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2017 eBike Highlights: eRoad, eMTB, eFolder, eCargo, eAdventures, & More! [VIDEOS]

2017 was a big year for electric bikes.

eBike designers used the latest technology to improve features, reduce eBike weight, and blend the looks of the electrical systems with the bike design.

In addition, the way people use eBikes continues to evolve; from daily commuting to deliveries to all sorts of fun eBike adventures. 

Here’s a look back at some of the most notable e-bike stories that made the news in 2017. [Read more…] about 2017 eBike Highlights: eRoad, eMTB, eFolder, eCargo, eAdventures, & More! [VIDEOS]

EVELO Quest Max Folding Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

EVELO went all out with their new Quest Max mid drive eFolder!

This is a compact, nimble, portable, and storable electric bike that has many of the features of a full sized eBike. 

The Max’s Bafang mid drive motor with the Gates Carbon Drive belt, and NuVinci N380 CVT creates a smooth, quiet, clean, and easy to use drivetrain. In addition it can climb steep hills with ease.

The ride feel is solid with the Schwalbe balloon style tires and comfortable grips and saddle. 

And the range result from the ride test is impressive.

The Quest Max is priced at $2,599. For current pricing, checkout the EVELO website, or send them an email to [email protected]. [Read more…] about EVELO Quest Max Folding Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

EVELO Quest Max Folding Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

EVELO recently rolled out their new Quest Max premium electric folding bike with some impressive features. 

The Quest Max is a compact and versatile eFolder with highlights like an internal frame battery, 350 watt Bafang Max mid drive motor, NuVinci CVT, Gates Carbon Belt, and much more.

The Quest Max is priced at $2,599. For current pricing, checkout the EVELO website, or send them an email to [email protected].

EVELO also focuses a lot on taking the worry of buying an eBike online. They offer a 10 day at home trial period, free shipping in the US and Canada, 0% financing (if you qualify), 4 year/20,000 mile warranty, and support for service and repairs. Plus they have their “Perfect Seat Guarantee”.

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 EVELO Quest Max Folding Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

Gocycle GS Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

After putting the Gocycle GS to the ride test it has proven to be much like other innovative Gocycle’s, yet at a more economical price of $2,799 (on sale for $2,499 in October). 

It has a lot of Gocycle high tech features (magnesium frame & wheels, smartphone ride customization, one sided wheels, etc.) while keeping with the Gocycle experience of being easy to ride with almost no maintenance to worry about. 

The GS has the same folding capabilities and it is lightweight (37.5 pounds) like the G3 for easy storage and transportation, while maintaining its design of fitting like a full sized eBike. 

Like other Gocycle’s the GS is an agile city commuter eBike that can handle the full commute to work or it can be used in combination with mass transit. It is also a good eBike for exploring the open road.

The Gocycle GS is priced at $2,799 USD (on sale for $2,499 in October) at the time of this review.

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 Gocycle GS Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

Gocycle GS Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs [VIDEOS]

The new economical and high tech Gocycle GS has arrived for testing and review!

The Gocycle GS has a lot of the same sophisticated features as the top of the line G3 but at a more economical price of $2,799 (on sale for $2,499 in October).  

In typical Gocycle fashion they have made this futuristic styled eBike easy to get on and ride with their latest GocycleConnect App that helps with the assembly process and also works as the eBike’s display. 

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 Gocycle GS Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs [VIDEOS]

EVELO Quest One Folding Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

After putting the EVELO Quest One to the ride test it has proven to be a versatile and portable eBike that has a good ride feel.

The Quest One handles the city well with its compact size and nimble handling.

Its compact size and easy folding capability make it a good eBike for use while you are traveling and storing at home or work. 

The Quest One is priced at $1,999. For current pricing, checkout the EVELO website, or send them an email to [email protected].

EVELO also focuses a lot on taking the worry out of buying an eBike online. They offer a 10 day at home trial period, free shipping in the US and Canada, 0% financing (if you qualify), 4 year/20,000 mile warranty, and support for service and repairs. Plus they have their “Perfect Seat Guarantee”.

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 EVELO Quest One Folding Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

EVELO Quest One Folding Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

The all new EVELO Quest One folding electric bike has arrived for testing and review!

The Quest One is a compact and versatile eFolder that features an internal frame battery, Gates Carbon Belt, 250 watt rear hub motor, and much more.

The Quest One is priced at $1,999. For current pricing, checkout the EVELO website, or send them an email to [email protected].

EVELO also focuses a lot on taking the worry of buying an eBike online. They offer a 10 day at home trial period, free shipping in the US and Canada, 0% financing (if you qualify), 4 year/20,000 mile warranty, and support for service and repairs. Plus they have their “Perfect Seat Guarantee”.

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 EVELO Quest One Folding Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

E-Bike News: Tern/Bosch Folder, Firefighting eBike, Pro eMTB, & More!

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Tern says Bosch-powered folder is a ‘game-changer’

Put together one of the world’s best known makers of folding bikes and one of its best known e-bike systems and you have the just-launched Tern Electron.

Tern claim it is ‘the world’s most compact Bosch-driven electric bike.

It folds in under 10 seconds to the smallest size of any bike in Tern’s lineup, while delivering all the ride quality of a full-sized Bosch ebike.

[Read more…] about E-Bike News: Tern/Bosch Folder, Firefighting eBike, Pro eMTB, & More!

Gocycle G2 Electric Bike Review Part 1: Video, Pictures, & Specs

Gocycle profileThis is one of the most innovative electric bikes I have ever tested and reviewed.

The Gocycle G2 has the appearance and ride style of an e-bike from the future.

Here are just a few of the features: injection moulded magnesium frame and wheels with internal battery, one sided quick release injection moulded mag wheels, Gocycle’s proprietary electronic Predictive ShiftingTM , customizable ride style with smartphone app, enclosed [Read more…] about Gocycle G2 Electric Bike Review Part 1: Video, Pictures, & Specs

Mando Footloose: The Future of Electric Bikes? [VIDEOS]

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The Mando Footloose is a very different kind of electric bike.  Instead of a traditional bicycle drivetrain, it has an alternator in the cranks of the bike that converts your energy into electricity to power the motor of the bike!

This is a paradigm change in the e-bike world for sure.  It is a clean and simple design.  It removes all of the typical bicycle drivetrain components: the chain, chainrings, cogs, derailleurs, and shifters.  This also removes the dirty, greasy chain!

Of course it adds the alternator and some other electronic components but overall [Read more…] about Mando Footloose: The Future of Electric Bikes? [VIDEOS]

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