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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Following the production announcement of the C-04 electric scooter earlier this month, BMW designers have returned to the micromobility drawing board for two new concepts – the Dynamic Cargo e-trike and the Clever Commute electric kickscooter. -
America's biggest-selling ebike manufacturer has updated its flagship fat-tire ebike. The new RadRover 6 Plus is a practical, flexible and sturdy hard-tail hub drive, and it's the first ground-up overhaul of the Rover since it launched in 2015.
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Given that we're now in the midst of an ebike gold rush, companies are trying even harder to make their particular product stand out. The Ultima ebike is a good example, as it features a 4K camera, Bluetooth speakers, and a snazzy-looking frame.
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Germany's Silverback Bikes has added a new model to its S-Electro family of ebikes. The minimalist Metro is built for comfort and efficiency, comes with fork suspension, sports a bunch Shimano components, and includes an integrated bike lock.
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Ebike startup Blix has wheeled out a shiny new version of its Packa Genie electrified cargo hauler, which boasts a powerful 750-W hub-motor and a beefy dual-battery setup for an impressive range of 80 miles.
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There's no denying that hauling a folding ebike on public transport is a much easier proposition than traveling with a full-sized model. The latest fold-down offering from Fiido boasts up to 130 km of range, torque sensing, and keyless security.
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Many ebike makers have spent significant R&D time and money making their rides look like regular unpowered bicycles. CrownCruiser has chosen a different path, with a retro-futuristic smart ebike that rocks a head-turning carbon-fiber monocoque frame.
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Veteran Italian motorcycle maker MV Agusta has announced that it's breaking into the electric mobility space, and is starting with a pair of ebikes dubbed the Amo RC and Amo RR – to be followed later by some e-kickscooters.
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The first ebikes from Amsterdam-based bike maker Veloretti are about to go into production. Both the traditional-looking Ivy and the more modern Ace feature automatic gear-shifting, a Gates belt drive and a Bafang mid-mounted motor.
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Velotton introduced the fairly lightweight Vekkit conversion kit last year for those who can't afford the often high price tags of dedicated ebikes, and now version two has been announced – adding a GPS+LTE module and new battery options.
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For its first Indiegogo, Chinese e-mobility company A Dece Oasis (ADO) has launched an all-terrain fat-tired version of its A20 fast-folder, which can take you to work during the week and be ready to tackle off-road adventures at the weekend.
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Shared electric micromobility company Bird currently operates fleets of e-scooters in more than 250 cities across the world, and is now rolling out another option for city commuters – its first ebike, the Bird Bike.
