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Populo Lift V2 Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

February 8, 2018 by Pete 9 Comments

After many miles of testing the Populo Lift V2 it has proven to be very comfortable eBike with an easy get on and go low step thru design.

And it offers a lot of value for the price of $1,399!

Just some of the highlights are 36V 8.7ah lithium battery with Samsung cells, a suspension fork & seat post, Shimano drivetrain, and fully equipped accessory package.

The Lift V2 has a smooth gliding ride feel and the compact 250 watt motor really shines with the overall efficiency of this eBike.

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…]

Populo Lift V2 Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

February 1, 2018 by Pete 2 Comments

The all new Populo Lift V2 is an easy going step thru commuter style electric bike with an impressive price of $1,399.99!

The Lift V2 has a nice line up of features that include a low step thru frame, 250 watt hub motor, Samsung 36V 8.7ah lithium battery, Shimano drivetrain, disc brakes, and more!

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…]

eBike News: Populo, Motobecane, Mid Drive CVT, Yamaha, Trip Ideas, & More! [VIDEOS]

August 17, 2017 by Pete Leave a Comment

In this week’s eBike news roundup:

New eBikes from Populo, Motobecane, e-JOE, Hase, Osso, EBCO
Continental Mid Drive w/ NuVinci CVT
Lightweight Motors from Tsinova & Ansmann
Yamaha Redefines Its System
Bafang Targets eMTB Market with New Motors
eBike Trips in San Fran, Belgium, the Dolomites
French Market Going Strong
More UK Bike Infrastructure
And Much More!

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Populo Sport Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

February 1, 2017 by Pete 1 Comment

After many miles on the Populo Sport it has proven to be an agile, lightweight and affordable eBike at $999.

At 35.7 pounds this hybrid style eBike is one of the lighter eBikes on the market too and you can feel that when you ride this efficient road style eBike that glides on the road and carves into corners.

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…]