Trek puts the focus on fun with Ponto Go moped-style throttle ebike

Over the years, we’ve seen a bunch of ebikes that are more moped than bike, including recent models from Super73, Yamaha, Bandit and Engwe. Now Trek is riding out with the Electra Ponto Go, its own take on the fun moto-inspired vibe.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading Trek puts the focus on fun with Ponto Go moped-style throttle ebike

Nitro fat-tire adventure ebike first Cyrusher with mid-drive motor

Though fat-tire ebikes from China’s Cyrusher have the look of mid-drive beasts, they all roll with rear-hub drives. Until now. The oddly-named company has announced its first bona fide mid-drive adventure ebike in the shape of the Nitro.Continue Readin… Continue reading Nitro fat-tire adventure ebike first Cyrusher with mid-drive motor

Addmotor rolls out 90-mile pedal-assist folding trike for under $2,000

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Though cargo ebikes are shaping up as an eco-friendly alternative to the family car for short shopping trips, riders looking for more stability will doubtless appreciate a third wheel. California’s Addmotor has just launched a 90-mile e-trike for under $2,000.

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Vitus tackles enduro riding with keenly priced performance eMTBs

Even if an off-road ride doesn’t wear Porsche or Yamaha badging, electric mountain biking can still be a costly business. British direct-to-consumer brand Vitus has launched a new range of long-travel eMTBs that start at a relatively affordable US$3,69… Continue reading Vitus tackles enduro riding with keenly priced performance eMTBs

Eye-catching Quadvelo is like the lovechild of a car and an ebike

While many folks are firmly in favor of forgoing a big gas-guzzling car, they still want something more capable and substantial than a plain ol’ ebike. The four-wheeled Quadvelo was designed to nicely fill that niche.Continue ReadingCategory: Urban Tra… Continue reading Eye-catching Quadvelo is like the lovechild of a car and an ebike

Pedal-electric VM45 velomobile lets riders cruise at almost 30 mph

Although cargo ebikes are often referred to as replacements for cars, they usually can’t match an automobile’s urban cruising speed, among other things. The VM45 four-wheeled velomobile comes very close however, with a top electric-assist speed of 45 k… Continue reading Pedal-electric VM45 velomobile lets riders cruise at almost 30 mph

Greyp embraces the lighter side of trail riding with the Zaney eMTB

Croatian ebike brand Greyp has been trying to lose weight over the last year or so, and has now revealed the result of its labors in the shape of the Zaney eMTB that’s been designed “to redefine the notion of pure, unadulterated fun.”Continue ReadingCa… Continue reading Greyp embraces the lighter side of trail riding with the Zaney eMTB

Basso Bikes targets insatiable explorers with the Volta gravel ebike

Riders looking for a road bike that’s as much at home in the city as it is on dirt tracks and mountain trails will likely find what they need in the shape of a gravel bike. Italy’s Basso Bikes has now launched a lightweight pedal-assist model with a 22… Continue reading Basso Bikes targets insatiable explorers with the Volta gravel ebike

Pinion-packing Swiss city ebike rocks the soul of a mountainbike

Swiss ebike maker Flyer has launched a new model called the Goroc TR:X that’s designed for city and urban commutes, while also being a dedicated full-squish off-roader and capable bikepacking tourer.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: eb… Continue reading Pinion-packing Swiss city ebike rocks the soul of a mountainbike