Ebike Industry Updates
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Bill S2292 would require all riders of microbility devices including e-bikes, e-scooters and e-mopeds to carry liability insurance. The coverage would have to be substantive enough to cover the rider and anyone else injured in the event of a crash.
The bill has received vocal pushback from mobility advocates and members of the senate alike, not least because the sort of insurance required doesn’t yet exist.
“I don’t think anybody supports the bill exactly as it’s presently written,” said Patrick Diegnan, the Transportation Committee Chair. “The Senate president is well aware of the input and is working on amendments. And we’ll meet with the advocates in between now and as it goes forward.”
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The Grand Pather 6 features Yamaha’s PW-X3 motor, which produces 250W and 85Nm of torque; it’s the same motor found in Yamaha’s e-bikes. The battery is projected to give riders around 62 mi. (100km) of range per charge, thanks to its 720Wh capacity. That’s nearly three times the motor’s wattage, so their estimate seems reasonable. It might even be conservative.
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Shimano disc brakes are paired with 203mm rotors for terrific overall control and stopping power.
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The Strive:ON sits almost perfectly between the Spectral:ON and the Torque:ON. Canyon begins with a carbon fiber frame, same as the Spectral:ON and Torque:ON. Like the Spectral:ON, the Strive:ON comes equipped with 160mm-travel rear suspension, but increases fork travel to 170mm. The big difference comes with the motor. Where the Spectral:ON and Torque:ON come spec’d with Shimano’s EP8 motor, the Strive:ON comes equipped with Bosch’s Performance Line CX motor, one of the most powerful mid-drive motors found on Class 1 eMTBs.
In short, the Strive:ON is the Canyon eMTB for riders who want more power than either the Spectral:ON or Torque:ON produce, with a perfect blending of the best handling attributes of each eMTB.
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Our test bike shipped as a Class 2 e-bike with its throttle and pedal assist system (PAS) limited to 20 mph, but using the Heybike app we were able to open it up to its full Class 3 mode. We performed Speed Tests in each Class mode to determine the pre-programmed limits in each PAS setting while riding along a flat, predetermined course of local bike paths.
Prior to engaging the PAS, we soft-pedaled the bike with no assistance at 7.8 miles per hour; we could have pedaled faster, but we wanted to clearly observe the difference the motor made.
In Class 2 mode, we recorded a maximum speed of 8.4 mph in PAS 1, providing a subtle boost that might be best for newer riders or those who prefer a calm ride. The Mars 2.0 rocketed ahead in PAS 2, carrying us to 14.2 mph, then did the same thing in PAS 3 by delivering a max of 18.4 mph. The boost in PAS 4 was more subtle since the bike was already so near to its Class 2 limit; we reached the ceiling of 20mph. PAS 5 brought no change in speed since the motor was already at its cutoff point.
In Class 3 mode, we observed similar results in PAS 1, 2, and 3, with maximum speeds of 8.2 mph, 14.2 mph, and 18.4 mph respectively. There was a measurable difference in PAS 4, where the bike topped out at 21.2 mph. The largest power increase occurred when moving up to PAS 5, where we reached 27.9 mph.
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The biggest single change is introduction of the new “Dynamic Screen,” in which the display will switch to different screens based on the terrain the rider is on; the displays will show data relevant to where the rider is riding. For instance, if a rider is going uphill, they will be shown power, cadence and elevation. Once they are headed downhill, they will see current speed in large numbers. Once back on the flats, the display will shift to distance traveled and range.
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Riding modes can still be customized in the Flow app. Rather than being restricted to one mode at a time, riders can now select “Auto” mode in the Flow app and it will change modes dynamically, in response to the riding conditions, increasing assistance when going uphill, while dialing it back when going downhill.
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Yamaha, in its effort to shape how e-bikes are adopted across the globe, has created a new subsidiary called Enyring. The company will offer a battery-swap program for e-bike riders. The service will be launched in the Netherlands and Germany in 2025.
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Yamaha plans to work with manufacturers to make compatibility as universal as possible. Presumably, this means standardizing the battery mounts used in e-bikes. Yamaha also has plans to break down old cells so they can be recycled.
The combination of low weight, smooth and skinny tires, large 700C wheels and a lack of suspension give the Velotric T1 HS a particular sort of ride. At low speeds, this e-bike is agile and can wind through a crowded bike path with ease. At higher speeds, it has great road manners and cruises easily. At Class 3 speeds, it’s very stable and gives the rider plenty of confidence.
I’d compare the ride of the Velotric T1 HS to a sporty car. The handling is quick and the suspension stiff, whereas most sedans tend to handle more calmly and feature a gentler rider, suspension-wise.
Velotric chose to equip the T1 with an assortment of rack mounts, which gives this e-bike some added flexibility. For the rider who might want to do some loaded touring (an inn-to-inn tour, perhaps?), the T1 provides an intriguing opportunity.
I mentioned before how I felt like I needed more reach from the saddle to the bar. In part, that’s because Velotric sent us the medium size of the T1 HS. It’s great that Velotric not only makes the T1 in two different frame designs (ST and HS), they offer two different sizes as well. The large features a notably longer top tube (15mm longer), which would have helped my comfort as I seemed to dwarf the medium.
Having built-in GPS was pretty terrific. It improves security and offered a fun perspective on the riding I did. The smartphone app that brings the various functions together, though, was a little buggy; I had to unpair and re-pair my phone a couple of times.
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Until recently, there weren’t many repair stands that could handle an e-bike. Most were made for traditional road and mountain bikes that weigh less than 30 lbs. In the last couple of years some of the top companies producing tools for pro and home mechanics alike have begun introducing stands sturdy enough to make working on your e-bike a cinch. In our survey of the best repair stands for e-bikes we will look at the factors that make for a good repair stand as well as our favorite models on the market.
Let’s take a look at our faves.
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In the Netherlands and in many European countries, e-bikes are limited to a maximum output of 250W. This is one of the reasons e-bikes with mid-drive motors are so popular in Europe—a mid-drive motor can provide more assistance than a hub motor can for a given wattage. Why mandate such a low power output? Dutch officials see it as a public safety issue. While pedelecs that go 28 mph (45kph) are available, most e-bikes are restricted to 15.5 mph (25kph). According to the Dutch government, as e-bike use has grown, so have e-bike-rider fatalities, in an equal proportion.
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The Dutch government has purchased 247 portable dynamometers that can be positioned in locations with high e-bike traffic and the police can stop riders and test their e-bike’s output. E-bikes that exceed that 250W nominal rating will earn their owners a ticket €290 ($312 USD). A second infraction will result in the same fine, but a third can result in confiscation of the e-bike.
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Riders over the age of 12 but don’t yet have a driver’s license would be required to take and pass the test. Upon passing the test, prospective riders would be required to carry a state-issued ID.
Boerner, said the effort is to make sure both kids and parents understand traffic rules in order to keep kids safe when riding their e-bikes.
The test would be based on safety training published by the California Highway Patrol, in response to AB 1946, also authored by Boerner.
“E-bikes provide that sense of freedom that so many kids and Californians are looking for,” Boener said, “but it’s crucial that we ensure they know how to ride using the rules of our roads, and make safe and smart decisions when sharing the road with cars and pedestrians.”
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