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The new 2019 electric bikes keep rolling out!
Some of these bikes were at the Eurobike show and others have rolled out since.
There are some new eBike brands and new drive systems that are making a splash, including a mid drive motor with integrated gear box.
We will be seeing more 2019 eBike models as Interbike (largest North American bike show) approaches in September.
Enjoy these new rides!
In this week’s eBike news roundup:
After miles of testing the Rad Power Bikes RadWagon it has proven to be a versatile eCargo bike that offers a smooth and quiet ride style with impressive range.
The new 2018 version has a solid aluminum frame that is designed to work with many cargo accessories and the bike can fit a wide range of riders.
A 750 watt direct drive motor smoothly blends the assist to help with transporting cargo all over town.
With its long range capabilities you can have the confidence to use the RadWagon for more errands and leave the car at home.
The RadWagon is priced at $1,499 with free shipping (lower 48 states) and Rad Power Bikes offers monthly payment options as well.
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 Rad Power Bikes RadWagon Electric Cargo Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]
The all new 2018 Rad Power Bikes RadWagon electric cargo bike is in for testing & review!
This is an economical eCargo bike with a high capacity 48V 14ah lithium battery, 750 watt direct drive motor, sturdy aluminum frame, disc brakes, and a lot of accessory options.
The RadWagon is priced at $1,499 with free shipping (lower 48 states) and they have monthly payment options as well.
Rad Power Bikes recently started selling their eBikes in Canada and select European markets.
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 Rad Power Bikes RadWagon Electric Cargo Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs
Living in a rural area means a big shop at the nearest large town, several very hilly miles away, is a job taylor-made for an e-cargo bike.
Enter Riese & Müller’s Packster 40 Nuvinci (from $6,219) which looked to fit the task perfectly. So when I was offered a trial I couldn’t wait to see how it handled shopping trips into town and city.
The first thing I notice about the bike is nothing to do with the riding – it lifts over a large step and a threshold into a building with only one (strong-ish) person grasping it by the middle of the frame.
At around 77 pounds (35kg) with the batteries removed (88 pounds (40 kg) with 2 batteries included) of course it’s no lightweight, but it does show how much more practical this compact, well-balanced design is than heavier e-cargo bikes.
The first thing I notice when riding the bike is how much [Read more…] about Shopping & Commuting with an Electric Cargo Bike: The Riese & Müller Packster 40 NuVinci
By Richard Schrubb
Research published in September last year suggested that US e-bike users may use their cars less, and many do this to help fight Climate Change.
The study, “Differences of Cycling Experiences and Perceptions between E-Bike and Bicycle Users in the United States” was published in the Sustainability scientific journal.
The researchers asked 806 online respondents a range of questions related to their e-bike use. There were three groups – conventional bicycle only owners, a second group who had both an e-bike and a a bicycle, and a third group who only had an e-bike.
Electric Bike Report spoke to one of the researchers on the project, Ziwen Ling of the University of Tennessee about the findings of their report. [Read more…] about Could Electric Bikes Be Killing Off America’s Car Addiction?
In this week’s eBike news roundup:
UPS eTrike in Pittsburgh, PA
Cargo bikes take on a whole new lease on life when electric assist is added and there are now more designs, models, and motor options to choose from than ever before.
This is a guide showing the breadth of heavy duty eCargo bike/trike models that are available for individuals and businesses.
Note that we have focused on models with large carrying capacity and capable of taking big weight payloads here.
Here are guides to personal electric cargo bikes, electric trikes, & electric recumbent trikes.
Now let’s take a look at these heavy electric cargo bikes and trikes! [Read more…] about Heavy Duty Electric Cargo Bikes & Trikes Guide [VIDEOS]
By Richard Shrubb
Rob King, Managing Director of Cambridge, UK based Outspoken Delivery spoke to us about how a London borough council supported them into opening a new branch in London.
Outspoken Delivery was originally a cycle couriers Rob founded in 2005 in the ancient university city of Cambridge.
While the business did well initially, they found that competition was extremely intense so the company moved into ordinary cargo bikes that had 120lb payload capacity, and could be used for last mile deliveries.
This enabled the business to expand. [Read more…] about How Government Grants Can Help eBike Deliveries
In this week’s ebike news roundup:
[Read more…] about eBike News: Delivery eCargo Trike, Top eMTBs, 2018 Ampler, & More! [VIDEOS]
