Category-defying micro ebike fast-folds into the future

It’s not an ebike as such. And it’s not an electric scooter either. It’s described as a micro bike, so that’s what we’ll stick with. The original JackRabbit electric micro bike has now been upgraded for its second generation.Continue ReadingCategory: U… Continue reading Category-defying micro ebike fast-folds into the future

BikeBeamer Adds POV Display to Bicycle Wheels

Unless you’re living in a bicycle paradise like the Netherlands, most people will choose to add some sort of illumination to their bicycle to help drivers take note that there’s …read more Continue reading BikeBeamer Adds POV Display to Bicycle Wheels

Open Brain Surgery for EBikes and EScooters

An ebike motor with the controller cover removed. A number of wires and connectors take up most of the space in the cavity.

Personal Electric Vehicles (PEVs) all contain the same basic set of parts: a motor, a battery, a motor controller, some sensors, and a display to parse the information. This simplicity …read more Continue reading Open Brain Surgery for EBikes and EScooters

Fast Charging a Cargo Bike from an Electric Car Charger

A silver front loader cargo bike sits in a parking lot in front of an electric vehicle charger. A cable runs from the charger to the bike.

Fast charging is all the rage with new electric cars touting faster and faster times to full, but other EVs like ebikes and scooters are often left out of the …read more Continue reading Fast Charging a Cargo Bike from an Electric Car Charger

Priority rolls out keenly priced belt-drive folding commuter bike

New York bike maker Priority Bicycles has launched what it’s calling its “most compact and versatile bicycle yet.” The Folder collapses down to 30 x 24 inches for between-ride transport or storage, features a Gates Carbon Drive and a geared hub, and is… Continue reading Priority rolls out keenly priced belt-drive folding commuter bike

JackRabbit ups the power and range for XG electric mini scoot/bike thing

We first came across the beautifully weird electric scoot/moto thing known as the JackRabbit back in 2018. An update followed a couple of years later, and now a bigger, more powerful, more capable “mini electric motorbike” has launched.Continue Reading… Continue reading JackRabbit ups the power and range for XG electric mini scoot/bike thing