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Could Electric Bikes Be Killing Off America’s Car Addiction?

By Richard Schrubb

Research published in September last year suggested that US e-bike users may use their cars less, and many do this to help fight Climate Change. 

The study, “Differences of Cycling Experiences and Perceptions between E-Bike and Bicycle Users in the United States” was published in the Sustainability scientific journal.

The researchers asked 806 online respondents a range of questions related to their e-bike use. There were three groups – conventional bicycle only owners, a second group who had both an e-bike and a a bicycle, and a third group who only had an e-bike. 

Electric Bike Report spoke to one of the researchers on the project, Ziwen Ling of the University of Tennessee about the findings of their report.  [Read more…] about Could Electric Bikes Be Killing Off America’s Car Addiction?

iGo Elite Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

The iGo Elite is an easy riding step thru electric bike that is powerful, comfortable, and offers impressive range.

It’s a very adjustable bike that can fit most people and their preferred riding styles.

The full assortment of accessories including sturdy front and rear cargo racks makes this an eBike that is ready for everyday commuting and fun rides. 

At $1,799 the Elite offers a lot of value with all of its features and accessories.

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 iGo Elite Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

JUMP! The Rise of Dockless Electric Bike Share Systems

By Richard Schrubb

Dockless e-bike sharing programs are landing in major cities around the US and the rest of the world.

A development from the dockless traditional bike market, they both compete favourably in cost with public transport, and due to their range with private car use in many cases.

The media likes a good bad-news story and due to the stacks of dockless bikes left in major cities, there’s a bit of a hurdle to jump before such schemes become widely accepted – and loved – around the world.

Brooklyn, NY, based Jump Bikes is a development of Social Bikes, a traditional bike sharing scheme that has been running for nearly eight years and now has connections to 40 territories around the world.

There are now nine Jump Bikes e-bike sharing schemes in the US, Canada and Europe, and the company is running a pilot with Uber in San Francisco.  [Read more…] about JUMP! The Rise of Dockless Electric Bike Share Systems

iGO Elite Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

The new 2018 iGO Elite powerful step thru is in for testing and review!

iGo has built the Elite with a single downtube for a low step thru height and clean battery integration into the frame. 

The Elite features a high capacity (672 Wh) lithium battery, 500 watt motor, Shimano components, sturdy front & rear racks, integrated lights, and much more! 

This commuter style eBike is priced at $1,799 USD.

In this first part of the review you will get a detailed look at this bike with a BUNCH of pictures and  [Read more…] about iGO Elite Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

Riese & Müller Nevo Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

The Riese & Müller Nevo GH NuVinci is a high quality, sturdy, smooth, and comfortable step thru electric bike. 

Its has an easy get on and go step thru design that has a very solid feel with its robust design and central weight distribution. 

A comfortable upright riding position with stable balloon style tires and front and rear suspension provides a very smooth ride. 

That smooth ride feel is continued with the high quality drive system combination of Bosch motor, Gates Carbon Drive belt, and NuVinci CVT. 

There are 6 different models of the Riese & Müller Nevo available and they range in price from $4,649 to $5,549.

The Nevo GH NuVinci in this test is priced at $5,349. 

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 Riese & Müller Nevo Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

Riding The Riese & Muller New Charger Around the South Pennines

For the past few weeks I have been riding a Riese & Muller New Charger GH Nuvinci around the sometimes extraordinarily steep and often fascinating hills of the South Pennines.

This particular e-bike and the terrain seemed like a great fit on paper; some ancient packhorse tracks (sometimes with the original 18th century cobbles or flags), lovely old mill villages and some of the steepest hills in the UK could be explored on a bike seemingly made for such rugged terrain in biking comfort.

I had lived near the area for much of my life and every time I’d visited had discovered some interesting new village or track that was not on the tourist map.

So, having moved much nearer the area 12 months ago, I was keen to explore this area of rugged moors and hills lying in a triangle between Hebden Bridge, Penistone and Tintwistle in more depth and to get off the beaten track in the best way possible – by e-bike. [Read more…] about Riding The Riese & Muller New Charger Around the South Pennines

eBike News: Light eMTBs, Solar Charging eBike, Zipper & Airless Tires, eBike Trips, & More! [VIDEOS]

In this week’s eBike news roundup: 

  • 36 pound LaMere Full Suspension eMTB
  • eBike with Solar Charging System
  • Peugeot eMTB Launched with 4WD Adventure Van
  • Zipper & Airless Tires
  • New Washington State eBike Classes
  • More eMTB Access on the UK’s Horizon?
  • Get Inspired by eBike Trips
  • Limebike in More Places
  • E-bike Biz: Nuvinci Bankruptcy, Vietnam to Up E-bike Production
  • And Much More!

[Read more…] about eBike News: Light eMTBs, Solar Charging eBike, Zipper & Airless Tires, eBike Trips, & More! [VIDEOS]

Riese & Müller Nevo Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

The sporty and sturdy step thru Riese & Müller Nevo has arrived for testing & review!

This is a durable and well equipped commuter and touring style eBike that has some unique features. 

Some of the highlights of the Nevo are the sturdy step thru frame design with frame mounted battery, NuVinci continuously variable transmission, Gates Carbon Drive belt, and the Bosch mid drive system. 

There are 6 different models of the Riese & Müller Nevo available and they range in price from $4,649 to $5,549.

The Nevo GH NuVinci in this test is priced at $5,349. 

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 Riese & Müller Nevo Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

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