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BESV to Offer New E-Bikes for Test Ride at Electric Bike Expo Events

BESV LX1 electric bikeBESV Electric Bikes made a splash in the U.S. market last year with the debut of their futuristic looking e-bikes with high tech features.

BESV is a division of Darfon Electronics Corporation, a large company involved in solar, power & energy devices, and they are a major manufacturer of computer keyboards.

BESV recently joined the Electric Bike Expo test track events to offer test rides of their electric bike line up that includes 2 new models. [Read more…] about BESV to Offer New E-Bikes for Test Ride at Electric Bike Expo Events

E-Bike Report From Eurobike: New Tech & New Batteries

IMG_3662It’s time for the e-bike technology update from Eurobike 2015!

Some of the new e-bike technology at Eurobike was injection molded frames for quick production, EnergyTube modular battery solutions, a hub motor with built in automatic transmission, an autonomous electric trike prototype, and more.

Battery cell energy density improvements from Samsung and LG were also a highlight of the show. These battery cell improvements being driven by the auto industry could have a big impact on e-bikes. [Read more…] about E-Bike Report From Eurobike: New Tech & New Batteries

Stromer To Demo New E-Bikes at Electric Bike Expo Test Track Events

IMG_3845Stromer has joined the Electric Bike Expo test track event series for 2016 and they will have some new e-bike models available for test ride!

Stromer just announced their new ST1 T & S models and the new ST2S model at Eurobike in Friedrichshafen Germany.

I had a chance to catch up with Scott Anderson (head of marketing in the U.S.) about the latest at Stromer. [Read more…] about Stromer To Demo New E-Bikes at Electric Bike Expo Test Track Events

E-Bike Report from Eurobike: Cargo, All Wheel Drive, & Mid Drives

IMG_3945In this second installment of Eurobike coverage we will take a look at the e-cargo bike trend, a few of the all wheel drive e-bikes, and the growing number of mid drive systems available in the European marketplace.

Make sure you checkout part 1 of Eurobike coverage with info on Smartphone integration, the Plus size electric mountain bikes, and a look at some of the clean looking commuter e-bikes at the show.

These reports are focused on presenting some of the trends that are happening in [Read more…] about E-Bike Report from Eurobike: Cargo, All Wheel Drive, & Mid Drives

The E-Bike Report from Eurobike 2015 – Smartphones, E-Mtb, Commuters

IMG_3450I have recently returned from Eurobike in Friedrichshafen Germany, the largest bicycle tradeshow for the European marketplace, and I am happy to report that electric bikes were a major focus at the show!

A lot of the bicycle brands had electric bikes front and center in their display area.

At some of the brands you had to actively look for the conventional bikes because their were so many e-bikes on display (Haibike for example). [Read more…] about The E-Bike Report from Eurobike 2015 – Smartphones, E-Mtb, Commuters

A2B Joins the Electric Bike Expo Test Track Events

Shima-website-lifestyle_1440_900_84A2B is a company with a long history in the electric bike business and they just signed up to exhibit and demo their e-bikes at the Electric Bike Expo multi city test track events for 2016!

Their e-bikes have a unique design and style that sets them apart from other e-bikes on the market.

I had a chance to catch up with Kyle Langdon (A2B business operations manager for the U.S. market) about the latest at A2B. [Read more…] about A2B Joins the Electric Bike Expo Test Track Events

Polaris eBikes Joins the Electric Bike Expo Events

Polaris Diesel electric bikePolaris eBikes has joined the Electric Bike Expo multi city e-bike test track events!

Polaris is well known for their ATV, snowmobiles, new motorcycle line, and now electric bikes!

In this article Adam Rand, President of Polaris eBikes, talks about what makes Polaris eBikes unique and which models will be available at the Expo events.

Here is a look at a few of the Polaris electric bike models [Read more…] about Polaris eBikes Joins the Electric Bike Expo Events

Running Errands on Your Bike: It’s Easier Than You Think! – Part 2

41j4l1LxIGLBy David Rodenhiser. Here is Part 1.

Now, let’s talk about the big guns of the cargo carrying world: Bike Trailers!

These range from small ones that are rated for 50 lbs, up to massive ones that can carry hundreds of pounds and are 8 feet long.

I have a friend who is both a handyman, and dedicated cyclist, and he uses one of these to carry his tools and supplies to job sites. It’s probably bigger than you need, unless you want to do all of your shopping for a family of 8, but it’s just an example of just how big trailers can go! [Read more…] about Running Errands on Your Bike: It’s Easier Than You Think! – Part 2

Easy Motion Joins the Electric Bike Expo Test Track Events

Easy Motion Jumper

“Easy Motion: The Electric Bike That Doesn’t Look Like One” has joined the Electric Bike Expo multi city e-bikes test track event series for 2016!

The Evo line of Easy Motion bikes have a very clean looking design because the battery is integrated into the downtube of the frame.

The motors are also relatively small in size and that combined with the “hidden” battery pack make these look very much like a traditional bicycle.

Easy Motion also has a new line of [Read more…] about Easy Motion Joins the Electric Bike Expo Test Track Events

Running Errands on Your Bike: It’s Easier Than You Think! – Part 1

EVELO Luna errandsBy David Rodenhiser.

One of the great things about a bike, especially an electric bike, is how you can combine exercise and fun with the daily tasks you need to get done.

We’ve already talked about how to commute by bike, but now let’s think about adding even more riding to your day, or just some at all – commuting by bike isn’t possible for everyone, or maybe you’re retired, or like me, you largely work from home.

When you think about what you dislike the most about running your daily errands, like shopping, what is it? For me, it’s sitting in traffic, and trying to find a parking space. [Read more…] about Running Errands on Your Bike: It’s Easier Than You Think! – Part 1

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