Electric Bike Reviews, News, & Testing

Electric Bike Report

x
Menu
Sponsor

Some links may be affiliate links. We may get paid if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of these.

Brompton Electric bikes

Electric Bromptons Compared: Cytronex Hub & Pendix Mid-Drive Systems

For the latest installment of our reviews of the many electric Brompton systems out there we bring you a look at a brand new lightweight system from the UK’s Cytronex alongside a novel and very simple looking gearless crank drive from Germany’s Pendix that has been in production for a while now.

We have already taken a look at systems from Brompton themselves, Nano, Swytch and Velospeeder here as well as following up with a comparison of systems from ARCC and Sparticle here. 

With Brompton being one of the world’s popular and ingenious folding bikes but also one of the trickiest to electrify, perhaps it’s not surprising the attempts to improve on what’s already out there just keep coming…. [Read more…] about Electric Bromptons Compared: Cytronex Hub & Pendix Mid-Drive Systems

eBike News: eBiking During Coronavirus, Cannondale Radar System, New BULLS, Electric Handcycling, eBike Access, & More! [VIDEOS]

In this week’s news:

  • Coronavirus eBike Update
  • Your Support for eBike Access
  • BULLS Copperhead eMTBs
  • Cannondale Traffic Detecting ‘Radar’
  • Fazua Software Update
  • Electric Handcycling Off Road
  • Tern GSD Helps Medical Outreach
  • Solar Cell Efficiency Record
  • Cytronex Brompton
  • And Much More!

[Read more…] about eBike News: eBiking During Coronavirus, Cannondale Radar System, New BULLS, Electric Handcycling, eBike Access, & More! [VIDEOS]

eBike News: Quiet Roads During Coronavirus, Medical Help, NYC Legalizes, Light eFolder, eCargo Deliveries, & More! [VIDEOS]

In this week’s news:

  • Riding Quieter Roads During Coronavirus
  • NYC Legalizes eBikes
  • Aventon & EVELO Donate Medical Equipment
  • Sales up for Raleigh and Insynch in UK
  • Electric Bike Company Rental Program
  • Hummingbird eFolder Overview
  • Get Inspired with Trip Ideas
  • eCargo Deliveries in London
  • And Much More!

[Read more…] about eBike News: Quiet Roads During Coronavirus, Medical Help, NYC Legalizes, Light eFolder, eCargo Deliveries, & More! [VIDEOS]

eBike News: Coronavirus Update, New Yuba, Gazelle, Pegasus, Muto, eCargo Documentary, & Much More! [VIDEOS]

In this week’s eBike news:

  • eBike Coronavirus Update
  • New Yuba Electric Mundo eCargo
  • Economical Gazelle & New Speed Pedelec
  • New Pegasus US eBikes  
  • Muto and Aldi eBikes
  • New Gearsensors
  • DZR & Shimano eBike Shoes
  • eCargo Documentary & LIV Videos
  • Raleigh UK eBike Finance
  • And Much More!

[Read more…] about eBike News: Coronavirus Update, New Yuba, Gazelle, Pegasus, Muto, eCargo Documentary, & Much More! [VIDEOS]

Tips for eBiking During Coronavirus – Notes from the UK

It is little more than a week since the UK government announced strict new measures to help combat the spread of the coronavirus.

As of writing, people may only leave home to exercise once a day, travel to and from work when it is “absolutely necessary”, shop for essential items and fulfill any medical or care needs.

Shops selling non-essential goods have been told to shut and gatherings in public of more than two people who do not live together will be prohibited. [Read more…] about Tips for eBiking During Coronavirus – Notes from the UK

eBike News: Coronavirus Update, New RadRunner Plus, Light eMTB & Mid-Drive, BC Trails, and More! [VIDEOS]

In This Week’s News:

  • Coronavirus Bike Update
  • New Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Plus
  • The Lightest Mid-Drive
  • Lightweight Forestal eMTB
  • New FLX eRoad Bike
  • Electric Bike Company Wireless Charging
  • Trek Rail eMTB Video in BC
  • Electric Cargo Delivery with Refrigeration
  • And Much More!

[Read more…] about eBike News: Coronavirus Update, New RadRunner Plus, Light eMTB & Mid-Drive, BC Trails, and More! [VIDEOS]

Electric Bromptons Compared: Geared Front Hub Motor Kits from ARCC and Sparticle [VIDEOS]

We have already featured three electrified Bromptons – Brompton’s own electric plus the Swytch and the Nano kits both based in the UK and which can be retrofitted.

But they just keep coming! Testament to the popularity of the British made folding bike that can rightfully claim to be one of the best if not the best folding bike in the world; certainly it is one of the most compact and quickly folding and portable bikes out there, so unsurprisingly, it has proved a huge hit with commuters who want to combine a bike journey with another form of transport and take their bike with them.

The challenges of designing and fitting a motor system to the Brompton are considerable as many of it’s specifications are not at all standard in the bike world. [Read more…] about Electric Bromptons Compared: Geared Front Hub Motor Kits from ARCC and Sparticle [VIDEOS]

eBike News: New DOST & TerraTrike eBikes, Gocycle & Stromer Updates, Tern + Cargo Trailers, Bamboo eCargo, & More! [VIDEOS]

In this week’s news:

  • DOST Super Long Range eBike
  • Bosch-powered TerraTrike Recumbents
  • Gocycle at 2020 Tokyo Olympics
  • Stromer Wins Design Award
  • Tern & Carla Cargo Trailers
  • BULLS Fazua eBikes Available Soon
  • Pedal Porteur Cargo System
  • Rad Power Bikes Partners with Cascade Bicycle Club
  • Nepal Bamboo eCargo Bike
  • And Much More!

[Read more…] about eBike News: New DOST & TerraTrike eBikes, Gocycle & Stromer Updates, Tern + Cargo Trailers, Bamboo eCargo, & More! [VIDEOS]

e-Bike News: New York Update, Philly Crackdown, Suspension Stem, UK eBikepacking, & More! [VIDEOS]

In this week’s news roundup:

  • New York State eBike Law by Spring?
  • Philadelphia eBike Share Crackdown
  • Electric Bike Company 24″ Wheels
  • New Suspension Stem from Kinekt
  • eBikepacking to the UK’s Smallest Bothy
  • Jump’s eBike Share Success in London
  • Battery Recycling Update
  • And More on eTech & eBike Biz

[Read more…] about e-Bike News: New York Update, Philly Crackdown, Suspension Stem, UK eBikepacking, & More! [VIDEOS]

Electric Bromptons Compared: Brompton Electric, Swytch, Nano, & Velospeeder [VIDEO]

The Brompton is simply one of the best folding bikes in the world.

From being an idea conceived in a London flat by engineer and designer Andrew Ritchie back in 1975 it has become one of the world’s most popular folding bikes.

It’s success is based on the fact that not only does it fold quickly down to a very compact size of 60 x 59.5 x 28 cm (around 100 litres volume) but it is also an incredibly strong bike that rides pretty well too, given its small 16” wheels.

There are a number of electric options around, most notably Brompton’s own version.

As this was rolled out from 2017 there have been many other retrofit options developed in the preceding years and newer options like the Swytch, for the more budget conscious, continue to hit the market.

Here we take a look at four options we have tested first hand, all of which have their own pros and cons which we detail.  [Read more…] about Electric Bromptons Compared: Brompton Electric, Swytch, Nano, & Velospeeder [VIDEO]

Sponsor