Velotric pitches new cargo and utility ebikes as family car alternatives

For its fourth ebike release, e-mobility startup Velotric is looking to replace the family car on shopping trips or school runs with the Packer 1 heavy duty cargo ebike and the Go 1 compact utility ebike.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTag… Continue reading Velotric pitches new cargo and utility ebikes as family car alternatives

Old Town BigWater ePDL+ 132 brings an ebike-like boost to kayaking

While we have seen motorized kayaks before, they typically just have a motor that can be switched on and off. The Old Town Sportsman BigWater ePDL+ 132 is different, in that it features a pedal-electric propulsion system – it’s like an aquatic ebike.Co… Continue reading Old Town BigWater ePDL+ 132 brings an ebike-like boost to kayaking

Adventure-hungry low-step ebike aims to get more riders into the wilds

Following in the tire tracks of last year’s Ranger fat-tire adventurer, China’s oddly-named Cyrusher has launched a rugged off-road-capable step-through beast that’s designed to open up trails to more riders.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, Transpor… Continue reading Adventure-hungry low-step ebike aims to get more riders into the wilds

Fat-tire Cargo Buddy taps Bosch power for assisted city hauling

Germany’s Ruff Cycles has so far built a bunch of moped-style and cruiser ebikes with fat tires and plenty of attitude. Now the company has announced its first cargo ebike, a front-loader called the Cargo Buddy that comes with banana seating and, yep, … Continue reading Fat-tire Cargo Buddy taps Bosch power for assisted city hauling

Dual-battery, AWD trail monster rides the line between ebike and moped

Ebike startup Bandit recently opened its first direct-to-consumer bricks-and-mortar store in Santa Monica, California, and is celebrating with the launch of a long-range, dual-motor, full-suspension beast called the X-Trail Pro.Continue ReadingCategory… Continue reading Dual-battery, AWD trail monster rides the line between ebike and moped

All-in-one electric drive powers lightweight folding bike through the city

Danish bike maker Coh&Co is at Eurobike this week with a folding commuter called Siggi, which features a frame and fork made from a proprietary hard-wearing composite material, and can be configured with a nifty all-in-one hub drive from Zehus.Continue… Continue reading All-in-one electric drive powers lightweight folding bike through the city

Thömus looks to the future with quick-sprinting carbon beauty

Swiss bike specialist Thömus has revealed a new tech-packed speed-pedelec designed to be “a statement of elegance and future-oriented thinking.” The Twinner T1 Pro wears more carbon than not, is powered by a 1,600-W motor and packs a 1.6-kWh battery.Co… Continue reading Thömus looks to the future with quick-sprinting carbon beauty