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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California's X Mobility Motors has launched its first three products – an electric skateboard, an electric kickscooter and a folding ebike. But perhaps even more enticing are plans to launch a couple of electric motorcycles later in the year.
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Canada's Biktrix, the company behind last year's impressive Juggernaut HD Duo electric fat bike, has launched its first moped-style ebike, the Moto, which boasts a per-charge range of more than 100 miles.
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One of the more flamboyant ebikes to ever put rubber to hard ground, the Xion CyberX also packs an impressive list of specs. Riders can accelerate up to 50 mph in seconds or take things slow and nomadic, wandering up to 100 miles per charge.
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There are some people who feel no need for an ebike during regular cycling, but who would like an electric assist when pulling a trailer. Well, that's where the new motorized Ein trailer is designed to come in.
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Juiced Bikes has updated 2019's Scorpion half ebike/half moped. The Scorpion X has been treated to a bigger battery, a geared hub motor that can be unlocked for off-road adventures, and both torque and cadence sensors for pedal assist.
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Specialized has released a super light edition of its Turbo Como city ebike, which features an internal gear hub, smooth motor assist to 28 mph and a per charge range of over 60 miles, or farther by installing an optional range extender.
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Gocycle was one of the first manufacturers to offer a folding electric bicycle, and its ebikes have been popular ever since. The company has now unveiled its fourth generation of bikes, which are lighter and more powerful than previous models.
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The third generation Specialized Turbo Levo e-MTB sports a full carbon chassis and mixed wheel setup with a completely reworked geometry, all backed by a 565-W peak power mid-mount motor that provides assist up to 20 mph and produces 66 lb.ft of torque.
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The Ryuger Eidolon, out of Western Australia, is a super-aerodynamic carbon monocoque ebike that looks like a street racer but is actually a full-suspension commuter with some light off-road ambitions. And it's an absolute eye-popper.
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Electric mobility company Eunorau has launched an Indiegogo to fund the production of a new fat-tire full-suspension ebike named the Defender S, which can be had in dual-battery and dual-motor configurations.
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The Fazua Evation e-drive helps create the lightest full-suspension e-MTB ever to come from one of the world's largest names in mountain biking. The Trek E-Caliber leverages the removable drive toward delivering a light, nimble cross country ride.
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The bike camper market finds itself maturing beyond one-off garage creations to polished retail trailers. The Mody caravan arrives as a classic tiny teardrop made from lightweight composites and specced for ebike road touring and mountain biking.