Ebike Industry Updates

The New York City Council has taken up consideration of a bill that would regulate e-bikes. This bill wouldn’t regulate all e-bikes, though. It’s meant to take on the e-bikes used by food delivery apps like GrubHub, DoorDash and Uber Eats. And that’s not all. New York has even announced the formation of a new […] The post NY Forms Department to Reg

When it comes to electric dirt bikes, brake levers play a crucial role in rider safety and control. Electric dirt bikes often come equipped with hydraulic disc brakes or mechanical disc brakes, and the design of the brake levers can vary. Here are some considerations for electric dirt bike brake levers: **1. Hydraulic vs. Mechanical:Hydraulic Brake...

Electric dirt bikes, like traditional dirt bikes, use a sprocket and chain system as part of their drivetrain to transfer power from the motor to the wheels. Here are some key considerations regarding the sprockets on electric dirt bikes: Sprocket Types:Electric dirt bikes typically have two main types of sprockets: front sprockets (commonly called...

A massive battery keeps this affordable but effective cargo bike going for ages! While affordability is becoming more and more present in the electric cargo bike market, cost-friendliness and cargo capability are not always synonymous. With an MSRP of $1,799, the KBO Ranger offers an affordable solution for those seeking an affordable electric carg

The Marlin has been one of Trek’s most popular and affordable mountain bikes, and while Trek has offered plenty of affordable e-bikes, with the release of the new Marlin+ eMTB, Trek has now added an affordable eMTB to its lineup. Trek offers the Marlin+ in two different builds, the Marlin+ 8 and the Marlin+ 6. […] The post Trek Introduces Marlin+,

In its efforts to help elevate e-bike industry quality standards, Bafang built a test lab, Bafang Laboratory Center, to test two-wheel drive systems. It has announced that the lab has been awarded accreditation by the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS). The accreditation is in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025: 2017 G

Looking down at the odometer on my Luna X-1 I realized that I had just turned over 2000km on the clock. For normal ebikes 2000km is not much of a milestone, but considering how I only ride my X-1 on trails and thrash on it pretty hard every day I thought I would do an article on how it has held up and the good, the bad and the ugly about this bike.

Gocycle made a big splash when they introduced their high-tech G4 e-bike. Designed by an automotive engineer who wanted something that capitalized on current technology, the G4 brought together a proprietary front hub motor, a folding carbon fiber frame and hydroformed aluminum parts and a fully enclosed drivetrain. They’ve now introduced two new m

This is a 6-seat electric aircraft that uses four “stowaway” rotors for initial lift, and one rear-facing propeller for sustained flight. Several years ago they started with a prototype that did not have any of the vertical-lift features, called the CX300. It also used a single rear-facing propeller, which would take off and land on conventional ru

One of the big questions consumers often ask about e-bikes is why they don’t feature energy regeneration while braking. On paper, it makes terrific sense, but when we drill down on the engineering details the challenges become apparent: People don’t weigh a lot and regeneration saps an e-bike’s ability to coast. That’s not to say […] The post Look

Heybike has just announced a new model and this one is quite the attention-grabber. You don’t need ADD to lose track of what you were doing as you eye this baby. The Heybike Hero is the company’s first carbon fiber e-bike. Much as we’ve liked the other Heybike models we’ve reviewed, this is a more […] The post Heybike Hero Spec Review, 2024 first a

The Pacific Northwest offers a variety of scenic landscapes and outdoor adventures, making it a fantastic region for electric bike (e-bike) enthusiasts. Here are some of the best electric bike trails in the Northwest: 1. The Centennial Trail - Washington:Location: Snohomish County, WashingtonDescription: This 30-mile trail runs from Snohomish to th...