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Orbea Wild Review | Find Out Why It Won All Those Awards

The Wild combines impressive power and range with terrific handling in a stylish package.

Orbea is back with the latest incarnation of their long-travel 29er eMTB, the Wild. This is version four, and it shows a number of improvements and refinements over the previous version.

Let’s cover the basics before we jump into the improvements in our review of the Orbea Wild. The Wild is built around 29″ wheels front and rear and 160mm of travel in the fork and the rear. That places the Wild in enduro territory. Bosch’s Performance Line CX motor—arguably one of the most popular motors for eMTBs currently—provides the muscle. More on that motor in a bit.

To Power the Orbea Wild, riders can choose between either a 625Wh or 750Wh battery, and that’s but one of many options that buyers can specify thanks to Orbea’s MyO program. Few e-bikes offer as much flexibility and customization as Orbea does, but this has been one of their specialties ever since they entered the U.S. market at the turn of the century.

At 53 lbs. our M20 model of the Orbea Wild isn’t super-light for an eMTB, but that’s a terrific weight for an eMTB with this much power, range, and suspension travel. It also felt lighter and more nimble than you’d expect.

Often, when we look at e-bikes with this level of sophistication, we find ourselves asking where the weakness lies. With the Wild, we had to look hard. Let’s dig into its performance in our tests.

Vinci Motorbike Review | Faster Than A Speeding Bullet?

An aggressive, conceptual moto-style e-bike every bit as fast as its sporty design suggests.

Look! Out on the road! It’s a torpedo on wheels!

It’s an off-road bazooka!

It’s… the Vinci Motorbike!

Whatever you might want to call it, this cafe-racer (or moped-style) e-bike sports a unique high-design aesthetic that’s unlike anything the team here at Electric Bike Report has seen before.

A key element of the Vinci’s artful, custom design is its offset and slanted cylindrical body. The bike’s tail end houses its 48V, 720 Wh battery and circular tail light. The projecting front “cannon” hosts a massive 2300-lumen headlight and cutouts to allow for effective steering.

As both a designer and e-bike reviewer, I can confidently say that it’s an appealing – and extremely refreshing – design.

The Vinci’s aggressive appearance isn’t just for show, though; this bike can get around! Its cast alloy wheels carry an integrated 750W rear hub motor with potential for blazing speed and confident climbing.

So does the bike’s performance match its looks? We tested the limits of this voguish speedster using our standardized tests to find out!

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

The Swytch is a new e-bike conversion kit that uses a front-wheel hub motor and straps a moderately sized battery to the top tube or mounts on the handlebar.

E-bike conversion kits have been around for a while, but because the challenge to install them can be considerable, they haven’t enjoyed widespread acceptance. Most people have found that it’s easier to simply buy an e-bike new. Some folks, however, need to keep their budget snug as an overtightened belt. That’s where Swytch’s latest innovative kit, the Go, comes in.

The Swytch Go is a new e-bike conversion kit that aims to make conversions both easy and affordable. The design is so innovative it won a Red Dot Award. Their approach simplifies matters to a great degree. Rather than replacing the rear wheel, the Swytch Kit goes with a 250W front hub motor, so only the front wheel is replaced.

The kit comes with the front wheel with brushless, geared hub motor, battery, charger, pedal sensor and LED display/controller. Buyers can choose between several different batteries, depending on how clean you want the installation to look and how much range you want.

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The Swytch Go comes with all of the above and a battery that straps to the top tube and seat tube. The battery comes in three different capacities: 187Wh, which Swytch says should offer 15-20 mi. of range; 280Wh, which should offer 30-40 mi. and 378Wh, which should give riders 45-60 mi. per charge.

Swytch also offers the Swytch Air, which comes with all the same components, but instead of a battery pack that straps to the frame, it comes with a smaller battery that mounts to the handlebar and comes in either 98Wh (7-10 mi.) or 180Wh (15-20 mi.).

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The Swytch Go and Swytch Air are refreshing approaches to retrofitting a bike with a motor. What typically sours people on such a conversion is the difficulty of running the wires from the controller to the pedal sensor, battery and the motor. The Swytch kits simplify installation by saving the rider from dealing with the rear wheel, but it doesn’t eliminate running leads from the controller to the cadence sensor, battery and motor.

Running the cables to the components won’t be especially difficult. They also simplify installation by including a two-piece cadence sensor so that you don’t have to remove a crank arm to install it. In fact, installing the Swytch Go or Swytch Air requires only a handful of tools.

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Stromer ST5 Pinion E-Bike Review 2024 | A $12k Commuter Worth Its Weight In Gold?

A premium commuter & touring e-bike with exceptional ride quality, loads of high-tech features, and a price point to match.

One thing I’ve learned here at Electric Bike Report is that quality bikes have a certain feel. Where precise geometry, superb construction, advanced technology, and aesthetic design intersect, magic happens. When testing the Stromer ST5 Pinion, I could feel this even after a single ride; this bike exudes refinement. Fortunately, I had much more than a single ride to learn all its features and characteristics.

A defining element of the ST5’s ride was its precise, natural, and highly-tuned feel. It combined the responsiveness of an analog bike with a silent, smooth, and staggeringly powerful 750W rear-hub so well that I had the sense of being superhuman. At low assist levels, speed was the only thing giving away the bike’s electric nature. At high power levels, it felt like I was powering an unleashed supercar.

With a weight of 75.5 lbs and grippy 27.5”x2.4” Pirelli tires, the ST5 also felt stout and solid. Potential buyers should be aware that the bike could be somewhat cumbersome to lift without removing its battery, but its weight also helped it to feel stable and extremely planted.

With a starting price of just under $12k, the ST5 Pinion is undoubtedly pricey – but its cost is also justified by a host of premium, high tech features. Perhaps most notably is the 9-speed, namesake Pinion gearbox with electronic and automatic shifting features. Additional highlights include front anti-lock brakes, a security system, GPS tracking with an internal SIM card, regenerative braking, and a number of other uncommon elements. These features help to put the ST5 more or less in a league of its own.

We tested the Stromer ST5 Pinion’s speed, braking capability, climbing power, and range to see if its price tag matched its performance. We also went deep into its features and customization options to share what this advanced, sporty commuter can do – our full review continues below!

Lectric Xpress First Look Review: Their Latest $1000 Ride!

Hot on the heels of the release of the ONE, Lectric eBikes has just released another new e-bike model. The Lectric XPress is a commuter and as Lectric has accomplished several times before, they have managed to redefine our expectations for what a brand can deliver at the $1000 price point. In our Lectric XPress spec review, we will dig into just what makes this e-bike such an amazing value.

While its appearance is a bit different from most Lectric models, there are a number of features in the XPress that will look familiar to fans of this Arizona-based brand.

Because the Lectric XPress is meant to be a road-oriented commuter, they’ve given it larger wheels (27.5 in.) than some of their other models. Rolling on those wheels is an aluminum frame with a suspension fork. Lectric chose a 500W hub motor powered by a 499Wh battery. It uses the same 7-speed Shimano drivetrain seen on many of their models. They’ve also given it hydraulic disc brakes to make it easy to control in a variety of riding conditions.

Other commuter-friendly touches include a torque sensor, 2.1-in.-wide slick tires for efficiency, and an accessory package that includes lights and a heavy-duty kickstand.

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Lectric XPress Spec Review: Bike Overview

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The Lectric XPress is designed for the needs of a commuter. What that means is that Lectric prioritized efficiency and ease of use. The XPress can be set to operate as a Class 1 (maximum assist speed of 20 mph), Class 2 (20 mph max plus a throttle or Class 3 (28 mph max) e-bike. Buyers are presented with a couple of options: They can select either a traditional frame design or a step-thru version, as well as either a 500W motor paired with a 499Wh battery or a 750W motor powered by a 672Wh battery (for another $299).

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Lectric XPress Review: Specs & Features

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Frame and fork

Lectric produces the XPress in two different frame designs, a traditional diamond frame and a step-thru frame. While the traditional, or “step-over,” frame has a standover height of 29 in., making it appropriate to taller riders, the step-thru edition has a standover height of just 18.5 in., which makes it ideal for buyers of more modest stature, as well as riders with limited range of motion.

The TC•Eighty suspension fork gives, as its name suggests, 80mm of travel, which is plenty for an e-bike meant to stay on the road. This will soak up rough roads, driveway lips and speed bumps. The fork is designed with a thru-axle, which is a nice feature. Budget-oriented forks can sometimes suffer from insufficient stiffness and a thru-axle will help stiffen the fork. It will help the Lectric XPress behave more predictably and handle in a way that will inspire confidence in the rider.

One other thru-axle benefit: For anyone who has ever worried about whether or not they correctly adjusted a quick-release lever, a thru-axle removes that guesswork.

Total weight capacity for the Lectric XPress is 330 lbs., including loads on racks and/or baskets.

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Motor and battery

While Lectric has spec’d 500W hub motors on several of their models, the 500W brushless, geared hub motor chosen for the XPress is an all-new motor, one that Lectric claims is 400 percent quieter than other 500W motors on Lectric models. Lectric reports that the motor produces 55Nm of torque. That’s not a huge number, but it’s plenty to get a rider up to speed or over hills.

The 499Wh battery is integrated into the down tube of the frame and it is certified to UL’s 2271 standard for batteries, meaning this meets the highest safety standard available for lithium-ion batteries spec’d in e-bikes. Lectric estimates a range of 45 mi. per charge.

Now those details pertain to the $1000 base model. For another $300, Lectric offers a souped-up version with a 750W motor and a 672Wh battery. Torque jumps to 85Nm and range, per their estimate, climbs to 60 mi. per charge.

And in a first at this price point, Lectric has given the XPress a torque sensor. What this means for the commuter is that their acceleration—such as when pulling away from a stop—will be guided by how hard they pedal. Pedal a little harder and get more acceleration, but back off on the pedals and you’ll find that the motor backs off as well, which makes adjusting your speed for changing conditions both quick and easy. And while some riders enjoy the effect known as ghost pedaling, it can be disconcerting to some who want to exercise more control over their e-bike’s acceleration and top speed. E-bikes with torque sensors make the experience of pedaling an e-bike seamless, with no lag between pedaling and motor action.

Because it ships as a Class 2 e-bike, the Lectric XPress comes with a thumb throttle, which will give riders a helping hand any time their legs are tired.

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Lectric gave the XPress quality alloy components. The alloy bar has a bit of ride, though not much sweep. What this means is that the rider will lean forward a bit when riding, adding more weight to the front wheel, which will help the XPress’s handling.

While they didn’t include a rear rack and fenders, Lectric did give the XPress front and rear lights as well as a heavy-duty kickstand.

Drivetrain, brakes and wheels

In choosing 27.5-in. wheels for the XPress, Lectric gave this commuter a feature that is important for anyone wishing to get around town quickly: confident handling. Small wheels are great for maneuverability and ease of storage, but for anyone who wants to cruise at Class 3 speeds—anything north of 20 mph—an e-bike needs to give up a bit of that maneuverability in order to feel stable at speed. Going with 27.5-in. wheels means that a rider can hit cruising speed and feel comfortable even on rough roads. Larger wheels also roll over bumps more easily.

The 27.5 x 2.1-in. slick tires balance comfort with efficiency. These tires will give riders great traction in turns, but will also be easy to get up to speed.

The Shimano drivetrain features a 46-tooth chainring and a 7-speed freewheel with an 11-28t spread; that makes for a roughly 260 percent gear range. With some previous Lectric models with 20-in. wheels, we’ve struggled to go faster than 20 mph when we unlock them for Class 3 riding. That was due to a lack of a gear high enough to be able to pedal at speeds much above 20 mph. The Lectric XPress won’t suffer that problem. The 46 x 11 top gear combined with the 27.5-in. wheels should make it easy for a rider to hit a Class 3 cruising speed near 28 mph.

Another nice touch to the Lectric XPress was the decision to go with hydraulic disc brakes and pair them with 180mm rotors. This setup will give the Lectric XPress great stopping power in all conditions as well as the ability to gently scrub speed in turns.

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EBR’s Lectric XPress First Look Review:

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The Lectric XPress is yet another example of what this company does so well: They manage to create e-bikes that defy what we think an affordable e-bike can offer. This e-bike is a stunningly good value.

We’d like to see them offer more colors than black and white—the step-over comes in black, the step-thru in white, but that’s a minor quibble.

For anyone who has counted and/or pinched pennies on their way to saving up for an e-bike, the Lectric XPress presents a difficult-to-beat value. And as much as we are left slack-jawed by the $1000 price point for the 500W motor version, we would encourage anyone looking at this e-bike to think hard about dropping the extra $300 for the upgrade to the 750W motor.

In making the additional investment, the buyer will be rewarded with an e-bike that will offer faster acceleration and more hill-climbing power, as well as a bit more muscle for pedaling at Class 3 speeds, not to mention a bigger battery that will increase the rider’s range. Oh, and an extra battery. Yep, you read that right: Go for the upgrade and they will send you a spare battery for free.

For anyone who wants an affordable Class 2 or Class 3 commuter, the Lectric XPress will be tough to beat.

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Himiway D5 Ultra (Rhino) Review

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Product names are extremely important, as they need to convey the spirit and substance of a thing in a concise manner. Enter the Himiway Rhino – also known as the D5 Ultra – a true beast of an e-bike that fully embodies the weight of its name. After having tested the bike’s real world performance, we share our experiences in this Himiway D5 Ultra review!

Here at Electric Bike Report, we often hear prospective and current e-bike owners wishing for the ability to cover more miles on a single charge. With the D5 Ultra, Himiway responded to these appeals by including TWO 48V, 720 watt-hour (Wh) batteries. This adds to the bike’s overall size and weight, but with a total of 1440 Wh of capacity, also greatly extends its range; we were extremely satisfied with the bike’s performance in our Range Test.

The Rhino’s size was perhaps its most immediately obvious feature, including its massive 26”x4.5” tires. It felt like a tank – and it weighed a jaw-dropping 104 lbs! The upside of the D5 Ultra’s size, weight, and super-wide tires was that it felt remarkably stable and solid while riding.

We also enjoyed a high degree of visibility from the bike’s high riding position. Its wide, cushy saddle and ergonomic rubber grips added to the overall comfort. We found its riding position and comfort level to be appropriate for the long-distance rides its dual batteries are capable of.

For all the D5 Ultra did right, it had a few areas with room for improvement. For example, the entry-level brakes performed fine, but such a large bike would benefit from an upgraded brake set. Additionally, the 1,000W mid-drive motor could be punchy, but accessing its full power wasn’t as easy as we expected. We’ll explore the details later in this Himiway D5 Ultra review; continue reading below for the results of our Speed, Range, Hill, and Brake Tests!

QuietKat Apex Pro Review 2024

As Tough & Rugged As The Terrain You’ll Explore, The Apex Pro Is A True Hunting Companion.

Quietkat has long been a friend to the outdoor crowd, and in our QuietKat Apex Pro review we discovered a bike with serious appeal for anybody with all-terrain needs for hunting, camping, or just exploring the backwoods on something more robust than your typical mountain bike.

The QuietKat Apex Pro is an all-terrain e-bike of a different sort. Not only is it capable of traversing more technical terrain than most all-terrain e-bikes (we will get to why in a bit), but it can do something most all-terrain models aren’t equipped to offer: supporting hunters, anglers and other outdoors enthusiasts with it’s solid build quality, nice performance, and a whole lotta accessories to choose from.

Highlights that support the use case include the 1000W mid-drive motor and a rear rack with a 100-lb. carrying capacity. The QuietKat Apex Pro can access places that e-bikes with more modest motors would have trouble reaching. There are a few reasons why. First, the 1000W mid-drive motor is four-times as powerful as most mid-drive motors, and a 250W mi-drive motor generally performs at least as well as a 750W hub motor in regards to certain applications. Second, it sports a 140mm-travel suspension fork, and the more extreme the terrain, the better the suspension needs to be; most all-terrain e-bikes come with a suspension fork with 100mm or less of travel. Third, thanks to a 9-speed SRAM drivetrain, it features lower gears than we see on e-bikes with a 7-speed drivetrain. Lastly, the large 4.5″-wide tires make it capable of riding over all sorts of terrain.

While it might seem like the QuietKat Apex Pro is just a nicer all-terrain e-bike than we typically see, QuietKat has made a name for itself in catering to outdoors enthusiasts. They offer accessory packages aimed at hunting (such as game trailers), fishing (such as cargo baskets) and camping (solar panels). That 100-lb. carrying capacity will come in handy when it is time to bring game home.

Even if you’re not interested in bagging game or sleeping under the stars, there are a number of features that make the QuietKat Apex Pro worth considering if striking out from civilization sounds like fun. Let’s take a deeper look at this e-bike.

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

Most e-bike conversion kits have, until now, been unwieldy devices that aren’t easy to install and result in a cluttered array of leads running from the motor to the handlebar. We’ve looked at conversion kits and examined their many pros and cons. One new innovation aims to improve upon that.

Skarper is a new motor that mounts to the rear of a bicycle and uses a special disc brake motor to propel the newly minted e-bike. To use Skarper, a rider replaces their rear disc brake rotor (just the rotor, not the caliper) with Skarper’s special DiskDrive, in which a proprietary gearbox is housed within the brake rotor’s mounting area.

Skarper houses the motor and battery within a small unit that attaches to the frame. The motor drives the DiskDrive rotor. The obvious question is what that does to the rear brake, but Skarper says that the brake functions as normal.
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Burley Coho XC Bike Trailer Review, 2024

We’ve been singing our praises for the many cargo e-bikes to hit the market in the last year. We believe that they offer one of the best opportunities for hauling groceries and other loads. But what if you already own an e-bike and aren’t interested in replacing it? Well, a trailer presents a terrific opportunity to be able to carry loads greater than a rear rack or front basket can handle. The Burley Coho XC offers a terrific opportunity to increase carrying capacity.

One of the reasons we at Electric Bike Report wanted to review the Burley Coho XC trailer was that it will work with almost every kind of e-bike on the market. Whether someone plans to use it for deliveries, camping, hunting, fishing or general errands, this is a trailer that will allow an e-bike to expand its capabilities.

There are a number of features that made the Burley Coho XC trailer a standout among trailers. Let’s take a deeper look.

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The Swytch is a new e-bike conversion kit that uses a front-wheel hub motor and straps a moderately sized battery to the top tube or mounts on the handlebar.

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