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A Ride A Day Keeps The Doctor At Bay

By Richard Shrubb

Could a ride a day keep the doctor at bay?

New research from the University of Birmingham in England suggests that intense exercise can slow down most of the problems associated with aging.

It is never too late to get on your e-bike, as starting at any time in life can help to reverse some of the problems associated with old age.

Lead researcher Professor Janet Lord, Director of the Institute of Inflammation and Ageing Director of the MRC-Arthritis Research UK Centre for Musculoskeletal Ageing Research, published the research in the journal, Aging Cell this month.

She told the Electric Bike Report, [Read more…] about A Ride A Day Keeps The Doctor At Bay

Haibike Radius Tour Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

The Haibike Radius Tour is a compact touring and commuter style eBike with a sporty 500 watt Yamaha mid drive motor!

This is not a fully folding eBike but it does have ways to make it quickly more compact for easy storage and transport. 

Some of the highlights are a hydroformed aluminum frame, Yamaha PW system, Shimano hydraulic brakes, Schwalbe balloon tires, full accessory package, and more!

The Haibike Radius Tour is priced at $3,000 USD. 

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 Haibike Radius Tour Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

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]

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