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Electric Bike Touring Tips From a 70 Year Old Bicycle Tourist

By Richard Shrubb

Seventy year old retired manager in the electricity industry, Alan and his friends have been cycle touring for the last 12 or so years.

Here he passes on some tips based on his own experience in riding long distances around the UK. 

He returned to cycling aged 50 on a hybrid bike and one year cycled the 100 or so miles to a friend’s house in Devon from his home in Dorset.

This triggered the idea of touring, and realising that they were getting no younger they firstly transitioned from carrying tents and camping to cycling between hotels, and then, in November 2014 to e-bikes. [Read more…] about Electric Bike Touring Tips From a 70 Year Old Bicycle Tourist

eBike News: eTandem, Tilting eTrike, Light eFolder, eMTB Racing, eBike Share, & More! [VIDEOS]

In this week’s eBike news roundup:

  • Chike Tilting Cargo eTrike
  • New Pedego Mid Drives
  • Orbit’s Electric Tandem
  • New Orbea Gain eRoad & eGravel bikes
  • Video of eMTB Racing in So Cal
  • 26+ Pound Folding Electric Bike
  • Schwarzenegger Rides an eBike
  • eBike Share in Sacramento & Davis
  • 2018 E-JOE eBikes & Discounts
  • And Much More!

[Read more…] about eBike News: eTandem, Tilting eTrike, Light eFolder, eMTB Racing, eBike Share, & More! [VIDEOS]

EVELO Quest Max Folding Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

EVELO went all out with their new Quest Max mid drive eFolder!

This is a compact, nimble, portable, and storable electric bike that has many of the features of a full sized eBike. 

The Max’s Bafang mid drive motor with the Gates Carbon Drive belt, and NuVinci N380 CVT creates a smooth, quiet, clean, and easy to use drivetrain. In addition it can climb steep hills with ease.

The ride feel is solid with the Schwalbe balloon style tires and comfortable grips and saddle. 

And the range result from the ride test is impressive.

The Quest Max is priced at $2,599. For current pricing, checkout the EVELO website, or send them an email to [email protected]. [Read more…] about EVELO Quest Max Folding Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

eBiking Scotland! Guide to Electric Bike Rentals/Hire [VIDEO]

Scotland has many great places to ride an electric bike and there are a lot of places where you can rent/hire an eBike to ride and enjoy the scenery.

This guide to eBike rental/hire & eBike tryouts will help with planning an eBike holiday and it is also a good way to test a few eBikes before purchasing your own.

Whilst most dealers are happy to let you have a spin on a showroom model, rental/hire and try-out events give you the chance to get to grips more intimately with the riding qualities of different bikes. 

Enjoy this eBiking guide and hopefully it will give you some ideas on new places to ride!
[Read more…] about eBiking Scotland! Guide to Electric Bike Rentals/Hire [VIDEO]

eBike News: Hydrogen eTrikes, New Trek & Focus eBikes, Improved Battery Life, Safety Bike, & More! [VIDEOS]

In this week’s eBike news roundup:

  • Pragma Hydrogen Delivery eTrikes
  • Trek’s Verve + With New Bosch Active Line
  • New Focus Enduro Emtb
  • Witt’s Designer Ebike
  • Automatic Safety Systems From Véliso
  • Improve Battery Life
  • Plastic Bike Frames
  • Foam Tire Inserts
  • Inspirational E-Biking Stories
  • And Much More!

[Read more…] about eBike News: Hydrogen eTrikes, New Trek & Focus eBikes, Improved Battery Life, Safety Bike, & More! [VIDEOS]

eBike News: More UPS eTrikes, Costa Mesa Expo, Husqvarna, Pedelec in NYC, & More! [VIDEOS]

In this week’s eBike news roundup:

  • UPS eTrike Deliveries in Ft. Lauderdale
  • Costa Mesa Electric Bike Expo This Weekend
  • New Husqvarna eBikes
  • M1’s New Carbon Brose Powered Bike
  • Pedal Assist eBikes Allowed in NYC
  • Canyon Concept eBike
  • Student eBike Design Challenge
  • Crowdfund a US Cycling Book
  • Bikes Lanes of the Future and Now
  • And Much More!

[Read more…] about eBike News: More UPS eTrikes, Costa Mesa Expo, Husqvarna, Pedelec in NYC, & More! [VIDEOS]

EVELO Quest Max Folding Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

EVELO recently rolled out their new Quest Max premium electric folding bike with some impressive features. 

The Quest Max is a compact and versatile eFolder with highlights like an internal frame battery, 350 watt Bafang Max mid drive motor, NuVinci CVT, Gates Carbon Belt, and much more.

The Quest Max is priced at $2,599. For current pricing, checkout the EVELO website, or send them an email to [email protected].

EVELO also focuses a lot on taking the worry of buying an eBike online. They offer a 10 day at home trial period, free shipping in the US and Canada, 0% financing (if you qualify), 4 year/20,000 mile warranty, and support for service and repairs. Plus they have their “Perfect Seat Guarantee”.

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 EVELO Quest Max Folding Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

eBike News: Pinarello eRoad, 2018 Rad Power Bikes, eBikes & Exercise, UPS eTrailers, Bike Skis, & More! [VIDEOS]

In this week’s eBike news roundup:

  • Pinarello’s Nytro eRoad Bike
  • Rad Power Bikes 2018 Line Up
  • UPS Electric Bike Trailers in London
  • New Rubbee X Friction Drive
  • Ahooga Folding eBike
  • eBikes & Exercise….
  • Japan’s eBike Scene
  • Fat Bike Skiing 
  • And Much More! 

[Read more…] about eBike News: Pinarello eRoad, 2018 Rad Power Bikes, eBikes & Exercise, UPS eTrailers, Bike Skis, & More! [VIDEOS]

ABUS NutFix Wheel & Seatpost Security Review [VIDEO]

ABUS continues their innovative work with the recent development of their Nutfix security for wheels and the seatpost.

A lot of bikes come with quick release levers for the front and rear wheels and seatpost.

This is good for the quick removal of the wheels and adjustment of the seat height for you but it also makes these easy items to steal off of your bike when just the frame is locked up.  [Read more…] about ABUS NutFix Wheel & Seatpost Security Review [VIDEO]

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