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Heisenberg is a new electric bike company from the Berlin area started by some e-bike industry veterans along with some input from BMW!
Michael Hecken and Karlheinz Nicolai are 2 of the founders of Heisenberg and they also established Grace electric bikes in 2008 and they were commissioned by the Daimler Benz to develop the Smart electric bike.
It is interesting how the automotive industry is [Read more…] about New Heisenberg Electric Bikes with BMW Design
The new Felt Brühaul electric cargo bike will be available very soon!
This e-cargo features 24″ wheels front and rear for a stable ride, a solid mix of components from Bosch, Shimano, Schwalbe, and others. Felt will be offering a number of cargo accessories for the new Brühaul and it is priced at [Read more…] about E-Bike News: Felt E-Cargo, New Haibikes, Light & Portable A-Bike, & More! [VIDEOS & PICS]
The new Ford MoDe:Flex electric bike.
By Ray Verhelst, CEO of ExtraEnergy Services North America.
There is a paradigm shift taking place in the electric bicycle industry, which in itself is an evolution taking place within the traditional human-powered bike community.
What became revitalized in the mid-1990s, the idea of motorized power supplements, continued to grow into [Read more…] about The E-Bike Shift: A Pragmatic Look at the Electric Bike Industry
Specialized recently rocked the electric bike world with the announcement of their new Turbo Levo line of electric mountain bikes!
In typical Specialized fashion they have designed the Levo bikes with a bunch of innovative features.
One of the standout features is the “Smart Control” in the Mission Control smartphone app (available for both iPhone and Android phones) that should eliminate range anxiety.
You can tell the bike where you are riding and the app will adjust how much power the bike is providing to make sure you can finish your ride without [Read more…] about Specialized Turbo Levo Electric Mountain Bikes – [VIDEO & PICS]
Shimano is serious about electric bikes and to make that point they recently stepped up to become the presenting sponsor of “The Circuit”, which is a new e-bike and conventional bike indoor test track at Interbike.
Interbike is the largest bicycle trade show in the Americas and it will be held this year at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas on September 16-18.
I recently had a chance to talk with Dustin Brady who is in charge of marketing for Shimano in North America to learn more about their focus on the electric bike market. [Read more…] about Shimano Sponsors “The Circuit” at Interbike
With a claimed weight of 25 pounds, the Maxwell EP0 is one of the lightest electric bikes around!
The EP0 achieves this with a relatively small motor, small battery (hidden in the frame tubes), and a simple “fixie” style bike set up.
The EP0 looks like a good e-bike for the urban commuter that wants moderate assist and a normal looking bike. [Read more…] about The Lightweight Maxwell EP0 Electric Bike & Interview with the Founder [VIDEO]
By David Rodenhiser. Make sure you read part 1 of this article.
Now, on to your gear:
There’s a fair bit to cover here. How should your bike be equipped? What do you need for clothing? How will you carry it and other cargo? What about mechanical malfunctions?
As far as equipment, there’s a number of things to consider.
First, how to carry your cargo? I recommend that at least you have a [Read more…] about How to Start Commuting on an Electric Bike – The Gear – Part 2
By David Rodenhiser.
One of the many things people consider when making a lifestyle change is how to make their commute to work simpler and less of a hassle.
They think: wouldn’t it be great to eliminate the pain of being stuck in traffic and then parking your car. The expense of gas, maintenance, tolls and parking.
Or waiting for public transit and making connections that slow [Read more…] about How to Start Commuting on an Electric Bike – Best Strategies You Need to Know!
As a way to promote the electric bike industry in the U.S., Extra Energy Services NA (EESNA) has a launched a multi-city e-bike test track tour named “The Electric Bike Expo”.
The Electric Bike Expo will be several weekend long events in 2016 featuring an e-bike test track in various cities to encourage the general public and potential e-bike dealers to learn about and experience electric bikes first [Read more…] about The Electric Bike Expo and The Circuit at Interbike [VIDEO]
If we’re lucky to live long enough, we get to experience a nice long revolution of the circle of life. Watch grand children grow. Pass on hard earned wisdom to others. Feel our bodies slow down.
Wait. What? Feel our bodies slow down? “Time and tide wait for no man.” That relentless march of time eventually claims us all, cyclists included. Growing older can make riding a bike a lot less fun.
I’ve always felt that riding a bike, any bike, is a celebration of life. Regardless of age, a rider young in spirit travels farther and with less effort.
The bicycle has now answered the age old question of whether or not we actually have to slow down. As long as our minds are sharp enough to process speed and motion, our hearts and legs can carry us there in speed and style on an e-bike. Seeing riders take advantage of this has been one of the great discoveries of [Read more…] about Rediscovering Cycling After a Setback (It’s Better Than Ever)
