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EVELO Aurora Limited Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

The new EVELO Aurora Limited with automatic shifting has arrived for testing and review!

This high-tech eBike features a 750 watt mid-drive, Gates Carbon Drive belt, and the enviolo automatic shifting system.

Additional highlights are a 48V 14.5ah lithium battery, stable and comfortable 3″ wide balloon style tires, Tektro hydraulic brakes, and a full accessory package.  

And this is a limited Aurora, only 120 of these will be made in 2019!

The EVELO Aurora Limited is priced at $3,999. 

EVELO 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 continental US, 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 Aurora Limited Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

Propella 2.2 Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

The stylish, lightweight, and economically priced Propella 2.2 has arrived for testing and review!

With its “fixie” performance design and remarkable 38 pound weight the 2.2 is an agile eBike for zipping around town. 

The bike in this test is the 7 speed version that is priced at $1,199 and Propella offers a single speed version for $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 Propella 2.2 Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

eBike News: Panasonic Systems, Heaters w/ Batteries, eShare in Atlanta, Jet Powered eBike, & More! [VIDEOS]

In this week’s eBike news roundup:

  • New Panasonic Systems on Univega & Van Dessel
  • Coleen’s Stylish French eBike
  • Convercycle Folding Cargo Bike
  • eBike Batteries in House Heaters
  • Jump Launches in Atlanta
  • Jet-Powered eBike 
  • Schaeffler Bio Hybrid
  • RideKick eTrailer Biz For Sale
  • And More!

[Read more…] about eBike News: Panasonic Systems, Heaters w/ Batteries, eShare in Atlanta, Jet Powered eBike, & More! [VIDEOS]

New Panasonic Electric Bike Systems on Univega & Van Dessel [VIDEOS]

Panasonic is making a splash in 2019 with their new mid drive eBike systems on Univega and Van Dessel bikes from Kent International. 

This massive electronics company has been waiting for the right time to launch their systems in the North American market and 2019 is the year.

Electric bikes are nothing new for Panasonic who has a 40% market share in the Japanese market along with being one of the original drive system companies in the European eBike market. 

In fact the founder of Panasonic, Konosuke Matsushita, started with bicycle headlights as one of the company’s initial products.  

Panasonic is also well known as the battery cell supplier for Tesla electric cars. That’s a big and demanding customer for battery cells. 

With their own battery cell production this sets Panasonic apart from [Read more…] about New Panasonic Electric Bike Systems on Univega & Van Dessel [VIDEOS]

VoltBike Yukon 750 Limited Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

After many miles of testing the VoltBike Yukon 750 Limited it has proven to be a powerful eFat bike with impressive range and overall value.

With its 4″ wide off road tires and 750 watt motor it is ready for almost any kind of riding; sand, snow, mud, and pavement for everyday commuting and exploring.

Its 48V 16ah lithium battery gives the Yukon 750 Limited impressive range (see range test results below) so you can feel confident getting out for longer rides. 

At $1,799 + $49 shipping the VoltBike Yukon 750 Limited offers a lot of value when considering the high capacity battery, powerful motor, quality components, and well rounded accessory selection (which includes a helmet).

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 VoltBike Yukon 750 Limited Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

eBike News: Internally Geared Motors, eMTB Racing, Battery Tech, eBike Boat, & More! [VIDEOS]

bike_mit_komponenten-2Panasonic 2-speed Mid-drive Now Award Nominated 

Of the various e-bike contenders for the Dutch based 2017 Fiets Awards one caught our eye.  

The speed pedelec FLYER U-series utilises a 2-speed Panasonic motor with manual and automatic switching options; in theory this should give a much wider range of speeds over which the motor can operate efficiently, which could in theory mean greater range, greater climbing ability and more assistance at speed.

Panasonic and Flyer class it as a ‘world-first’ so it will be interesting to see just how it fares at the awards.

See the summary video below to get a feel for the features and operation of the system. [Read more…] about eBike News: Internally Geared Motors, eMTB Racing, Battery Tech, eBike Boat, & More! [VIDEOS]

Welcome to the World of Electric Bikes

ProdecoTech Stride 500 electric bike.

ProdecoTech Stride 500 electric bike.

If you are new to electric bikes then this article will help you get a quick understanding of what electric bikes are all about.

You will learn about;

  • the reasons to have an e-bike,
  • how fast and how far they go,
  • how much they cost,
  • the different types of e-bikes,
  • what the future of e-bike looks like,
  • and how to checkout electric bikes in your town/city.

[Read more…] about Welcome to the World of Electric Bikes

Electric Bikes are Roaring Success at Eurobike 2012

Haibike electric full suspension mountain bike on display at Eurobike 2012.

This is a guest post from Reiner Kolberg who is an eBike-expert from Cologne/Germany and runs the website www.e-bikeinfo.de.

Not long ago electric bikes (called E-Bikes or Pedelecs in Europe) were cheap “old person” vehicles and there was a big discussion if and how they would influence the market.

At the German Eurobike Show at Lake Constance which has become the biggest and trend-leading bike show in Europe with [Read more…] about Electric Bikes are Roaring Success at Eurobike 2012

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