Ebike Industry Updates

I am pretty excited about all the electric VTOL’s that are progressing rapidly. The biggest reason we have been writing about electric aircraft is because they will be the drivers of advanced battery tech. The Tesla car company has produced pure EV’s that have a 300-mile range, so car companies are not pushing very hard to advance batteries. The ai

Some links may be affiliate links. We may get paid if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of these. The city of Denver changed its electric bike rebate program just ahead of awarding its first round of vouchers for 2024. They instituted a new rule requiring that all e-bikes purchased with the help of vouchers must be equipped wit

Some links may be affiliate links. We may get paid if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of these. Navee is a Chinese companyknown for making electric scooters. Barely three years old (they launched in 2021), the company has already produced 500,000 e-scooters. They are now moving into the e-bike market with two e-bikes aimed at

Some links may be affiliate links. We may get paid if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of these. Despite the massive growth in cycling thanks to the rise of e-bikes, the bike industry, as a whole, has been in a slump for the last two years. The slump owes to a boomerang effect that followed a massive rise in bike and e-bike sa

Some links may be affiliate links. We may get paid if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of these. GoCycle owners get a treat today with the launch of V9 of the GoCycleConnect smartphone app. Users will find a new interface with a different look. Their product line received an exciting addition earlier this month when they annou

Electric dirt bikes generally exhibit reduced vibration compared to their traditional gasoline-powered counterparts. The reduction in vibration is attributed to the differences in the mechanisms of electric motors and internal combustion engines. Here are the key factors contributing to reduced vibration in electric dirt bikes: Fewer Moving Parts:E...

The emergence of the e-moped category surprised us at first, but it makes obvious sense. Not everyone interested in an alternative way of getting around wants to sweat to do it. Once manufacturers began adding throttles to e-bikes it was inevitable that some of them would conclude that they should design one that flips the priorities from pedals pl

Electric dirt bikes have gained popularity for off-road trail riding due to their quiet operation, low maintenance, and environmentally friendly features. If you're interested in electric dirt bike trail riding, here are some tips to consider: Choose the Right Bike:Select an electric dirt bike suitable for trail riding. Consider factors such as pow...

Componentry It’s in cockpit components: handlebar, saddle, stem and seatpost that we often see examples of companies working hard to bring down the cost of an e-bike as they move from the most expensive version to the most affordable version. The Cannondale Moterra is no different. With the Cannondale Moterra 1, we see a carbon fiber handlebar, but

Since there is nothing else quite like it on the market, the ride quality of the JackRabbit XG is certainly unique; the closest comparison I can think of is a BMX without pedals. As such, it has a few uncommon features to consider and discuss. First, comfort: the bike features a great-feeling CHIFA leather saddle that I found extremely comfortable

Riding a dirt bike on a course or trail requires specific skills and techniques. Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your dirt biking abilities, here's a guide on how to ride a dirt bike on a course: Wear Proper Safety Gear:Always wear appropriate safety gear, including a helmet, goggles, gloves, long-sleeved shirt or jersey, pants, kne...

A powerful and practical all-terrain e-bike for hunting, commuting, or simply having fun. Whether you’re a primitive camping enthusiast, a hunter with a distant blind or treestand, or a thrill-seeker who loves a good romp in the dirt, the QuietKat Ranger may just meet your needs. We tested the bike’s on- and off-road performance in our QuietKat Ran