Ebike Industry Updates

Can an Affordable Yet Powerful Alternative Topple the Original Moto King? Super73 S2 or Ride1UP Revv 1 HT? Adrenaline seekers gravitating toward aggressive-looking, moped- or moto-style e-bikes may find themselves torn between these models when shopping. We put the two cafe racers head to head in this comparison to help you decide. If riding fast [

To the degree that e-bikes have been in the media lately, much of the news has centered on fires caused by low-quality lithium-ion batteries. Existing evidence suggests low-quality e-scooters and other micromobility devices and repaired batteries are the cause of these fires, as our previous reporting has shown. This overhyped and inaccurate report

The wear and tear of e-bike tires can be influenced by various factors, including the type of tire, riding conditions, maintenance, and the specific characteristics of the e-bike itself. Here are some factors to consider regarding e-bike tire wear: Tire Type:The type of tire you choose significantly impacts wear. Different tread patterns, rubber co...

Mini But Mighty? Propella Introduces Small Utility E-Bike With A Great Value Proposition The $1000 price point is a difficult threshold to beat. It’s hard to produce an e-bike where the motor, battery and the rest of the electronics don’t eat $600 of the e-bike’s retail cost. Strategies to get there mean shaving costs by […] The post Propella Mini

A Straightforward, No-Nonsense Helmet with Style and Sun Protection There’s often an elegance in simplicity, which multi-sport helmet manufacturer Bern seems to have applied to its Major bike helmet. The Major keeps things simple without many of the bells and whistles that we often see on helmets from newer brands trying to reinvent the wheel. […]

A Flashy, Stylish, and Roomy Helmet with Impressive Safety Certifications When you’re riding an e-bike capable of speeds well above 20 miles per hour, a regular bike helmet just doesn’t cut the mustard. Maximum protection is paramount, which is why the Bern Hudson is specifically rated for e-bikes and includes multiple safety features and certifica

Pacific Cycle is recalling two models of e-bike due to improper assembly that can result in a fire. There have been three reports of fires, and one injury involving second-degree burns. The recall covers the Ascend Cabrillo and Minaret models, which affects about 1700 e-bikes. Owners of these e-bikes should stop using them immediately and […] The p

The history of electric bikes (e-bikes) is intertwined with the development of batteries and electric motors, as well as the broader history of bicycles. The idea of adding an electric motor to a bicycle to assist with propulsion dates back over a century, but significant developments and commercial success have occurred more recently. Early Concep...

This week we saw two bikes sold at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s recalled due to a risk of fire as a result of incorrect assembly. Canyon Bikes introduced the 2024 Spectral:ON CF 7, an impressive eMTB. Officials in Spearfish, S.D., take on the issue of how or whether to legislate e-bike use in their […] The post E-Bike News Roundup, 1/19 to 1/26/24 f

Canadian manufacturer LMX has introduced a novel eMTB meant to address the stress that powerful mid-drive motors place on the drivetrain. The LMX 64 employs a mid-drive motor that turns a gear on the rear wheel’s non-drive side. They bill it as, “eMTB meets moto.” LMX was recently in the news because the French military […] The post LMX Introduces

This powerful, well-crafted e-bike makes gravel riding accessible and fun! With a name that means “water flowing over white rocks,” it would only be right that the Wabash RT would be Yamaha’s fluid, responsive gravel e-bike. We were impressed after reviewing the brand’s CrossCore RC city/commuter e-bike, so we had high expectations from this offeri

Cold weather can significantly impact the performance of electric bike (e-bike) batteries. Most e-bikes use lithium-ion batteries, which are known to be sensitive to temperature extremes. Here's how cold weather affects these batteries and some tips to mitigate these effects: Effects of Cold Weather on E-Bike BatteriesReduced Range: The most notice...