In this third part of the Taipei Cycles Show highlights there are more fat e-bikes hitting the market, the rise of Shimano STEPS, a look at the Yamaha mid drive, new eflow e-bikes with the Continental mid drive, Diavelo carbon e-bikes, and the new Eden e-bikes. [Read more…] about Electric Bike Highlights from the Taipei Cycle Show – Part 3
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Electric Bike Highlights from the Taipei Cycle Show – Part 2
In this second part of the Taipei Cycles Show highlights there are 2 mid drive systems that fit traditional bike frames; the Eram and direct drive Pendix system.
In addition there are the stylish Moustache e-bikes with a “furry” fat bike… [Read more…] about Electric Bike Highlights from the Taipei Cycle Show – Part 2
Electric Bike Highlights from the Taipei Cycle Show – Part 1
I recently had the opportunity to attend the Taipei Cycle Show in Taiwan to search out new e-bikes and related technology in addition to meeting with the leaders of some of these companies.
The Taipei Cycle Show is focused on providing bike manufacturers and bike brands with a trade show where they can meet to review product details and potentially work out business deals. In addition, it is a show where some bike brands will show off new products that they are working on. [Read more…] about Electric Bike Highlights from the Taipei Cycle Show – Part 1
Retro Moto Style Peacock Groove E-Bike [VIDEO]
Wow, checkout this wild retro moto style electric bike from custom bike builder Peacock Groove out of Minneapolis, MN!
This custom e-bike features the Shimano STEPS mid drive system with the Gates Carbon Drive belt and Shimano Di2 Alfine electronically shifted internally geared rear hub.
It was displayed recently at the North American Handmade Bike Show (NAHBS) in Louisville, Kentucky.
Erik Noren is the founder of Peacock Groove and in the following video he shows off some of the [Read more…] about Retro Moto Style Peacock Groove E-Bike [VIDEO]
Stylish Fifield Electric Bikes from N.A. Handmade Bike Show
Fifield E-Bikes makes some classy electric bikes for the rider that has an eye for style and quality.
They showed off a custom version of their Chatham model with the Shimano STEPS mid drive e-bike system and Gates Carbon Drive at this years North American Handmade Bicycle Show in Louisville, Kentucky.
Ted Wojcik is a legend in the bicycle frame building world and he makes 2 of the premium Fifield e-bike models: the Chatham and Caladesi.
The following pictures and story from Ted Wojcik will give you a closer look at this stylish e-bike. [Read more…] about Stylish Fifield Electric Bikes from N.A. Handmade Bike Show
Transporting 3 Kids by Electric Bike!
Kate with 2 of her children.
This is a guest post from Clare Elwes from Justebikes in London.
7 years ago when Kate‘s third child was born she decided to explore the idea of an electrically assisted bike.
Kate lives in rural Suffolk and she wanted to continue to use a bike for the 6 mile round trip to and from school but the weight of a third child made the load too heavy for a traditional bike. [Read more…] about Transporting 3 Kids by Electric Bike!
Yuba Power-Up Cargo Bike Tour [VIDEO]
Electric assisted cargo bikes are great because you can accomplish many of the errands normally done with a car: carrying kids, getting groceries, picking up random items during the day, etc.
And Yuba Bicycles is all about showing off “What a bike can do” in their Power-Up Bike Tour across the US.
During this tour they are taking their cargo bikes to local dealers and events to “bring the bikes to the people”.
The other day Steve Bode from Yuba Bicycles stopped by the Electric Bike Report office in Sedona, AZ to [Read more…] about Yuba Power-Up Cargo Bike Tour [VIDEO]
Ford Launches 2 New Electric Bikes to Study Better Transport Solutions
Ford just announced 2 new prototype e-bikes to “study how electric bicycles can work seamlessly with cars and public transport to deliver faster and easier daily commutes and help businesses operating in urban centres.”
Having a major auto company studying electric bikes is a pretty good indication that the future of e-bikes is bright! [Read more…] about Ford Launches 2 New Electric Bikes to Study Better Transport Solutions
Guide To Electric Recumbent Trikes [UPDATED]
For instance, some of them have weather protection, cargo & passenger capacity, full suspension, comfortable seats, lights & mirrors, etc.
Some of these e-recumbent trikes are designed for everyday commuting around town and some of them “amplify” your pedal power up to highway speeds!
The following is a guide to complete e-recumbent trikes, ideas on adding electric assist to a recumbent trike, and a look at the future of e-trikes. [Read more…] about Guide To Electric Recumbent Trikes [UPDATED]
Kalkhoff & Focus Electric Bikes Now Available in the US!
Situated in Northwest Germany in a region known mostly for agriculture is a town named Cloppenburg. It is the home of Derby Cycle, a company well known for having some of the most prestigious brand names in cycling in it’s ‘stable’.
At least two the brands owned by Derby have made significant strides in the development of their e-bike lineups in recent years: Focus and Kalkhoff. [Read more…] about Kalkhoff & Focus Electric Bikes Now Available in the US!
