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PASELEC GS9 Review 2022

From the moment we received the PASELEC GS9 for review I knew what the hook for prospective buyers would be: It’s a full suspension e-bike with mountain bike styling for well under $2K.

While that may be the hook, the rest of the spec sheet seemed to offer plenty worth sticking around for: A 500W motor capable of class 3 speeds, 624 Wh battery and Zoom hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm rotors.

But could a fully-loaded e-bike on everybody’s favorite end of the affordability spectrum deliver the goods? That’s the question we set out to answer.

But first, expectations need to be set accordingly. That much bike on that little of a budget won’t be without compromise, but compromise doesn’t have to be a bad thing necessarily. And having your expectations set to the proper level can make all the difference in determining whether or not you’ll be happy with it in the end.

In this review of the PASELEC GS9 we put the bike through its paces via a series of tests designed to better understand its motor, braking, handling capabilities and so much more. Keep reading down below for greater insight on what the bike is all about.

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

As a website with mainly US readers and also a good proportion of European ones, EBR tends not to report so much on what is happening directly in Asia. But a couple of smaller news stories this week demonstrate just how things change – and also perhaps how they stay the same.

Firstly we report on a couple of motor systems on display at the 2022 Taipei Cycle Show that show how more advanced and more reasonably priced motors might be making their way to western markets soon. For years the east was known for making basic – but often very effective – budget hub motors typified by the likes of Bafang. But good quality Bafang mid-drives are now appearing on more and more e-bikes in western markets.

And now Hyena looks to be developing lightweight hub motor systems with frame integrated batteries – perhaps similar to Mahle – and KHGears are looking to produce a downtube motor system – perhaps similar to Fazua – for western e-bike markets. No doubt these new systems would look to undercut their western developed counterparts on price. Yet at the same time as eastern companies increasingly target the west with evermore sophisticated motor systems, the Deloitte report we look at shows, ironically, how China’s own e-bike market still dwarfs that of the US and Europe combined as it has done for many years.

In this week’s e-bike news:

Van Moof’s all-new 5-series e-bikes
Swytch’s new pocket sized battery
Canyon to use bigger battery and all-carbon frame in 2002 Spectral:ON
Himiway Pro Escape battery capacity increase
New motor systems shown by Hyena and KHGears at Taipei
Japanese electric flying machine makes a public appearance
Market overview from the US, Europe and China

Calculating Range on Electric Bikes: How To Find The Long-hauler For You

Long Range E-Bikes: Intro

The electric bike world has plenty of sprinters, heavy lifters and high jumpers, but what about marathon runners?

There’s lots of options for long range electric bikes on the market today, from dual-battery eMTBs to sleek super commuters and everything in between. But, with batteries being the most expensive part of an e-bike, the question quickly changes from how far you’d like to go to how much money you’re willing to spend.

Herein lies the trick of long-range e-bikes: You’ve got to balance your distance needs with practicality and budget.

That balancing act is tougher than you might think, but armed with some basic information about a bike’s electrical specs, a little knowledge of your own pedaling abilities and (as always) a realistic grasp of what you’d like to do with the bike, you can confidently choose a long-distance e-bike that won’t cost an arm and a leg.

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

Are there any new ideas left in bike and e-bike design? That’s a question this week’s news seems to throw up more than once. Giant’s latest e-mtb is an update on an existing model – albeit an extremely high tech one that promises to take performance to an even higher level with the introduction of the company’s latest mid-drive. Elsewhere the Asian firm Fiido have clearly been ‘inspired’ by a popular design from the one of the US’s leading e-bike manufacturers and there are suggestions a frame material that was tried and didn’t succeed in the1980s is being tried again. It brings a whole new meaning to the buzzword circular economy….

In this week’s news:

Recognise the design of Fiido’s T1 e-cargo bike already?
Eovolt’s attractive and high quality 2022 lineup of e-folders unveiled
Giant Trance E+ gets new motor and huge battery option for 2022
Will the Freeflow mid-drive finally achieve a breakthrough?
Plastic e-bike anyone?
Why France’s new light electric vehicle category muddies the waters further
UK’s new Highway Code
Giant PON group head to Lithuania

Magicycle Cruiser Review 2022

An affordable electric fat bike with a 750W motor and larger than average battery, the Magicycle Cruiser is an e-bike from a lesser-known brand trying to carve out space for itself in the e-bike world.

In this Magicycle Cruiser review, we take a look at the relatively new company’s bid to compete with some of the larger, better known and more established electric fat bike brands. Built around a 750W motor and a suite of components comparable to those we see on e-bikes from big-name brands, the Magicycle — at least on paper — makes a verisimilar argument that it is indeed a competitor to the Rad Powers and Aventons of the world.

But spec sheets and marketing can be deceiving, which is why we put the Magicycle Cruiser through a series of real world tests to suss out its true capabilities and to see if it’s a true threat to the more established affordable electric fat bike brands.

So can the Magicycle Cruiser compete? Let’s find out.

Looking Back at the 2021 E-bike Year

E-BIKE BOOM CONTINUES

A couple of graphs might not seem the most exciting start to an article looking back at 2021, but the two below (presented at the recent 2021 People for Bikes E-bike Summit) nicely sum up the continued popularity of e-bikes in the US.

E-bikes continue to boom

Both show the amazing success of e-bikes from 2020 and the continued upward direction of both units sold and dollars spent. It’s difficult to pin down the exact reasons why the trends levelled off a little in 2021 compared to 2020 but surely two main factors were pivotal.

Firstly, although the Covid pandemic was clearly far from over, many who wanted to start travelling by e-bike to avoid close contact with others and / or get some exercise had already done so. Secondly the initial boom led to ‘supply chain difficulties’, or in other words a shortage of e-bikes so that all those who wanted to buy one simply weren’t able.

It’s also interesting to note a decline in non-electric bike sales in 2021 as a backdrop to the continued rise of e-bikes – perhaps shortages again playing their part here.

If the amount of investment capital, which poured into e-bikes in 2021 in unprecedented amounts, is anything to go by then the future looks mighty rosy for e-bikes. In the US Rad Power attracted over US$300 million over the course of 2021 which they say makes them the “most funded electric bike company in the world.” The new funding will be used to expand the company’s logistics capabilities, open new distribution centers and expand its mobile service program and in-person retails stores.

This looks set to continue into the future – especially if Joe Biden’s Build Back Better legislation (containing tax credit proposals) and the government’s proposed Infrastructure Bill (money for more bike lanes and the like) comes into law. These are both topics EBR has looked at in 2021 and ones we will take another look at in a forthcoming article on what 2022 might bring.

Cool E-Bikes: Aesthetic Trends We See & Like

Electric bikes have come a long way from the days of DIY klunkers and bikes with obnoxious battery and motor placements.

Technology is better, designs are nicer and e-bikes look much cooler than they once did. Many e-bikes are now so discreet that they’re hardly discernible from their non-motorized cousins, and those that are look much sleeker and more integrated. Some companies are even giving buyers the option to fully customize their bikes, making them look exactly as they like.

A member of the relatively new and aesthetically-driven class of moped style e-bikes, the Himiway Escape has a look we really dig.

While some of these aesthetic changes are being driven by the maturation of the relatively young e-bike market — especially as eCommerce e-bike companies grow older and more experienced — there are some brands that just appreciate nice looking e-bikes.

From fully-customizable bikes that allow you to choose everything from the spoke color to how the frame’s painted, here’s the cool e-bike trends and aesthetics we’re fans of.

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Buying the right e-bike is important. Because e-bikes are large and expensive, research is crucial. Most people have very specific needs in an e-bike, so our reviewers test and evaluate each bike based on it’s projected usage, range, power system, drivetrain, frame style and size, and overall comfort. While a spec sheet can provide info on torque and motor power, it’s what happens out on the road that really matters. Readers want to know, “Will this bike actually get me up the big hill by my house?” Or, “Will it hurt my back to ride this bike a long distance?”

To help you find the answer, our reviewers ride each e-bike up a steep hill to see how it handles. We take bikes out for full-day range tests to assess comfort and battery life. We evaluate stopping power with several brake tests, and even do speed challenges (everyone’s favorite) to see how quickly a bike can cover 100 yards at maximum speed. Both our written and video reviews include the details you’ll want to know about each e-bike.

Below you’ll find categories for different types of e-bikes. Each bike we review is categorized based on frame style, price, tire size, cargo capacity, and intended usage. A professional looking to commute to work needs something lightweight and efficient with a bit of cargo capacity and extended range. The weekend warrior who plans to hit the local trails with buddies will need plenty of power, puncture-resistant tires, a sturdy frame and front fork suspension.

E-bikes are as diverse and unique as cars, so finding the right one for you will depend on how you plan to use it. Take a look at each category to assess where you want to start and then dive in! Bike classifications are also provided so you can find a bike that adheres to your local laws for motorized vehicles.

Down below you’ll find our most recent e-bike reviews. And if you’re looking for the year’s best electric bikes we’ve got you covered there too.

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