In this week’s e-bike news roundup:
- Electric mountain bike race at Sea Otter
- Copenhagen Wheel plus bike
- Innovative eBikes of the future
- Urban Arrow e-cargo update
- Downhill race in Alaska
- Firefighters use eBikes
- New Arkansas eBike law
- And much more!
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Raleigh Redux iE Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs
The sporty Raleigh Redux iE mid-drive speed pedelec (28 mph) has arrived for testing & review!
A high torque Brose mid-drive with a nearly 500 watt hour integrated frame battery powers this agile commuter up to 28 mph.
At $3,199 the Redux features a well designed frame and a solid component line up from Brose, Shimano, Schwalbe, and more.
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 Raleigh Redux iE Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs
Fantic XF1 Casa Electric Mountain Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]
With their roots in off-road motorcycles Fantic brings their fun and extremely capable XF1 Casa full suspension electric mountain bike to the North American market.
After many miles of testing the Fantic XF1 Casa has proven its ability to handle rough terrain with its 120 mm of front and rear travel and 3″ wide grippy off road tires.
The smooth, quiet, torquey, and efficient Brose mid-drive combined with the velcro like Vittoria tires allows the Fantic XF1 Casa to climb even the most challenging terrain and go the distance for long weekend rides.
The Fantic XF1 Casa has a starting price of $5,490 ($5,790 w/ dropper post) with a quality component selection from Brose, BMZ, RockShox, SRAM, Vittoria, and more.
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 Fantic XF1 Casa Electric Mountain Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]
eBike News: Cipollini eRoad, Lightweight eBike, Car Alternative, Smart Helmet, & More! [VIDEOS]
In this week’s eBike news roundup:
- Cipollini’s new eRoad bike
- Trek Super Commuter+ car alternative
- Full-suspension IZIP eMTB
- New lightweight Propella 2.0
- 15,000 sign up for French eBike refund program
- Sena Smart Helmet
- Fun eMTB videos
- And much more!
Salt Lake City Electric Bike Expo May 19-21. Ride the Latest eBikes for FREE! [VIDEOS]
The Salt Lake City Electric Bike Expo is on May 19-21 at the Smith’s Ballpark and it is the place for you to ride the latest electric bikes.
And best of all it’s completely FREE to attend and test ride as many eBikes as you like!
In addition you can enter to win a $4,000 electric bike from Tempo Bicycles and learn more about the latest electric bikes by talking directly to the manufacturer reps.
eBike News: eMTB Comparison, Double Range, German Post Fleet, Hydrogen eCargo, & More! [VIDEOS]
In this week’s eBike news roundup:
- Electric mountain bike & motor comparisons
- Double batteries & range on R&M Delite
- German post office now has 1,000 eBike fleet
- Forbes: Stromer ST1X “E-Bike is a people magnet”
- San Francisco Expo report
- Hydrogen fuel cell for eCargo bikes
- New Colorado eBike law
- And much more!
New Electric Bikes from the 2017 Taipei Cycle Show [VIDEOS]
The Taipei Cycle Show is held every year in Taiwan, one of the world’s foremost manufacturers of bikes and e-bikes.
Here is a summary of the 2017 show with new eBikes from Kawasaki, Diavelo, Protanium, Giant, BESV, Focus, Lapierre, Ruff Cycles, & many more! [Read more…] about New Electric Bikes from the 2017 Taipei Cycle Show [VIDEOS]
eBike News: Family eBikes, Ellen Rides, eMTB Rides Map, GPS Tracker, Bike RV, & More [VIDEOS]
In this week’s eBike news round up:
- New eBikes: Recon, Pedego, Carrera
- Ellen rides a Haibike
- eMTB ride & trail map
- eFat Bikes for all-terrain transportation
- Hidden GPS tracker for all eBikes
- The New Wheel trade in program
- Helmet air-bag
- RV’s for bikes
- And much more!
Fantic XF1 Casa Electric Mountain Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs
New to the North American market is the Italian Fantic XF1 Casa full suspension electric mountain bike with 3″ wide off road tires and the high performance Brose mid-drive system.
In addition this 27.5″ Plus size wheel full suspension eMTB features a solid mix of components from Rock Shox, SRAM, and others for $5,490 ($5,790 w/ dropper post).
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 Fantic XF1 Casa Electric Mountain Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs
eBike News: Futuristic eRoad, Solar Charging, FS+ eMTB, New All-In-One Wheel, & More [VIDEOS]
In this week’s eBike news round up:
- Futuristic Diavelo Virtuale electric road bike
- Pininfarina Evoluzione in aluminium frame
- Fantic XF1 Casa Plus size full suspension eMTB
- Solar charging stations for eBike share system
- San Francisco Electric Bike Expo Mar. 24-26
- New all-in-one front wheel
- Street legal Stealth eBike with huge battery
- And much more!
