Bicycles

Bellingham, WA-based Evil Bikes has partnered with Shimano for the launch of its "first foray into the electric underworld" in the demonic trail-blazing shape of a full suspension trail-hugger known as the Epocalypse.

Indonesia-based mountain bike maker Patrol recently added a new pedal-assist member to its model family, which boasts a full carbon fiber frame, the latest Shimano Steps motor and full suspension with generous trail-soaking travel.

If you transport your bike on a car-top rack, there's a risk that you'll forget it's up there, and smash it into a low-hanging garage door or other overhead obstacle. The Veloroof system is designed to greatly reduce that risk.

Following the launch of the stealthy Fuel EXe e-MTB, Trek has returned to the city for the second generation of its Dual Sport+ urban explorer ebike, which is designed to be flexible enough for work-day commutes and weekend trail adventuring.

Following its entry into the ebike space with the Amo series this time last year, Italian motorcycle marque MV Agusta is tapping into Dakar nostalgia for the launch of Lucky Explorer Project ebikes aimed at pedal-assist enduro and gravel riders.

UK-based Gin has launched a capable-looking commuter ebike that's versatile enough to handle weekend trail adventures too. The flagship X packs in a Bafang hub motor, 75+ mile battery, adjustable suspension and all-terrain tires for under £1,000.

We've seen a car-top bike rack that uses electric suction cups before, and we've also seen a rack that carries the bike upside-down. Fovno's new ES-H1B, however, combines both features in one unusual product.

Okai has added an all-terrain fat-tire model to its growing range of capable-looking, Bafang-powered ebikes. The Class 2 Ranger offers 45 miles of riding range, comes with funky app-controlled ambient lighting and is priced at under $2,000.

Hot on the heels of the trail-ready Liberty Ultra CC Fat, Frey Bike has launched into the touring ebike space with the Runner, which boasts a 1-kWh battery for up to 200 km of per-charge range and can be had with a 1,000-watt Bafang hub motor.

Instead of piling on extreme eMTB power for its 2023 Fuel EXe trail bikes, Trek has focused on offering more natural assisted-riding courtesy of a compact and light – and super quiet – mid-mount motor and slim downtube battery combination.

Last November we first heard about the radical Supre Drive mountain bike drivetrain, invented by Canadian mechanical engineer Cedric Eveleigh. Now, just eight months later, it's found its way onto Nicolai Bicycles' Nucleon 16 enduro bike.

While there's no denying that having a rear shock can improve the mountain biking experience, it does add weight and complexity. The Rampage Innova cross-country bike offers an alternative, in the form of a simplified leaf-spring rear suspension.

The curvy carbon fiber frame and five-spoke carbon wheels of the Noordung ebike certainly make it an eye-catching ride, but what really makes it stand out is the "fuel tank," which hosts the battery pack, air quality monitors and built-in speakers.

Following crowdfunding success with the HF-01 shaft-driven folding ebike, Honbike has rolled out a striking new belt-drive city commuter called the U4, which offers pedal-assist up to 20 mph and can ride for over 50 miles on a single charge.

While bike helmets do provide a great deal of protection, it's still possible to sustain a head injury when wearing one. This fact prompted two Swedish companies to develop an airbag-equipped helmet, which could make a big difference in an accident.