Lightweight Class 1 commuter ebike gives riders choice of belt or chain

Last year, Tenways launched a lightweight city slicker called the CGO600 Pro as a Class 1 ebike rocking a clean and quiet belt drive. Now the company is giving US riders more choice with the addition of a chain-drive version.Continue ReadingCategory: B… Continue reading Lightweight Class 1 commuter ebike gives riders choice of belt or chain

Fun-lovin’ fat-tire cargo ebike can haul 330 lb, tow 220 lb more

We’ve been roaming the halls at InnoTech Taipei this past week, which is where we spotted the award-winning Sillykids Bug ebike. This moto-inspired fat-tire cargo hauler can be had with a rack and basket, plus a two-wheel trailer.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Fun-lovin’ fat-tire cargo ebike can haul 330 lb, tow 220 lb more

New Specialized carbon ebike lineup boasts 33-lb weight, 5-hour battery

Ebikes designed for commuting are often rather heavy, dumpy-looking things with no real sense of “fun.” Specialized is apparently out to change that, with its just-announced line of carbon-fiber-framed Turbo Vado SL 2 Carbon city bikes.Continue Reading… Continue reading New Specialized carbon ebike lineup boasts 33-lb weight, 5-hour battery

Scott explores the city in Silence on lightweight carbon-framed eRide

Scott Sports has launched its most advanced urban ebike to date. The Silence eRide “is lightweight, sporty and elegant” and described as a work of art. The stylish ride features a carbon frame, German mid-mount motor and internal battery.Continue Readi… Continue reading Scott explores the city in Silence on lightweight carbon-framed eRide

Watch: A peek inside DJI’s 5.5 lb, palm-sized 77 lb-ft drive system

DJI, which nearly everyone knows as the drone company, made the jump into the electric mountain bike (eMTB) sector this year with the DJI Avinox Drive System. We just wanted to show you the clever inner workings of the setup, which brings some unique f… Continue reading Watch: A peek inside DJI’s 5.5 lb, palm-sized 77 lb-ft drive system

Solar-powered ebike charging station takes top-ups outdoors and off-grid

Though ebike battery fires are relatively rare, they can cause serious damage to property and riders alike. Beam Global is looking to take charging outdoors with a 12-ebike, grid-independent charging hub that’s powered by solar and batteries.Continue R… Continue reading Solar-powered ebike charging station takes top-ups outdoors and off-grid