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GEN3 The Flex Review 2022

Gen3 Flex Hybrid Electric Bike Review

GEN3 The Flex Review: Overview

The Flex from GEN3 is a Class 2 hybrid electric bike that’s designed to span multiple styles of riding. The Flex’s sporty design mixed with a 21-gear range and 500W rear hub motor make The Flex a good casual commuter or a nice option for the exercise-oriented cyclist.

This GEN3 The Flex review revealed there is more to this hybrid than we were initially expecting, between its lively handling characteristics and fast rolling speeds The Flex is a hard bike to ignore when looking into budget-friendly hybrid e-bikes.

GEN3’s sporty hybrid e-bike combines the benefits of having an electric bike with a gear range that still allows the rider to get a good workout if they so please. The Flex also has puncture resistant tires with a versatile tread pattern and a suspension fork with 100mm of travel. This makes for good on-road and off-road riding.

Throughout our time with The Flex, we conducted numerous tests to get a better understanding of how the bike performs on steep hill climbs, how it stops, how comfortable it is and how long the battery lasts. Between all of our tests and sections in this write up you should have a good understanding of if The Flex is the right Class 2 hybrid e-bike for you.

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Fiido D11 Review 2024

Fiido D11 Electric Bike Review

Summary Review: Fiido D11 Electric Bike

The Fiido D11 review process gave me a new appreciation for foldable electric bikes and e-bikes with less wattage and power. Typically, I’ve thought about e-bikes having lots of power for flattening hills and lugging cargo but that’s not the only way they’re designed.

E-bikes like the Fiido D11 show how less is more when executed properly. The D11’s foldable design and unique battery placement provided me with a unique experience that didn’t feel much like some other e-bikes. It feels like a gentlemen’s dapper bicycle designed for efficiency and aesthetics as opposed to power and torque.

Not only does the Fiido D11 fold down compactly, it also allows you to ride a bike first and have assistance second; you’re never going to be in awe of the D11’s power, but that’s not the point. With lower top speeds than your average e-bike comes a different experience that’s based more around smelling the roses, convenient commuting and enjoying your bike ride. Whether you’re commuting a couple of miles or riding around the neighborhood, the Fiido D11 will be ready.

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Aventon Level Step-Through Review 2022

Aventon Level Step-Through Review 2022

Aventon Level Step-Through Review: Overview

*For a look at a review of the Aventon Level.2 Step-Through (ST), click here.

The Aventon Level Step-Through is a Class 3 commuter electric bike that combines sleek looks with a powerful motor and battery. The end result? A smooth riding commuter e-bike with fast acceleration and high average speeds, making for an efficient and exciting ride experience.

Our team has been familiar with Aventon for quite some time. Earlier this year we reviewed several other Aventon e-bikes – The high-step Level, Aventure, and Pace 500 – all of which proved themselves to be quality electric bikes.

I was eager to review the Aventon Level step-through to see how it’s different from the standard Level we reviewed in March.

Nearly identical to its standard counterpart, the obvious change made to the step-through Level is the absence of a top tube on the frame. This can change a bike’s handling characteristics, so that, combined with a handful of small changes Aventon made to the bike since we last reviewed it, left me wondering how the step-through would ride.

In short, despite their similarities, I quickly realized during testing that the step-through version of the Level has its own personality and characteristics that are notably different from the version we reviewed earlier this year.


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E-bike News: New Mercedes N+ E-bikes, West Coast Highway Charging and Much More!

Electric bike news June 2nd

Mercedes are serious about e-bikes…..It was only December of last year that EBR reported on their launch models. Now comes the news of a renaming of the models but with extra, higher spec tech included and a new dual motor model. This is clearly not the common car industry marketing ploy of putting a manufacturer’s name on an existing e-bike and having little else to do with it; Mercedes are clearly looking to carve out their own distinctive space in the e-bike world.

Will others follow suit? German language reports suggest that Citroën Electric Bikes may be about to launch their first e-bikes in Germany, Austria and Switzerland in the coming months. Initial images are rather disappointing, suggesting a less than powerful rear hub motor and rim brakes rather than disks. EBR will keep you posted on developments.

In this week’s e-bike news:

  • Mercedes expands its N+ e-bike offering
  • E-bike charging stations on the West Coast Electric Highway
  • Giant’s Lifestyle Momentum e-bikes arrive in the UK
  • France’s Upway get serious about the used e-bike market
  • EMTB grand test results reveal trends
  • Shimano now handing third party batteries on STEPS in North America
  • Gocycle drop prices on G4 e-folders

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Nutcase Baby Nutty Helmet Review

Bike rides make for classic family fun, but having quality safety gear is essential before the good times can be had. So for this Nutcase Baby Nutty helmet review, myself and the Electric Bike Report team really wanted to make sure it was safe and had all the essential features for taking the little ones out for a joyride.

Our EBR team includes several parents. So while reviewing the Baby Nutty helmet we had each team member with kids weigh in and give their feedback around 3 main questions: Is it safe? Are the features worthwhile? Do we like the overall value?

By the end of this review hopefully you’ll have satisfactory answers to those three questions, and any others you might have regarding the Nutcase Baby Nutty.

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Fox Mainframe MIPS Helmet Review

Fox Mainframe MIPS Helmet Review

The Fox Mainframe MIPS helmet is a fairly priced, eye-catching mountain bike helmet that includes MIPS technology, optimized venting and extended impact coverage all while still being under $100 USD. In this Fox Mainframe MIPS review we’ll get into the fit and form of the budget-priced helmet from one of the most recognizable names in the cycling industry.

The Mainframe has fast become one of the Electric Bike Report team’s go-to helmets for e-bike reviewing, and in total we’ve racked up close to 150 miles wearing the Mainframe. Thankfully, we haven’t had to put its impact protection to the test (yet), but it’s arguably one of the most affordable MIPS-equipped lids on the market.

Fox Mainframe MIPS Helmet Review - side angle

At less than $100, the Fox Mainframe is one of the cheapest MIPS-equipped lids on the market.

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Burley Honey Bee Review 2022

Burley Honeybee Bike Trailer Review

Burley Honey Bee Review: Overview

Whether you have a deep passion for cycling or just enjoy a casual weekend cruise, sharing that experience with your kids compounds the joy you get from riding a bike. That’s why I looked forward to this Burley Honey Bee review as it gave me opportunities for quality time with my own child — as this trailer would for any parent who uses it.

Boasting a mixture of versatility, portability, and construction quality, the Burley Honey Bee competes in the ultra-competitive “budget” class of bike trailers (although on the high-end of that spectrum). Translation: Haul it behind your bike, detach it for walks in the park and feel at ease knowing it’s safe for your kids and should be able to withstand the harshest of punishments bike trailers typically experience – the kids themselves.

Overall the Burley Honey Bee trailer Electric Bike Report reviewed taught us one thing in particular: This trailer is a great option to look at for those wanting a simple, yet versatile bike trailer that performs as expected on each ride.

So is this the bike trailer for you? Head further below and we’ll dive into all the details you need to know.

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Surface604 Werk Review 2022

Surface604 Werk: E-Bike Review

An affordable price point, welded rear rack and a torque sensor: What’s not to love?

In this Surface604 Werk review, we take a close look at this Canadian-designed electric commuter bike to get a feel for how it performs in the real world. The Electric Bike Report review team put the Werk through a series of challenges designed to demonstrate how the bike brakes, handles, climbs and even how far it can go on a single charge.

The Surface604 Werk boasts a welded rear rack and a 500W Bafang rear hub motor that, notably, is controlled by a torque sensor that makes that motor more responsive to a rider’s pedaling. That torque sensor, plus a handful of other upgrades to the drivetrain, brakes and other areas, are what Surface604 says makes this e-bike worth a little more money than its competitors.

In a world where more performance from your e-bike usually means exponentially higher costs, can you balance performance and affordability to make an e-bike that’s better than the rest? Let’s find out.

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E-bike News: OL+EM’s Titanium mid-drive, Orbea, SERIAL 1, Gates and Much More!

Electric bike news May 26th

There are always many e-bike crowdfunding campaigns looking for backers, not a few of which, it has to be said, sound too good to be true – ‘hubless’ and ‘fully self-charging’ e-bikes being just a couple of examples.

However OL+EM’s campaign for a titanium mid-drive uses established tech to produce a unique and very exciting-sounding e-bike – a 28.5lb / 13kg mid-drive with hub gears, lights and a titanium frame. So enticing is the prospect you wonder why it’s taken a lone designer to come up with the idea rather than an established e-bike firm. Yes, titanium welding and 3D printed materials are still exotic – but they are well within the remit of bike firms who want to try their hand at limited editions. Yes, the price tag is high, but even non-titanium e-bikes regularly appear costing many thousands of dollars. It will be fascinating to see how popular OL+EM e-bikes prove to be…

In this week’s e-bike news:

  • OL+EM titanium mid-drive crowdfunding
  • Gates belt drives new products aim at e-bike market
  • SERIAL 1 BASH/MTB is a limited edition single speed emtb
  • Orbea launches Keram high quality trekking e-bikes
  • Smart lighting pedals from Redshift
  • Ride Colorado’s Iron Horse electric style

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Ebike News: Bafang’s Lighter M410 Mid-drive, New Models from eXXite and Unno and Much More!

Electric bike news May 20th

There’s a definite southern European vibe to the e-bike new this week; both Rayvolt and Unno are based in Catalonian capital Barcelona and have taken differing approaches to their e-bike launches. Rayvolt are branching out into rather less exclusive and more reasonably priced e-bikes with the launch of the eXXite brand, whilst Unno are remaining resolutely exclusive with a unique, high performance e-mtb. Not to mention Italian motorbike manufacturer Ducati getting in on the act, bringing it’s Ducati branded e-bikes and e-scooters to the UK.

In this week’s e-bike news:

  • Bafang loses weight on its M400, making it the M410
  • Stylish Catalan brand Rayvolt launches eXXite sub-brand
  • Meet the Unno Boös, one of the most distinctive e-mtbs out there
  • Ducati e-bikes and e-scooters come to the UK
  • Serial 1 integrate Google features into models
  • Win a Turbo Levo SL Comp Carbon and help sustainable food production in Tanzania

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