Just last week I was YouTube surfing with electric bike guru Justin from ebikes.ca and noticing that there was not many exciting performance ebike videos out there. Much of that is because very few ebikes are designed with the performance market in mind. One exception to that is the Stealth Bomber. Read our Stealth Bomber review See our list of 10 fastest production electric bikes The Stealth Bomber has all the makings of an epic video. A fast (50mph) electric bike, the
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Stealth Bomber Releases Epic Ebike Video
Just last week I was YouTube surfing with electric bike guru Justin from ebikes.ca and noticing that there was not many exciting performance ebike videos out there. Much of that is because very few ebikes are designed with the performance market in mind. One exception to that is the Stealth Bomber. Read our Stealth Bomber review See our list of 10 fastest production electric bikes The Stealth Bomber has all the makings of an epic video. A fast (50mph) electric bike, the
BH E-Motion Adds Mid Drive to its Line-up
BH is a European bike company that was founded in 1909, and this last year we have been stumbling across various E-bikes that they have started to carry as part of their “Easy Motion” (or E-Motion) line.
BH is a European bike company that was founded in 1909, and this last year we have been stumbling across various E-bikes that they have started to carry as part of their “Easy Motion” (or E-Motion) line.
Sneak Peek: Hanebrink Bear Cat
Dan Hanebrink, has been busy building new prototype fat electric bikes. Until recently most of these prototypes have been focused on high performance (and expensive) ebikes. Last year he announced the $18,000 Hustler X5 (read our story), which I was privileged enough to ride up in the Southern Californian mountain community of Big Bear, a beautiful lake-front town that looks over Los Angeles. Also, I have ridden some of his high performance versions of the standard Hanebrink ebike which have top speeds of
Dan Hanebrink, has been busy building new prototype fat electric bikes. Until recently most of these prototypes have been focused on high performance (and expensive) ebikes. Last year he announced the $18,000 Hustler X5 (read our story), which I was privileged enough to ride up in the Southern Californian mountain community of Big Bear, a beautiful lake-front town that looks over Los Angeles. Also, I have ridden some of his high performance versions of the standard Hanebrink ebike which have top speeds of
FFR TRIKES Changes Name To OUTRIDER USA
Last summer, FFR Trikes dominated the Pikes Peak bicycle race in Colorado (read story). In the last few weeks, the organizers of the ”Pikes Peak Cycling Hill Climb” have announced that there will be no electric bikes (or trikes) allowed to compete in the race. Last week FFR Trikes, now Outrider USA, made the following announcement: “The name Outrider USA has emerged from the company formerly known as FFR Trikes in order to better align with the values and the vision of the company and
Last summer, FFR Trikes dominated the Pikes Peak bicycle race in Colorado (read story). In the last few weeks, the organizers of the ”Pikes Peak Cycling Hill Climb” have announced that there will be no electric bikes (or trikes) allowed to compete in the race. Last week FFR Trikes, now Outrider USA, made the following announcement: “The name Outrider USA has emerged from the company formerly known as FFR Trikes in order to better align with the values and the vision of the company and
Mainstream Bicycle Media Warming to E-bikes
I was looking at the April 2013 issue of the Bicycling magazine buyers guide today (25 Feb). I was pleasantly surprised to find an E-bike section that listed 4 bikes, and also a full-page review of the Stromer, and I couldn’t help but notice some positive comments by the author, Brad Ford. “Buy it if: You’re looking to speed up your commute…and have fun along the way. Unlike most electric bikes, Stromers ST1 looks almost like a regular city bike. I
I was looking at the April 2013 issue of the Bicycling magazine buyers guide today (25 Feb). I was pleasantly surprised to find an E-bike section that listed 4 bikes, and also a full-page review of the Stromer, and I couldn’t help but notice some positive comments by the author, Brad Ford. “Buy it if: You’re looking to speed up your commute…and have fun along the way. Unlike most electric bikes, Stromers ST1 looks almost like a regular city bike. I
Mid Drive Haibike Ebike Climbs Steepest Track Imaginable (VIDEO)
Every once in a great while a great ebike video will hit YouTube. Audi Ebike was one, Specialized Turbo was another. Now Haibike has released an outstanding video of their bike climbing a steep ski jump. The setting is outstanding and climbing this ski jump is no small feat. This video (if it is not staged) effectively demonstrates the extreme uphill performance of the Haibike Xduro (an also why we love non-hubs as the future of E-bikes). This driver and his Xduro had to
Every once in a great while a great ebike video will hit YouTube. Audi Ebike was one, Specialized Turbo was another. Now Haibike has released an outstanding video of their bike climbing a steep ski jump. The setting is outstanding and climbing this ski jump is no small feat. This video (if it is not staged) effectively demonstrates the extreme uphill performance of the Haibike Xduro (an also why we love non-hubs as the future of E-bikes). This driver and his Xduro had to
M55 Ebike Video Glimpses
One of the most exciting and elusive electric bikes on the market is the $40,000 full suspension, mid drive M55 (read our story here). Up until last year we knew very little about this ebike except that it was beautiful and expensive. But the Hungarian company behind the M55 has released a number of Youtube videos in the last year that give glimpses into the incredible M55 machine. It is obvious M55 is putting some good money into making some good video.
One of the most exciting and elusive electric bikes on the market is the $40,000 full suspension, mid drive M55 (read our story here). Up until last year we knew very little about this ebike except that it was beautiful and expensive. But the Hungarian company behind the M55 has released a number of Youtube videos in the last year that give glimpses into the incredible M55 machine. It is obvious M55 is putting some good money into making some good video.
Edgerunner, E-cargobike from Xtracycle
Xtracycle is a company that initially became famous for making an accessory that attaches to the rear of a standard bike frame to make it a longtail cargobike. They still make and sell that part (called the Free-radical), but a while back they began selling a
Xtracycle is a company that initially became famous for making an accessory that attaches to the rear of a standard bike frame to make it a longtail cargobike. They still make and sell that part (called the Free-radical), but a while back they began selling a
Optibike Announces the $6,000 M4
Optibike (of boulder Colorado) who is known for their $12,000 high-end electric bikes that are made in the USA, has just released a new model, the M4. The most notable feature of the M4 is its price at $6000. To get to this lower price point, Optibike made a number of concessions, starting with a much smaller 37V battery pack at only 10-Ah’s (370 watt hours). In comparison the 850R comes with a 37V / 26-Ah battery (962 watt hours).
Optibike (of boulder Colorado) who is known for their $12,000 high-end electric bikes that are made in the USA, has just released a new model, the M4. The most notable feature of the M4 is its price at $6000. To get to this lower price point, Optibike made a number of concessions, starting with a much smaller 37V battery pack at only 10-Ah’s (370 watt hours). In comparison the 850R comes with a 37V / 26-Ah battery (962 watt hours).
Electric Bikes and DUI
By federal law, you do not need a drivers license to ride an electric bike. Electric bikes have always been a safe haven for someone who has lost their drivers license to a DUI. With an electric bike you can still commute to work, school or a girl friends house even though you have lost your license. Suave electric bike dealers cater to the “just lost your license” bunch right after the holidays. If you have lost your license to
By federal law, you do not need a drivers license to ride an electric bike. Electric bikes have always been a safe haven for someone who has lost their drivers license to a DUI. With an electric bike you can still commute to work, school or a girl friends house even though you have lost your license. Suave electric bike dealers cater to the “just lost your license” bunch right after the holidays. If you have lost your license to