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In this week’s news:
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…]
The Aventon Sinch is a fun and adventurous eFolding fat bike that is great for exploring the town and backroads.
With compact wheels and relatively low frame its easy to get on and it has a comfortable feel with the 4″ wide tires and upright riding position.
It has a sporty ride feel ride with the agile yet stable 20″ x 4″ wide off-road tires and the powerful 500 watt (750 watt peak) motor that gives it some kick!
The high capacity (48V 14ah) frame integrated battery recorded impressive mileage in the range testing.
Its folding capabilities make the Sinch a good eBike for storage at home/work and transport in a car or mass transit.
The Aventon Sinch offers a lot of value at $1,499 with free shipping and monthly payment options.
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…]
In this week’s eBike news roundup:
The Cycle Show is held annually in the UK’s second city, Birmingham, and this year seemed to be spilling over at the seams with new e-bike launches.
In this report from the show are:
Enjoy the show! [Read more…]
The Blix Vika+ is a sporty compact eFolder with impressive cargo features for the economical price of $1,699.
A big highlight is the very impressive range it provided in the tough range test.
Another highlight of the Vika+ is the many cargo carrying options with the stock and optional accessories.
The low step-thru area makes it very easy to get on/off and the folding capabilities are well suited for storage and transport.
The 500 watt motor provides a zippy ride with the 48V 14ah battery going the distance and the Shimano drivetrain and Tektro disc brakes offer a nice ride feel.
In this second part of the Blix Vika+ 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…]
Blix recently updated their eBike line up with new features like more power and range along with many cargo carrying options.
The new Blix Vika+ is a good example of these features in a compact & portable electric folding bike.
In addition to its easy going compact design it also has a low step-thru area that makes getting on and off the Vika+ very easy.
Some of the spec highlights are a 500 watt motor, high capacity 48V 14ah lithium Samsung battery, Tektro disc brakes, pedal assist & throttle, and much more.
The Blix Vika+ is priced at $1,699 with monthly payment options.
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…]
In this week’s eBike news roundup:
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…]
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…]
