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Like river rides, canal rides hold the promise of generally very easy cycling and easy navigation, allowing to cover long distances pretty quickly – especially if you have an e-bike.
Unlike rivers their charms are often in the craft that sail on them and ingenuity and individual nature of the engineering feats along the way, including a bewildering number and variety of locks and bridges.
Some, like the Gota Canal, are havens for wildlife, whilst others like Germany’s Kiel canal are jaw-dropping spectacles of the man-made kind.
Here is our pick of ten of Europe’s best canal rides. [Read more…] about Epic European Canal Electric Bike Rides [VIDEOS]
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The new economical EVELO Aurora Hub-Drive has arrived for testing and review!
At $2,499 this is one of the more economical eBikes in the EVELO line up and some of the highlights are a 750 watt motor, 48V 11.6ah battery, Shimano drivetrain, and Tektro disc brakes.
It has an upright and comfortable ride position, easy get on and go step-thru frame design, and stable 3″ wide balloon style tires.
The $2,499 price also includes free shipping & other incentives.
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 Hub-Drive Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs
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Whether you are just heading out on a long day ride or a multi-week odyssey, I’ve found paying attention to a few key areas can make all the difference between an easy, enjoyable e-bike trip, or one that you that ends up meaning you wish you had thought just a little more about your pre-ride choices.
Of course, everyone is different in what they expect from an e-bike trip and what aspects are most enjoyable.
The following list of pre-ride considerations is my own choice based on all the e-bike trips I have completed over the years.
If you have your own tips based on your own experiences just let EBR know! [Read more…] about Top Tips for a Successful Electric Bike Tour [VIDEO]
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The EVELO Aurora Limited is a fun and comfortable eBike that steps up the riding experience with automatic shifting so you can focus more on enjoying the ride.
The auto shifting is just part of the smooth and quiet ride experience that includes a powerful 750 watt mid-drive, a maintenance-free belt, and a high capacity 48V 14.5ah lithium battery.
All of those impressive features are built into a comfortable eBike with a step-thru frame, upright handlebars, and 3″ wide tires that give the Aurora Limited a very stable ride feel.
The EVELO Aurora Limited is priced at $3,999 with free shipping & other incentives.
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…] about EVELO Aurora Limited Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]
-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
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