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In this week’s eBike news:
For the latest installment of our reviews of the many electric Brompton systems out there we bring you a look at a brand new lightweight system from the UK’s Cytronex alongside a novel and very simple looking gearless crank drive from Germany’s Pendix that has been in production for a while now.
We have already taken a look at systems from Brompton themselves, Nano, Swytch and Velospeeder here as well as following up with a comparison of systems from ARCC and Sparticle here.
With Brompton being one of the world’s popular and ingenious folding bikes but also one of the trickiest to electrify, perhaps it’s not surprising the attempts to improve on what’s already out there just keep coming…. [Read more…] about Electric Bromptons Compared: Cytronex Hub & Pendix Mid-Drive Systems
Time for a look at some new bike accessories that can make your eBike ride safer, more comfortable, convenient, and fun!
In this roundup we have the:
In this Week’s eBike News:
I’ve recently been riding the Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 HPC SL eMTB as an all around eBike for off road and on road adventures, commuting, and errand running.
It has also been a good test eBike for a number of accessories that enable it to be a great do-it-all eBike.
Carrying cargo is an important part for adventure rides and running errands around town.
A good combination of gear for carrying cargo on this full suspension eMTB is the Old Man Mountain Sherpa Rack with Chrome Barrage Pannier.
[Read more…] about Carrying Cargo: Old Man Mountain Sherpa Rack & Chrome Barrage Pannier
Countries across the world are starting to consider how to relax coronavirus measures as they look to head out of a lockdown situation safely and in a way that minimizes the risk of a second wave of infections.
It has become clear that ‘alternative’ transport could play a big role in these plans, as authorities look for ways that people can move around the world’s cities with a minimum of risk.
The need for exercise during the lockdown situation has been a central message for governments around the world in advising their citizens in how to deal with the restrictions. [Read more…] about Post Coronavirus Bike Friendly Cities? [VIDEO]
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Hollywood Racks has been very progressive in developing many electric bike racks for vehicles and the latest addition to their line up is an eCargo bike option.
The Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE for Cargo Bikes accommodates longer and wider cargo bikes that also generally weigh more than traditional bikes.
This rack can support eBikes up to 80 pounds of weight per bike!
That can be 2 eCargo bikes or a variety of eBike types, including fat tire eBikes.
The base price for the Sport Rider SE for Cargo Bikes is $439.99. [Read more…] about Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Electric Cargo Bike Rack Review [VIDEO]
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So-called Speed Pedelecs (Class 3) are just like regular e-bike pedelecs in that you turn the pedals to activate the electric assist.
The main difference is that the motor will continue to assist you up to 45kmh / 28mph.
Even in most places where lower speed assisted pedelecs are very popular it’s often the case that speed pedelecs are used in much lower numbers.
Some within the e-bike world have pointed out that speed pedelecs could be one of the keys to unlocking a more sustainable transport future as they obviously allow the rider to cut journey times even more than when using regular pedelecs.
And of course, with quicker e-bike journey times on offer, the car seems less attractive.
This article delves further into the subject of speed pedelecs. Where are they used most? Why and how do people use them? Could and should more be done to encourage them? [Read more…] about Can Speed Pedelecs Get More People on Electric Bikes?
