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Time for a look at some new bike accessories that can make your eBike ride safer, more comfortable, convenient, and fun!
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I took a stroll around the London Bike Show (29th-31st March) for a day, to check out what was happening in the always busy e-bike area.
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The Rad Power Bikes RadMini Step-Thru is a compact and comfortable folding eFat bike with 750 watts of kick!
The 4″+ wide compact road tires make the RadMini Step-Thru a sporty, stable, and fun eFolder with a highly maneuverable ride feel.
And the low 16″ step-thru area makes it very easy to get on and off.
With a 48V 14ah high capacity battery, the RadMini Step-Thru recorded impressive mileage in the range test.
Adding to all of that is the ability to fold this eBike for storage and transport.
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 Rad Power Bikes RadMini Step-Thru Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]
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Recent announcements of new models of e-cargo bike from the likes of Blix and Surly (to name just a couple) show the increasing profile of e-cargo bikes within the world of e-bikes.
There have also been moves by governments around the world to offer subsidies for e-cargo bike purchase as a tool for encouraging their use as a congestion busting tool.
Add to this high profile use by the likes of DHL and UPS logistics providers and it looks like the rise of the e-cargo bike is well and truly on its way. [Read more…] about The Rise of the Electric Cargo Bike [VIDEOS]
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The Rad Power Bikes RadMini Step-Thru is in for testing and review and this is a rather unique eBike!
It’s an eBike based on a folding bike platform with 4″ wide stable road style tires, a low step thru frame, and powerful electric assist.
Some of the highlights are a 750 watt motor, high capacity 48V 14ah lithium Samsung battery, RST suspension fork, pedal assist & throttle, and much more.
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 Rad Power Bikes RadMini Step-Thru Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs
-By Richard Shrubb
Retired professional cyclist Sean Yates has turned to riding an e-bike due to a disabling heart condition that makes it difficult for him to ride even gentler climbs where once he used to ride among the top cyclists in the world.
Starting his professional cycling career in 1982, Yates was a ‘domestique’ in a number of teams on the major cycling Grand Tours in Europe for 14 years.
He explains, “I had to support the team leader, leading the sprint lead out and helping them start their climbs, as well as preventing them from losing out in cross-winds”.
Top end road cycling is a team sport and Yates played an important role in his teams’ successes.
While a team sport, there are occasions where individuals can shine. In 1994, two years before he retired, he won a time trial in the Tour de France and [Read more…] about Former Tour de France Pro Sean Yates Rides Electric Bikes [VIDEO]
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