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Lectric XP 2.0 Review 2022

Lectric XP 2.0 Electric Folding Bike Review

Lectric XP 2.0 Review: Overview

The Lectric XP 2.0 is a folding fat tire electric bike that was created based on Lectric’s original bike, the XP. The XP took the e-bike industry by storm in the summer of 2019 with its friendly price point and fun-based riding characteristics. We reviewed both the Lectric XP Lite and Lectric XP Step-Thru this year as well.

Similar to its predecessors, the XP 2.0 is based around fun and versatility — With a 500W rear hub motor, 20” x 3.0” inch tires and a suspension fork, the XP 2.0 is a fun and vibrant feeling bike that has enough power for steep hills and a tight enough turn radius to bob and weave through town. When we started this Lectric XP 2.0 review, we wondered how much had changed from the prior model. So we conducted a brake test, hill climb test, battery range test and more to get a good idea how the XP 2.0 compares.

If you’re looking for an electric bike that has a very prevalent fun factor, is easy on the wallet and is easy to stow-away then the Lectric XP 2.0 is a good option. E-bikes like this that The XP 2.0 is a good example of an electric bike that only exists because its electric — folding 20-inch standard bikes aren’t really a thing, and with good reason. It’s the motor and battery that really allow this design to come alive. By the end of this write up you should be able to decide if the Lectric XP 2.0 is the right folding fat tire e-bike for you. Let’s get started.

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Electric Bike Company Model S Review 2022

Electric Bike Company Model S Electric Bike Review

Electric Bike Company Model S Review: Overview

The Electric Bike Company Model S is a well made Class 3 electric beach cruiser powered by a 500W motor. With casual cruiser-oriented geometry and loads of customization, there are a lot of great features that make the Model S one of our favorite beach cruisers.

When we started the Electric Bike Company Model S review, we were impressed with how sturdy the frame was and how clean its welds are. It also came fully assembled, which was a nice touch. It didn’t take long for us to tell that EBC put a lot of effort into their electric cruiser.

Electric Bike Company has one of the most complete online customization tools we’ve seen in the e-bike industry, and our review model of the Model S was decked out with a custom colorway (even on the battery pack!), wood fenders, an upgraded 48V, 18Ah battery and a single speed drivetrain, plus a couple of additional custom features and accessories.

If you’re looking for a comfortable cruiser oriented e-bike that will withstand the tests of time, then we would highly recommend looking into the Model S. During our review its performance and extensive features backed up its looks.

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Electric Bike Company Model X Review 2022

Electric Bike Company Model X Review

In a world where most electric bike companies make nearly every style of e-bike under the sun, Electric Bike Company is something of a specialist.

Instead of attempting to be a master of all, the southern California-based manufacturer has put all their design and engineering chips into just one style of e-bike: Electric beach cruisers. The result is an offering of supremely comfortable, excellent handling and remarkably customizable lineup of e-bikes purpose built for cruising the coast or your local bike path. In this Electric Bike Company Model X review, we’re going to take an in-depth look at EBC’s high-step beach cruiser to get a feel for how it performs in the real world.

Electric Bike Report has reviewed several of Electric Bike Company’s e-bikes over the past several years, so we’re well versed in the company’s modus operandi of heavily customized and high-performing e-bikes. In this case, the Model X we reviewed was decked with a host of upgrades including a dual battery system and a 7-speed drivetrain, among many other things.

To test the Model X’s capabilities, we put the bike through a gauntlet of stress tests designed to demonstrate how the bike performs on climbs, under hard braking and in a myriad of other scenarios so you can get an idea of how it performs.

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Gen3 The Stride Review 2022

Gen3 The Stride E-Bike Review

Though price is usually a pretty safe indicator of quality, a high(er) price tag is not always a foolproof bellwether of a high-performing electric bike. Sometimes, it’s the cheap ones that steal your heart.

The Gen3 The Stride electric commuter bike is one such exception to the cost/quality rule. Powered by a 500W Bafang rear hub motor, a fully integrated 500Wh battery and a full Shimano Drivetrain, The Stride is a serious contender in the commuter category. The best part, however, is the price — just $1,499 MSRP. In this Gen3 The Stride Review, we’ll dive into the details of the bike and parse out just what makes this such a solid affordable e-bike.

In addition to taking a hard look at the specs, Electric Bike Report also put The Stride through a series of real-world tests designed to demonstrate how the bike will perform in the real world. Giving you an idea of how well the bike rides, brakes, climbs and even how long the battery will last.

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Velotric Discover 1 Review 2022

Velotric Discover 1 Electric Step Thru Bike

Velotric Discover 1 Review: Overview

The Velotric Discover 1 is a Class 2 electric step-thru bike that walks the fine line between commuter and cruiser. During the Velotric Discover 1 review we learned it has the upright and comfortable positioning of a cruiser while sporting the looks and handling of a commuter bike, taking the best aspects from both bike styles.

The Discover 1 comes with a 500W rear hub motor, and 48V, 14.4Ah internally integrated battery. The Velotric Discover 1 review was an interesting one, as we have tested numerous bikes with similar price points, and specs — we were eager to see how the Discover 1 stacked up to competitors bikes.

Electric Bike Report conducted multiple tests to find out where the Discover 1 falls into the grand scheme of budget friendly Class 2 e-bikes, by the end of this write up you should have a good understanding of the Velotric Discover 1’s capabilities, strong suits and more.

The Velotric Discover 1 is currently a pre-production model — which is something to keep in mind throughout the Velotric Discover 1 review write up and video. As of this writing for the Discover 1 review, Velotric is currently raising funds on Indiegogo, but will fully launch on their own website soon. Let’s jump in.

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Ask Electric Bike Report: Are e-bikes safe for seniors?

Are e-bikes safe for seniors

The team at Electric Bike Report fields a surprising number of questions on whether electric bikes are safe for seniors and older people.

We get so many of these questions, that we actually tailor-made a list of our recommendations of the best e-bikes for senior riders.

But to answer the question in short: Yes, e-bikes are safe for seniors. Not only are they safe, they offer a host of health benefits from low-impact physical exercise to boosts in mental and cognitive health.

But it makes a lot of sense that we get this question so often — cycling, at least before e-bikes grew popular, hasn’t always been the most friendly sport for older demographics. It’s an activity with a reputation for hard physical exertion; one where pedaling unaided up hills and over long distances, among other things, could be obstacles unkind to aging bodies.

That paradigm quickly changed as e-bikes gained popularity.

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E-bike News: Yet Another New E-bike from Tern, BMX Electric Style, Heavy Cargo and Much More!

Electric bike news 1st July

In the early days of e-bikes the aim was simply to make reliable systems with enough power and battery range that weren’t too heavy. Now it’s more about pushing the limits of what is possible and catering for as many potential e-bikers as possible.

This week’s news shows these trends very clearly; we have a newly announced e-cargo bike with a revolutionary-sounding motor system that is one of several mammoth e-cargo offerings now on the market (we are talking several hundred lbs of cargo carrying…) whilst Tern’s new NBD looks to cater for smaller or older riders or those who just want to get into biking the easiest way possible. High speed, high performance BMX electric stunts anyone? Yep, we’ve got that covered too….Or if you just suffer overly from punctures we look and the 2nd gen puncture proof Geck tires, their lightest yet.

In this week’s e-bike news:

  • Tern’s NBD looks to broaden the appeal of the e-bike
  • Chimera’s titanium e-BMX with patented high performance motor system
  • Are Rivian autos the latest auto company getting seriously into e-bikes?
  • Heavy duty e-cargo bike category now includes Finland’s Ouca
  • Gecko 2nd gen cellular rubber puncture-proof tires now on Kickstarter

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Tenways CGO800S Review 2022

Tenways CGO800S Review: Overview

Tenways is an unusual company; based in Asia, they nevertheless look to produce lightweight and very smoothly designed European style e-bikes, using more sophisticated technology than you might expect on a competitively priced hub motor e-bike coming from the Far East. Think responsive torque sensing power delivery, belt drive and a small, virtually silent hub motor all aimed at making your e-bike journeys as smooth, easy and bike-like as possible.

Another notable thing about Tenways is that on both their e-bikes – the latest step-thru CGO800S and the earlier diamond-framed CGO600 – there is only one gear. EBR has already looked at the overall pros and cons of single speed tech here, so it’s clear that Tenways are aiming at a rider who wants a riding experience that is a step up from most budget e-bikes but doesn’t want to pay a premium price tag.

The company has already very successfully crowdfunded their first e-bike, the diamond-framed CGO600. The CGO800 shares the same bijou Mivice M070 rear hub motor with torque sensor system, the single speed belt drive transmission and also hydraulic disc brakes.

Unlike its predecessor though, the CGO800 has a larger and removable battery, rear rack, mudguards, front and rear hardwired lights and kickstand as standard. It’s also an upright city e-bike in the Dutch style in contrast to the CGO600’s racier frame geometry and riding position.

The CGO600 was initially offered direct to consumer only but just as this review was being written Tenways had begun to roll out their dealer network program which will give the reassurance of ‘local’ backup.

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E-bike News: State Bicycle Co’s First E-bike, Delta Euro Sec, Eole Crowdfunds and Much More!

Electric bike news 24th June

A single speed e-bike is about as simple as they come and EBR have already written about their pros and cons here. Low maintenance and easy to use, they have a lot going for them as long as the hills aren’t excessively steep for the model you pick (not all single speeds were created equal…).

So it’s refreshing to see State Bicycle Co. choose a single speed as their first bicycle rather than trying to overspec a budget model which may only lead to the most cut price components possible whose performance may be disappointing. Very recently we looked at Walmart’s full-sus e-mtb that retails for little more than the State Bicycle Co single speed – you may appear to get less for your money with a single speed but the end product and components may well be higher quality.

In this week’s e-bike news:

  • State Bicycle Co.’s first e-bike is a single speed
  • Delta Cycles moves from accessories into e-bikes
  • Eole’s X models combine folding and suspension
  • Bafang announces automatically changing three speed hub gear
  • PeopleForBikes reveal top US cycling cities for 2022

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Rad Power Bikes RadExpand 5 Review

Rad Power Bikes RadExpand 5 E-Bike Review

In the world of electric bikes, specific models often get updated — sometimes yearly — and occasionally, models are sunsetted in favor of something new, better or just more in line with what consumers are asking for.

In the case of Rad Power Bikes’ electric folding bike, some combination of all of the above appears to have happened: The RadMini 4 is out and the RadExpand 5 is in.

Though the name has changed and the bike does look quite a bit different, the larger numeral at the end of the new bike’s title suggests there is some continuity between the folding bike formerly known as the Mini 4 and the new model, known as the Expand 5.

In this review of the Rad Power Bikes RadExpand 5, we put the Seattle-based brand’s new electric folding bike to the test to find out what’s new, what’s the same and why those details matter. We test its handling, climbing, battery range and more to give you an idea of if this bike is worth your hard earned cash.

So what’s the word on the RadExpand 5? In short, it appears to be a trimmed-down version of its predecessor, with a few notable features missing and a few notable improvements made.

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