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Stylish Italjet Electric Bikes Now Available in N.A. [VIDEO]

italjet-electric-bike-8Italjet electric bikes have a classic cruiser style that reflects their long history in the motorcycle industry.

They have taken their experience with stylish motorized 2 wheelers and applied it to rapidly growing eBike world.

And now these premium stylish eBikes are available in North America.

Italjet eBikes are designed and assembled in Bologne, Italy with some of the components being hand crafted in Italy for a one of kind touch.

Here is a video of their Ascot model to give you a closer look at the details of [Read more…] about Stylish Italjet Electric Bikes Now Available in N.A. [VIDEO]

eBike News: Tern Vektron, US & UK eBike Share Systems, Family Adventure eBiking, & More! [VIDEOS]

tn-vektron-yepp-childseatBy Richard Peace

New eBikes From Around the World

Tern Vektron Folding Bosch eBike

Tern has launched their new Vektron (formerly the Elektron) folding eBike equipped with the Bosch mid drive system on Kickstarter.

If you are one of the “early birds” you can pick one up for $2,975.

Here’s their KS video for more information on this versatile eBike:  [Read more…] about eBike News: Tern Vektron, US & UK eBike Share Systems, Family Adventure eBiking, & More! [VIDEOS]

2017 Focus JAM² & BOLD² Electric Mountain Bikes & Extra Battery Option [VIDEO]

Focus Jam2 electric mountain bikeFocus has launched their new 2017 electric mountain bikes, the JAM² full suspension eMTB line, and the BOLD² hardtail eMTB line.

These new eMTB’s all feature the new Shimano E800 mid drive electric mountain bike system, and a few of the premium models feature the Shimano Di2 electronic shifting!

These new eMTB’s feature an integrated battery in the downtube of the frame (378 Wh) and Focus is offering an extra battery option that mounts on top of the downtube and doubles the capacity to 756 Wh.

These bikes are initially being launched in specific European markets and some of them will be available in the US in 2018.

Here is a video ad from Focus with their JAM² full suspension eMTB’s: [Read more…] about 2017 Focus JAM² & BOLD² Electric Mountain Bikes & Extra Battery Option [VIDEO]

Do More With Your Electric Bike: Carrying Cargo [VIDEOS]

Haibike Trekking RX electric bike trailerTraditional bicycles are great for commuting, running errands, and having fun, but with electric assist you can do even more by bike!

Electric bikes enable you to carry more cargo while riding further, faster, and having the ability to get around town with minimal sweat.

With your eBike and the right gear you can handle a lot of short trips that traditionally have been reserved for the car.

Errand trips by eBike can be: [Read more…] about Do More With Your Electric Bike: Carrying Cargo [VIDEOS]

eBike News: Light Folding eBike, Robin Williams Bike Auction, Enclosed E-Trike, Baltimore eBike Share & More! [VIDEOS]

puismo-electric-folding-bike-foldedBy Richard Peace

NEW E-BIKES & PRODUCTS

PURISMO: Lightweight folding carbon fiber eBike.

It’s sleek, black and made of carbon fibre with a claimed 13kg weight and 40km range. And its a folding e-bike that is designed in Italy and made in Austria.

The Purismo’s vital stats are a rear hub motor controlled by a cadence sensor, 224Wh seatpost-mounted battery, Magura MT2 hydraulic disk brakes and Shimano XT 10 speed gearing. [Read more…] about eBike News: Light Folding eBike, Robin Williams Bike Auction, Enclosed E-Trike, Baltimore eBike Share & More! [VIDEOS]

2017 Giant Electric Mountain Bikes & Road Bikes! [VIDEOS]

giant-road-e-plus-1Giant Bicycles has launched their new 2017 electric bike line up of Full E+ mountain bikes, Road E+ road bikes, and their commuter style Quick E+.

Giant has been making electric bikes since the 1990’s and this year they are stepping things up with this new line, especially with increased distribution of their eBikes in the North American market.

Their eBikes use the Giant HCT (Hybrid Cycling Technology) drive system that is based on the 500 watt 80Nm Yamaha mid drive motor, 400Wh or 500Wh EnergyPack integrated frame battery, PedalPlus 4-sensor technology, and RideControl display & control pad with Bluetooth integration.

Here is a video about the Giant HCT drive system: [Read more…] about 2017 Giant Electric Mountain Bikes & Road Bikes! [VIDEOS]

eBike News: Affordable Gocycle, Wireless Solar Charging, N.A. eBike Tour, & More! [VIDEO]

Gocycle GS electric bikeBy Richard Peace

Gocycle

Gocycle is a well-known name in the US and the UK where it was invented and they have recently taken to Kickstarter with a US goal of raising $250,000 to introduce the GoCycle GS to the US market.

The GS starts at $1,699 with the limited supply of “early bird” orders.

Already in Europe there have been three successive designs of the foldable e-bike that uses its own hi-tech technologies such an injection-molded magnesium alloy frame and miniature hub motor integrated into quick release wheels.

Here is a video with more about the new GS: [Read more…] about eBike News: Affordable Gocycle, Wireless Solar Charging, N.A. eBike Tour, & More! [VIDEO]

2017 Electric Bikes: Riese & Muller, Benno, Raleigh, Renovo, Bikee, Oyama, Nomad [VIDEOS]

renovol-hardwood-electric-bike-frameIn this forth part of the new 2017 electric bikes report you will see videos of the latest eBikes from: Riese & Muller, Benno, Raleigh, Renovo, Bikee, Oyama, and Nomad.

Make sure you checkout the other parts of this report from Interbike with new eBikes from:

BESV, BULLS, Bosch, Blix, Wallerang, Stromer, Gocycle, ProdecoTech, Yuba, and Pedelec Adventures.

Tern, Faraday, ProdecoTech, Haibike, Magnum, Easy Motion, eProdigy, Biomega, Vintage, and Big Cat.

Orbea, IZIP, Tempo, OHM, A2B, COBI, Juiced Bikes, eJoe, Smartmotion, EZ Pedaler.

In this series of reports from Interbike you will get an in depth look at many of the new 2017 eBikes and learn more about the companies that are involved in the North American electric bike industry. Enjoy the videos! [Read more…] about 2017 Electric Bikes: Riese & Muller, Benno, Raleigh, Renovo, Bikee, Oyama, Nomad [VIDEOS]

2017 Electric Bikes: Orbea, IZIP, Tempo, OHM, A2B, COBI, Juiced Bikes, eJoe, Smartmotion, EZ Pedaler [VIDEOS]

orbea-keram-electric-bike-frameIn this third part of the new 2017 electric bikes report you will see videos from: Orbea, OHM, IZIP, Tempo, A2B, COBI, Juiced Bikes, eJoe, Smartmotion, and EZ Pedaler.

Make sure you checkout the other parts of this report from Interbike with new eBikes from:

BESV, BULLS, Bosch, Blix, Wallerang, Stromer, Gocycle, ProdecoTech, Yuba, and Pedelec Adventures.

Tern, Faraday, ProdecoTech, Haibike, Magnum, Easy Motion, eProdigy, Biomega, Vintage, and Big Cat.

Riese & Muller, Benno, Raleigh, Renovo, Bikee, Oyama, Nomad

In this series of reports from Interbike you will get an in depth look at many of the new 2017 eBikes and learn more about the companies that are involved in the North American electric bike industry. Enjoy the videos! [Read more…] about 2017 Electric Bikes: Orbea, IZIP, Tempo, OHM, A2B, COBI, Juiced Bikes, eJoe, Smartmotion, EZ Pedaler [VIDEOS]

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