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Raleigh Retroglide iE Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

Ready for an eCruiser ride? The comfortable and fun beach cruiser style Raleigh Retroglide iE has arrived for testing and review!

The classically styled Retroglide iE adds a modern 350 watt 48V mid-drive system to create a relaxed and super capable eCruiser bike. 

At $1,999 (currently on sale at $1,899) the Retroglide offers the Currie Electro-Drive mid-drive, Shimano drivetrain, Tektro brakes, Schwalbe tires, 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 Retroglide iE Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

eBike News: Project Y eRoad, New eMTB’s & Racing, eRecumbent Trike, & More! [VIDEOS]

In this week’s e-bike news round-up:

  • Focus Project Y eRoad Bikes
  • 2018 Electric Mountain Bikes 
  • Electric Mountain Bike Racing Video
  • New Recumbent TerraTrike eTrike
  • Upgraded Falco Hub Drives
  • Iris eTrike Uses Tannus Airless Tires 
  • Dockless eBike Share for San Francisco
  • Van Moof GPS Sheds Light on Bike Theft
  • And much more!

[Read more…] about eBike News: Project Y eRoad, New eMTB’s & Racing, eRecumbent Trike, & More! [VIDEOS]

Accessories Roundup: Magnetic Visibility, More Ride Positions, New Light Lens Tech, Luggage Bike Trailer [VIDEOS]

Here’s a look at a couple of innovative bike accessories that can make your eBike ride more comfortable, convenient, and fun!

  • The magnetic Portland Afterglow reflector
  • SPIRIGRIPS add comfortable hand positions
  • New lens tech in Herrmans H-Black Pro-E headlight
  • Freeparable T1 Trailer converts to rolling luggage

[Read more…] about Accessories Roundup: Magnetic Visibility, More Ride Positions, New Light Lens Tech, Luggage Bike Trailer [VIDEOS]

Raleigh Superbe iE Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

A classic style with a very comfortable and super quiet ride are just some of the highlights of the Raleigh Superbe iE. 

Another big highlight is the impressive range that the Raleigh Superbe iE recorded in the range test. 

For the price of $1,699 the Raleigh Superbe iE eBike offers the classic Raleigh style with the modern conveniences and fun of electric assist!

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 Raleigh Superbe iE Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

Raleigh Superbe iE Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

The stylish Raleigh Superbe iE has arrived for testing and review!

This is a comfortable cruising eBike that offers a lot of features for around town commuters and easy going weekend riders. 

At $1,699 it provides a lot of value with a cool looking eBike, 350 watt rear hub motor, 48V 8.8 ah lithium battery, Shimano components, 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 Superbe iE Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

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]

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