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Surface 604 Rook Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

The new Surface 604 Rook step-thru eCommuter bike has arrived for testing and review!

With its easy get on and ride step-thru design and upright ride position the Rook is a comfortable eBike for zipping around town. 

Some of the feature highlights are a torque sensor pedal assist system in addition to throttle assisting up to 20 mph along with two battery options.

Component highlights include a 500 watt (750 watt peak) Bafang geared rear hub motor, 48V 10.4ah battery (+optional 14ah extended range battery), Tektro Auriga hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Alivio 9 speed drivetrain, and a full assortment of accessories. 

The $1,999 base price includes free shipping and the optional extended range battery adds $200.

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 Surface 604 Rook Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

Surface 604 Colt Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

The new Surface 604 Colt electric bike has arrived for testing and review!

This Class 2 eBike features torque sensor pedal assist and throttle assist up to 20 mph along with two battery capacity options.

Spec highlights include a 500 watt Bafang geared rear hub motor, a stock battery of 48V 10.4ah (14ah optional), Tektro Auriga hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Alivio 9 speed drivetrain, and a full assortment of accessories. 

The $1,999 base price includes free shipping.

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 Surface 604 Colt Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

EVELO Aurora Hub-Drive Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

The new economical EVELO Aurora Hub-Drive has arrived for testing and review!

At $2,499 this is one of the more economical eBikes in the EVELO line up and some of the highlights are a 750 watt motor, 48V 11.6ah battery, Shimano drivetrain, and Tektro disc brakes.

It has an upright and comfortable ride position, easy get on and go step-thru frame design, and stable 3″ wide balloon style tires. 

The $2,499 price also includes free shipping & other incentives. 

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 Hub-Drive Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

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

Raleigh Misceo iE Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

After many miles of testing the Raleigh Misceo iE it has proven to be an economical eCommuter with some features found on more expensive eBikes.

The new SR Suntour Performance drive has an intuitive pedal assist system that has a quick ride feel. 

The Misceo iE has an efficient ride style that makes it easy to rack up the miles and you will see that in the impressive range test results. 

With the full accessory package the Misceo is ready for the daily commute and weekend eTouring rides. 

The Raleigh Misceo iE is affordably priced at $1,799 USD with free shipping and monthly payment options. 

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 Raleigh Misceo iE Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

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

The new economical Raleigh Misceo iE commuter electric bike is in for testing & review!

This fully equipped Raleigh eCommuter is set up well for the daily commute, running errands, as well as exploring the open road.

The Misceo iE features the new SR Suntour Performance system, 36V 11.6ah lithium battery, Tektro hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Altus drivetrain, full accessory package, and more.

The Raleigh Misceo iE is affordably priced at $1,799 USD with free shipping and monthly payments options. 

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

IZIP Simi Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

Zipping around on the IZIP Simi electric cruiser bike is fun and it’s a very easy bike to ride with its simple and straight forward design. 

With its upright and swept back handlebars and relaxed ride feel it’s also a very comfortable eBike to ride.  

The Simi recorded impressive mileage in the range test with the new SR Suntour Performance system.

This eCruiser is well equipped for fun rides, daily commuting, and errand running. 

The IZIP Simi is affordably priced at $1,599 USD with free shipping and IZIP offers monthly payments. 

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 IZIP Simi Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

IZIP Simi Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

The new affordable IZIP Simi electric cruiser bike is in for testing & review!

This is an easy going cruiser with a relaxed feel that is well equipped for casual cruising, commuting, and errand running. 

Some of the highlights are the new SR Suntour Performance system that features a 400 watt motor, 36V 11.6ah lithium battery, Tektro disc brakes, full accessory package, and more.

The IZIP Simi is affordably priced at $1,599 USD with free shipping and IZIP offers monthly payments. 

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 IZIP Simi Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

Wisper 705 Torque Electric Bike Ride Impressions [VIDEO]

Wipser 705 electric bike 2The Wisper 705 from the UK is an unusual e-bike as it is that rare breed, an e-bike with a hub motor and torque sensor.

In case you don’t know, e-bikes tend to be split into two camps; those with a torque sensor that responds to pressure on the pedals and those with a pedal motion (cadence) sensor that, as the name suggests, simply respond to the movement of the pedal cranks. 

E-bikes with torque sensors tend to ride in a more ‘bike like’ fashion as the power responds in proportion to the power applied to the pedals, whereas motion sensor bikes send the same amount of power to the motor (dependent of course on your power setting), regardless of the pressure applied to the pedals.

This means motion sensor bikes can feel less subtle to ride than a torque sensor equivalent, as well as being less economic with your precious battery power.  

In fact, the Wisper 705 Torque has both types of sensor and you can opt to use whichever one you like. It also has [Read more…] about Wisper 705 Torque Electric Bike Ride Impressions [VIDEO]

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