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eMTB Market Heats Up as Shimano Unveils MTB Version of STEPS Mid Drive System

May 21, 2016 by Pete 1 Comment

By Richard Peace.

Shimano STEPS E8000 is the new electric assist system designed specifically for eMTB use and joins the well-established E6000 system already used on many manufacturers city and leisure e-bike models.

According to Shimano the E8000 features a powerful drive unit rated for full-on MTB use (the E6000 system was rated for ‘light off-road use’) and a bigger 500Wh battery.

There is a new look handlebar mounted cycle computer. It can be paired with an electronic shift (Di2) MTB drive train or a [Read more…]

E-Bike News: Mainstream Media, New Shimano Kit, Retro Designs, E-Trikes, E-Bike Facts & More! [VIDEOS]

November 12, 2013 by Pete 1 Comment

Oto Cycles from Barcelona Spain is considering opening an e-bike manufacturing and distribution plant in Port Manatee Florida. They have some very unique looking electric bikes!

Electric bikes in the New York Times! I like the title of this article: I Sing the Electric Bike. It’s a good story on the authors experience of riding a Pedego electric bike. It is great to see e-bikes in the mainstream media.

Checkout the E-fox: bridging the gap between a bicycle and car. It’s a [Read more…]