180-mile eMTB gives older riders the power to conquer steep hills

Colorado-based high-performance ebike maker Optibike has launched a Class 1 version of its powerful R17 carbon-framed off-road ebike that’s aimed at riders over 50, and is “built for durability and rock-solid handling.”Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycle… Continue reading 180-mile eMTB gives older riders the power to conquer steep hills

Torquey mid-drive electric mountain bike designed to conquer hills

Bike maker Aventon is rolling into new territory with a high-performance hardtail eMTB that features the company’s brand-new high-torque A100 mid-drive motor for the promise of a “smooth and thrilling ride on any terrain.”Continue ReadingCategory: Bicy… Continue reading Torquey mid-drive electric mountain bike designed to conquer hills

Suweeka Bike Lifter does away with hefting eMTBs onto vehicle racks

Fun though electric-assist mountain bikes may be, the things do tend to be considerably heavier than their conventional counterparts. The Bike Lifter modular rack system was designed with that fact in mind, as it doesn’t require users to lift their eMT… Continue reading Suweeka Bike Lifter does away with hefting eMTBs onto vehicle racks

Nukeproof unleashes enduro ebikes powered by SRAM Eagle Powertrain

Last week, SRAM announced a new ebike system rocking a Brose motor and auto shifting technology. Now Nukeproof has launched its first models to include the Eagle Powertrain, the Megawatt Carbon RS and Pro enduro ebikes.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycle… Continue reading Nukeproof unleashes enduro ebikes powered by SRAM Eagle Powertrain

Shimano drives adventure-ready Explorer Peak fat-tire ebike

Fezzari Bicycles has offered a first look at an upcoming carbon fat-tire ebike called the Explorer Peak that’s designed to provide motor assist when attacking everything “from bustling urban streets to sandy beaches and even snow-covered trails.”Contin… Continue reading Shimano drives adventure-ready Explorer Peak fat-tire ebike

Rocky Mountain prepares for snow days with Blizzard Powerplay eMTB

With winter just around the corner for folks in northern climes, Canada’s Rocky Mountain has launched a fat-tire mountain bike called the Blizzard Powerplay that gives snow-loving trail riders some welcome motor assist.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycle… Continue reading Rocky Mountain prepares for snow days with Blizzard Powerplay eMTB