Pedal-assisted

It was just last month that we heard about Envo's Flex Snowbike, which lets users pedal across the powder. Well, the Canadian company hasn't forgotten about summer sports, as it's also working on an electric-assist catamaran.

German startup Mastix Bike has pedaled onto Kickstarter with a BMX-styled fat-tire urban ebike called the One that's being made available in road-legal EU and US variants, as well as more powerful off-road adventure models.

We thought we'd seen the last ebike from California's Aventon back in March, but today the company has updated its flagship commuter ebike to the second generation – bringing torque sensing to its range for the first time.

Frey Bike recently announced a new series of pedal-assist mountain bikes aimed at finding the perfect balance between high-end specs and an affordable price tag. The first ebikes in the range are the full-suspension Neo and Neo Pro.

Looking to inject a fun modern vibe into city commutes, a UK startup has launched a stylish folding ebike that can collapse down in three easy steps, comes in UK-legal and US-legal variants, and offers pedal assist for up to 80 km.

Onyx has unleashed a pair of adventure ebikes designed for off-road thrills and on-street action, as well as air time above both. The LZR "all-terrain hyper slayer" comes with a 70-mile battery and a mid-mount motor offered in two power flavors.

Fat-tire ebikes can be a great way to ride the last mile to work while also being capable of exploring the world beyond the city limits. The Kuattro aims to be a more welcoming fat-tire ride courtesy of a step-through design.

Two years ago we told you about Envo's Electric SnowBike Kit, which let users convert their existing mountain bike to a snow-going ebike. Well, the Canadian company is now offering a complete self-contained package, in the form of the Flex Snowbike.

The Flit-16 folding ebike launched on Kickstarter back in 2019 is now on general sale as the upgraded Commuter Edition, which we got to ride and fold, roll along and then unfold and ride for a few days earlier in the month.

Pivot Cycles has now added a new Shuttle eMTB family member in the lightweight shape of the SL, which features a full carbon frame and compact Fazua motor to create a ride that's "smooth, stealthy and as nimble as any unassisted trail bike."

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.