Pedal-assisted

San Diego's Ride1Up has tapped German engineering excellence for what's described as the brand's first fully trail-equipped Class 3 electric mountain bike. The TrailRush has been designed for long-range touring and light cross-country adventuring.

Chain-drive ebikes can be a little too high maintenance for some, and reward you with oily clothes for your trouble. But a belt-drive easy life generally comes with a high ticket price. That's not the case with the Glide from Priority Bicycles.

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.

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.

We've featured a number of cargo ebikes that are pitched as family car alternatives. We've also covered a bunch of velomobiles over the years. The ZET pedal-assist quadricycle combines the best of both for a family hauler, minivan or personal cruiser.

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.

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.

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.

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%.

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."

Dutch e-mobility outfit Urban Arrow has announced the US launch of its latest front-loader cargo ebike, one that the company says is a viable alternative to the family's second car for the school run or weekly shop.

For many delivery riders, a supersized cargo box worn like a backpack and a powerful ebike are all that's needed to keep goods moving in the city. Multiple large packages require bigger thinking, as seen in Honda's upcoming Fastport eQuad.