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In this week’s eBike news roundup:
The all new Yuba Electric Supermarché front loader electric cargo bike is in for testing & review.
And wow this is a big eCargo bike with a lot to cover! There are many versatile options for carrying groceries, kids, boxes, etc.
This front loader is equipped with a Bosch mid-drive, enviolo continuously variable transmission, Magura brakes, Schwalbe tires, and a well rounded accessory package.
Plus there are many optional accessories to customize this eCargo bike.
The Yuba Electric Supermarché is priced at $5,999 and there are monthly payment options.
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 Yuba Electric Supermarché Cargo Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs
In this week’s eBike news roundup:
Bicycle video cameras are an increasingly popular accessory with cyclists and e-bikers alike.
They have provided some epic action footage and can also mean real time souvenirs of some epic, once-in-a-lifetime journeys on two wheels.
Their ability to capture the behaviour of other road users is also coming into focus as online footage of road incidents often get enormous viewing figures.
Indeed, there is also increasing evidence that they can actually play an effective role in helping police the roads and make them safer for cyclists. [Read more…] about Can Bicycle Video Cameras Make the Roads Safer? [VIDEOS]
After many miles of testing the Propella 2.2 is has proven to be an agile, light, and fun performance eBike with an economical price point.
At 38.4 pounds this “fixie style” eBike is one of the lighter eBikes on the market and you can feel that when you ride this efficient road style eBike that glides on the road and carves into corners.
The bike in this test is the 7 speed version that is priced at $1,199 and Propella offers a single speed version for $999.
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 Propella 2.2 Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]
In this week’s eBike news roundup:
From Bosch “Cycling is better without tuning”
Electric bicycles are wonderful devices for getting around; they are quick, convenient and great fun.
But what happens when the motor (normally through modification or retro-fitting as a kit) assists the rider beyond the legal speed limit for motor assistance (generally 20mph in the USA and 15.5 mph in Europe).
Whilst it might sound tempting on the simple basis it gets you from A to B more speedily, it can easily mean riders of such e-bikes and other road users they come into contact with may find themselves in situations they don’t want to be in, and all too quickly… [Read more…] about Why You Don’t Want a Superfast Electric Bicycle
In this week’s eBike news roundup:
The stylish, lightweight, and economically priced Propella 2.2 has arrived for testing and review!
With its “fixie” performance design and remarkable 38 pound weight the 2.2 is an agile eBike for zipping around town.
The bike in this test is the 7 speed version that is priced at $1,199 and Propella offers a single speed version for $999.
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 Propella 2.2 Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs
-By Richard Shrubb
Psychiatrists in Scotland could soon be able to prescribe an electric mountain biking (eMTB) course to help their service users’ mental health.
A pilot programme is underway in the Scottish Borders run by the organisation Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland (DMBinS) where seven service users used traditional MTBs and three eMTBs. [Read more…] about Dr. Says “Ride Your Electric Mountain Bike” [VIDEO]
