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Rad Power Bikes RadMini Step-Thru Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

March 29, 2019 by Pete 5 Comments

The Rad Power Bikes RadMini Step-Thru is a compact and comfortable folding eFat bike with 750 watts of kick!

The 4″+ wide compact road tires make the RadMini Step-Thru a sporty, stable, and fun eFolder with a highly maneuverable ride feel.

And the low 16″ step-thru area makes it very easy to get on and off.

With a 48V 14ah high capacity battery, the RadMini Step-Thru recorded impressive mileage in the range test.

Adding to all of that is the ability to fold this eBike for storage and transport.

The Rad Power Bikes RadMini Step-Thru is priced at $1,499 with free shipping to the lower 48 states.

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…]

Rad Power Bikes RadMini Step-Thru Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

March 21, 2019 by Pete 3 Comments

The Rad Power Bikes RadMini Step-Thru is in for testing and review and this is a rather unique eBike!

It’s an eBike based on a folding bike platform with 4″ wide stable road style tires, a low step thru frame, and powerful electric assist.

Some of the highlights are a 750 watt motor, high capacity 48V 14ah lithium Samsung battery, RST suspension fork, pedal assist & throttle, and much more.

The Rad Power Bikes RadMini Step-Thru is priced at $1,499 with free shipping to the lower 48 states.

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…]

Volt Axis Folding Electric Bike: Shimano Mid Drive + Gates Belt [VIDEO]

November 15, 2018 by Richard Peace Leave a Comment

Mid-drive motor folding e-bikes are pretty rare and ones with the highly-rated Gates carbon belt drive even rarer, so it was a pleasure to check out this take on just such a thing, courtesy of UK company Volt.

From being a humble startup several years ago, Volt are now one of the most widely distributed e-bike brands in the UK.

Whilst this has been based on affordable yet good quality hub motor machines in the past, the fruits of Volt’s collaborative efforts with Shimano are now bearing fruit in the form of this funky looking mid-drive e-folder, the Axis.

The Volt Axis is priced at £2999.00.

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eBike News: Tesla & GM eBikes, Maserati eRoad, Stromer Movie, Off Road eWheelchair, & More! [VIDEOS]

November 8, 2018 by Pete Leave a Comment

In this week’s eBike news:

Elon Musk of Tesla Considers eBikes
GM Launches eBikes with Competition
Maserati’s New eRoad Bike
Minibike Inspired Buzzraw X
New Dahon Folding and Storage Tech
Off-Road Wheelchair Made from 2 eBikes
New Share E-bikes for Riverside, CA
Solar Fluid “Battery”
And Much More!

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eBike News: Intense eMTB, Friction Kit, Solar eBiking, eCargo Business, Celebrities eBiking, & More! [VIDEOS]

October 18, 2018 by Richard Peace 1 Comment

In this week’s eBike news roundup:

Intense Tazer eMTB
Carbon Frame Lightweight eFolder
ONEMOTOR Friction Drive Kit
Solar eBiking Along the Silk Road
London’s Cargonauts
Trip to Stromer in Switzerland
Martha Stewart Rides an eBike
Puncture Protection Tech from Tannus & Vittoria
New infrastructure in London & Jerusalem
Bike Lobbyists Go Corporate
And Much More!

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eBike News: Stromer ST5, Solar Tandem Trip, eRoad, Carbon eFolder, Tent Trailer, & More! [VIDEOS]

June 15, 2018 by Richard Peace Leave a Comment

In this week’s eBike news roundup:

High Tech Stromer ST5
Focus’s New eRoad
Origami Carbon Fiber eFolder
Solar Tandem in Sun Trip from France to China
WAVE eVehicle Gathering
Inflatable Tent on Bike Trailer
Dutch Bike Push
Smart City Safety Standards
US eBike Market Analyzed
And More!

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iGo Fat Folding Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

May 17, 2018 by Pete Leave a Comment

The iGo Fat Folding is a fun and comfortable eBike that is well equipped for around town riding and easy going off road adventures.

Its compact step thru design makes it very easy to get on and ride while the 4″ wide fat tires give it a stable and comfortable ride feel.

While it has some easy going characteristics, the powerful 500 watt Bafang motor gives it a lot of kick for a sporty ride feel!

With a 48V 13ah high capacity battery, the iGo Fat Folding posted impressive mileage in the range testing.

The iGo Fat Folding is priced at $1,699 with free shipping (lower 48 states).

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…]

iGo Fat Folding Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

May 8, 2018 by Pete 1 Comment

The iGo Fat Folding is in for testing and review and this is a rather unique eBike!

It’s an eBike based on a folding bike platform while adding in 4″ wide stable fat bike tires, a low step thru frame, and powerful electric assist.

Some of the highlights of this eFat folder are a 500 watt geared rear hub motor, high capacity 48V 13ah lithium Samsung battery, suspension fork & seatpost, pedal assist & throttle, and much more.

The iGo Fat Folding is priced at $1,699 with free shipping.

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…]