In this week’s eBike news roundup:
- New Tern HSD eCargo Bike
- New Yamaha Motors
- Rad Power Bikes West Coast Tour
- Former Tour de France Rider eBikes
- Lockable Cargo Boxes
- Gates Carbon Drive Belt for New Bosch
- And More!
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Eurobike later this summer is the biggest bike trade show in Europe but it can be difficult to cover everything going on because it’s so enormous.
So there are now a number of ‘pre-show shows’ specialising in particular areas to help get the message out of all that’s new and I have just attended the Frankfurt Eurobike Media Days.
This show focused on urban biking with the vast majority of the companies exhibiting being e-bike manufacturers.
In this report from Frankfurt are some new eCargo bikes, sleek urban eBikes, gearbox eBikes, super comfortable eRecumbents, and new accessories. Enjoy! [Read more…] about Frankfurt Eurobike Show Report: eCargo, Sleek Urban eBikes, Comfortable eRecumbents, & More! [VIDEO]
Last summer gave me the chance to make several ‘comfortable camping’ e-bike trips using an e-bike plus trailer combo.
I’ve just had the chance to try out Riese & Müller’s remarkable Load 60 Touring, a full suspension e-cargo bike, to make a similar trip to the UK’s Yorkshire Dales National Park.
My destination, the lovely Wood Nook Campsite, was some 45 miles from home and the massive 1,000Wh dual battery capacity of the Load 60 promised more than enough power on tap to get me there. [Read more…] about Comfortable Camping with an Electric Cargo Bike
-By Richard Shrubb
Could Electric Bikes Help Tackle Cities’ Pollution Problems?
Following the 2018 National Institute for Transportation and Communities (NITC) National Electric Bike Owner Survey, lead author John MacArthur wanted to see if this was the case.
Published in May this year the white paper, MacArthur showed that e-bikes could remove 900 metric tonnes of greenhouse gases from Portland OR’s atmosphere every day.
In his previous research, MacArthur had seen that a significant number of e-bike trips would have previously been done by car thanks to a range of factors including age and mobility issues of those riding them, and the fact that riding an e-bike people will often travel double the distance they would a traditional bike. [Read more…] about Could Electric Bikes Help Tackle Cities’ Pollution Problems?
After many miles of testing the Electric Bike Company (EBC) Model C it has proven to be a fun and comfortable eCruiser with a focus on durability and customization.
EBC designs and assembles their eBikes in California for quality control and that is very noticeable when riding the the Model C.
It has a high quality, durable, and stable ride feel that is a big highlight of this fun and zippy beach cruiser style eBike.
Keeping things simple is another distinct characteristic with features like the single mechanical gear, 5 electric speeds, and built in charger.
The Electric Bike Company Model C & S start at $2,299 with many customization and accessory options to choose from.
In this second part of the full review you will get an idea of the ride characteristics, range test results, pros, cons, and overall thoughts on this electric bike. [Read more…] about Electric Bike Company Model C Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]
In this week’s eBike news roundup:
The beach cruiser style Electric Bike Company Model C just arrived for testing & review and there is a lot to cover!
On the surface this may look like a traditional eBike but there are some unique characteristics that really set Electric Bike Company (EBC) eBikes apart from the pack.
EBC designs and assembles their eBikes in California and with that they offer a bunch of customization and accessory options.
Feature wise the Model C has a hydroformed aluminum frame, single speed mechanical gear with 5 electric assist gear/speed levels, a built in charger, alarm system, Tektro hydraulic disc brakes, Maxxis tires, and more.
There is also the Model S that is a step-thru frame to make getting on and off the bike easier.
The Electric Bike Company Model C & S start at $2,299 with many customization and accessory options to choose from.
In this first part of the testing & review you will get a detailed look at this bike with a BUNCH of pictures and the specifications. [Read more…] about Electric Bike Company Model C Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs
-By Richard Shrubb
For all the publicity about their advantages, e-bikes are very much in the hands of early adopters in the US today.
Michael McQueen and John MacArthur of the Transportation Research and Education Center at Portland State University saw that e-bike buying incentive programs have the ability to get people to buy and use them.
They published a white paper in May this year highlighting and assessing the different incentive programs used both in the US and around the world. [Read more…] about Getting More People Riding with Electric Bike Incentives
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After many miles of testing the Aventon Pace 350 it has proven to be a fun and easy going eCruiser with the very impressive price around a thousand dollars.
It has a casual and comfortable ride position with a lively 350 watt assist system featuring pedal assist and a throttle.
The Pace 350 has a lightweight and easy going ride feel that makes cruising around town a lot of fun.
For what you spend, the Aventon Pace 350 is an impressive electric bike with an integrated frame battery, 350 watt motor, and quality components from Samsung, Shimano, Tektro, and Kenda.
In this second part of the full review you will get an idea of the ride characteristics, range test results, pros, cons, and overall thoughts on this electric bike. [Read more…] about Aventon Pace 350 Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]