REI’s Winter Clearance Sale slashes prices on mountain and electric bikes
REI's winter clearance sales are epic, with deals on many types of gear discounted to 50%. For 2020, the REI's slashed prices on electric bikes and mountain bikes.
Rad Power Bikes RadRover Step-Thru review: Carry all the things
The RadRover Step-Thru lives up to the RadRover's reputation as a solidly constructed all-purpose electric bike. It never faltered, shook, or disappointed.
Bosch Kiox and SmartphoneHub hands-on: The sleek displays e-bikes deserve
We went hands-on with the Bosch Kiox and SmartphoneHub onboard cycling computers at CES 2020. They provide modern electric bikes with the high-end displays they deserve and offer a wide variety of useful information. You'll want Kiox or SmartphoneHub on your e-bike.
Rad Power Bikes’ new e-bike models boost accessibility and visibility
Rad Power Bikes' new model lineup is poised to ride the rising e-bike wave with improved rider accessibility and greater visibility. The RadRover Step-Thru improves ease of use of the top e-bike company's bestselling model, the relatively high-step RadRover, which continues with additional upgrades.
CES 2020: Mobility tech will go the extra mile to nix your need for a car
Based on some early clues from the CES 2020 lineup, it seems that micro-mobility might not be so micro moving forward. More and more, personal electric vehicles aren't being built to fill the gaps in your commute -- they're being built to complete it. We'll give a preview ahead of next month's show.
Use Wheels’ new helmets and the bikesharing startup will discount your ride
Eager to keep its riders safe, as well as to avoid scrutiny from regulators, bikesharing startup Wheels has fitted its electric bikes with helmets. And riders will get a discount if they wear one. California-based Wheels operates in eight U.S. locations that include Los Angeles, Chicago, and Miami.
Electric Citi Bikes is returning to New York City with a price shake-up
Following a seven-month absence over safety concerns, Citi Bike operator Motivate is about to start bringing new pedal-assist electric bikes back to the streets of New York City. The e-bikes were removed in April 2019 after some riders complained of harder-than-expected braking on the front wheel.
Amazon discounts Elby electric bicycle by $1,000 ahead of Black Friday
Electric bicycles are a great way to exercise. An example of a great e-bike is the Elby Bike 9-Speed, which provides plenty of mileage thanks to its regenerative braking system. Get it on Amazon ahead of Black Friday for $2,000, which is an incredible $1,000 off its regular price.
2020 Rad Power Bikes RadRunner: Build it your way
Rad Power Bikes' retro moped-style RadRunner exemplifies the company's vision for e-bikes more than any previous models. When Rad designed the RadRunner, every decision, including features to add and those to leave out, was based on two principles: value and utility.
Spinciti’s Amsterdam e-bike offers speed and range at an affordable price
Spinciti makes a splashy entry into the competitive e-bike market by introducing the Amsterdam, a model that offers three electric motor options, a high level of comfort, and a solid 50-mile range -- all at an affordable price that starts at $999. The Amsterdam is expected to ship in March 2020.
Lyft to return its electric bikes to San Francisco after battery fires
Lyft is about to return its electric bikes to San Francisco after two battery fires in July 2019 forced it to take them off the street. The company said it plans to deploy 4,000 new e-bikes over the next six months in the Bay Area, adding hundreds each week starting in mid-December.
Gazelle Ultimate T10 review: The best commuter ebike
Gazelle's Ultimate T10 is a practical commuting bike, yet it ups the ante with excellent design that races ahead of its boring competitors. Read our Gazelle Ultimate T10 electric bike review to decide if this is the commuter ebike for you.
2019 Juiced Bikes CityScrambler review: Fast fat tire fun
Urban commuter e-bikes, e-mountain bikes, performance track bikes, cargo bikes, and folding e-bikes - we've tested them all. Now it's time for a fun e-bike. Enter Juiced Bikes' CityScrambler. Our review puts this fun fat tire bike to the ultimate test.
Schwinn Monroe 250 review: Making me a fan
Schwinn has been a household name for as long as anyone can remember, but it's not one often associated with electric bikes. The Monroe 250 looks to change that, providing ample range and excellent rideability while making compromises that may not matter to the everyday commuter.
Vintage Electric honors Shelby with limited-edition e-bike for Cobra fans
Vintage Electric announced a new limited edition, high-performance e-bike just ahead of the November 15, 2019, theater release of Ford v Ferrari. The Vintage Electric Shelby is a 36-mph e-bike with paint, finishes, and design details closely fashioned after the auto builder's personal 289 Cobra.
Rayvolt’s X One e-bike is a rolling work of tech mobility art
E-bike styles run the gamut from the most utilitarian to highly engineered performance bikes for track or mountain trails. Rayvolt's X One e-bike, currently in an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign, combines futuristic design with new technologies in a highly stylized ride.
Trail, road, or both? Ducati’s newly expanded e-bike range lets you choose
For Ducati, making bicycles isn't as random as it might seem -- the company started out building mopeds. Its 2020 range of e-bikes run on electricity, and the new lineup includes two mountain bikes, as well as a city bike. They're all headed for American showrooms in 2020.
Propella 3.0 ebike review: Cheap thrills
The Propella 3.0 ebike is an evolutionary upgrade to an affordable ebike designed for urban commuters. The bike retains its signature styling and exceptoinal price, while upgrading its front fork for a smoother ride. Other changes include a new battery pack, LCD screen, and an optional suspension seat.
Specialized Turbo Como 4.0 Review: Comfortably quick
Specialized's Turbo Como 4.0 is a quick and comfortable ride that's perfect for your commute. It's more agile, and much faster, than you'd expect a commuter bike to be. It lacks the tech wizardry you might want from an ebike, but Specialized's 45 years of experience building bikes is obvious here.
2019 Gocycle GX review: Carry me
Sleek, sophisticated, foldable, and portable urban transportation, that's the Gocycle GX. The GX is a Class 2 e-bike designed for people who live and work in the city. The essence of the GX goes beyond function to innovation, form, and style.
Compact Swytch Kit converts any bike to an e-bike for sustainable transport
Swytch switched. Following up on its successful 2017 crowd-funded e-bike conversion kit launch, London-based Swytch Technology introduced a new model that is 50% lighter and 70% smaller than the original. CTO Dmitro Khroma says the team has created the "smallest and lightest e-Bike system that is possible."
Tempo builds its e-bikes to replace cars as primary transportation
Is it practical or even possible to use an e-bike as your primary mode of transportation? According to Tempo Bicycles founder and CEO Van Nguyen, e-bikes can definitely take the place of cars for urban commuting and errands. Tempo e-bikes have mid-drive motors, carbon drive belts, and hydraulic disc brakes.
Rad Power Bikes RadMini review: Fat bike
If you're itching to buy an e-bike but overwhelmed by the types, brands, and price ranges, we have an easy solution: Buy the 2019 Rad Power Bikes RadMini fat tire folding e-bike. This e-bike is an incredible value at $1,499 including shipping.
Juiced Bikes Scorpion, a moped-style e-bike, packs performance, safety, comfort
Juiced Bikes announced the Scorpion, a retro moped-style e-bike with a 28 mph top speed and a riding range of 45 to 75 miles. Equipped with front and rear suspension, hydraulic disc brakes, and puncture-resistant 20 x 4-inch fat street tires, the Scorpion is available for pre-order starting today.
The Karmic Oslo looks like an eibike Apple would design and build
Just launched on Kickstarter, the Karmic Oslo is an ebike/scooter hybrid that features very distinctive design elements that make it look like something Apple would build. The bike features a 250-watt motor, a 480 watt-hour battery, a range of 20 miles, integrated headlights and taillights, and other tech components.
Swagtron EB12 electric bike review: The bare necessities
Can you buy a good electric bike for $1,000? If you'd asked in 2017, the answer would've been no, but bikes like the Swagtron EB12 have pushed entry-level ebikes to new heights. Swagtron's bike isn't without sacrifices, but most of what's cut won't be missed.
Gocycle’s new GXi electric bike can fold away in a mere 10 seconds
Gocycle's new GXi electric bike features a clean, sturdy design and can be folded into a compact package in just 10 seconds. Designed by a guy who used to work at supercar maker McLaren, the two-wheeler will be officially unveiled this week though won't go on sale until next year.
Interior Secretary Bernhardt orders ebike access on federally owned land
Department of the Interior Secretary David Bernhardt signed an order that allows ebike access on federal land. Effective immediately, ebike riders can travel anywhere conventional bicycles are allowed on federally managed public lands.
Walmart slashes prices on electric bikes and Razor escooters for Labor Day
Whether used for commuting, beach cruising, trail riding, or just tooling around the neighborhood, ebike and escooter prices range from a few hundred dollars to almost $10,000. Walmart slashed prices on two Hyper E-Ride ebikes and three electric Razor scooters as part of its Labor Day sale.
Bulls E-Stream EVO FS 2 27.5 Plus Review: Conquer tarmac and dirt with equal ease
Bulls E-Stream EVO FS 2 27.5 is a solid electric mountain bike, but its easy-going manners and pavement-friendly features make it a jack of all trades. Can this electric mountain bike also rule everyday riding?
Here’s your first look at Harley-Davidson’s new line of ebikes
Harley-Davidson introduced a new line of prototype electric bicycles, giving us our first look at the iconic motorcycle company's ideas for the world of ebikes. While described as future concepts, the images are an intriguing preview of where the company could be going with its ebike design.
Versatile, affordable RadRunner electric bike can carry a passenger and cargo
Rad Power has launched a new ebike. The RadRunner is a combination of a two-seater moped and an electric cargo bike. It's meant to introduce more people to ebikes via an attractive price point and versatility. The RadRunner is the most adaptable ebike in the company's 12-year history.
Vintage Electric readies the Roadster Speed Merchant, a souped-up ebike
Vintage Electric introduced the latest in its line of retro-styled premium performance ebikes for fall 2019. The Vintage Roadster gets its styling cues from classic board track racing motorcycles and its power from a 1,123-watt battery. With the optional Race Mode key, the Roadster has a top speed of 36 mph.
Domino’s swerves around traffic by expanding its ebike pizza delivery service
Your Domino’s pizza could now be delivered to you via ebike, according to an announcement from the pizza company. Through a partnership with Rad Power Bikes, Domino’s is hoping to solve the problems of traffic congestion and the difficulty of finding parking for those delivering pizza in a car.