In this week’s e-bike news roundup:
- New Gazelle Arroyo in the US
- Design your own Budnitz Bella
- Art eBike from Israel
- Bali Bamboo eBike Membership
- Australian Postal Service Using eBikes
- eRoad vs. Road bike
- And much more!
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Nano Electric Assist Retrofit System on a Moulton [VIDEO]
What and Who is Nano
This small motor system is designed around a very neat 2kg front wheel hub motor allied with their own ‘one-click’ bag set up which features a connector inside the bag, enabling a variety of batteries to be used to power the system including Bosch and Oregon power tool batteries.
Most Nano systems have been retro-fitted to Brompton folding bikes as the low weight and easily removable battery are both great design features to have on a folding bike.
The Nano system was first put together by Tony Castles, a UK electronics engineer, in 2007 and the design has been updated several times in the interim to produce a slick, lightweight conversion that is available in twist, thumb or button control throttle versions.
Pedal sensors can also be fitted to comply with [Read more…] about Nano Electric Assist Retrofit System on a Moulton [VIDEO]
eBike News: High-Tech Lavelle, New EVELO’s, Wireless Charging, Mobile Library, & More! [VIDEOS]
In this week’s eBike news roundup:
- New High-tech Lavelle eBikes
- New EVELO line of eBikes
- New Populo Sport Features
- Wireless eBike Charging
- Mecca of the Electric Cycling Craze
- Mobile eBike Library
- eCargo Bike for Data Collection
- And Much More!
IZIP E3 Protour w/ COBI Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]
If you are looking for a quality eBike that is on the cutting edge of technology with an impressive spec of components and accessories then you should take a look at the IZIP E3 Protour.
This mid drive speed pedelec (pedal assist up to 28mph) features the COBI Plus smartphone & lighting system that makes the Protour a high-tech “smart eBike”!
At $3,299 the IZIP E3 Protour offers a lot of value with features that include the COBI Plus system, a mid drive speed pedelec, high quality components from Shimano, SRAM, Schwalbe, and a full assortment of quality 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 IZIP E3 Protour w/ COBI Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]
eBike News: Glowing eBike, High-Tech eBikes, New eMTB System, Uphill Flow Trails, & More! [VIDEOS]
In this week’s e-bike news roundup:
- Biomega Glowing eBike
- Rocky Mountain eMTB with New Mid-drive
- Van Moof Electrified X with Finger Print Lock
- Flash eBike with Touchscreen
- Uphill Flow Trails
- 360 degree Helmet Cams
- New eBike Law for NY State?
- And much more!
How to Properly Clean & Lube Your Electric Bike Chain [VIDEO]
By JT Lyons of Moment Bicycles
Keeping your chain clean is essential.
A clean chain will last a lot longer whereas a dirty chain will be noisy and prevent smooth gear shifting.
In the event that your chain falls off, a clean chain will not coat your hands in dirty black oil.
If you do nothing else to clean your bike after a ride, use a piece of cloth to wipe off any dirt and apply some fresh lube.
Ideally, you should carry out the quick method below.
After each ride and depending on the weather, a thorough clean is something you should do every couple of weeks. [Read more…] about How to Properly Clean & Lube Your Electric Bike Chain [VIDEO]
eBike News: Specialized Vado, Solar eBike Tour, Rider Visibility Tech, Smartbars, & More! [VIDEOS]
In this week’s e-bike news roundup:
- New Specialized Turbo Vado
- Solar E-bike Trip
- Rider Safety Visibility (RSV) technology
- Smartbars
- Looking into the eBike Future
- Bike Commuting Booming in the US
- And much more!
New Bosch eMTB Mode w/ eMTBs from Moustache, Lapierre, BULLS, Cannondale, Riese & Muller, KTM, Trek, IZIP, Haibike
Every year Bosch, Magura, and other bike companies get together in Sedona, AZ for the Magura Ride Camp to show off their latest products to journalists from all over the US.
This was the 13th annual Magura Ride Camp and it was good timing for the launch of the new Bosch eMTB mode!
eMTB mode automatically adjusts the Bosch power modes (Tour, Sport, Turbo) based on your pedal power so all you have to do is focus on your riding. Set it, forget it, and ride!
You can learn more about eMTB mode in the video below with Jonathan Weinert from Bosch.
Also in the video are some new eMTBs from Moustache, Lapierre, BULLS, Cannondale, Riese & Muller, KTM, Trek, IZIP, and Haibike.
In addition there are videos of:
- The Bosch eMTB race & eMTB riding
- Magura’s eMTB brakes, suspension fork, wiresless dropper post
- SQ Lab ergonomic saddles, grips, bar ends, handlebars, and more
- SKS fenders, pumps, and other accessories
eBike News: Enclosed eTrike, Stylish Electra’s, Container eBike Share, eMTB Fun, & More! [VIDEOS]
In this week’s e-bike news roundup:
- Enclosed eTrike Share Program
- Stylish New Electra eBikes
- New Container eBike Share System in Amsterdam
- Australia’s First Smart Electric Bike Share System
- Mom & eBike Advocate
- New Forme eBikes from the UK
- Fun eMTB Video
- And much more!
IZIP E3 Protour w/ COBI Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs
High tech and high performance is what the IZIP E3 Protour is all about!
The Protour comes equipped with the sophisticated COBI Plus smartphone & lighting system that adds a lot of modern functionality to this mid-drive speed pedelec.
With pedal assist speed of up to 28 mph, integrated frame battery, components from Shimano, SRAM, Schwalbe, and a comprehensive accessory package, the Protour offers a lot for $3,299
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 IZIP E3 Protour w/ COBI Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs
