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In this week’s eBike news roundup:
In this week’s e-bike news roundup:
With their roots in off-road motorcycles Fantic brings their fun and extremely capable XF1 Casa full suspension electric mountain bike to the North American market.
After many miles of testing the Fantic XF1 Casa has proven its ability to handle rough terrain with its 120 mm of front and rear travel and 3″ wide grippy off road tires.
The smooth, quiet, torquey, and efficient Brose mid-drive combined with the velcro like Vittoria tires allows the Fantic XF1 Casa to climb even the most challenging terrain and go the distance for long weekend rides.
The Fantic XF1 Casa has a starting price of $5,490 ($5,790 w/ dropper post) with a quality component selection from Brose, BMZ, RockShox, SRAM, Vittoria, and more.
In this second part of the full review you will get an idea of the ride characteristics, range test results, pros, cons, and overall thoughts on this electric bike. [Read more…] about Fantic XF1 Casa Electric Mountain Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]
New to the North American market is the Italian Fantic XF1 Casa full suspension electric mountain bike with 3″ wide off road tires and the high performance Brose mid-drive system.
In addition this 27.5″ Plus size wheel full suspension eMTB features a solid mix of components from Rock Shox, SRAM, and others for $5,490 ($5,790 w/ dropper post).
In this first part of the review you will get a detailed look at this bike with a BUNCH of pictures and the specifications. [Read more…] about Fantic XF1 Casa Electric Mountain Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs
carQon Carving Electric Cargo Trike
Electric cargo bikes and trikes are great car alternatives. UPS is even using them for deliveries!
The carQon is an electric trike that can carve into corners similar to a 2 wheel eCargo bike.
In addition the carQon has suspension, a Brose mid drive motor, a belt drive, and more.
Here is a video of the [Read more…] about eBike News: Carving eTrike, eCruisers, eRoad Bike, eBike Share, & More! [VIDEOS]
By Richard Peace
NEW E-BIKES & PRODUCTS
PURISMO: Lightweight folding carbon fiber eBike.
It’s sleek, black and made of carbon fibre with a claimed 13kg weight and 40km range. And its a folding e-bike that is designed in Italy and made in Austria.
The Purismo’s vital stats are a rear hub motor controlled by a cadence sensor, 224Wh seatpost-mounted battery, Magura MT2 hydraulic disk brakes and Shimano XT 10 speed gearing. [Read more…] about eBike News: Light Folding eBike, Robin Williams Bike Auction, Enclosed E-Trike, Baltimore eBike Share & More! [VIDEOS]
Some of these bikes were shown in the video coverage from the previous 3 parts but some of them are new to the coverage.
Here are the [Read more…] about The Electric Bike Scene at Interbike – Part 4 – E-Bike Picture Extravaganza!
This part of the coverage has a lot of focus on the electric cargo bike scene at Interbike. There are videos from Xtracycle (including an award from Outside Magazine), Yuba Bicycles, Juiced Riders, and NTS Works.
Also in the mix are videos on the latest from BionX (D Series motor) and Falco E-Motors electric bike kits. [Read more…] about The Electric Bike Scene at Interbike 2013 – Part 2: Cargo and Kits [VIDEOS]
