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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
In this week’s ebike news roundup:
[Read more…] about eBike News: Delivery eCargo Trike, Top eMTBs, 2018 Ampler, & More! [VIDEOS]
Time for a look at some new bike accessories that can make your eBike ride safer, more comfortable, convenient, and fun!
In this roundup we have the:
[Read more…] about Accessory Roundup: Blinker Lights, Cargo Basket, Hi Viz Gloves & Socks
In this week’s eBike news roundup:
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
In this week’s eBike news roundup:
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]
