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In this week’s eBike news roundup:
In this week’s eBike news roundup:
Last summer gave me the chance to make several ‘comfortable camping’ e-bike trips using an e-bike plus trailer combo.
I’ve just had the chance to try out Riese & Müller’s remarkable Load 60 Touring, a full suspension e-cargo bike, to make a similar trip to the UK’s Yorkshire Dales National Park.
My destination, the lovely Wood Nook Campsite, was some 45 miles from home and the massive 1,000Wh dual battery capacity of the Load 60 promised more than enough power on tap to get me there. [Read more…] about Comfortable Camping with an Electric Cargo Bike
The compact Tern GSD S00 electric cargo bike is in for testing & review and there is a lot to go over.
With its focus on being compact and versatile, the GSD is designed to handle almost anything and Get Stuff Done!
The GSD eCargo fits many rider sizes, it’s very maneuverable, and it becomes even more compact for storage & transport.
There are many cargo accessories options for carrying gear & kids and the sturdy MultiTruss frame can handle up to ~370 pounds of total load (rider + cargo).
A quality component spec is highlighted by the Bosch Performance CX mid-drive with a dual battery option, enviolo CVT hub, Magura MT5 hydraulic disc brakes, Schwalbe tires, and a full accessory package.
The Tern GSD S00 starts at $4,999 and there is also the S10 model starting at $3,999.
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 Tern GSD S00 Electric Cargo Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs
In this week’s eBike news roundup:
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
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]
In this week’s eBike news roundup:
Christmas Deliveries by E-bike in London
East London’s Waltham Forest Council are funding a free local delivery service by e-cargo bike or hybrid van paid for by the paid for by the Mayor’s Air Quality Fund.
It looked to be off to a good start, with Road.cc reporting that 300 parcels had initially been delivered in three days.
There are long term plans too, with Councillor Clyde Loakes, commenting: “We will use the results of the trial in Walthamstow to develop our plans for a borough-wide zero emission courier service in [Read more…] about eBike News: Holiday Deliveries, Pros on eBMX, Light eFolder, Solaroad, Sidecar, & More! [VIDEOS]
Traditional bicycles are great for commuting, running errands, and having fun, but with electric assist you can do even more by bike!
Electric bikes enable you to carry more cargo while riding further, faster, and having the ability to get around town with minimal sweat.
With your eBike and the right gear you can handle a lot of short trips that traditionally have been reserved for the car.
Errand trips by eBike can be: [Read more…] about Do More With Your Electric Bike: Carrying Cargo [VIDEOS]
