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In this week’s eBike news roundup:
Well balanced, do it all, big travel full suspension eMTB with amazing traction is what the BULLS SIX50 EVO AM 3 is all about.
This is an all mountain eMTB with the ability to glide over rough terrain and keep charging with the latest Bosch system that includes the PowerTube frame integrated battery.
Its 5.9″/150mm of front and rear suspension travel and 2.8″ wide grippy off road tires mold to the terrain to give you a fun and confident ride feel.
The AM 3 is priced at $5,499 with a quality component selection from Bosch, RockShox, Magura, Shimano, Schwalbe, KS, and more.
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 BULLS SIX50 EVO AM 3 Electric Mountain Bike Review Part 2 – Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]
In this week’s eBike news roundup:
-By Richard Shrubb
Could government subsidies get more people on e-bikes?
A number of European countries have begun schemes to pay towards the cost of new e-bikes.
In Sweden there is a 25% subsidy for all e-bike sales until 2020.
A UK campaign is growing in strength for their government to do the same. Importantly incentivizing people into buying e-bikes isn’t just to support the industry (as many governments subsidize the oil and gas industry for example).
Let’s look at the reasons that e-bike tax breaks or government grants could get people out of their cars and onto their electric bikes. [Read more…] about Should Electric Bikes Be Subsidized Like Electric Cars?
BULLS is rolling out a huge line up of 2018 eBikes and the new SIX50 EVO AM 3 is their big travel eMTB with the new Bosch PowerTube 500 integrated frame battery.
With nearly 6″ of front and rear RockShox suspension and the high volume Schwalbe Nobby Nic 27.5″ x 2.8″ Plus size tires the AM 3 is definitely an all mountain eMTB!
The AM 3 has a nice spec of components like the Bosch Performance CX motor, Shimano XT drivetrain, Magura MT5 hydraulic disc brakes, KS LEV dropper post, and more.
The BULLS SIX50 EVO AM 3 is priced at $5,499.
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 BULLS SIX50 EVO AM 3 Electric Mountain Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs
In this week’s eBike news roundup:
Pushme eBike System
Ever since batteries were first developed for home appliances and toys we have been able to take them out and put fresh ones in.
Why not on electric bikes?
In this article we will look at a few swappable eBike battery systems and the reasons why most eBikes won’t have standardized batteries.
[Read more…] about Swappable eBike Batteries? Why The Industry Won’t Make Them For Everyone [VIDEOS]
By Paul Tolme
As an avid bicyclist who hates driving in the city and who pedals for all errands such as grocery shopping and visiting the Post Office, moving to Seattle was both exciting and challenging.
Seattle gets high marks from bicycle advocacy groups, and the city has a decent network of bike lanes, segregated trails and paths.
However, I was among the doubters when a 2016 study ranked the city No. 1 in the country for bicyclists.
The truth is that Seattle is tough place to ride every day due to many factors [Read more…] about Pedaling Seattle by Electric Bike: Commuting & eBike Adventures
2017 was a big year for electric bikes.
eBike designers used the latest technology to improve features, reduce eBike weight, and blend the looks of the electrical systems with the bike design.
In addition, the way people use eBikes continues to evolve; from daily commuting to deliveries to all sorts of fun eBike adventures.
Here’s a look back at some of the most notable e-bike stories that made the news in 2017. [Read more…] about 2017 eBike Highlights: eRoad, eMTB, eFolder, eCargo, eAdventures, & More! [VIDEOS]
By Richard Shrubb
Rob King, Managing Director of Cambridge, UK based Outspoken Delivery spoke to us about how a London borough council supported them into opening a new branch in London.
Outspoken Delivery was originally a cycle couriers Rob founded in 2005 in the ancient university city of Cambridge.
While the business did well initially, they found that competition was extremely intense so the company moved into ordinary cargo bikes that had 120lb payload capacity, and could be used for last mile deliveries.
This enabled the business to expand. [Read more…] about How Government Grants Can Help eBike Deliveries
