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eBiking with Artificial Hearts: The Cranks Electric Cycling Club

-By Richard Shrubb

Last week a group of four men with artificial hearts completed a 27 mile ride on e-bikes on the Dark Peak 3 Reservoirs Cycle Trail in the UK Peak District.

Collectively they call themselves The Cranks Electric Cycling Club and regularly ride 20-30 miles together.

They are either waiting for new hearts or enjoying life to the max with no hope of one.

Electric Bike Report spoke to two of them, Ian and Bob.  [Read more…] about eBiking with Artificial Hearts: The Cranks Electric Cycling Club

eBike News: New City eBikes, eBiking Wildlife Refuges, Smartlock, Schwarzenegger eBiking, & More! [VIDEOS]

In this week’s eBike news roundup:

  • eBike Access to 200+ National Wildlife Refuges
  • Slick City eBikes from Enki and Capri
  • Schwarzenegger and Thunberg Ride
  • 56 Mile eBike Commute
  • Detroit Group eBiking
  • Smartlocks and Satellite Texting
  • Battery Recycling Update
  • And Much More!

[Read more…] about eBike News: New City eBikes, eBiking Wildlife Refuges, Smartlock, Schwarzenegger eBiking, & More! [VIDEOS]

Bamboo eBike & Trike Testing on the Leeds-Bradford Cycle Superhighway

EBR recently catalogued great examples of cycle infrastructure from around the world and the Leeds-Bradford cycle superhighway received a brief mention.

This leading example of cycle infrastructure recently clocked up it’s one millionth cycle trip since it opened in 2016. 

I recently rode the whole length of the cycle superhighway, much of it on an innovative bamboo-framed e-bike from German company My Boo.  [Read more…] about Bamboo eBike & Trike Testing on the Leeds-Bradford Cycle Superhighway

eBike News: 2020 Cannondale, High-Tech X One, Tour de France + eBikes, Economical eRoad, & More! [VIDEOS]

In this week’s eBike news roundup:

  • 2020 Cannondale eBikes
  • High-tech X One from Rayvolt
  • Economical Carrera eRoad Bike
  • Rad Power Bikes Demo Tour
  • eBike Training for Tour de France Riders
  • Velove eCargo Bikes Prospering in Scandanavia
  • Quick Charge Batteries
  • And Much More!

[Read more…] about eBike News: 2020 Cannondale, High-Tech X One, Tour de France + eBikes, Economical eRoad, & More! [VIDEOS]

DryCycle: Is it an eCar or an eBike? Test Ridden Around a UK ‘New Town’ [VIDEO]

We first reported on the DryCycle 4 wheeled enclosed “electric bike” in the Birmingham show report and it was definitely a highlight.

Electric bikes are inspiring many different types of eMobility and the DryCycle is one of the latest to hit the market.

I was recently offered the chance to take a pre-production prototype for an extended test ride in real world conditions in the cycle-friendly UK new town of Milton Keynes just down the road from DryCycle’s home town of Bedford. [Read more…] about DryCycle: Is it an eCar or an eBike? Test Ridden Around a UK ‘New Town’ [VIDEO]

EVELO Aurora Limited Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

The new EVELO Aurora Limited with automatic shifting has arrived for testing and review!

This high-tech eBike features a 750 watt mid-drive, Gates Carbon Drive belt, and the enviolo automatic shifting system.

Additional highlights are a 48V 14.5ah lithium battery, stable and comfortable 3″ wide balloon style tires, Tektro hydraulic brakes, and a full accessory package.  

And this is a limited Aurora, only 120 of these will be made in 2019!

The EVELO Aurora Limited is priced at $3,999. 

EVELO focuses a lot on taking the worry out of buying an eBike online. They offer a 10 day at home trial period, free shipping in the continental US, 0% financing (if you qualify), 4 year/20,000 mile warranty, and support for service and repairs. Plus they have their “Perfect Seat Guarantee”.

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…] about EVELO Aurora Limited Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

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