The other day I got a call from Marty Schlesinger at Currie Technologies and he asked if I would be interested in riding the Haibike XDURO AMT Profull suspension mountain bike with the new Bosch Performance Line mid drive kit…….hmmm that is hard to pass up! [Read more…] about Test Riding the Haibike XDURO AMT Pro with Bosch Electric Bike System [PICS & VIDEOS!]
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A2B Shima Electric Bike Review [VIDEO]
In addition, the Shima features an electronic key, a 500 watt motor, a 36V 13.2ah lithium ion battery (option to upgrade to 36V 17.5ah), Tektro Dorado hydraulic disc brakes, a Shimano drivetrain, a solid mix of accessories, and much more for $3,799 (USD). [Read more…] about A2B Shima Electric Bike Review [VIDEO]
Two for the Road – Review of Outdoor Tech Turtle Shell and Buckshot Bluetooth Speakers
For those of us who enjoy taking our tunes on the trail, there are a ton of options. Lots of companies are making Bluetooth speakers that either attach to your handlebars or fit into a water bottle cage.
Of course, there are performance variations as you’d expect, but one of the biggest challenges is in mounting. Any speaker, especially one that’s going to go off-roading, needs to be able to take a licking and keep on ticking (my apologies to Timex).
And that’s exactly what Outdoor Tech was aiming to do with two of its bike mountable Bluetooth speakers. [Read more…] about Two for the Road – Review of Outdoor Tech Turtle Shell and Buckshot Bluetooth Speakers
A2B Shima Electric Bike, Video, Pictures & Specs
The Shima is a high speed pedelec (pedal assist) electric bike with a solid mix of high end components and unique features like a wireless electronic key! The Shima is priced at $3,799 USD at the time of this review.
Part 2 of the A2B Shima review will give you info on ride characteristics, results from the range test, pros, cons, and overall thoughts on this e-bike.
Alright, let’s get into the details of the A2B Shima electric bike! [Read more…] about A2B Shima Electric Bike, Video, Pictures & Specs
A2B Alva+ Electric Bike Review
The feature packed A2B Alva+ has unique styling, a solid ride feel, an electronic key, a 500 watt direct drive rear hub motor, a large 36V 13.2ah lithium ion battery, torque sensor pedal assist or throttle option, Shimano, Suntour, & Tektro components, and a bunch of accessories for $3,399 (USD). [Read more…] about A2B Alva+ Electric Bike Review
The Electric Bike Scene at Interbike 2013 – Part 2: Cargo and Kits [VIDEOS]
This part of the coverage has a lot of focus on the electric cargo bike scene at Interbike. There are videos from Xtracycle (including an award from Outside Magazine), Yuba Bicycles, Juiced Riders, and NTS Works.
Also in the mix are videos on the latest from BionX (D Series motor) and Falco E-Motors electric bike kits. [Read more…] about The Electric Bike Scene at Interbike 2013 – Part 2: Cargo and Kits [VIDEOS]
The Electric Bike Scene at Interbike 2013 – Part 1 – Pedego, Haibike, eFlow, IZIP, Optibike, & BH Easy Motion [VIDEOS]
Interbike is the largest bicycle tradeshow in the US and it is where bicycle brands show off their new products for the next year and meet with their dealers to talk about orders for the next year.
This first part of electric bike coverage at Interbike features videos of the new electric bikes for 2014 from brands like Pedego, Haibike, eFlow, IZIP, Optibike, and BH Easy Motion.
Enjoy the following videos and [Read more…] about The Electric Bike Scene at Interbike 2013 – Part 1 – Pedego, Haibike, eFlow, IZIP, Optibike, & BH Easy Motion [VIDEOS]
A2B Alva+ Electric Bike Video, Pictures, & Specs
Part 2 of the A2B Alva+ review will give you info on ride characteristics, results from the range test, pros, cons, and overall thoughts on this e-bike.
Alright, let’s get into the details of the A2B Alva+ electric bike! [Read more…] about A2B Alva+ Electric Bike Video, Pictures, & Specs
Life With An Electric Assist Cargo Bike – Part 2: Kids
In part 1 of “Life With An Electric Assist Cargo Bike”, I wrote about why I ride such a bike and why the Yuba Mundo with BionX became my long-term partner for these stories.
In part 2, I write about a big reason I ride the bike: kids.
Bicycles fascinate us. Attending the “Cyclepedia” exhibit at the Portland Art Museum in August was eye opening for me. I thought I had seen it all over 40 years of studying the bike.
I realized that most of the “inventions” to make bicycles more efficient, comfortable, and practical forms of transportation were actually [Read more…] about Life With An Electric Assist Cargo Bike – Part 2: Kids
Preview of the NEW 2014 ProdecoTech Electric Bikes! [VIDEO]
The 2 bikes that I test rode were the Phantom X3 and the Oasis beach cruiser style e-bike.
In addition, I also have some info on new bikes that are still on the drawing board. [Read more…] about Preview of the NEW 2014 ProdecoTech Electric Bikes! [VIDEO]
