ePack is a li’l urban semi-trailer truck – that you pedal

It’s highly unlikely that you’ve ever seen a pedal-electric delivery vehicle quite like the ePack before. In order to accommodate its 4,000 liters of cargo space, the six-wheeler has the same articulated form factor as a semi-trailer transport truck.Co… Continue reading ePack is a li’l urban semi-trailer truck – that you pedal

The world’s lightest folding ebike? Not quite, but it’s much cheaper

ADO has launched an Indiegogo campaign for what’s billed as the lightest carbon folding ebike – at 12.5 kg. That’s not the lightest with the Hummingbird Flax ($6250) and Electric ($5,625) both weighing 10.3 kg and the $7995 Yikebike Model C weighing in… Continue reading The world’s lightest folding ebike? Not quite, but it’s much cheaper

Greek e-quadracycles haul people and cargo using pedals and motors

What do you get when you cross the eco-friendliness and fitness value of an ebike with the stability and weather protection of a small car? Well, you get an e-quadracycle, such as the funky new Orion and Ilos from Greek startup Gloubos.Continue Reading… Continue reading Greek e-quadracycles haul people and cargo using pedals and motors

Fat-tire folding ebike gives budget adventurers the power to explore

Budget-friendly e-mobility company Engwe has rolled out a fat-tire folding adventure ebike with full suspension that can be hauled to the foot of the hills in the SUV’s trunk, before unfolding and tapping into the Engine Pro 2.0’s 1,200 watts of peak m… Continue reading Fat-tire folding ebike gives budget adventurers the power to explore

Shimano-powered mountain bike gets “playful and agile” in the wild

German high-end bike maker Propain has added a “short-travel ripper for home trails and trail parks” to its eMTB range. The Sresh CF sports a Shimano mid-drive motor offering 600 watts of peak power, a lightweight blended carbon/fabric frame and a SRAM… Continue reading Shimano-powered mountain bike gets “playful and agile” in the wild

Lectric glides through urban commutes on low-cost torque-sensor ebike

After taking care of wild riders with the XPeak fat-tire off-roader, Phoenix-based budget-friendly ebike brand Lectric is now riding into the full-size commuter space with the XPress – which can be had for under a grand.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycl… Continue reading Lectric glides through urban commutes on low-cost torque-sensor ebike

Folding ebike motors through the city, throttles to 30 mph on the dirt

We’ve seen a number of pedal-assist bikes over the years that ride a fine line between ebike and low-powered moto. The latest from California’s Juiced Bikes is an absolute beast, and marks the company’s entry into the folding bike space.Continue Readin… Continue reading Folding ebike motors through the city, throttles to 30 mph on the dirt

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