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Riese & Müller Delite Mountain Rohloff Ride Report [VIDEO]

Is this the most capable off-road e-bike out there?

We have already tried four high quality offerings from Riese & Müller; the New Charger, the Nevo, the Homage GT Nuvinci and the Packster 40 Nuvinci.

Whilst these bikes were all taken off-road to a greater or lesser degree they were not full-on mountain bikes.

By contrast Riese & Müller’s Delite Mountain Rohloff is not only a full-suspension e-mtb but it packs many features that other e-mtbs don’t, including a 1,000Wh dual battery system, Rohloff’s incredibly tough 14 hub gear system (with electronic shifting to boot), powerful LED lights and the option of a chunky rear pannier rack.

It’s totally unique and certainly on paper looks like a candidate for the title of Most Capable Off-road Bike in Serial Production Today.

Does it live up to this label? [Read more…] about Riese & Müller Delite Mountain Rohloff Ride Report [VIDEO]

eBike News: Stromer ST5, Solar Tandem Trip, eRoad, Carbon eFolder, Tent Trailer, & More! [VIDEOS]

In this week’s eBike news roundup:

  • High Tech Stromer ST5
  • Focus’s New eRoad
  • Origami Carbon Fiber eFolder
  • Solar Tandem in Sun Trip from France to China
  • WAVE eVehicle Gathering
  • Inflatable Tent on Bike Trailer
  • Dutch Bike Push
  • Smart City Safety Standards
  • US eBike Market Analyzed
  • And More!

[Read more…] about eBike News: Stromer ST5, Solar Tandem Trip, eRoad, Carbon eFolder, Tent Trailer, & More! [VIDEOS]

Electric Bike Grant Gets Great Response From Swedish Public

By Richard Schrubb

Cities and countries around the world are facing a dual problem: their transport infrastructure is becoming congested and that is causing pollution that in turn poisons the population and is adding to humanity’s contribution to climate change.

One solution has been to encourage businesses and the general public to use electric cars, vans and trucks.

Overall the take-up has been encouraging with growing numbers going electric both in logistics and among private individuals.

Though this is helping clean up cities’ air and may well be reducing global carbon emissions to some extent, electric car, truck and van subsidies are not reducing congestion that is one of the major factors behind cities’ bad air.

Could subsidising e-bikes be the answer to this issue? [Read more…] about Electric Bike Grant Gets Great Response From Swedish Public

eBike News: 400 Mile Range, Uber & Lyft, Double Batteries, Flying eCar, & More! [VIDEOS]

In this week’s eBike news roundup:

  • 400 Mile Range eTrike
  • More on EU eBike Insurance Proposals
  • Polygon’s New Shimano Powered eBikes
  • UK Government Urged to Subsidise eBike Purchases by Expert
  • Uber’s Jump eBike Share in Europe
  • Lyft to Buy Ford GoBike & Citi Bike Company
  • eBikes on Michigan’s Trails
  • Dockless eBikes in Atlanta
  • Riese & Muller’s Delite Mountain Rohloff is Here 
  • Kitty Hawk Flyer Flying eCar
  • And More!

[Read more…] about eBike News: 400 Mile Range, Uber & Lyft, Double Batteries, Flying eCar, & More! [VIDEOS]

ABUS YourPlus System: One Key for eBike Battery & Lock(s) [VIDEO]

ABUS offers a wide range of lock options to keep your eBike secure and now their YourPlus system keeps things simple with a one key solution. 

The ABUS YourPlus key system allows you to have one key for your eBike battery lock that will also work with an ABUS lock.

The system can also be set up so 1 key can work with multiple locks and that can be useful for families with multiple bikes to lock up. 

Let’s take a closer look at how the YourPlus system works.

[Read more…] about ABUS YourPlus System: One Key for eBike Battery & Lock(s) [VIDEO]

Could eBiking Help with Type 2 Diabetes?

Photo courtesy of Yamaha

By Richard Schrubb

New research from Bristol University in England suggests that riding e-bikes might help treat type 2 diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes, where the body has difficulties digesting sugar, is a condition associated with affluence and is one of the biggest public health issues in the Western world.

It is estimated that more than 3 million Americans are diagnosed with it every year. The most common factors leading to it are lack of activity and a high calorie food intake. 

Ashley Cooper is Professor of Physical Activity and Public Health at the Centre for Exercise, Nutrition and Health Sciences at Bristol University. [Read more…] about Could eBiking Help with Type 2 Diabetes?

eBike News: Pressed eBike, New Shimano, Insurance?, eCargo Deliveries, eCamping, & More! [VIDEOS]

In this week’s eBike news roundup:

  • Possible EU Law on Compulsory eBike Insurance
  • Leaos’s Remarkable Pressed eBike (Literally!)
  • Van Moof New, Slicker E-bikes
  • New Improved Shimano City/Trekking Mid Drive
  • Raleigh Lore iE High Speed eBike Part 2 Review
  • eCargo CityHubs for Berlin
  • Giant Ramps Up Euro eBike Production
  • Got Small eBike, Trailer & Large Tent – Will Travel
  • And Much More!

[Read more…] about eBike News: Pressed eBike, New Shimano, Insurance?, eCargo Deliveries, eCamping, & More! [VIDEOS]

Raleigh Lore iE Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

After many miles of testing the Raleigh Lore iE it has proven to be a fast, stable, and fun eBike!

It has a very stable ride feel from its mountain bike platform and super wide balloon style Schwalbe tires. 

The Bosch Performance Line Speed mid drive can assist up to 28 mph and it efficiently climbs steeper hills with ease. 

There is a high quality ride feel from a nice assortment of components from Bosch, Shimano, Magura, and Schwalbe. 

The Lore iE is a good eBike for quickly commuting to work or running errands and it also has some dirt road riding capabilities. 

The Raleigh Lore iE is priced at $4,374.99 but currently on sale at $3,499.99.

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 Raleigh Lore iE Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

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