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Haibike Radius Tour Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

March 30, 2018 by Pete 2 Comments

After many miles of testing the Haibike Radius Tour it has proven to be a powerful and sporty compact electric bike with impressive range.

The powerful Yamaha PW 500 watt mid drive combined with the quick acceleration of the 20″ wheels give the Radius Tour a fun performance feel.

Its solid low step frame and wide Schwalbe balloon style tires give it a stable ride feel that is also easy to ride.

This compact eBike is very adjustable to fit many rider sizes and ride styles. It can also be come very compact for storage and portability.

The Haibike Radius Tour is priced at $3,000 USD. [Read more…]

Haibike Radius Tour Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

March 22, 2018 by Pete 5 Comments

The Haibike Radius Tour is a compact touring and commuter style eBike with a sporty 500 watt Yamaha mid drive motor!

This is not a fully folding eBike but it does have ways to make it quickly more compact for easy storage and transport.

Some of the highlights are a hydroformed aluminum frame, Yamaha PW system, Shimano hydraulic brakes, Schwalbe balloon tires, full accessory package, and more!

The Haibike Radius Tour is priced at $3,000 USD.

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…]

IZIP E3 Protour w/ COBI Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

May 30, 2017 by Pete 2 Comments

If you are looking for a quality eBike that is on the cutting edge of technology with an impressive spec of components and accessories then you should take a look at the IZIP E3 Protour.

This mid drive speed pedelec (pedal assist up to 28mph) features the COBI Plus smartphone & lighting system that makes the Protour a high-tech “smart eBike”!

At $3,299 the IZIP E3 Protour offers a lot of value with features that include the COBI Plus system, a mid drive speed pedelec, high quality components from Shimano, SRAM, Schwalbe, and a full assortment of quality accessories.

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…]

IZIP E3 Protour w/ COBI Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

May 11, 2017 by Pete 2 Comments

High tech and high performance is what the IZIP E3 Protour is all about!

The Protour comes equipped with the sophisticated COBI Plus smartphone & lighting system that adds a lot of modern functionality to this mid-drive speed pedelec.

With pedal assist speed of up to 28 mph, integrated frame battery, components from Shimano, SRAM, Schwalbe, and a comprehensive accessory package, the Protour offers a lot for $3,299

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…]

Raleigh Redux iE Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

April 11, 2017 by Pete 9 Comments

The sporty Raleigh Redux iE mid-drive speed pedelec (28 mph) has arrived for testing & review!

A high torque Brose mid-drive with a nearly 500 watt hour integrated frame battery powers this agile commuter up to 28 mph.

At $3,199 the Redux features a well designed frame and a solid component line up from Brose, Shimano, Schwalbe, 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…]

Stromer ST1 Platinum Electric Bike Review

July 3, 2013 by Pete 9 Comments

If you want to feel like Superman on a bike then I suggest you check out the Swiss designed Stromer ST1 Platinum!

This bike is a pedal assist (pedelec) only bike that can reach speeds of 28 mph with electric assist; yeah that is flying.

This bike is all about pedaling with a serious boost.

The Platinum has a torque sensor built into the frame that senses how much you are pedaling and then provides you with electric assist based on [Read more…]

Stromer ST1 Platinum Electric Bike Video,Pictures, & Specs

June 28, 2013 by Pete 10 Comments

The fast (28mph!) pedal assist only Stromer ST1 Platinum electric bike is in for review and I want to take a minute to share the features of this high performance e-bike with you.

This is part 1 of the review and it will give you an idea of what this e-bike is all about with a bunch of pictures, and info on the specifications. [Read more…]