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Evelo Galaxy SL E-Bike Review, 2024

This accessible, retro e-bike offers high-end features at an economical price point.

With the history of the beach cruiser stretching back for well over half a century now, the iconic shape and riding style have become firmly rooted in American culture. There are a wealth of e-bike models with clear influences from this quintessential design, but Evelo has adapted and modernized the idea in their own fashion with the Galaxy SL and Galaxy Lux models. While it is the more economical of the two, the Galaxy SL still brings a lot to the table in terms of quality and functionality. The following Evelo Galaxy SL review will cover the bike’s full scope of components as well as its performance as measured in our testing.

The Galaxy SL has been designed with casual and senior riders in mind, by creating a small, lightweight e-bike with a step-thru frame for easy mounting. The SL aims to offer a traditional riding experience with its 500W mid-drive motor, while incorporating an advanced, gearless continuously variable transmission (CVT) for greater flexibility than a standard geared drive. The SL comes standard with a full complement of quality components, and its pedal assist system (PAS) is well-tuned for offering consistent increases in power.

Read on for our thorough review of the Evelo Galaxy SL! We cover its specs and performance in detail so you know what to expect from this nostalgically-styled e-bike.

Note: if your interested in the Evelo Galaxy SL, see how it stacks up against the more affordable cruiser like the Velotric Discover 2, or the Specialized Turbo Como.

E-Bikes News: E-Trike Trivel Enters US, Cannondale Recalls E-Bikes, Bianchi’s Latest emTB and More!

With the growing popularity of e-trikes a Canadian brand called Trivel expands its distribution into the US. Some Cannondale e-bike were shipped to US dealers with the right brake lever operating the front brake and the left brake lever operating the rear brake and Cannondale has issued a recall to correct the assembly error. Legendary Italian brand Bianchi introduces a new line of eMTB called Vertic. Taiwanese-base Hyena launches a new lightweight road e-bike hub motor.

In this week’s e-bike news:

Candadian E-Trike Brand Trivel Enters US, Seeks Dealers
Cannondale Recalls 75 E-Bikes With European Brake Setup
Bianchi introduces eMTB with 140mm of Travel
Hyena Launches Lightweight Hub Drive for Road E-Bikes
Layoffs at Helmet Makers Bell and Giro

Evelo Galaxy Lux E-Bike Review, 2024

This retro cruiser combines broad accessibility with luxurious tech for a refined riding experience.

Like its sibling, the Galaxy SL, Evelo’s Galaxy Lux e-bike proudly displays styling reminiscent of the iconic California beach cruiser. As the top-tier Galaxy model, the Lux shares a lot of overlap with its more economical sister, but it has also been loaded up with some straightforward upgrades and a few new high-end additions. Our review of the Evelo Galaxy Lux covers all of these features in detail, examines the bike’s performance in our testing process, and shares thoughts from our experiences on the saddle.

Both Galaxy models have been designed with a high level of accessibility for seniors, casual or newer riders, and those with disabilities. The Lux takes this concept a step further by shaving off an additional pound (down to a trim 52.4 lbs total) for ease of transport, replacing the chain drive on the SL with a Gates belt drive for extremely low maintenance, and (almost) completely throwing the need for user-controlled shifting out the window with its Enviolo Automatiq shift system.

Keep reading for more about the user-friendly, functional cruiser appropriately titled the Galaxy Lux!

Note: if your interested in the Evelo Galaxy Lux, many in our audience compare it with the Specialized Turbo Como. You can also see how it compares with a more affordable hub motor bike with the Velotric Discover 2.

E-Bike News: Marin Updates eMTB Line, Tektro & Bosch Partner on Anti-Lock Braking, New Patents, Power Tool Batteries Fuel an E-Bike

Marin freshens up its three-bike Alpine Trail-E family, presenting eMTBs that range from $4499 up to $6299, bringing some much-needed affordability to the eMTB market. The company released a new entry-level model, and the existing E1 and E2 models received spec updates. All models use Shimano STEPs drive units and the same frame, with three tiers of components.

In this week’s e-bike news:

Marin Bikes updates Alpine Trail-E models
Tektro and Bosch collaborate on anti-lock brakes
E-bike patents point to new technologies at Shimano and other manufacturers
New tech allows some e-bikes to be powered by certain power tool batteries
Mountain Bike Pioneer Gary Fisher Launches E-Bike Brand Morelle

Lectric XPedition Review | The Most Bang for your Buck Cargo E-Bike?

Range, Power, Strength, Maneuverability in a Leading-Value Cargo E-Bike

In the following Lectric XPedition review, we detail the performance and features of this new cargo e-bike. Offered at an incredible price point well below $2000, this bike is built to do almost everything you’d want in a cargo bike, including taking kids to school, bringing home groceries, and even delivering for work.

Supported by its powerful motor, sturdy frame, and it’s peak performing components, this e-bike is the do-all bike you can rely on, day-in and day-out, replacing your car for doing a large list of tasks. This bike is easy to ride, easy to get around town in, and will likely be a game-changer for you and your family.

The following review covers in great detail the performance of this bike in accelerating, cruising, stopping, hill climbing, long distance range, and overall ride comfort. Built by the renowned Lectric e-Bike company (who makes many other XP e-bikes we have reviewed), the XPedition fills a great many needs urban dwellers encounter on a daily basis, as they deal with the extraordinarily high cost of owning a car, along with the insurmountable burden of dealing with traffic.

The Lectric XPedition doesn’t fix these problems, but this bike has the potential of alleviating these issues, simplifying your life and adding value to your purchase of this e-bike.

E-bike News: E-BIKE Act Reintroduced, ‘World’s Lightest E-MTB,’ Bosch ABS Braking and Much More!

A federal subsidy to help people buy e-bikes, the E-BIKE Act has been reintroduced to congress. If passed, buyers could received a 30% credit toward the purchase of a new e-bike, although there would be a cap of $1,500 on the credit, and income restrictions would also apply. A similar proposition was first seen in 2021’s Build Back Better Act, but didn’t make the final draft. Will this new program get approved?

In this week’s e-bike news:

E-BIKE Act Reintroduced to Congress
Rotwild’s ultralight full-suspension e-MTB
Bosch goes for ABS in a big way
Acer announces funky and futuristic e-bike
Aventon and Worx team up to power e-bikes with powertool batteries
EBC’s new customisable helmets
Norway claim world’s longest bike tunnel

Electric Bike Modes: Throttle vs Pedal Assist (Pedelec)

Understanding E-Bike Propulsion Methods and Which is Right for You

Depending on their designation, e-bikes and their motors work in two ways: they can either make your level of pedaling effort easier, or completely take over and simply carry you along for the ride.

When you’re considering which type of e-bike to purchase, it’s important to think about which of these methods the bike offers, the environment(s) you’ll be riding in, and your own abilities and preferences. In this article, the writers here at Electric Bike Report will help you to understand the pros and cons of throttle vs pedal assist electric bikes, and help you to determine which is best for you!

Defining E-Bike Throttle and Pedal Assist Terms

Before we get into the differences between throttle and pedal assist and how they relate to you, let’s define those terms more clearly:

Throttle: a handlebar-mounted device that can engage (and sometimes adjust) power output from the bike’s motor. Electric bikes with throttles can be completely self-propelled, since throttles tell their motors to dispense power without the need for any pedal motion or input from the rider.
Pedal Assist: the standard method of operation for e-bikes. As the term suggests, this method of motor engagement requires the bike’s rider to move the pedals, though depending on the bike’s gearing, type of motor, and type of sensor, the rider may or may not need to actually be engaged with the drivetrain.
Pedelec: This term is a synonym for pedal assist, and is an abbreviation derived from the words “pedal electric cycle.”

It should be noted that, in order to be classified as electric bicycles, all e-bikes must have operable pedals. As such, most e-bikes function through pedal assist, with some having additional throttles – though it is still possible to have a throttle-controlled motor mounted to an otherwise non-electric bicycle with a standard drivetrain.

Aventon Aventure Electric Bike Review OffRoad

Many e-bikes, like the Aventon Aventure 2, offer both throttle and pedal assistance for a range of applications in different environments.

E-bike News: Liv’s New Women’s E-mtbs, Nicolai’s Nine Hub Gears and Much More !

Giant’s sub-brand Liv is a women-specific and appears to have gone from strength to strength since it was launched in 2014. It’s not just a matter of scaling down a larger frame – Liv say their bikes and e-bikes are fully women-specific, where the frame itself has a distinct geometry designed specifically for women using only body dimension data from women, as well as different contact points and suspension tune. Given the success of the brand it begs the question, why aren’t more e-bike manufacturers making truly women-specific e-bikes?

In this week’s e-bike news:

Liv – Updated versions of women-specific e-mtbs
Two new Hovsco torque sensing e-bikes
Nicolai pioneer nine speed hub gear technology
Juiced to relaunch key models in wake of trademark dispute
Off-road access – class 1 education vitally important
The phenomenal success of Germany’s e-bike industry

E-bike News: New York Tightens E-bike Certification, Canyon Update and Much More !

The recent move by New York City Town Hall to mandate much higher standards for new e-bikes and e-scooters sold there in future has grabbed many headlines and if the US e-bike industry follows their lead it could have a big impact on the type and price of e-bikes available in the US in future. However, possibly even more profound in its impact is Bafang’s announcement that it will start manufacturing electric motorcycle drivetrains. To date many traditional motorcycle manufacturers have been very slow to electrify their model range; if they wait much longer they may find the likes of Bafang, Super 73 and Cake all stealing their thunder, not to mention their market share.

In this week’s e-bike news:

NYC Town Hall mandates UL certification for new e-bikes
Carbon, titanium, aluminium – different approaches to e-folders
Canyon – new, super-capable models announced
Montana e-bike trail access stalls
Denver – results of e-bike subsidy scheme analysed
E-bike companies getting into e-motorcycles

Denago Fat Tire Step-Thru E-Bike Review, 2024

The Denago Fat Tire Step-thru e-bike we’re reveiwing is a versatile e-bike, adaptable to a variety of scenes and riding situations. Powered by a 750-watt motor, this medium/large size step-thru e-bike is great at finessing around town, cruising the open roads, or trekking the dirt trails. The subtleties of its clean design, coupled with its performance dynamics support a riding experience that can be simple, more advanced, or anything in between.

The EBR Team had a chance recently to ride over 100 miles on the Denago Fat Tire Step-thru e-bike, testing its performance, handling, safety, reliability and functionality. Our time on this e-bike revealed its differences and its shared functions and capabilities with similar style e-bikes. To learn more about the Denago Fat Tire Step-thru e-bike, check out our review below.

Evelo Galaxy SL E-Bike Review, 2024

This accessible, retro e-bike offers high-end features at an economical price point.

E-Bikes News: E-Trike Trivel Enters US, Cannondale Recalls E-Bikes, Bianchi’s Latest emTB and More!

Evelo Galaxy Lux E-Bike Review, 2024

This retro cruiser combines broad accessibility with luxurious tech for a refined riding experience.

E-Bike News: Marin Updates eMTB Line, Tektro & Bosch Partner on Anti-Lock Braking, New Patents, Power Tool Batteries Fuel an E-Bike

Lectric XPedition Review | The Most Bang for your Buck Cargo E-Bike?

Range, Power, Strength, Maneuverability in a Leading-Value Cargo E-Bike

E-bike News: E-BIKE Act Reintroduced, ‘World’s Lightest E-MTB,’ Bosch ABS Braking and Much More!

Electric Bike Modes: Throttle vs Pedal Assist (Pedelec)

Understanding E-Bike Propulsion Methods and Which is Right for You

Defining E-Bike Throttle and Pedal Assist Terms

E-bike News: Liv’s New Women’s E-mtbs, Nicolai’s Nine Hub Gears and Much More !

E-bike News: New York Tightens E-bike Certification, Canyon Update and Much More !

Denago Fat Tire Step-Thru E-Bike Review, 2024

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This accessible, retro e-bike offers high-end features at an economical price point.

This retro cruiser combines broad accessibility with luxurious tech for a refined riding experience.

Range, Power, Strength, Maneuverability in a Leading-Value Cargo E-Bike

Understanding E-Bike Propulsion Methods and Which is Right for You

Defining E-Bike Throttle and Pedal Assist Terms

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