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The Raleigh Misceo iE just arrived for testing and review and it is the first electric bike in the U.S. to feature the new Shimano STePS mid drive system!
In addition, the Misceo iE also has the high tech Shimano Di2 electronic shifting for the Alfine 8 speed internally geared rear hub. [Read more…] about Raleigh Misceo iE w/ Shimano STePS Mid Drive: Pictures & Specs
During the ExtraEnergy and China Bicycle Association e-bike factory tours we had the opportunity to visit 3 major e-bike battery companies in China.
Here’s a little intro to each company that we visited.
Tianneng Battery claims to have 40% market share for LEV & e-bike batteries. They make a lot of lead acid batteries but they are in the process of expanding their lithium battery production.
Phylion Battery claims to be the second largest lithium battery pack supplier for the electric bike market in Europe. They have a cloud based diagnostic tool that helps them troubleshoot battery issues remotely.
Lishen Battery makes lithium batteries for high tech companies like Apple, Samsung, Motorola, [Read more…] about E-Bike Battery Factory Tours in China: Tianneng, Phylion, & Lishen – Part 3 [VIDEOS]
Let’s take a look at how bicycles are built!
In this report from the ExtraEnergy & CBA electric bike industry tour of China we will take a look at the assembly facilities of Giant Bicycles, Golden Wheel Bicycles, and Yadea.
Giant Bicycles is an industry giant in the traditional bicycle world and their bikes are sold worldwide.
Golden Wheel makes many bikes under different brand names. They have an impressive facility which includes melting aluminum to create their own aluminum frame tubes!
Yadea is one of the larger e-bike companies for the Chinese market and we were fortunate to [Read more…] about Touring E-Bike Factories In China: Giant, Golden Wheel, & Yadea – Part 2 [VIDEOS]
I was recently invited by ExtraEnergy and the China Bicycle Association to tour electric bike factories in China and to take a closer look at the Chinese e-bike market.
How could I say no?!
It was an honor to be invited on this tour with many e-bike experts in attendance and I quickly said “Yes, I’ll be there!”.
The Chinese e-bike market has been rapidly developing domestically in addition to [Read more…] about Trip Report: Touring Electric Bike Factories in China – Part 1
I’ve spent most of the last 30 years clipped into bikes designed to do a few things well: go fast, handle well and be comfortable enough to ride for hours every day. The riding positions of those bikes become the new normal.
It’s easily forgotten that the majority of cyclists don’t want to ride like that, and their positions are anything but comfortable. For the millions of people currently commuting by car, bus, rail, or foot, owning a fast, traditional bike makes little sense. [Read more…] about Ride Report: Kalkhoff Sahel Compact Impulse 8 Electric Bike
In this forth part of the Taipei Cycles Show highlights there are the innovative e-bikes from Stromer, Klever Mobility, Peugeot, BESV, and Dahon.
In addition Extra Energy and LEVA presented their industry awards at the show.
You will also see some of the e-bike components and [Read more…] about Electric Bike Highlights from the Taipei Cycle Show – Part 4
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
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
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
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]
