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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What if, instead of lugging a heavy ebike charger around for mid-journey top-ups, you could wirelessly juice up the battery through the kickstand? That's the idea behind the Tiler system, which is relaunching as a plug-and-play Compact version.
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The Lopifit might look like an oversized electric kick scooter, but it's also got a treadmill built into the footboard. You can walk while you ride, so you actually get your steps in while you speedily commute to your destination.
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California's Aventon began its fat-tire Aventure journey in 2021, relying on Bafang hub motors to power the ride. Now the company has gone in-house for the new M model, a mid-drive wilderness wanderer that gives riders enough torque to conquer.
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Even though I'm a regular ebiker, as I get older I'm tempted by the stability and ease that e-trikes offer. But they're often quite a hefty financial investment. The Cerana T2 mid-motor model most definitely rides in the budget-friendly bike lane.
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Sized only a touch larger than a can of soda, the ZF Centrix mid-motor disappears away into the bike frame. ZF has upgraded the Centrix spec sheet with 25 percent more power and triple-digit torque, making its performance-to-size even sharper.
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Budget e-mobility brand Heybike announced the new Galaxy series of ebikes recently, which is made up of five models designed to cover all the bases, and built around its own mid-drive motor system.
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A couple of years ago, Arizona's Lectric built on its success in the low-cost ebike space by launching a model geared towards folks looking for more stability. Now the XP Trike has been updated with a more powerful motor and a bigger battery.
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When you feel like wandering in the wilderness – or just through the cobbled streets of old town – and need a capable Bosch-powered ride to fuel your adventure, Orbea has a premium all-terrain solution in its new Muga urban ebike.
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Germany's Hase Bikes has tapped Bosch power to ride on an updated version of its longest-running model, the Kettwiesel. This makes 100 Nm of torque available and can amplify pedal effort by as much as 400%.
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The UK's oldest bicycle manufacturer has launched an ebike called the One. The chain-free commuter rolls with built-in GPS and anti-theft measure, smart connectivity features, and a "striking new visual identity."
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Folding bike veteran Dahon has rolled out a new ebike that lives up to its K-Feather moniker. Tipping the scales at around 26 lb, it should be a fairly easy heft into the train compartment or car trunk between commutes.
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If you're hauling kids or groceries, a cargo ebike is a great way to go. That said, do you really want to buy a whole other smaller, nimbler ebike for everyday commuting? With the Urbanisto, you get one transformable bike that plays both roles.
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