e-Bike Archives

Set it and Forget it With Gazelle eBikes’ Automatic Gearing

Gazelle dropped a new lineup of e-bikes. The step-through designs are mainly aimed at commuters and casual long-distance riders.

Written by Sam Anderson April 19, 2023

All-New Thule Epos Rack Has a 160lb Weight Limit and Will Fit Any Bike

Thule is starting the Sea Otter Classic a little early, unveiling an all-new rack with versatility, lights, and a ramp. The all-new Thule Epos is…

Written by Jordan Villella April 17, 2023

Marin Debuts Rift Zone E 140mm eBike with Shimano EP8 & EP6 Motors

Marin has added a second eBike to its range of mountain bikes; the Marin Rift Zone E. Roughly based on the Rift Zone 29 Trail…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan April 17, 2023

Volcon Brat: An E-Bike With a Cafe-Racer Attitude

The Volcon Brat is built like an old-school cafe racer with enough zip and suspension for daily commutes or off-road adventuring.

Cane Creek Electric Wings are 3D Printed Titanium Cranks for eBikes

North Carolina’s own Cane Creek Cycling Components has released their new 3D printed, titanium Electric Wings. These eBike-specific cranks join their iconic and ultra-Gucci siblings,…

Written by Ron Frazelle April 14, 2023

Shimano eMTB AutoShift & FreeShift Stuns, Powered by LinkGlide & XT Di2: Review

Next-gen Shimano eMTB reshape ebikes with AutoShift FreeShift automated shifting with LinkGlide, EP8 EP-801 & 11sp XT Di2

Written by Cory Benson April 14, 2023

Taipei Show Design Winners: More Weird & Wonderful New Cycling Tech

More wonderful and weird (And Award-Winning!) stuff from the 2023 Taipei Cycle Show. From bikes to bags, hubs to brakes, and even a user-serviceable e-bike…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 11, 2023

Taipei Show Tech Randoms: Wheels, Drivetrain & Vanlife

Wheels, rims, hubs, and a bit of drivetrain stuff from the 2023 Taipei Cycle Show, plus a quick romp around Dirty Formosa’s outdoor pavilion of…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 10, 2023

The World’s Longest Range eBike? FUELL Flluid-2 & Flluid-3 Include Valeo Cyclee Mid-Drive Units + Predictive Shifting

Expanding upon their initial Flluid-1 ebike, FUELL has just announced two new models – The Flluid-2, claiming to offer the world’s longest range, and the…

Written by Steve Fisher April 05, 2023

Spotted: Silverback Bikes’ Carbon Enduro eBike

Deon Retief had the goal of “becoming the Apple of the bicycle industry” when he started Silverback Bikes back in 2010. Retief, the CEO, Founder,…

Written by Ron Frazelle April 04, 2023

17 Weird & Wonderful Bikes From the Taipei Cycle Show 2023

From gorgeous to functional to straight-up oddities, the concepts and complete bikes shown in Taipei were a beautiful mix of lust-worthy gravel bikes to very…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 30, 2023

Ibis Announces New Lifetime Warranty on All Frames, Rims, and Wheels

Good news for anyone buying an Ibis in 2023: that purchase now includes a lifetime warranty on frames, rims, and wheels. Ibis announced today that…

Written by Zach Overholt March 28, 2023

The Updated Aventon Pace 500.3: an Electric Cruiser for Casual Adventures

The enterprising folks at Aventon are building new eBikes almost faster than we can write about them. Today’s release is the Pace 500.3, an update…

Written by Andrew Marshall March 28, 2023

Tektro Becomes Bosch Antilock Brakes Partner for E-Bike Spec

The Bosch ABS system for e-bikes gets a new partner with Tektro and TRP brake options for electric city, trekking, touring, and mountain bikes.

Written by Tyler Benedict March 28, 2023

Giant Trance & Liv Intrigue Advanced E+ Bring Full Power to Lightweight eMTBs

The new Giant Trance X e-mountain bike sits in the middle between high power and lightweight options with a clever blend of features like adjustable…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 28, 2023

Olympia Drops the Hammer, a New E-nduro Bike

Founded in Milan in 1893, the bike company Olympia drops its new version of the Hammer full suspension, enduro eBike. This Italian bike company prides…

Written by Ron Frazelle March 27, 2023

Mondraker CHASER X Range Aims for eMTB Capability in Urban Settings

Urban riding is hard on bikes, and urban bikes are hard on booties. Enter Mondraker’s CHASER X range: two eMTBs attempting to bring off-road heritage…

Written by Andrew Marshall March 23, 2023

Rotwild R.X275 Sets New Lightest Trail eMTB Benchmark at 15.3kg with TQ-powered eBike

Maybe the World’s Lightest eMTB at 15.3kg, the Rotwild R.X275 trail ebike combines a light TQ drive with a unique Boost Button twist remote…

Written by Cory Benson March 22, 2023

Ebike Powered by a Worx Cordless Power Tool Battery? Aventon says “Yup”!

Yeah, you did read that right. If you have a tool in your garage that’s part of the Worx ecosystem of battery-powered tools, you can…

Written by Ron Frazelle March 20, 2023

2023 Marin Alpine Trail E Models Boost Capacity to 630 Wh

For 2023, Marin Bikes is updating the spec on its Alpine Trail E Model; a 150mm travel all-mountain eMTB. The aluminum chassis is unchanged since…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan March 20, 2023

Podcast #078 – Bosch explains what’s going on with e-bike battery safety

Wondering what’s going on with e-bike fires, legislation, certification, and how you can (and should) safely charge your batteries? And maybe eke out a bit…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 16, 2023

Pinarello Nytro E x TQ e-Road claims to be World’s Lightest Mid-Drive eBike from 11.4kg

Pinarello is taking it ebike game to the next level with a lighter, more neatly-integrated family of Nytro E road ebikes powered by TQ’s latest…

Written by Cory Benson March 16, 2023

The New Ride1Up Turris Aims to Be the Perfect Starter Ebike

Let’s learn about another eBike, shall we? This one comes from the affordable eBike purveyor Ride1Up (not that 1Up), which was founded in 2018 with…

Written by Ron Frazelle March 16, 2023

Upway Comes to US With Certified Used eBikes From Big Brands

With a fresh round of funding and its eye set on growth, European used eBike platform Upway is cracking into the U.S. market.

Written by Andrew Marshall March 15, 2023

Chris Akrigg Transfers to Whyte Bikes, Already at Home on E-160 RSX eBike

Chris Akrigg has always been one of our favorite riders to watch. Seamlessly blending trials, MTB, BMX, and other influences, he often makes the impossible…

Written by Zach Overholt March 14, 2023

Ditch the Car With New RadRunner 3 Plus & Cargo Accessories

Seattle’s Rad Power Bikes has released the new RadRunner 3 Plus and new cargo accessories to help you swap car for your e-bike.

Written by Ron Frazelle March 10, 2023

Sign Up Now for THE MEGA VOLT eMTB Festival, Year Three

The eMTB festival features three days of riding, events, industry minglers, food, flow, and fun. Bring on the eShredding.

Written by Andrew Marshall March 09, 2023

Specialized Globe Haul ST E-Cargo Bike Gets Official (and Fast!)

The much-anticipated Specialized Globe relaunch doesn’t disappoint with a 28mph top assist speed, solid build, and tons of mounting points on a frame that should…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 09, 2023

Audi Releases Dakar Racer-Inspired Enduro eMTB

Audi’s two-wheel endeavor wisely partners with a legit eMTB brand and gets Dakar Rally car inspired graphics and 180mm of Ohlins suspension. And we kinda…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 08, 2023