ebikes
Advances in electric drivetrain performance and an increasing awareness of the need to reduce carbon emissions has seen the popularity of ebikes explode. Practical, versatile and a whole lot of fun, there's now an ebike for almost every occasion.
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Chinese e-mobility outfit Magicycle has launched what's it's calling an ebike SUV, a full-squish fat-tire electric mountain bike called the Deer that can also serve as a capable commuter and trekking ebike.
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After a somewhat turbulent 2022, Hong Kong-based e-mobility outfit Fiido has kicked off the new year with a quick look at a bunch of upcoming ebikes, a kids push bike and a powerful seated scooter.
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Trek subsidiary Electra has added a new member to its Loft family of ebikes, a lightweight commuter named the Loft Go 7D EQ with torque-sensing pedal assist and a 40-mile battery, plus the option to add a range extender for more miles between charges.
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Douze Cycles has partnered with Toyota France to launch a new front-loader ebike. The Douze Cycles x La mobilité Toyota cargo ebike can haul up to 100 kg of goods around the city, and features a Yamaha motor for pedal-assist plus a 100-km battery.
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Back in 2021, California's Aventon launched its first full-size fat-tire adventure ebike, the Aventure. Now the second generation has been released, adding responsive torque sensor to the design, and offering more per-charge range.
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In & Motion is developing a backpack to take bicycle airbag protection to the next level. Its Stan pack works like other protective inflatables but gives the commuter more complete protection around the head, neck, chest and back.
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Swiss performance bike maker Thömus is now open for business at its new flagship Santa Monica store, and is celebrating the occasion with the launch of a stealthy, lightweight ebike called the Swissrider.
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VW camper van specialist Spacecamper is experimenting with a bike camper as smart and flexible as its vans. The Spacecamper Bike concept adds a deployable tarp, multi-adjustable sleeping platform and mobile workstation to an electric cargo bike.
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Many ebikes on the road today are built to look and ride just like their traditional counterparts. But there are others which sport a retro-cool moto vibe. Until now, Ride1Up has had both feet in the former camp, but that's changed with the Revv 1.
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Not every bike rider is able to join the two-wheel pedal-assist revolution, and Arizona's wallet-friendly ebike maker Lectric has responded to folks looking for the improved stability offered by a third wheel with the launch of the XP Trike.
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Among a bunch of e-mobility solutions on show at Okai's CES 2023 booth last week were the slick-looking EB60 commuter ebike that's pegged for US availability later this year, along with the company's first eMTB – the very limited EB20.
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If there's one thing that immediately gives an ebike away as an ebike, it's a bulging down-tube. Not true for the new DB-E from Detroit Bikes, a particularly light, sleek ebike with a Bike + hub drive and Veer belt drive.
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