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In this week’s eBike news roundup:
Mid-drive motor folding e-bikes are pretty rare and ones with the highly-rated Gates carbon belt drive even rarer, so it was a pleasure to check out this take on just such a thing, courtesy of UK company Volt.
From being a humble startup several years ago, Volt are now one of the most widely distributed e-bike brands in the UK.
Whilst this has been based on affordable yet good quality hub motor machines in the past, the fruits of Volt’s collaborative efforts with Shimano are now bearing fruit in the form of this funky looking mid-drive e-folder, the Axis.
The Volt Axis is priced at £2999.00.
[Read more…] about Volt Axis Folding Electric Bike: Shimano Mid Drive + Gates Belt [VIDEO]
In this week’s eBike news:
After many miles of testing the Priority Embark it has proven to be a fun and lively eBike with a smooth and quiet ride style.
Like other Priority bikes it has a focus on being low maintenance so you can focus more on enjoying the ride.
The drive system combination of the new quiet Bosch Active Line Plus mid drive with the Gates Carbon Drive belt, and enviolo CVT hub is a big highlight of this eCommuter.
The Priority Embark is priced at $3,999 and that includes shipping and assembly from Velofix or a local bike shop.
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 Priority Embark Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]
Detroit has long been associated with the auto industry and now there is a new 2 wheeled company making some waves in Motor City.
Detroit Bikes makes their own bicycles and that includes building the steel frames!
Here is a video with a closer look at their factory in Detroit: [Read more…] about Detroit Bikes Brings Electric Bike Assembly to Motor City USA [VIDEOS]
In this week’s eBike news roundup:
[Read more…] about eBike News: Ducati eMTB, eCargo Deliveries, eBike Shares, & More! [VIDEOS]
The all new sporty Priority Embark eCommuter has arrived for testing & review!
This is an eBike with a focus on low maintenance and a smooth and quiet ride feel with its well thought out selection of quality components.
Some of the highlights of the Priority Embark are the new Bosch Active Plus mid drive, enviolo continuously variable transmission, Gates Carbon Drive belt, and Tektro hydraulic disc brakes.
The Priority Embark is priced at $3,999 and that includes shipping and assembly from Velofix or a local bike shop.
In this first part of the testing & review you will get a detailed look at this bike with a BUNCH of pictures and the specifications. [Read more…] about Priority Embark Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs
The momentum is building.
There is a big revolution in the way we get around and it is blending some of the traditional forms of transport with the latest in technology to create very efficient ways of getting around.
What is really interesting is how these combined forms of “light” transportation all have an interest in more infrastructure that is safer for riding & walking.
At Electric Bike Report we focus on electric bikes and they are a great fit to cover many types of trips but they are just part of this overall light form of transportation.
There are many other forms of transport becoming available to get us from point A to B and then to C and D and beyond. [Read more…] about Working Together for Better Infrastructure for Bikes, Scooters, Skateboards, Peds, & More [VIDEO]
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I’ve already covered an e-bike camping trip taking plenty of gear to make me comfortable in this post and this post.
For this second trip I took a Haibike Sduro Trekking 4.0 which looked a good choice on paper and a Radical Design Chubby trailer (reviewed here) to enable me to carry more gear than last time (and the Chubby also packed down well, as some train travel was involved).
An e-cargo bike would be a great alternative for heavy duty camping trips like this but as they are not allowed on UK trains one wasn’t suitable for this particular trip.
I’d planned a three night break for myself and brother with even more creature comforts than last time, including a much bigger tent, the ability to cook basic meals and a solar-powered LED lighting and charging with the HUBi 2K from Solar technology. [Read more…] about Comfortable Camping by Electric Bike – Part 3 w/ eCamping Tips
