Bicycles

Lectric has a reputation for quality builds at affordable prices. Such is the case for an updated version of the XPeak all-terrain adventure bike, which keeps the same price tag as the original but can now be optioned with a longer-range battery.

The icy fingers of winter are starting to grip folks in the Northern Hemisphere, which might mean packing away the bike until things warm up. But the latest e-ride from Giant has been designed for "those who embrace the thrill of winter riding."

Following a successful Indiegogo for a long-range folding ebike in January, e-mobility outfit Mihogo has returned to the platform with a lightweight commuter. The Air's carbon fiber frame is jam-packed with batteries for up to 128 miles per charge.

South Korean startup Kosmos has made its Indiegogo debut with a tech-packed ebike named the Nova7. The PAS commuter features a mid-mount internal gearbox, rear-hub motor with responsive torque sensing, and a low-maintenance belt drive.

Lectric reckons that last year's XPedition model went on to become the best-selling cargo ebike in the US. Now the second generation has launched – sporting "premium features typically found in $3,000+ models" but at a fraction of that kind of price tag.

California's Aventon hauled itself into the utility bike world last year with the Abound cargo ebike. Now the company has added a short-tail version, which comes with an all-new smart system for peace-of-mind security as well as enhanced connectivity.

Electric bikes come in all shapes and sizes, but few will turn heads quite like the Mod Easy SideCar Sahara. This limited-edition ebike has been inspired by the WWII-era BMW R75 motorcycle, and comes complete with sand-beige desert camouflage.

When we last heard from Lumos, the bike helmet company had announced a model which was simply equipped with a "smart" tail light. The firm is getting fancy again, however, with its turn-indicating, 360-degree-illuminating, crash-detecting Nyxel.

Flyer has launched a pair of Bosch-assisted enduro bikes with "incredibly agile handling and generous travel." The "Alpine-tested" trail-rippers promise an exhilarating ride for experienced riders, while also offering comfort and safety to newbies.

When it comes to the pressure of bike tires, a few psi either way can make a big difference in performance. The Outrider sensor was designed with that fact in mind, as it provides real-time pressure readings from within tubeless tires.

This week, Mahle launched its lightest electric bike drive series yet. The new XS system shaves over a pound off Mahle's previous lightweight champion while also freeing up more latitude in ebike design.

Back in the early 1960s, Schwinn tapped into the spirit of chopper-style motorcycles for a kids bike called the Sting-Ray. More than a decade later, the company blew up another storm with the Hurricane. Now that model has been reborn as an ebike.

After years of releasing conversion kits to transform regular bikes into ebikes, Swytch has now revealed the "ultimate affordable ebike (that's also just a really great bike)." The Go eBike will sport the company's long-range battery and hub motor combo.

Head- and tail lights do make bicycles visible from the front and back, but what about from the sides? The handlebar-plug-replacing SideLights are designed to address that shortcoming, plus they serve as headlights, tail lights and turn indicators.

Pedal-assist bikes can be a great way to ride farther and explore more, but many are much heavier than regular bikes. That's not the case with the upcoming Endorphin, which rides as a stealthy lightweight ebike that's "built for comfort and endurance."