors. It fits within the Performance Line and it supports riders with 65 newton-meters of torque at speeds above 20 mph— in fact up to 28 mph. Because it’s a Class 3 drive unit (up to 28 mph), Performance Line Sport is only available in the U.S. and New Zealand.
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A Guide to E-Bike Locks and Security Ratings

E-bikes are lucrative targets for thieves under just about any circumstances but the Covid-19 propelled boom in cycling and e-bikes has raised their profile – and their second-hand sales market- something that has not gone unnoticed by those who want to get their hands on your e-bike for free by helping themselves to it.

Indeed, as CBS, reports, bike and e-bike theft has spiked during Covid-19. The article tells us that from March 1 to September 21 New Yorkers filed 4,477 complaints related to stolen bicycles, including electric bicycles. That’s up nearly 28%, from 3,507 complaints over the same period a year earlier, according to the New York City Police Department. It’s estimated around 2 million bikes and e-bikes are stolen each year in the US alone.

Over in the UK cycle database BikeRegister has also seen a rise in reported bike thefts, with figures showing 932 thefts reported in August, up 59% on the same month last year. This followed the 900 thefts reported in July, a 51.5% rise compared to 2019, and 786 reported in June, an increase of 48%.

Time then to make sure you have taken every precaution to ensure that your e-bike doesn’t become another statistic.
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CUBE 20″ Compact Sport Hybrid Spec Review – 2020

CUBE Sport Hybrid blue
In this Spec Review, we’ll take a look at the components and specs to get an idea of design, quality and functionality of the CUBE 20” Sport.

The CUBE 20” Compact Sport ebike is an updated model from CUBE, a European ebike company with over 10 years experience in the ebike industry. This sporty bike features innovative geometry that maximizes rider comfort but maintains a small frame size for convenience. The 20” wheels keep the wheelbase low and the step-thru frame is easy to get on and off while the telescoping handlebars and seat post make it adjustable for different size riders.

There are lots of compact bikes available with folding features that maximize functionality while minimizing frame size. CUBE has included the Speedlifter Twist handlebar adjuster on the stem which allows the handlebars to be raised up or drop down. The Speedlifter has another trick up its sleeve: flip the lever and you can twist the bars round so they’re parallel with the frame. This is a real bonus if you have limited storage space at home or at work.
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Orbea Rise – Is This Lightweight Electric Mountain Bike a Game Changer?

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Today, Spain-based bike manufacturer Orbea released their latest electric bike in their lineup, the Orbea Rise. The Rise is an all-mountain/trail ebike that is targeted towards sporty mountain bikers who are looking for a more natural mountain biking experience with an EMTB.

Our first take on the Orbea Rise:

This is an obvious shot across the bow to the Specialized Turbo Levo SL, which is Specialized’s light-weight EMTB. Coming in just above 35 lbs for the highest/most expensive version of the bike, the Orbea Rise is lighter than the Specialized Turbo Levo SL but has more torque (60 Nm vs 35 Nm). This will be very interesting to test out, especially on uphill climbs and through technical sections. The SL has been a fantastic emtb (one of our favorites) because it feels much more like a normal mountain bike. The Orbea Rise has the potential to do that while possibly providing even more power.

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Gecko Tyres Review – Puncture Proof and Sustainable

What Are Gecko Puncture Proof Tires?

Having a puncture can be a total nightmare; you might find yourself stuck in unpleasant weather attempting the fix, or discover your particular type of tyre are one of those hard to get off the rim ones, or find that that you thought you had removed the object causing the puncture only to discover that the tire goes down again immediately after ‘fixing’. Or a whole host of other problems…if only there were a truly puncture-proof tyre…

In fact so-called puncture proof tyres have been around a while. We aren’t talking the ones with kevlar and other types of reinforcement that are still in essence pneumatic and can still suffer punctures from very sharp and sizeable objects. Truly puncture-proof tyres are one-piece construction and have no inner tube but rather are a ‘solid’ tyre, though ‘solid’ can be something of a misnomer, as we discover later.

But product launches of ‘solid’ tyres over the years have come and gone and reviews of them in the cycling press have been almost universally critical. They were found to be extremely harsh to ride and at worst potentially dangerous because of issues such as derimming and skidding. At best they were hard to ride with huge rolling resistance and a jarring, uncomfortable ride.

Gecko tyres replace the puncturable air space in a pneumatic tyre with a unique cellular – and totally unpunctureable – form of rubber.


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Order 3376 – Encouraging eBike Use On Public Lands


As electric bikes continue to grow in popularity, more and more governments and state legislatures are developing laws and codes that will state the rights and areas of usage for eBikes. Such is the case with the new Department of the Interior Order 3376, which has implemented the new rules for eBike usage on public lands for much of the United States. These rules have been implemented with the goal of simplifying where you can and cannot use an eBike, and will lead to better, more defined trail systems as time goes on and more parks implement the new rules. However, the new order can be a bit complicated to understand, so we’re here to break down the major changes and rules as put forth by the Department of Interior here in the United States.
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Moustache Samedi 27 Xroad 5 Spec Review 2020


Looking for a sturdy crossover bike that is well-built and fun to ride? In this spec review, we’ll look at the Moustache Samedi 27 Xroad 5. This stylish ebike is French-engineered with a Bosch Performance Line CX motor, Bosch 625Wh PowerTube battery and Shimano 11 gear groupset. Moustache has branded this an XRoad bike, which means it is suited for urban roads or light trails. The Xroad 5 maintains the European feel of a stable Class 1 ebike but adds a 40mm suspension seatpost and 100mm of front fork suspension for increased travel and comfort. You can ride this around town loaded with cargo, or you can enjoy a bit of gravel or off-road playtime! The suspension keeps the frame buoyant and fun to ride while the added accessories such as fenders, lights, rear cargo rack, and five PAS levels make this a safe option for city riding as well.

Bike Category: Class 1: Pedal assist to 20mph. No throttle.

Who It’s For: Riders looking for a powered and progressive commuter for chic urban riding with a touch of off-road flair

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Tern HSD S8i eBike Review – 2020

Tern HSD 8Si review
The Tern HSD S8i is a low profile folding ebike designed to haul both you and your stuff with ease. In this Spec Review we’ll take a look at the HSD, what it can do, who it’s best suited for and if it’s the right bike for you!

The HSD stands for “Haul Stuff Daily” and this bike does just that! The HSD folds down to save space and when open, it will haul you, maybe a passenger, and even some cargo with an impressive 375 pound weight capacity. The drivetrain on this bike features the Gates belt drive and Enviolo shifter that makes the bike easy to ride. The mid drive motor is low and centered in between the crank arms for safety and a stealthily hidden battery behind the seat post leaves room for both the low step frame and rear cargo rack. Tern has long been an industry leader in folding cargo ebikes and the upgrades on the HSD make it the perfect option for new ebikers looking to replace a vehicle or those who just ride around town with ease!

Bike Category: Class 1: Pedal assist to 20mph. No throttle.

Who It’s For: Riders who want comfort and ease on a folding cargo ebike for around town riding

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eBike News: New Kona & Devron eBikes, Swiftmile Charging, NYC Streetfilms, eCargo Developments & Much More! [VIDEOS]

In this week’s news:

  • Kona’s New eBike Range
  • Devron Budget Models for the UK’s Halfords
  • eKickscooters Push for Legalisation in the UK
  • Access Clarification for US eBike Access
  • Swiftmile Charging Funding Success
  • Cargobike Specific Area for Eurobike
  • ONOMOTION eCargo Project Gets Euro Rollout Funding
  • Manchester’s eBike Hire A Step Closer

New eBikes & eBike Systems

Kona Remote Gets a Makeover

Kona recently launched it’s 2021 range of e-bikes and here are some of the highlights:

Kona’s new Remote 160DL uses the latest, most powerful EP8 mid-drive from Shimano

The Kona Remote 160 DL full-suspension e-mtb features the latest, most powerful Shimano EP8 mid-drive system and a 504Wh frame integrated battery. Display and controls are very minimalist with a small top tube on/off button and a small color LCD display on the handlebars. There is also plenty of wireless connectivity to use Shimano’s own app and also allowing you to connect with other third party devices.
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An Introduction to Electric Mountain Bikes

eMTBs’ ‘go anywhere’ ability open up a whole new world of fun

Rather than call this ‘A Complete Guide’, as EBR did in its articles on mid-drives and hub motors, we figured there couldn’t really be a ‘complete’ article to electric mountain bikes. The choice today in terms of different designs of e-mtb and the ever developing technology is wider than ever, so no guide is ever going to cover all the brands and options out there. Instead we take a look at the main areas potential e-mtb buyers might want to think about.

This article aims to demystify the jargon and leave you with a clear picture of all the e-mtb options out there. If you feel like you are missing out on the fun by not exploring the world of e-mtbs you probably are, so read on to get better acquainted with it!

The Basics

Like traditional mountain bikes, e-MTBSs come in three main types based on suspension:

Hardtails

Hardtail e-mtbs from Focus tackling a European classic, the Transalp. Hardtails are good for longer rides over less rough terrain. 

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