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E-bike Tariff Wars

E-Bike Tariffs: Do They Protect or Hurt the Industry?

October 29th, 2024
If you followed the news this summer—or generally spend time monitoring e-bike prices as closely as we do—you might...

Tenways Launches New CGO600 Chain Drive Model E-Bike

October 24th, 2024
The updated version now offers the CG0600 with a Shimano 8 Speed Drivetrain Tenways recently released a new version...
Bosch CX Performance Line Motor Update

Bosch Updates Performance Line CX Motor – More Range, Better Performance, Less Weight

September 30th, 2024
Gains include greater range, more motor performance control, better walk assist and new features including hill hold and hill...

Win A FREE Ride1Up Prodigy XC | E-Bike Giveaway

August 30th, 2024
Ride1Up’s Summer Savings event is still going. While several Ride1Up e-bikes have been discounted, the Prodigy XC is possibly...

Rad Power Bikes Deals and Discounts (Verified)

August 28th, 2024
Hi there, savvy shopper! If you’re reading this, you’ve likely honed in on your brand/bike of choice and are...
Northwest Arkansas to Offer E-Bike Rebate Program

Northwest Arkansas to Offer E-Bike Rebate Program

August 27th, 2024
Area residents will soon be able to apply for a point-of-sale voucher that will discount the price of an...
Lake Tahoe May Soon Allow eMTBs on Singletrack

Lake Tahoe May Soon Allow eMTBs on Singletrack

August 26th, 2024
A new proposal would allow eMTB riders on more than 100 miles of trails within the Lake Tahoe region....
Rad Power Bikes RadKick Review

Rad Power Bikes RadKick | An Affordable Everyday Urban Ride

August 7th, 2024
This low-priced commuter sports everything you’d want in an entry-level e-bike, plus an upgrade option that won’t break the...

Save $700 On One of The Best Performing E-Bikes We’ve Tested!

August 2nd, 2024
The Ride1Up Prodigy XC posted amazing results in our testing that still rank amongst the best today. If you’re...
Move Over Presta and Schrader Valves? Schwalb'e Clik Valve Is Here

Schwalbe Clik Valve Is Here: What You Need To Know

July 29th, 2024
Rather than try to improve upon presta or Schrader valves, Schwalbe designed a whole new valve and pump head...
Bosch and TRP Partner on Integrated Drivetrain

Bosch and TRP Partner on Integrated Drivetrain

July 29th, 2024
TRP and Bosch have collaborated on an electronic drivetrain for both road and mountain that will shift automatically and...
NYC Receives $5.6M Grant for Last-Mile Delivery

NYC Receives $5.6M Grant for Last-Mile Delivery

July 29th, 2024
The USDOT has awarded a grant to the NYCDOT to create a lab that will research last-mile-delivery solutions, including...
Bosch PowerMore 250 Review In Progress

Bosch PowerMore 250 Review | Compact Range Booster

July 22nd, 2024
Bosch has introduced a new 250Wh range-extending battery to work with e-bikes using their SmartSystem and Flow e-bike app....
This Smart Cargo Bike Will Eliminate Cargo Wobble

This Smart Cargo Bike Will Eliminate Cargo Wobble

July 19th, 2024
The Tarran T1 Pro is billed as a smarter cargo e-bike. It includes stabilizing wheels, three cameras plus radar...
Have You Seen This? Worlds First Extendable Cargo Bike

Have You Seen This? Worlds First Extendable Cargo Bike

July 18th, 2024
The Dutch brand CYCLR has introduced a design for an expandable cargo bike. Riders can adjust the length of...
Time To Stop Renting? Citi Bike To Increase Prices

Time To Stop Renting? Citi Bike To Increase Prices

July 18th, 2024
Citi Bike rental rates will increase for both members and nonmembers; the company blames high overhead due to the...
Magicycles Launches Ocelot Pro 2.0

Magicycles Launches Ocelot Pro 2.0

July 17th, 2024
Thanks to a 1040Wh battery and the addition of a torque sensor, Magicycle estimates that the Ocelot Pro 2.0...
Slipper Bike Rolls on

Slipper Bike Rolls on … Slippers!

July 17th, 2024
Designer Sergii Gordieiev made special wheels with slippers at the ends of the spokes to create the world’s first...
Bosch Celebrates 10 Years of Connected Riding

Bosch Celebrates 10 Years of Connected Riding

July 16th, 2024
Bosch continues to increase the range and sophistication of the features in their Smart System. Back in 2014 Bosch...
People for Bikes Names its Best Places to Ride

People for Bikes Names its Best Places to Ride

July 16th, 2024
Minneapolis, Davis California, and Mackinac Island, Michigan topped People for Bikes’ annual list of the best communities for cycling...
Smith Payroll Helmet Review, 2024

Smith Payroll Helmet Review, 2024

July 15th, 2024
This mountain bike helmet is certified for e-bike use. Not all bike helmets are created equal. While anything you’re...
DJI Is Getting Into E-Bikes With New Brand Amflow

DJI Is Getting Into E-Bikes With New Brand Amflow

July 10th, 2024
The Amflow PL Carbon features a proprietary motor called Avinox that produces 850W at max and a whopping 105Nm...
ZF Has a 48-Volt Mid-Drive Motor

ZF Has a 48-Volt Mid-Drive Motor

July 9th, 2024
The ZF CentriX Drive is a surprisingly lightweight system with up to 600W and 90Nm of power output, while...
Have You Seen This? Bakcou Timberwolf Is A Huge AWD Scooter

Have You Seen This? Bakcou Timberwolf Is a Huge AWD Scooter

July 8th, 2024
The Bakcou Timberwolf is an e-scooter with two 750W motors, a 1008Wh battery, disc brakes front and rear and...
Racers Rejoice: Shimano Unveils EP801 Update

Racers Rejoice: Shimano Unveils EP801 Update

July 8th, 2024
Shimano’s new update allows more boost, smoother power cutoff and adjustable carryover assist. Shimano has just announced an update...
Portland to Launch E-Bike Rebate Program in 2025

Portland to Launch E-Bike Rebate Program in 2025

July 7th, 2024
Portland will institute a $20M e-bike rebate program for low-income and BIPOC residents in 2025 that will also fund...
E-BIkes Less Ownership Less Correlated To Income Than Acoustic Bikes

E-Bike Ownership Less Correlated To Income Than Acoustic Bikes

July 7th, 2024
E-bike ownership skews young, as does participation in bike share programs, while conventional bike ownership skews toward affluent, educated...
Demand Outstrips Supply in Atlanta E-Bike Rebate Program

Demand Outstrips Supply in Atlanta E-Bike Rebate Program

July 6th, 2024
Atlanta’s e-bike rebate program received more than 4,500 applications in the first 12 hours the page was live. The...
Bianchi Oltre Includes New Mahle X30 System

Check This Out: Bianchi’s Oltre Weighs Just 24 Pounds

July 3rd, 2024
The famed Italian brand has introduced a road e-bike that weighs just 24 lbs. and its Mahle X30 hub...
Pinion's Motor Gearbox Unit Gets Big Update

Pinion’s Motor Gearbox Unit Gets Big Update

July 3rd, 2024
Completely automatic shifting comes to this combination mid-drive motor/gearbox while still offering riders adjustability and manual override. Pinion made...
McKinsey Predicts Booming $520 Billion Micro EV Market By 2035

McKinsey Predicts Booming $520 Billion Micro EV Market By 2035

July 2nd, 2024
The management consultants believe the market will grow by $180 billion by the end of the decade and then...
Califonia Cracking Down on Fast E-Bikes?

Califonia Cracking Down on Fast E-Bikes?

July 2nd, 2024
A new bill in California is aimed at outlawing the unrestricted operation of e-bikes and bans the sale of...
California Advances Two E-Bike Safety Bills: Will They Make Kids Safer?

California Advances Two E-Bike Safety Bills: Will They Make Kids Safer?

July 1st, 2024
Two bills in California will require kids to take a rider safety course and create an online education manual...
Shimano's New EP5 and E5100 E-Bike Motors

Shimano’s New EP5 and E5100 E-Bike Motors

June 28th, 2024
Shimano has unveiled two new mid-drive motors, the EP5 and E5100. The EP5 is capable of Class 3 performance...
Did Arizona Just Require a Driver's License to Ride an eMTB?

Did Arizona Just Require a Driver’s License to Ride an eMTB?

June 28th, 2024
Due to the way Arizona defines Off-Highway Vehicles, eMTB riders may need a driver’s license and it may prevent...
A Brompton Competitor? See How The Flit Bike Folds

A Brompton Competitor? See How The Flit Bike Folds

June 28th, 2024
The Flit M2 is a lightweight, folding e-bike that positions the wheels parallel so that it can be rolled...
Hiplok's 1000 Series Now Has Global Availability

Hiplok’s 1000 Series Now Has Global Availability

June 27th, 2024
Hiplok’s latest series of locks come in multiple shapes and promise to stand up to attack from angle grinders...
The Ridley Urbx: the brand's first urban e-bike

The Ridley Urbx: the Brand’s First Urban E-Bike

June 25th, 2024
The Belgian brand, best known for racing bikes, has introduced its first e-bikes for commuters. Belgian bike maker Ridley,...
Cube Updates the Kathmandu With Bosch SX Motor

Cube Updates the Kathmandu With Bosch SX Motor

June 25th, 2024
The Kathmandu is the first commuter/touring e-bike we’ve seen to hit the market equipped with the Bosch Performance Line...
Have You Seen This? Man Builds E-Skateboard/Bike In One!

Have You Seen This? Man Builds E-Skateboard/Bike In One!

June 25th, 2024
Proof that if you can dream it up, someone will try to build it: A man built a combination...
Hesitant To Go Electric? See Pearson's On And Off Gravel Bike

Hesitant To Go Electric? See Pearson’s On And Off Gravel Bike

June 21st, 2024
With a Mahle hub motor, carbon fiber frame and fork and a parts pick from Shimano’s GRX groups, this...
The Bosch Performance Line SX Motor Is a Year Old—What Does It Tell Us About the Future?

The Bosch Performance Line SX Motor Is a Year Old—What Does It Tell Us About the Future?

June 21st, 2024
What new advancements does Bosch have in store for eMTBs, and how are Bosch’s competitors going to respond? During...
Mahle Introduces New X30 Smart System Motor

Mahle Introduces New X30 Smart System Motor

June 20th, 2024
Mahle’s new motor drops weight while picking up muscle over its X35 hub motor; the X30 motor will be...
Minnesota Rebate Program Website Crashes Hours After Launch

Minnesota Rebate Program Website Crashes Hours After Launch

June 17th, 2024
Overwhelming response from applicants caused the Minnesota Department of Revenue to shut the site down hours after it went...
The Low-Down on Hydrogen E-Bikes

The Low-Down on Hydrogen E-Bikes – No Batteries, Just Water

June 14th, 2024
The case for hydrogen is compelling: It’s cheap to produce, the tanks weigh mere ounces and the exhaust from...
What To Make Of 4-Wheeled "Car Bikes"?

What to Make Of 4-Wheeled “Car Bikes”?

June 14th, 2024
Four-wheeled “Car bikes” are catching on with delivery companies. They are less expensive to purchase, cheaper to operate than...
Ariel Returns To Cycling Roots With 3D-Printed Titanium E-Bike

Ariel Returns to Cycling Roots With 3D-Printed Titanium E-Bike

June 13th, 2024
Following a century-long hiatus from cycling, car company Ariel has produced a titanium and carbon fiber e-bike that will...
Have You Seen This? 80 MPH 'E-Bike' For Military & Police Use

Have You Seen This? 80 MPH ‘E-Bike’ For Military & Police Use

June 13th, 2024
The HPC Revolution W claims to be the fastest e-bike in the world, able to reach 80 mph, and...
Should We Embrace The Domestic Bicycle Production Act?

Should We Embrace the Domestic Bicycle Production Act?

June 12th, 2024
The bill seeks to create a set of financial incentives to encourage brands to begin or expand manufacturing on...
Have You Seen This? "Worlds First Virtual Axis Bicycle Seat"

Have You Seen This? “Worlds First Virtual Axis Bicycle Seat”

June 11th, 2024
Innovative seat moves with the rider’s leg movement to relieve pressure from the rider’s sit bones and make riding...
Employee Bike Benefit Programs 5X Average Miles Traveled

Employee Bike Benefit Programs 5X Average Miles Traveled

June 11th, 2024
A Finnish employee benefit program backed by the government has promoted bike commuting; participants are riding five times as...
Check Out Ducati's All Road Electric Bike

Check Out Ducati’s Futa – An All-Road Electric Bike

June 11th, 2024
The new Futa All Road moves to a wider front tire and adds three packs to give it solid...
You'll Soon Be Paying Fees To Drive Your Car

Motorists Might Soon Be Paying Fees To Drive Cars

June 10th, 2024
State and local governments are looking for ways to reduce car trips and ease congestion in cities and charging...

E-Bike Rebate Program Launched in Minnesota

June 10th, 2024
Buyers can choose between brick-and-mortar shops and some online retailers as well. Minnesota has allocated $2 million from its...
Trek Launches Gen 2 Allant+ 7

Trek Launches Gen 2 Allant+ 7

June 7th, 2024
The flagship electric commuter gets some upgrades. Trek has announced the new generation of the Allant+ 7, one of...
E-Bike Insurance Adoption Is On The Rise - Do You Need It

E-Bike Insurance Adoption Is On The Rise – Do You Need It?

June 7th, 2024
Considering the expense of an e-bike, having yours stolen could present a major financial setback; an insurance policy could...
Ridley Produces Its First Road / Gravel Bike the E-Grifn

Ridley Produces Its First Electric Road / Gravel Bike The E-Grifn

June 2nd, 2024
The E-Grifn sports a lightweight Mahle X20 hub motor and 350Wh internal battery. Ridley is a Belgium-based maker of...
Comodule and 2Lock Launch Innovative E-Bike Security System

Comodule and 2Lock Launch Innovative E-Bike Security System

June 1st, 2024
The collaboration will lock an e-bike’s front hub and axle, disable the motor, emit an audible alarm and give...
MOD Updates the Black: Cool New Features Abound

MOD Updates the Black: Cool New Features Abound

June 1st, 2024
Now equipped with a powerful 750W motor and a thumb-button throttle, this full-suspension e-bike may find a wider audience....
Study Shows 45% of Bike Theft Victims Give Up Cycling

Study Shows 45% of Bike Theft Victims Give Up Cycling

May 31st, 2024
The study indicated that prior cycling behavior gave clues to behavior following a theft; casual riders were less likely...
Lyft Removes Several Thousand E-Bikes From Operation Due To Brakes

Lyft Removes Several Thousand E-Bikes From Operation Due To Brakes

May 31st, 2024
A small number of Citi Bike renters complained that the front brake was too powerful; no injuries or malfunctions...
E-Bike Tariff Exclusions Set To Expire Soon

E-Bike Tariff Exclusions Set To Expire Soon

May 30th, 2024
Following multiple extensions of an exclusion that protected e-bikes, a 25% tariff will begin to be levied on Chinese-made...
UK Trade Changes Could Lower E-Bike Prices By $330

UK Trade Changes Could Lower E-Bike Prices By $330

May 30th, 2024
Eliminating the tariff could inject an additional $65 million into the U.K. economy and result in an additional In...
Swytch Launches The Go; An Uber Cheap E-Bike Convsersion Kit

Swytch Launches the Go; an Uber Cheap E-Bike Convsersion Kit

May 29th, 2024
The Swytch is a new e-bike conversion kit that uses a front-wheel hub motor and straps a moderately sized...
McLaren Joins eMTBs With Interesting Claims

McLaren Joins eMTBs With Interesting Claims

May 28th, 2024
The legendary Motorsport giant has introduced four eMTBs, and two are said to be the most powerful trail-legal eMTBs...
House Approves Lithium-Ion Battery Standards Bill; Now Awaits Senate Approval

Update: House Approves Lithium-Ion Battery Standards Bill; Now Awaits Senate Approval

May 24th, 2024
The House of Representatives passed H.R. 1797 with strong bipartisan support. It grants the CPSC authority to establish new...
Kona Founders Buy Back Kona Brand

Kona Founders Buy Back Kona Brand

May 24th, 2024
The bike maker’s founders rescued the beloved brand from private equity. Mere weeks ago, the bike industry was wondering...
European E-Bike Injuries Down 16%; Third Straight Year of Decline

European E-Bike Injuries Down 16%; Third Straight Year of Decline

May 23rd, 2024
A study by Micro-Mobility for Europe found that injuries requiring medical attention to riders of e-bikes and e-scooters dropped...
OKAI Launches Three New E-Bikes

OKAI Launches Three New E-Bikes

May 23rd, 2024
The company is best-known in the micromobility share space, but is now moving into the direct-to-consumer market. OKAI has...
China Adopting New Li-Ion Battery Pack Production Standards

China Adopts New Li-Ion Battery Pack Production Standards

May 23rd, 2024
China aims to reduce the risk of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries with 22 new rules, but the rules...
Out With Lithium-Based Batteries, In With...Water-Based Ones?

Out With Lithium-Based Batteries, In With…Water-Based Ones?

May 20th, 2024
The battery uses iodine and bromine and offers impressive energy density. What if we didn’t have to mine gigatons...
What Are Your Thoughts On Solar-Powered Cargo Bikes?

What Are Your Thoughts On Solar-Powered Cargo Bikes?

May 20th, 2024
Infinite Mobility has begun circulating samples of its solar cargo e-bike to European distributors ahead of launching full production....
QuietKat Unveils Unprecedented Features On New Apex HD & XD

QuietKat Unveils “Unprecedented Features” On New Apex HD & XD

May 19th, 2024
QuietKat returns with a new edition of its Apex model. The Apex HD features a mid-drive motor with two...
Europe To Up Its Safety Standards For Commercial Cargo E-Bikes Due To Increased Use

Europe To Up Its Safety Standards For Commercial Cargo E-Bikes Due To Increased Use

May 19th, 2024
Broken frames hidden from regulators resulted in a criminal investigation in the Netherlands. Babboe, a maker of cargo bikes...
Michigan Looks at E-Bike Use in State Parks

Michigan Looks at E-Bike Use in State Parks

May 18th, 2024
The Department of Natural Resources may grant increased access to Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes on more than...
PSA: We Need More Education About Charging Safety

PSA: We Need More Education About Charging Safety

May 18th, 2024
There’s more to charging your e-bike than buying from a reputable manufacturer. As adoption of EVs, e-bikes and other...
New York Residents: Try Not To Mind The Tiny Truck In Your Bike Lanes

New York Residents: Try Not To Mind The Tiny Truck In Your Bike Lanes

May 18th, 2024
Cargo e-bikes making final-mile trips may prove the future for delivery in dense urban environments in an effort to...
Atlanta Opening E-Bike Rebate Lottery Soon

Atlanta Opening E-Bike Rebate Lottery Soon

May 16th, 2024
In June, shoppers will be able to apply for a rebate that could net them up to $2000. The...
UPS Tests 'eQuad' E-Bikes for Deliveries in the U.K.

UPS Tests ‘eQuad’ E-Bikes for Deliveries in the U.K.

May 15th, 2024
The special cargo e-bikes are narrow enough to be ridden on bike paths and in bike lanes and have...
Pinion Is Upgrading Its Gearbox With Smart Shift

Pinion Is Upgrading Its Gearbox With Smart Shift

May 14th, 2024
Pinion adds automatic shifting to their combined mid-drive motor and gearbox. Pinion has announced a new wrinkle on their...

Belgium Offers E-Bike Incentives to Citizens

May 14th, 2024
Among countries that invest in cycling infrastructure, Belgium ranks fifth in spending on a per capita basis. The country...
E-Bike Catches Fire at London Train Station

E-Bike Catches Fire at London Train Station

May 14th, 2024
There were no injuries reported and brick and concrete construction prevented the fire’s spread. The owner purchased from an...
Belgium Invests €450 Million In Bicycle 'Highways'

Belgium Invests €450 Million In Bicycle ‘Highways’

May 10th, 2024
Thanks to a rise in cycling during the pandemic, the Belgian government doubled its investment in cycling infrastructure. During...
2024 E-Bike Trends Predictions: How Are We Doing So Far?

2024 E-Bike Trends Predictions: How Are We Doing So Far?

May 10th, 2024
At the beginning of the year (Where did those four months go?) we published our predictions for the coming...

Stromer Wins Red Dot Design Award

May 10th, 2024
The innovative Swiss e-bike maker has garnered yet another Red Dot award for their cutting-edge e-bike designs. Swiss e-bike...
Potted E-Bike Batteries Are Catching on

Potted E-Bike Batteries Are Catching On

May 9th, 2024
With the way lithium-ion battery fires have received media attention, a number of manufacturers have taken steps to bolster...
New California Law Uses Cameras To Ticket Motrorists Parked In Bike Lanes

New California Law Uses Cameras To Ticket Motrorists Parked In Bike Lanes

May 9th, 2024
Three California cities have already begun enforcement with several more considering it.. Anyone who has ridden in bike lanes...
Have You Seen This? ENVO 's Semi-Enclosed Recumbent Trike

Have You Seen This? ENVO ‘s Semi-Enclosed Recumbent Trike

May 7th, 2024
This tadpole e-trike can protect you from the elements or can be configured to carry a passenger. ENVO Drive...
Colorado Right-to-Repair Bill May Cover E-Bikes

Colorado Right-to-Repair Bill May Cover E-Bikes

May 7th, 2024
People for Bikes opposes e-bikes being included in the bill due to concerns that it would allow people to...

Rad Power Bikes RadWagon 5 Review, 2024 | New Features, New Ride

May 6th, 2024
The fifth generation of this cargo e-bike continues refinement and usability. It may not be perfect, but at this...
Orbea Updates the Rise

Orbea Updates the Rise

May 3rd, 2024
Orbea has just announced the new generation of its eMTB, the Rise. They’ve updated their lightweight trail e-bike by...
New Utah Law Defines Out-of-Class E-Bikes

New Utah Law Defines Out-of-Class E-Bikes

May 2nd, 2024
The law takes a firm stance on e-bikes with unrestricted top speeds. A new law has gone into effect...
VinFast to Receive $1 Billion; Will E-Bike Line Benefit Too?

VinFast to Receive $1 Billion; Will E-Bike Line Benefit Too?

May 1st, 2024
The company’s CEO, who is also chairman of the board of its holding company, will make the investment from...
Have You Seen This? Worlds First Electric 'Screw Bike'

Have You Seen This? Worlds First Electric ‘Screw Bike’

May 1st, 2024
Inventor James Bruton has a YouTube channel where he produces videos of his creations. Recently, he built the world’s...
We Need More of This: Oonee Expanding Public Bike Storage & Charging

We Need More of This: Oonee Expanding Public Bike Storage & Charging

April 30th, 2024
Oonee offers secure storage and charging in a variety of attractive solutions. We recently ran a piece that considered...
Temu Recalls Kids Helmets

Temu Recalls Kids Helmets

April 30th, 2024
The size small version of the helmet does not meet CPSC impact certification requirements. Online retailer Temu.com has recalled...
Check This Out: Trek's CarBack Might Keep You Safer On The Roads

Check This Out: Trek’s CarBack Might Keep You Safer On The Roads

April 29th, 2024
This rear-facing radar can alert you to cars that come too close as they pass. Trek has released a...

Even the Littlest Riders Among Us Can Enjoy Carbon Fiber Bikes

April 27th, 2024
The GoCycle Mini is a balance bike based on GoCycle’s innovative design. GoCycle has added a new model to...
CPSC Issues Warning on Unit Pack Power Batteries

CPSC Issues Warning on Unit Pack Power Batteries

April 27th, 2024
Warning details risk of serious injury and death to users of the aftermarket battery. The Consumer Product Safety Commission...
Brooklyn E-Bike Shop Onwer Arrested for Lithium-Ion Battery Violations

Brooklyn E-Bike Shop Owner Arrested for Lithium-Ion Battery Violations

April 27th, 2024
Shop owner’s arrest marks first time FDNY filed criminal charges against someone for violating new e-bike ordinances. A Brooklyn...
Canyon Neuron ONfly Reivew: The True In Between Of eMTB and Trail?

Canyon Neuron ONfly Reivew: The True In Between Of eMTB and Trail?

April 26th, 2024
The Neuron:ONfly combines remarkably low weight with the power of a heavier eMTB, resulting in a playful ride that...
DYU Secures 100 Million In Funding

DYU Secures $100 Million In Funding

April 26th, 2024
The infusion will provide for an increase in product development, more staff, marketing and supply chain improvements. Chinese e-bike...
Pedego Released 3 Not-So-Very-Pedego-Like Bikes

Pedego Release 3 Not-so-Very-Pedego-Like E-Bikes

April 25th, 2024
Pedego has launched its first e-moped, its first cargo e-bike and its second e-trike, this one with fat tires....
Kona Bicycle Brand To Be Sold

Kona Bicycle Brand To Be Sold

April 25th, 2024
Following its purchase in 2022, Kona parent Kent Outdoors plans to sell the Washington-based bike brand to focus on...
The Mondraker Dune: Lightweight eMTB with Enduro Focus

The Mondraker Dune: Lightweight eMTB with Enduro Focus

April 24th, 2024
The Mondraker Dune hits three different price points and can take hard landings that eMTBs this light can’t usually...
EU Bike Infrastructure Plan To Create 1 Million Jobs By 2030

EU Bike Infrastructure Plan To Create 1 Million Jobs By 2030

April 24th, 2024
The European Union has passed an historic piece of legislation in Brussels regarding cycling and cycling infrastructure. Transportation Ministers...
Cyclists Now Outnumber Motorists in Paris

Cyclists Now Outnumber Motorists in Paris

April 24th, 2024
A study in Paris found that cyclists now outnumber drivers commuting from the suburbs into the city center, thanks...
Sea Otter Classic: Day 2’s Coolest Stuff

Sea Otter Classic: Day 2’s Coolest Stuff

April 23rd, 2024
On day two of the Sea Otter Classic, we saw a number of great e-bikes plus a number of...
The Sea Otter Classic: Day 1’s Coolest Stuff

The Sea Otter Classic 2024: Day 1’s Coolest Stuff

April 19th, 2024
Walking around the expo can feel like visiting Santa’s workshop. Monterey’s WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca serves as the annual...
Has VanMoof Stabilized

Has VanMoof Stabilized?

April 18th, 2024
After being purchased out of bankruptcy are the company’s issues resolved? VanMoof E-Bikes is back in business. Following the...
SRAM Patents Compact Motor and Battery Unit

SRAM Patents Compact Motor and Battery Unit

April 18th, 2024
The mid-drive motor features an unusual, concentric design. Component maker SRAM has applied for a patent for a new...
Say Hello to the JetCurrent Pro

Say Hello to the JetCurrent Pro

April 17th, 2024
Juiced introduces a premium folding e-bike with a powerful motor and huge battery. Juiced Bikes has introduced their first...
Study Reveals Cargo E-Bikes Could Help Save $240 Million a Year

Study Reveals Last-Mile Cargo E-Bikes Could Help Save NYC $240 Million a Year

April 10th, 2024
Combining delivery microhubs and cargo bikes could solve the problem posed by double-parked delivery vans. A study of New...
Are Low-Priced Carbon Frames the Next Big E-Bike Trend

Are Low-Priced Carbon Frames the Next Big E-Bike Trend?

April 10th, 2024
An Indiegogo campaign is priced low enough to make us wonder. OFIITO is a new carbon fiber e-bike being...
Salsa Cycles Introduces New E-Bikes

Salsa Cycles Introduces New E-Bikes – Morraine & Tributary

April 10th, 2024
Salsa has introduced two different models, each in four builds. Salsa Cycles, one of the original mountain bike brands,...
A Motorized Bike Trailer That Cleans Bike Lanes

Check This Out: A Motorized Bike Trailer That Cleans Bike Lanes

April 10th, 2024
This innovative street sweeper uses an e-scooter motor to pick up debris. Anyone who has ridden a few miles...
Thule Recalls RideAlong Bike Seats Over Chemical Concern

Thule Recalls RideAlong Bike Seats Over Chemical Concern

April 10th, 2024
A flame-retardant chemical used in the product is toxic and can cause harm if ingested. Thule has announced a...
E-Bike Maker Fly-E Prepares $14M IPO

E-Bike Maker Fly-E Prepares $14M IPO

April 10th, 2024
The NY-based e-bike brand plans to offer 3 million shares at $4-$5 per share. Fly-E Group, a manufacturer of...
Charging Stations vs. Battery Swaps

E-Bike Future: Are Charging Stations or Battery Swaps The Public E-Bike Future

April 6th, 2024
Both options are being tried in pilot programs; which is better? As e-bikes gain acceptance here in the U.S.,...
Say Hello to the E-Bike That Doesn’t Have a Battery

An E-Bike That Doesn’t Have a Battery?

April 5th, 2024
Pi-Pop uses supercapacitors as the energy source for its e-bike. Pi-Pop, a French company based in Orleans, has introduced...
That's right, ANOTHER Bamboo E-Bike

That’s right, ANOTHER Bamboo E-Bike

April 4th, 2024
At just 33 lbs., the Diodra S3 is one of the lightest e-bikes on the planet. Bamboo e-bikes are...
Yamaha Expands E-Bike Production With New Facility in France

Yamaha Expands E-Bike Production With New Facility In France

April 3rd, 2024
With an increasing number of brands spec’ing Yamaha drive units on their e-bikes, Yamaha has begun producing drive units...
$450 Credit Off E-Bikes In Colorado: No Forms Needed

$450 Credit Off E-Bikes In Colorado: No Forms Needed

April 3rd, 2024
Getting the discount off a new e-bike is as simple as … purchasing an e-bike. The State of Colorado...
Lectric & Mr. Beast Donate E-Bikes to 600 People

Lectric & Mr. Beast Donate E-Bikes to 600 People

April 3rd, 2024
Lectric eBikes has teamed up with Mr. Beast’s philanthropic arm, Beast Philanthropy, to give e-bikes to people across the...
BikTrix Has $1 Million in Inventory Stolen; Be Watchful On Local MarketPlace Deals

BikTrix Has $1 Million in Inventory Stolen; Watch for Deals

March 29th, 2024
Canadian e-bike maker had an entire container of their new e-bike stolen. Anyone who has ever had a bike...
Are Location-Based E-Bike Power Cuts A Good Thing

Are Location-Based E-Bike Power Cuts A Good Thing?

March 26th, 2024
The Netherlands is experimenting with technology that would allow the government to reduce speed in certain areas. Amsterdam city...

Washington D.C. E-Bike Voucher Program To Launch April 1st

March 26th, 2024
Washington D.C. went with a discount voucher rather than a rebate program. Washington, D.C., residents won’t be fooled on...
BiSaddle Is The New Saddle Partner For USA TriatholonTitle

BiSaddle Is The New Saddle Partner For USA Triatholon

March 25th, 2024
Maker of adjustable, ergonomic saddle named official saddle of triathlon governing body. BiSaddle, the maker of a saddle aimed...
Regular Bikes Had Worst Sales Year Yet, E-Bikes To Be The Turnaround

Regular Bikes Had Worst Sales Year Yet, E-Bikes To Be The Turnaround

March 22nd, 2024
For the bike industry, 2023 was a year best forgotten. In 2020, thanks to the pandemic, most brands sold...

Giant’s Sales Were Down—It’s Turning To E-Bikes For Growth

March 22nd, 2024
Even though e-bikes make up nearly a third of their sales, profit is off for the world’s biggest bike...
Cowboy Cross

Cowboy Debuts Their Latest E-Bike, the Cross

March 22nd, 2024
Cowboy introduces a new city e-bike with a step-thru frame. Cowboy has introduced a new city e-bike model. The...
Ampler Introduces the Curt Anyroad

Ampler Introduces the Curt Anyroad

March 22nd, 2024
The Netherlands is experimenting with technology that would allow the government to reduce speed in certain areas. European e-bike...
E-Bikes Now Outselling Regular Bikes in Germany

E-Bikes Now Outselling Regular Bikes in Germany

March 21st, 2024
The sale of e-bikes has given the German bike market stability at a time when other markets are volatile....
First Adaptive E-Bike Trail System Opens

First E-Bike Trail System That Caters To Those With Disabilities Is Now Open

March 20th, 2024
A new trail system in Vermont not only allows e-bikes, but it can accommodate adaptive e-bikes. Of the many...
QuietKat Ranger AWD Spec Review 2024

QuietKat Ranger AWD Spec Review, 2024

March 20th, 2024
QuietKat introduces an all-wheel-drive model for the ultimate in off-road muscle. QuietKat just announced a new model and one...
Gazelle Launches First Class 3 E-Bike With Bosch Smart System in US

Gazelle has the Only Class 3 Bosch Smart System

March 19th, 2024
Dutch brand is bringing its first pedelec to the US. Gazelle, the Dutch bike maker, makes a varied array...
NY Seeks to Ban Sale of Used E-Bike Batteries

New York Seeks to Ban Sale of Used E-Bike Batteries

March 19th, 2024
NY State Assembly passed bill that would require used e-bikes be sold with UL-certified batteries. In their ongoing quest...
Orbea Diem Spec Review, 2024

Orbea Diem Spec Review, 2024

March 18th, 2024
The Basque bike maker introduces a high-end commuter with a forward-thinking design. The Basque bike brand Orbea has introduced...
Canyon Introduces New Gravel E-Bike: Grizzly:ON

Canyon Grizl:ON Spec Review, 2024

March 18th, 2024
This new Class 3 carbon fiber gravel bike can handle adventures from a day to all-weekend. Canyon, the German...
Orbic Introduces World’s First 5G E-Bike With Crash Detection

Orbic Introduces World’s First 5G E-Bike With Crash Detection

March 15th, 2024
Electronics maker Orbic has introduced the world’s first 5G-enable e-bike. Among its many features it includes a new technology...
The UK Might Allow E-Bikes to Double in Power

The UK Might Allow E-Bikes to Double in Power

March 14th, 2024
The U.K.’s government is considering proposals that would allow more powerful e-bikes to be sold in England, Scotland and...
San Francisco to Set New Rules Regarding E-bikes and E-Scooters

San Francisco to Set New Rules for E-bikes and E-Scooters

March 13th, 2024
As the use of e-mobility devices has risen, the number of low-quality products circulating has risen as well. The...
What Are the Different Types of Certifications for E-Bikes

What Are the Different Types of Certifications for E-Bikes?

March 8th, 2024
E-bike certification has become a point of conversation with e-bikes in the last year, due, in large part, to...
NY Tests Public E-Bike Charging Stations

New York Tests Public E-Bike Charging Stations

March 8th, 2024
In an effort to improve safety and working conditions for people using e-bikes for delivery in New York, the...
Please Wear a Helmet: Injury Rate Rises While Helmet Wearing Declines

Please Wear a Helmet: Injury Rate Rises While Helmet Wearing Declines

March 8th, 2024
The rise of e-bikes is a net good. They get us outside, reduce our use of fossil fuels, which...
Himiway C3 Cargo E-Bike Spec Review, 2024

Himiway C3 Spec Review, 2024

March 8th, 2024
Himiway has introduced its first cargo e-bike, the C3. Cargo e-bikes come in a number of flavors, so we...

Rad Power Bikes Introduces Safer Battery Pack: Safe Shield Technology

March 8th, 2024
In addition to introducing four new e-bikes this week, Rad Power Bikes unveiled a new lithium-ion battery. Dubbed Safe...

FedEx Expands Sustainability With Cargo E-Bikes

March 8th, 2024
FedEx Express Europe has introduced a new fleet of cargo e-bikes the delivery giant will use in urban areas....
Vvolt Slice Lite Spec Review 2024

Vvolt Slice Lite Spec Review, 2024

March 7th, 2024
Vvolt e-bikes has introduced the company’s first cargo model. The Slice Lite is made from hauling small to medium-sized...

Denver Revises Its E-Bike Rebate Program for 2024

March 1st, 2024
The city of Denver changed its electric bike rebate program just ahead of awarding its first round of vouchers...
Navee Scooters Launches E-Bike Share

Navee Launches E-Bikes for Share Programs

March 1st, 2024
Navee is a Chinese company known for making electric scooters. Barely three years old (they launched in 2021), the...
Stromer Achieves Sustained Growth in 2023

Stromer Achieves Sustained Growth in 2023

March 1st, 2024
Despite the massive growth in cycling thanks to the rise of e-bikes, the bike industry, as a whole, has...
Updated V9 GocycleConnect App Launching Today

GoCycle Updates App to V9

March 1st, 2024
GoCycle owners get a treat today with the launch of V9 of the GoCycleConnect smartphone app. Users will find...
Cannondale Moterra Spex Review

Cannondale Moterra eMTB Spec Review, 2024

February 28th, 2024
The Moterra is Cannondale’s eMTB platform. We previously looked at Cannondale’s cargo e-bike, the Cargowagen Neo. We say platform...
Denver to Launch Incentive for Riding Instead of Driving

Denver to Launch $200/Month Incentive for Riding Bikes

February 20th, 2024
Denver is rolling out a program to reward people for riding a bike or e-bike instead of driving. Denver’s...
New Jersey Senate Approves Bill to Require Liability Insurance for E-Bikes

New Jersey Passes E-Bike Insurance Bill

February 19th, 2024
A committee of the New Jersey Senate passed a bill that would require riders of e-mobility devices to carry...

Husqvarna Introduces First Commuter E-Bike

February 18th, 2024
Most of us know the name Husqvarna for things like chainsaws and motorcycles. They also make e-bikes (and an...

Bosch Announces Smart System Update

February 16th, 2024
Bosch eBike Systems has announced a major update to its smart system. This is the system software behind their...

Yamaha Forms Subsidiary for Battery Swap Program

February 15th, 2024
One of the limitations in using each of the forms of e-mobility, be it an EV, e-bike or some...

Dutch Police Testing E-Bikes for Power Output

February 14th, 2024
In the Netherlands, cycling is one of the most common forms of transportation used. As a result, cycling and...

California Bill Would Require E-Bike Riders to Pass Safety Test

February 13th, 2024
State Assembly member Tasha Boerner has introduced a bill that would require riders to pass a written safety test....

Sixthreezero Introduces Tadpole Electric Trike

February 11th, 2024
Of the many new developments of the e-bike world, electric trikes are one of the newest and fastest growing...

NY Forms Department to Regulate E-Bikes

February 7th, 2024
The New York City Council has taken up consideration of a bill that would regulate e-bikes. This bill wouldn’t...

Bafang Laboratory Receives Accreditation

February 4th, 2024
In its efforts to help elevate e-bike industry quality standards, Bafang built a test lab, Bafang Laboratory Center, to...

Gocycle Launches CXi & CX+: A Premium Folding Cargo E-Bike

February 2nd, 2024
Gocycle made a big splash when they introduced their high-tech G4 e-bike. Designed by an automotive engineer who wanted...

Look and Cixi E-Bike Has One-of-a-Kind Drive System

February 1st, 2024
One of the big questions consumers often ask about e-bikes is why they don’t feature energy regeneration while braking....

Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Bill Considered by Congress

January 31st, 2024
To the degree that e-bikes have been in the media lately, much of the news has centered on fires...
Pacific Cycle Recalls 2 E-Bikes

Pacific Cycle Recalls 2 E-Bikes

January 29th, 2024
Pacific Cycle is recalling two models of e-bike due to improper assembly that can result in a fire. There...
Canyon Spectral:ON CF 7 Spec Review 2024

E-Bike News Roundup, 1/19 to 1/26/24

January 26th, 2024
This week we saw two bikes sold at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s recalled due to a risk of...

LMX Introduces eMTB With 2 Drivetrains

January 26th, 2024
Canadian manufacturer LMX has introduced a novel eMTB meant to address the stress that powerful mid-drive motors place on...

Skarper: Innovative Kit Turns Ordinary Bikes Into E-Bikes Using Disc Brake

January 25th, 2024
Most e-bike conversion kits have, until now, been unwieldy devices that aren’t easy to install and result in a...

Four Tips for Winter E-Bike Riding

January 25th, 2024
Winter riding isn’t as much fun as riding during spring and summer months when the weather is nice, but...

Spearfish, S.D., Officials Contemplate E-Bike Ordinances

January 24th, 2024
Officials in Spearfish, S.D., are examining how e-bikes use is beginning to grow in their city. Spearfish is just...

How To Make Bikepacking More Enjoyable & Easier

January 22nd, 2024
There are a host of different types of e-bikes that lend themselves to the more adventurous side of life....
Things You Don’t Expect To See At CES Donkeys

Things You Don’t Expect To See At CES: Donkeys!

January 19th, 2024
During our ride-along with Bosch, we came across some very unexpected friends Who knew that Las Vegas not only...
E-Bike Fires--Even the Media Gets It Wrong

E-Bike Fires—Even the Media Gets It Wrong

January 19th, 2024
It’s hard to give the public an accurate perception of an issue if the reporting is inaccurate. Take, for...

E-Bike News: E-Bike Racing Series Launched, Adjustable E-Bike Saddle Introduced, French Military Tests E-Bikes, Engwe Introduces New Model

January 19th, 2024
FIM, the governing body for international motorcycle racing, is starting a new e-bike racing series that will take place...

The Electric Bikes at CES: All The New E-Bikes on Display

January 15th, 2024
Carbon Fiber Frames, Integrated Displays, Glossy Paint, and LEDS Galore! New year, new tech! With the 2024 Consumer Electronics...

E-Bike News: NY May Ban Uncertified E-Bike Batteries, Segway Introduces 2 E-Bikes, Stromer Introduces a Model With Pinion Gearbox and More!

January 12th, 2024
After more than 200 fires caused by lithium-ion batteries in 2023, the New York governor floats the possibility of...
Van Moof

E-bike Trends for 2024

January 8th, 2024
With 2023 behind us – a year of layoffs and insolvencies in the industry but slashed price tags on...

E-Bike News: Nonflammable Lithium-Ion Cells, Bird Goes Bankrupt, a Plan to Revive VanMoof, & More!

January 5th, 2024
In our first news of the new year we have an announcement of an exciting new battery technology that...
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Looking Back at the 2023 E-bike Year

January 3rd, 2024
2023 saw the come-down from the Covid-induced sales boom continue with prices tumbling and the figures on price tags...

E-Bike News: Fuell E-folder, Sonder E-gravel and Lots More!

December 21st, 2023
The last news of 2023 sees the usual eclectic mix that all our news posts have seen throughout the...

E-Bike News; Ride1Up, Cannondale and Cervélo Go Gravel, and Lots More!

December 15th, 2023
Whilst electric gravel bikes – designed to be fast on-road but able to handle some degree of rougher off-road...
Electric Bike Battery Fires

The Real Story Behind Electric Bike Battery Fires

December 12th, 2023
What is happening with e-bike fires in NYC, how you can stay safe, and what should the industry do...
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E-Bike News: 2024 QuietKats UL Certified, Stromer ST5 Sound Effects and Lots More!

December 7th, 2023
E-bike safety has been an increasingly high-profile topic of late, so it’s great to see an increasing number of...

E-Bike News; Cannondale go Carbon, Cyrusher Dual Motor and Lots More!

December 1st, 2023
There are exciting sounding new e-bikes as usual this week but it was the story on security updates that...

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Electric Bike Deals 2024

November 27th, 2023
*Electric Bike Report aims to help consumers find the right electric bike for their needs. When you buy a...

E-Bike News; Boost for Brompton Kit, Serial 1 Sold and Lots More!

November 27th, 2023
Where are e-bikes made and does it matter? Are the effects of the post-Covid supply chain crisis still with...

E-Bike Holiday Gift Guide: What to get for the e-biker in your life

November 23rd, 2023
Whether you’re shopping for yourself, the rider in your life or handing off a list to your family, we’ve...

E-Bike News; Giant’s Momentum to Feature Throttle, Patent Filed for New Shimano Mid-drive and Lots More!

November 17th, 2023
You might not have thought putting a throttle on an e-bike was a big deal but to some US...
Specialized Kenovo

E-Bike News; New Specialized Kenovo SL2, Fiido E-fat, Rotwild E-gravel & Lots More!

November 10th, 2023
There’s a definite off-road flavour to this week’s news. Specialized have launched a more powerful updated version of their...
Ride1Up Portola - another great value e-bike from the San Diego-based brand

E-Bike News: Ride1Up Portola, VPL / Bosch Concept & More

November 3rd, 2023
What does pushing the e-bike envelope mean? That’s a question this week’s news seems to be asking a lot....

E-Bike News: Bird Revamp, Gocycle E-cargo, V2X Tech & Lots More!

October 26th, 2023
Will new technology show the e-bike industry the way forward and out of the current difficult economic climate it...

E-Bike News: Integral & Addmotor E-cargo Models, New Yamaha Tech and Much More !

October 19th, 2023
Whilst the focus this week is the usual mix of new e-bikes and new tech there are also a...
spanish brand bh unveils iaerolight lightweight electric road bike

E-Bike News: Haro Skwad LT Urban e-bike, 26lb BH E-road Model & Lots More!

October 16th, 2023
Whilst e-bike sales graphs may fluctuate from month to month and year to year and companies may come and...
SRAM mid drive

E-Bike News: SRAM Team with Brose for New Mid-drive, LeMond’s All-Road Prolog & Lots More!

October 6th, 2023
How much more high-tech can e-bike tech get? That’s the main question this week’s news seems to pose; SRAM...

E-Bike News: REI’s First eMTB, Specialized’s Creo SL Gravel, Aventon UL-Certification Trek Recall & More!

September 29th, 2023
REI’s Co-op brand of bikes introduces its first eMTB, the DRT e3.1; Specialized introduces a new, lightweight version of...
Moots Introduces Its First E-Bike, the Express

E-Bike News: NYC Approves Battery Trade-Ins, AI-Powered E-Bikes, Cowboy’s Limited-Edition & More!

September 22nd, 2023
In an effort to remove as many low-quality e-bike batteries from use as possible, New York has approved a...
Cube Longtail side profile

E-Bike News: Cube’s New Longtail, Rad Power UL Certification & Lots More!

September 14th, 2023
You might assume that UL safety certification (and most critically UL 2271 for lithium batteries) was something that was...
Juiced Scorpion X2

E-Bike News: New E-bikes from Trek, Gazelle and Juiced & Lots More!

September 8th, 2023
There are a number of tried, tested and proven designs on show this week, with e-bikes from Juiced, Gazelle...
Denago eXC1 eMTB at the Marshall Canyon Trail La Verne CA

E-Bike News: Denago eMTBs, Norco Go Bosch SX & More!

September 1st, 2023
This week’s news has a great batch of new e-bike announcements, clearly demonstrating various current trends in the e-bike...
QuietKat Lynx

E-Bike News: QuietKat Lynx, 26.5lb 3T Ultra Boost & Lots More!

August 25th, 2023
If it were still needed, this week’s news shows proof of the huge difference in approach to e-bike design...

E-Bike News: Trek’s Electra Gos Moped Style, Addmotor E-trike & Lots More!

August 17th, 2023
High profile and very well-established US brand Trek made something of a stir this week with the announcement of...
Vook e-trike

E-Bike News: Priority’s Simpe e-Classic Plus, Decathlon Mid-drive Model with Integrated Stepless Gearing & Lots More!

August 10th, 2023
Just how simple – or how sophisticated – do we want our e-bikes to be? That seems to be...

E-Bike News: New Devinci City Bikes, $889 Viribus E-trike, A VanMoof Buyer? & Lots More!

August 2nd, 2023
Variety is the spice of life as the old saying goes and this week we have plenty of it...

Solid-State E-Bike Battery and the Future of Battery Power

July 29th, 2023
This costly but cutting-edge e-bike technology is the “holy grail” of rechargeable power sources. Tremendous range, lightning-fast charging, and...

E-Bike News: Envo Stax Lightweight Speedster, California E-bike License Law and Lots More!

July 28th, 2023
E-bike safety is much in the news this week. We look at the possibility of licensing e-bikers in California...
Xtracycle Stoker

E-Bike News: New E-cargo Models from Xtracycle and Velotric and Lots More!

July 21st, 2023
Van Moof’s financial woes appear to have come to a head this week as time seems to be running...

E-Bike News: Borealis Goes E-fat, Rad Power Out of Europe, Van Moof Woes and Lots More!

July 14th, 2023
This week’s news has the usual rash of new e-bike announcements, but more unusual is the news of financial...
Cowboy Cruiser

E-Bike News: New Models from Cowboy, Tenways and Peugeot and Lots More!

July 7th, 2023
The contradictory themes of simplicity and complexity run through this week’s news. Cowboy, who have just announced their new...
NYC Gets $25 million for Charging Stations and Battery Storage

E-Bike News: $25 Million for NYC Charging Stations, Fuell’s Ultra-long Range E-bike and Much More!

June 30th, 2023
It’s not often that e-bikes can attract $25 million dollars of federal funding but that’s the amount heading to...
Bosch eBike Systems Performance Line SX

E-Bike News: Bosch, Yamaha, Brose and Pinion all Release New Mid-drives and Lots More!

June 23rd, 2023
The high quality mid-drive market has been dominated by powerful and relatively heavy mid-drives from the big four of...

Bosch Performance Line SX Motor

June 22nd, 2023
German e-bike system manufacturer Bosch has unveiled a new addition to its Performance Line of motor and battery systems,...

E-Bike News: Specialized’s Premium Kids’ E-MTB, High Quality E-scooters in the Bay Area and Lots More!

June 16th, 2023
The importance of education comes up in two very different ways this week. Firstly Specialized’s new, high quality kid’s...

(e)revolution E-Bike Show

June 12th, 2023
The (e)revolution Show is a new e-bike show at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. It is being presented...

E-Bike News: Tern Relaunches ‘New, Improved’ HSD, Velotechnik’s Comfort E-triking and Lots More!

June 8th, 2023
What price e-bike safety? That’s a question that has been coming up again and again in recent news. This...

E-Bike News: Mid-drives with New Tech, Porsche and DYU E-bikes and Lots More!

June 2nd, 2023
How far will automotive and motorbike tech be integrated into e-bikes? Much more in future if Niche and Pendix...

E-Bike News: Evelo Record Breaker Sales Offer, Yamaha US only e-MTB and lots more!

May 26th, 2023
It’s often the small news snippets at the end of our news column that can point the way to...

E-Bike News: Urtopia Chord, Huge Rover 6 Discount, DYG King 750, Winora E-trike and Lots More !

May 18th, 2023
Is there too much ‘sameness’ in the e-bike world? The many hundreds of e-bike brands that the internet is...

E-Bike News: Utility Series from Vvolt plus Canyon, Yamaha and Cube New Releases!

May 12th, 2023
Not that long ago electric cargo bikes were seen as something of a niche, but this week’s news confirms...

E-Bike News: Budget Models from Heybike and Razor, Raleigh Goes Compact Cargo and Much More!

May 5th, 2023
It’s great to see plenty of new e-bikes from an ever expanding pool of manufacturers regularly coming along to...

Are Single Speed E-Bikes Any Good?

May 5th, 2023
Single speed bikes (without a motor) have been around for a good long time – in fact Tour de...
Aventon Sinch 2 Gets Impressive Upgrades

E-Bike News: Great Value New Models from Ride1Up and Aventon, Garmin Radar, Volt E-folder and Much More!

April 27th, 2023
The trickle down effect is a term used quite widely in economics but it can also be applied to...

The Sea Otter Classic: Day 3’s Coolest Stuff

April 25th, 2023
The Sea Otter Classic, by virtue of having started as a mountain bike race, sees more eMTBs displayed than...

The Sea Otter Classic: Day 2’s Coolest Stuff

April 24th, 2023
The Italian motorcycle and e-bike brand Fantic had a huge display of their e-bikes on hand. They make eMTBs...
model j electric bike company

E-Bike News: EBC’s 28mph Model J, more Motor E-bikes, Velotric Lightweights, Denago Mid-drives and More!

April 21st, 2023
How much e-bike can you get for how little money seems to be the question posed by this week’s...
Mavic X Tend exploded diagram

E-Bike News: Mavic Ultralight Motor, Dost, Watt Wagons and Fiido New Models and More!

April 13th, 2023
It’s that time of year when e-bike announcements of new products come thick and fast as e-bike companies vie...
Canadian E-Trike Brand Trivel Enters US

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

April 7th, 2023
With the growing popularity of e-trikes a Canadian brand called Trivel expands its distribution into the US. Some Cannondale...

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

March 31st, 2023
Marin freshens up its three-bike Alpine Trail-E family, presenting eMTBs that range from $4499 up to $6299, bringing some...

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

March 24th, 2023
A federal subsidy to help people buy e-bikes, the E-BIKE Act has been reintroduced to congress. If passed, buyers...

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

March 17th, 2023
Giant’s sub-brand Liv is a women-specific and appears to have gone from strength to strength since it was launched...

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

March 10th, 2023
The recent move by New York City Town Hall to mandate much higher standards for new e-bikes and e-scooters...

Blix Dubbel E-Bike Review – 2024

February 17th, 2023
E-bikes offer a realistic alternative to driving a car. Whether someone chooses to buy one for environmental reasons or...

E-bike News: Wildeway F11 Big-Batteried E-folder, Lightweight Bikee Kit and Much More !

February 16th, 2023
Electric Bike News is US-based and as such often focuses on US models – or European models also available...

E-bike News: Thömus 25lb Hybrid, Brompton T-Line Cytronex and Much More !

February 9th, 2023
Just how light can e-bikes get? There have been a number of ultra-light electric road bikes in recent years...
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E-bike News: NYC Proposes E-Bike Ban, Bosch Adds Features to E-Bike Flow App, RadWagon 4 Available for Purchase Again and Much More!

February 3rd, 2023
We’re excited to share that California is launching a program to make e-bikes more affordable for folks who could...

E-bike News: VanMoof bailout, Subsidies for E-bikes are More Effective than ZEVs

January 26th, 2023
This week’s news shows the great variety out there in the e-bike world; we are concentrating on new launches...
Revv1 Features

E-bike News: Ride1up Go Moped Style, Step-thru E-MTBs and Much More!

January 19th, 2023
This week’s news has a very cosmopolitan flavour; whilst the fat-tired, keenly-priced new offerings from Ride1Up and Aventon are...

E-bike News: SRAM look to enter e-bike market, Lectric E-trike and Much More !

January 13th, 2023
EBR usually concentrates on e-bike launches and products that are already out there or at least very likely to...

E-bike News: Heybike Magnesium, SWFT BMX, Desikino and Much More!

January 6th, 2023
Exactly what does innovation mean when it comes to ebikes? That’s a question this week’s news seems to be...
B’Twin Long Distance 920 E Connected studio

E-bike Trends to Expect in 2023

January 2nd, 2023
As the old joke goes, we can predict everything except the future – but that doesn’t stop us trying...

Looking Back at the 2022 E-Bike Year

December 21st, 2022
Looking back at the 2022 e-bike year it’s clear that the unprecedented high sales peak induced by Covid is...

E-bike News: Mondraker Use Bosch Race Motor, Bosch Regulation Call and Much More!

December 16th, 2022
Bosch, the European mid-drive motor market leader, clearly have huge influence. Of course this stems from their reliable, high-performance...

E-bike News: Xtra-light E-MTBs from Orbea and Scott, Two New E-trikes and Much More!

December 9th, 2022
With every new e-bike launch the trends are becoming clearer; sub 20kg e-mtbs are much more common and even...

E-bike News: Moustache Petit Weekend, Nireeka Carbon and Much More!

December 2nd, 2022
The contrasting cost of e-bikes seems very much apparent in this week’s news with Moustache’s latest ‘SUV’ e-bike looking...

E-bike News: Moto Parilla Carbon Emtb, Espin Nesta battery Upgrade and Much More!

November 23rd, 2022
With new e-bike launches a little thin on the ground this week we catch our breath to take a...

E-bike News: Orbea, BMC, and FLX Release New E-Bikes, Rad Power Bikes Has a New CEO & More!

November 18th, 2022
Rider safety leads our news this week with the announcement that the CPSC has decided to make Rad Power...

E-bike News: Giant’s SUV, UK’s Peddle and Much More !

November 11th, 2022
It’s taken a while, but now e-bike motor systems have become hugely capable and e-bikes are so popular they...

E-bike News: Radio Flyer Goes Compact Cargo, Surly Goes with Bosch and Much More !

November 3rd, 2022
This week’s news shows the great variety out there in the e-bike world; we are concentrating on new launches...

E-bike News: Niu Moped Specialist’s E-bike, Kona Goes Hub Motor and Much More!

October 28th, 2022
The likes of Trek and Kona are trendsetters so it’s interesting to see Kona following Trek in a more...

E-bike News: Trek’s Lightest Road Bike, Vello Lightweight E-cargo and Much More!

October 21st, 2022
Whilst most readers probably won’t be spending the $9,000 (or more) Trek are asking for their latest and lightest...

E-bike News: Specialized Again Tease ‘Budget’ E-bike, Class 1 Trail Access Policy and Much More!

October 14th, 2022
Although today’s lead story about Specialized seems, on the face of it, to amount to releasing a couple of...

E-bike News: Vvolt Centauri, IBIS and Yamaha EMTBs and Much More!

October 7th, 2022
Will Yamaha be the first major mid-drive manufacturer to be a global e-bike player as well? To date, competitors...

Bosch Performance Line CX Race Limited Edition: A Motor For eMTB Racing

September 29th, 2022
Bosch Performance Line CX Race Limited Edition: A Motor For eMTB Racing Stuttgart, Germany—In a move that will excite...

E-bike News: Bosch’s lightest mid-drive, Pikaboost Friction Drive and Much More!

September 29th, 2022
Some e-bike trends are easy to spot and obvious; Bosch launching a lighter mid-drive that offers a greater level...

E-bike News: Lightweight Ghost EMTB, Federal E-bike Subsidies (Not) and Much More!

September 23rd, 2022
IDoes Ghost’s recent announcement they will use the lightweight (8.8lb) Fazua 60 mid-drive system on a new line of...

E-bike News: Econic One US Arrival, Speed E-bikes and Lots More!

September 16th, 2022
It’s an interesting time for an EU bike company to launch an e-bike in the US and Econic One...

E-bike News: Haibike Launch Lightweight E-MTB Range, New Yamaha Mid-drive and Much More!

September 9th, 2022
The e-bike industry is always trying to predict what ‘the next big thing’ will be. Will it be more...

E-bike News: Onyx Electric Dirt Bike, Hummingbird Fibre E-bike and Much More!

September 3rd, 2022
You might have thought just about every niche in bike design had an electric version, but if so this...

E-bike News: Electric Bike Company’s F for Folder, US vs UK Markets and Much More!

August 29th, 2022
Whilst this week’s headline news is a new release from one of the US’s best known and most respected...

E-bike News: Addmotor E-trike, Raleigh Trace Lightweight and Much More!

August 18th, 2022
EBR sometimes wonders why some designs of e-bikes just aren’t more popular with manufacturers as there seems to be...

Do You Need A Cover For Your E-Bike?

August 16th, 2022
Modern e-bikes are made to be ridden in the wet and rain, so regularly riding in raining conditions and...

E-bike News: Bosch Smart System Expands, Dahon, Ride 1Up and Much More!

August 11th, 2022
Bosch are the European market leader in terms of premium quality mid-drive systems and have been a little quiet...

E-bike News: Porsche Goes E-bike, Lectric’s Bigger Battery and Much More!

August 4th, 2022
Only a few years ago e-bikes’ existence would have been beneath the radar of most automakers – Mercedes’ involvement...

E-bike News: Trek’s New Affordable E-bikes, Bimotal Final Pilot and Much More!

July 28th, 2022
Trek’s new e-bikes are an interesting step for the company as it typically produces premium e-bike with expensive mid-drives...

E-bike News: Thömus Claim 32.18lb Full-sus Emtb, Frey Hub E-bike and Much More!

July 22nd, 2022
The incredibly light mid-drive e-mtb from Swiss firm Thömus and the powerful hub motor options on offer with Frey’s...

E-bike News: New Lightweights from Trek and Brompton, Shimano Expands Mid-drive Tech and Much More!

July 15th, 2022
It’s that exciting time of the year when e-bike companies start to announce new tech and new e-bikes thick...

E-bike News: National Park E-bike Access, Amazon Announce E-cargobike Deliveries and Much More!

July 8th, 2022
This week sees very few new e-bike announcements. More in the headlines have been attitudes to e-bikes. People’s overwhelmingly...

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

July 1st, 2022
In the early days of e-bikes the aim was simply to make reliable systems with enough power and battery...

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

June 24th, 2022
A single speed e-bike is about as simple as they come and EBR have already written about their pros...

Serial 1 SWITCH/MTN: Harley Davidson’s Serial 1 Launches First eMTB

June 17th, 2022
Serial 1, the electric bike brand built on Harley Davidson’s legacy and engineering, announced on Friday its latest foray...

E-bike News: Walmart goes sub-$1500 full-sus, Afreda 3-wheeler and Much More!

June 16th, 2022
How cheap should cheap e-bikes be? That’s the question asked by the Hyper E-ride, a full-suspension off-road e-bike now...

E-bike News: Evelo Galaxy SL for Smaller Riders, Solar E-bikes and Much More!

June 10th, 2022
This week’s news is an interesting mix in more ways than one. The Evelo Galaxy SL is from a...

Electrify Expo 2022: The Coolest E-Bikes (and Sorta E-Bikes) On Show

June 4th, 2022
If you were to swing by the grounds of the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center in southern California...

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

June 2nd, 2022
Mercedes are serious about e-bikes…..It was only December of last year that EBR reported on their launch models. Now...

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

May 26th, 2022
There are always many e-bike crowdfunding campaigns looking for backers, not a few of which, it has to be...

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

May 19th, 2022
There’s a definite southern European vibe to the e-bike new this week; both Rayvolt and Unno are based in...

Ebike News: Gemini X Speed Pedelec, Raleigh Centros Revamped and Much More!

May 13th, 2022
New designs of e-bike tend to juggle the same ingredients, with few truly groundbreaking e-bikes coming along – the...

Specialized launches new e-bike brand called ‘Globe,’ promising affordability and versatility

May 10th, 2022
Specialized Bicycles, one of the largest names in the global bicycle industry, announced this morning the creation of a...

E-bike News: Canyon Goes with New Fazua Drive, New Metz Cargo System Much More!

May 5th, 2022
Motor power and e-scooter legality and safety are the hot topics this week. Certainly Fazua’s new most-powerful-yet Ride 60...

Ebike News: Lectric’s New Mid-Drive, Plus Scott and R&M Launches and Much More!

April 29th, 2022
As we noted in last week’s news, it’s that time of year when new e-bike launches appear to be...

E-bike News: Blix launches an e-fat bike, e-bike battery fire claims Florida bike shop, battery recycling programs and much more!

April 22nd, 2022
Is it just us, or does it seem like every electric bike brand got together this year and decided...

80-Year-Old to Attempt Record-Breaking E-Bike Ride From Alaska to Panama

April 22nd, 2022
An 80-year-old Canadian adventure cyclist this June will attempt to set the world record for the longest electric bicycle...

Ebike News: Innovative E-bikes from OKAI and Mokumono and Much More!

April 14th, 2022
E-bike designs tend to conform to certain conventions as certain firms like Bosch and Bafang have become highly skilled...

Spoke Safety: a Technology That Will Make Streets Safer—for Everyone

April 11th, 2022
The Sea Otter Classic is the largest cycling event in the world and aside from all the athletes who...

Bosch releases first Smart System update, debuts new SmartphoneGrip

April 11th, 2022
Last August Bosch launched the Smart System, a family of electric bike drive components and a new app poised...

The Coolest New E-Bikes We Saw at Sea Otter Classic 2022

April 11th, 2022
The arrival of the Sea Otter Classic each year means it’s new bike time, as many major brands use...

The Coolest Electric Cargo Bikes at Sea Otter Classic 2022

April 10th, 2022
Electric bikes are great for lots of things, but perhaps where they shine the most (aside from zipping effortlessly...

Sea Otter Classic 2022: E-Bike Accessories You Should Buy Right Now

April 9th, 2022
Electric bikes are a gateway drug. The e-bike purchase itself is easy to plan and budget for, but it’s...

Sea Otter Classic 2022: Best E-Bike Rated Helmets On Show

April 8th, 2022
Though there is no specific safety standard for electric bike helmets in the United States, we’re seeing more and...

Ebike News: Van Moof New 5-series, Swytch Pocket Battery and Much More!

April 8th, 2022
As a website with mainly US readers and also a good proportion of European ones, EBR tends not to...

How Much Does it Cost to Charge Your Electric Bike?

April 6th, 2022
How much electricity does an e-bike use? The best way to answer this question is to look at the...

Ebike News: Propella’s Fastest E-Bike Yet, Local E-Bike Rebate Plans and Much More!

April 1st, 2022
The news that Propella have introduced their fastest and highest spec yet e-bike is welcome of course – EBR...

Ebike News: NCM Euro-style comes to US, Eunorau Details and Much More!

March 24th, 2022
Whilst e-bike prices have been rising across virtually all newly announced models, it’s nice to be able to report...

Ebike News: Gazelle Step-thrus, Transition E-mtb and Lots More!

March 18th, 2022
The US is the home of the electric fat bike, right? Well, maybe, but that doesn’t mean to say...

E-bike News: Rad Power, Tern, Ducati Launches and Lots More!

March 11th, 2022
After a few weeks where new e-bike launches were a bit thin on the ground, three companies have launched...

E-bike News: Yamaha, Liv, Rossignol Announce New E-bikes and Lots More!

March 4th, 2022
New model launches are important – they reflect the latest technology, such as the PWSeries ST mid-drive found on...

E-bike News: Biktrix’s New Monster Mid-drive, Cannondale Goes Smart Bosch and Lots More!

February 25th, 2022
This week’s news on the forthcoming ‘ultra-powerful’ Biktrix XD mid-drive looks like it might spark off the old e-bike...

Ebike News: Affordable Eunorau Mid-Drive, Babymaker II Teaser and Lots More!

February 18th, 2022
Is the age of truly affordable mid-drives here with the arrival of the Eunorau D6? Currently the e-bike industry...

Ebike News: Tahoe Lawsuit Settled, Four-wheeled Mubea E-cargo Launch and Lots More!

February 10th, 2022
Whilst there weren’t many new e-bike releases this week there is plenty of related news, from the final resolution...

The Basics Of Electric Bike Insurance

February 8th, 2022
With many now grabbing bike helmets instead of car keys for their daily commute, investing in insurance for your...

Simon Cowell suffers head injury, broken arm after e-bike crash

February 2nd, 2022
World renowned music mogul, television host and apparent electric bike aficionado Simon Cowell is recovering after a e-bike crash...

Why are electric bikes so expensive?

February 1st, 2022
Electric bikes cost money; probably more money than the average person might expect. So why are electric bikes so...

E-bike News: Fiido’s Familiar Looking T1 Cargo, Eovolt E-folders Up Quality & More!

January 28th, 2022
Are there any new ideas left in bike and e-bike design? That’s a question this week’s news seems to...

E-bike News: Noko Lightweights, Brompton Titanium, Electric Access and Lots More!

January 20th, 2022
Probably the most remarkable headline stat in this week’s news is the 16.4lb of the newly announced Brompton P-line....

Ebike News: Okai and Rivian May Expand E-bike Choices, New Lime Auto-Gear Bike and More!

January 14th, 2022
This week’s news is looking to the future slightly more than usual. First we have the news of what...

E-Bikes at CES 2022: How E-bikes and e-mobility stole the show

January 12th, 2022
We were supposed to go see the latest e-bikes at CES this year, but for reasons that start with...

Ebike News: Momentum Lightweights, NIU Promises Low Price Double Battery Model and Much More!

January 7th, 2022
Two very interesting launches are announced in this week’s news. First off Giant will be a familiar name to...

Aventon Soltera: new 41 lb single speed e-bike

January 4th, 2022
Post update: Catch our full in-depth Aventon Soltera review. Aventon released its newest model on Tuesday, and it feels...

Ebike News: Mid-drive Launches from Eminent and CSC, E-cargobikes in Europe and Much More!

December 31st, 2021
E-bike prices have been in the pipeline for a while but with Rad Power recently revealing the actual extent...

Ebike News: Mercedes Branded E-bikes, E-bike Tax Legislation Hits Roadblock and More!

December 24th, 2021
If you are a car company and want some powerful green credentials in a world where electric cars are...

E-bike Trends to Expect in 2022

December 23rd, 2021
After a crazy couple of years in the e-bike world, with a sales boom followed by supply chain difficulties,...

Solar Electric Bike Tour – The SunPedal Ride

December 22nd, 2021
*Electric Bike Report’s founder Pete Prebus contributed this interview. We’re always happy when Pete comes back to share the...

Looking Back at the 2021 E-bike Year

December 17th, 2021
E-BIKE BOOM CONTINUES A couple of graphs might not seem the most exciting start to an article looking back...

Ebike News: Rad’s New RadRunner, Ride1UP’s New Cruiesr, Electra Expands Hub Motor Offering & More!

December 17th, 2021
The world economy is in upheaval right now, with supply chain difficulties seemingly everywhere, the e-bike industry being no...

Ebike News: Addmotor’s New Commuter E-bikes, More Build Back Better E-bike Detail and Much More!

December 10th, 2021
You might assume that the most popular e-bikes would be the lowest priced ones. Not so based on current...

State of the Industry at the People for Bikes 2021 eBike Summit

December 6th, 2021
State of the Industry at the People for Bikes 2021 eBike Summit By: Pete Prebus After a year off...

Ebike News: BH’s New Superlight e-MTB, E-balance bikes, Lyft Divvy and Much More!

December 3rd, 2021
How light can e-mtbs go? Well, at around 16kg / 35lbs the newly launched BH iLynx Trail Carbon is...

Ebike News: Giant’s New High End E-MTB, Himiway’s New Fat Tire Models and Much More!

November 29th, 2021
If you want proof of how fat tire style e-bikes are taking the US by storm look no further...

First look: Himiway launches 3 new electric bikes

November 24th, 2021
Electric bike manufacturer Himiway on Wednesday finally unveiled three new e-bike models they’ve been teasing for several months now....

Ebike News: KBO E-cargobike, PWR E-balance Bike, Battery Update and Much More!

November 19th, 2021
E-bike’s are casting their net far and wide this week to include: another small-wheeled e-bike – but this time...