Leaos Pressed ebike keeps the weight off without skimping on tech
The Leaos Pressed ebike features a 250-watt, rear-wheel-mounted electric motor; a removable battery pack in the top tube; and tech upgrades such as GPS tracking, smartphone app integrations, an LED lighting system, and cloud supervision -- yet it weighs in at just 31 pounds.
Electric mountain bikes are turning purist scoffs into smiles
Electric mountain bikes get a bad rap among loyal mountain bikers, but brands like BMC Switzerland can’t afford to look away. While test riding BMC’s new Speedfox amp, we realized there’s much more to electric mountain bikes than what ornery traditionalists let on.
Juiced Bikes puts its own spin on the scrambler-style ebike
Juiced Bikes has put its own spin on the "scramblers" style of bicycles by launching three new ebikes on Indiegogo, each with its own distinct characteristics, components, and price points, with 52-volt batteries and a choice of two different electric motors to keep riders moving along on and off road.
Wilier’s new Cento1 Hybrid road ebike weighs just 26 pounds
Bike manufacturer Wilier has taken the wraps off its first ebike the Cento1 Hybrid, which is based on the company's popular Cento1 road bike. The ebike variant uses a rear-hub motor and battery system that reportedly weighs just 8.1 pounds, bringing the overall weight of the bike to just over 26 pounds.
Some ebikes now allowed at Mammoth Mountain Bike Park in California
California's Mammoth Bike Park will allow ebikes for the very first time when the trails open in May of 2018. All ebikes on the trail will be limited to Class 1 status, which means they must be pedal-assist bikes with a speed limited to 20 miles per hour. A pass is also required to ride at the park.
Vintage Electric’s badass Scrambler S ebike is at home on the road and dirt
Vintage Electric's new top-of-the-line Scrambler S on/off-road ebike has a rated 75-mile range per battery charge. Take it off road and set it to race mode for speeds up to 36 miles per hour. The Scrambler S resembles an iconic escape bike from the 1940s but carries a full complement of leading-edge ebike components.
The Cowboy ebike may usher in the next generation of electric bicycles
The Cowboy bike purports to be the new standard in ebikes, and unlike its compatriots and competitors, doesn't actually look like an electronic piece of machinery. Rather, it just looks like a bike. Plus, it's smart, and comes with a companion Bluetooth app that you can use for navigation, speed monitoring, and more.
It’s tough to find a more affordable ebike than Swagtron’s latest models
Swagtron, the company behind hoverboards and electric skateboards, expanded its lineup by adding three new electric bikes to its catalog, including two folding models and an electric fat tire bike aimed at the youth market. All three come in at affordable prices, making them more accessible to the masses.
Turn any bike into an ebike in minutes with the lightweight Alizeti system
Transform any standard road bike into an ebike in just minutes with the Alizeti 300C conversion system. It's one of the lightest conversion kits on the market, fully featured, and easy to install -- no special tools required. The system boasts a 40-mile range and a top speed of 20 miles per hour.
BMC Switzerland’s line of ebikes make their North American debut
Swiss-based BMC bikes introduced its line of ebikes to the North American market, bringing its Speedfox Amp and Trailfox Amp models to the U.S. for the first time. The bikes offer traditional mountain bike designs paired with state-of-the-art electric drive systems and battery packs.
The Bosch PowerTube 500 is an ebike battery in stealth mode
In the summer of 2018, Bosch brings the PowerTube 500 to North America, integrating the new battery pack into consumer models for the first time. The PowerTube puts the battery pack into the frame of the bike, allowing it to appear like a more traditional bike, but with ebike performance.
GenZe ebike 200 Series review
Sporting a price tag under $2,000, GenZe’s 200-series is one of the most cost-effective ebikes on the market. But with a range that tops out at 50 miles (at best), does this throttle-assisted electric bike have what it takes to stay competitive in a growing market? We took one for a spin around our hometown of Portland, Oregon to find out.
You will soon be able to get an ebike from Uber now that it bought Jump
Uber confirmed that it had "entered into an agreement to acquire JUMP Bikes, an electric, dockless bike-sharing service."
Relive childhood memories with the Buzzraw E1000 ebike
Built to look like a mini-bike motorcycle from the 1970's, the Coast Cycles Buzzraw E1000 is pure modern electric bike tech wrapped up in a nostalgic wrapper.
The Electric Boda Boda ebike from Yuba is built for urban commuters
Yuba's new Electric Boda Boda is purpose-built for urban commuters looking for an ebike to commute to work and run errands around town.
The Met Grancorso is a helmet designed for the hazards of riding ebikes
The Met Grancorso is a new cycling helmet made to meet new safety standards for riding ebikes at faster speeds in Europe.
Rad Power Bikes proves quality ebikes don’t have to be pricey
Ebike manufacturer Rad Power Bikes offers a line of electric pedal assist models that are more affordable and accessible than the competition.
Take on the toughest terrain around with the Rogue Ridge fat tire ebike
Rogue Ridge has built a fat tire ebike designed to take on the toughest of terrain, including dirt, mud, snow, and sand.
Yamaha’s Power Assist line of ebikes offers something for every rider
The Yamaha Power Assist ebike line features four new models that are built for commuting, fitness, and off road riding.
The Rayvolt Cruzer is the retro-styled café racer of ebikes
The Rayvolt Bikes Cruzer is a retro styled electric bicycle that takes its design cues from a 60's style motorcycle
With its portable power pack, the HOPR ebike is built for bike-sharing programs
Cyclehop has introduced the HOPR ebike, which has been built from the ground up to be an electric bike made for bike-sharing programs.
Pro cycling will employ new technology to combat ‘mechanical doping’
Pro cycling's governing body the UCI has announced that it will use miniature scanners and X-ray machines to search for hidden motors on bikes.
The Scrambler 2.0 is an ebike that thinks it’s a motorcycle
Built by Timmermans Fietsen, the Scrambler 2.0 is an ebike that takes its styling cues from the classic Scrambler motorcycle.
Vintage carmaker Lohner jumps into the ebike market with a stylish design
Vintage carmaker Lohner brings its retro ascetic to the ebike market by introducing a new electric bike that seats two and has a range of up to 60 miles.
Evowheel claims to turn your bike from manual to electric in 30 seconds
EvoWheel is an ebike conversion kit allowing cyclists to convert a traditional bike into an electric model in under a minute
Riese and Müller hides the battery packs in its latest ebike designs
The new Charger and Supercharger ebikes from Riese and Müller uses the latest battery pack designs from Bosch to hide the power sources for their electric drive systems.
FuroSystems FX is a first-of-its-kind full-carbon folding ebike
The FuroSystems FX ebike features a lightweight carbon fiber frame and folding features that allow you to take it almost anywhere, making for the ultimate commute.
Surf legend Jeff Clark helps Vintage Electric design a new ebike
Surfing legend Jeff Clark has joined forces with Vintage Electric to design a new surf-oriented ebike for commuting to and from the beach.
Pedal with the energy of the sun on Kvaern’s solar-powered ebike
Powered by a stationary, solar-powered battery pack, Kvaern's latest ebike utilizes 100 percent solar energy for power, offering owners a unique way to remain off-grid while riding their electric bike.
The coolest thing about the Gain is that it doesn’t look like an ebike
If there's one thing an ebike doesn't want, it's to look like an ebike. Needless to say, that is a pretty tough task to complete but the Gain flips the switch.
Smoove and its hybrid ebikes may be taking over Paris soon
The French company Smoove has now launched a new project that will add 24,000 smart ebikes to the company's global fleet.
The Focus Project Y is the ebike built for traditional cyclists
The Focus Project Y ebike is one of the lightest electrical bikes so far, tipping the scales at just 27 pounds, substantially lighter than the competition.
Big Buddy Bike claims to be the first electric balance bike built for adults
Lacking pedals of any kind the Big Buddy Bike is the first electric balance bike designed exclusively for adults.
LimeBike wants to help you get around on its new escooters
Here to prove that there is indeed a renaissance of two-wheeled vehicles (and not of the bicycle or motorcycle variety) is LimeBike's escooter.