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Review of the NuVinci N360 Hub on a Greenspeed Recumbent Trike with EcoSpeed Electric Bike Kit

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This is a guest post from Gary Kaye, founder and chief content officer at In the Boom Box.  “In The Boombox is intended to be the place for baby boomers to find products best suited for us, with clear, concise information to help them make smart purchasing decisions.”

There are no good figures for the number of Americans who ride bicycles.  Back in 2007 the National Sporting Goods Association generated this factoid: [Read more…] about Review of the NuVinci N360 Hub on a Greenspeed Recumbent Trike with EcoSpeed Electric Bike Kit

81 Year Old Man Comes Out of Retirement as an “Excuse” to Commute by Electric Bike!

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Guest post by Cathy Lau from Ohm Electric Bikes.

Jean Dion is not your typical bike commuter, but he is certainly a devoted one.

Unlike most commuters who choose to bike because they need to get to work one way or another, Jean is an 81 year old retiree who has started working again as an excuse and incentive to commute by electric bike.

To him, cycling is critical to [Read more…] about 81 Year Old Man Comes Out of Retirement as an “Excuse” to Commute by Electric Bike!

Mando Footloose: The Future of Electric Bikes? [VIDEOS]

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The Mando Footloose is a very different kind of electric bike.  Instead of a traditional bicycle drivetrain, it has an alternator in the cranks of the bike that converts your energy into electricity to power the motor of the bike!

This is a paradigm change in the e-bike world for sure.  It is a clean and simple design.  It removes all of the typical bicycle drivetrain components: the chain, chainrings, cogs, derailleurs, and shifters.  This also removes the dirty, greasy chain!

Of course it adds the alternator and some other electronic components but overall [Read more…] about Mando Footloose: The Future of Electric Bikes? [VIDEOS]

IZIP Ultra Electric Bike: Specs, Video & Pictures

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The Currie Technologies IZIP Ultra electric bike recently arrived here at Electric Bike Report and it is a quick and nimble road machine!

This bike is designed to be agile and quick to get you around town or through the countryside with a road bike style, yet is has some comfortable conveniences not normally found on a road bike.  The flat handlebars, adjustable stem, suspension fork and [Read more…] about IZIP Ultra Electric Bike: Specs, Video & Pictures

The Lightweight Prodeco Titanio (Titanium) Electric Mountain Bike!

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Okay, a titanium electric mountain bike that weighs 29.5 lbs; that is interesting!

Prodeco recently launched their flagship Titanio series of e-mountain bikes.  Their 26″ wheel Titanio weighs 29.5 lbs. and their 29″ wheel version (29er) weighs 31.8 lbs.

Based on the component spec, the Titanio looks like it will actually be trail worthy for many miles of riding.  Some bikes try [Read more…] about The Lightweight Prodeco Titanio (Titanium) Electric Mountain Bike!

The Electric Bike Scene at Interbike 2012 – Part 3

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Want more electric bike pictures and video from Interbike?  Okay let’s dive in!  Make sure you checkout Part 1 and Part 2 if you haven’t already.

Ohm Electric Bikes had a their newly updated XU700 e-bike on display in a few places around the show.  The new frame looks pretty cool with its hydro formed aluminum tubes.  They have got a futuristic look going for this 2014 model! [Read more…] about The Electric Bike Scene at Interbike 2012 – Part 3

The Electric Bike Scene at Interbike 2012 – Part 1

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Wow!  There were so many electric bikes on display at Interbike 2012!  The European electric bike scene is having a big effect on the US market.

Here is a breakdown of the show with lots of electric bike pictures and videos!

In case you don’t know, Interbike is the largest bicycle trade show in the US and it is held every year as a way for bicycle brands to present their [Read more…] about The Electric Bike Scene at Interbike 2012 – Part 1

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