Unbiased, In-Depth Analysis of the Best Electric Bikes
This type of electric bike utilizes a motor system that is positioned at the middle of the frame, usually exerting force on the same chain that the rider is cycling as they pedal. They are known for their balanced weight distribution, unsprung weight advantage, battery use efficiency (because they benefit from gear shifting, just like the rider), and improved climbing power. Because they often require custom motor interfaces, mid-drive ebikes tend to cost more money. They exert more strain on the chain, belt, and drivetrain than hub motor and friction drive, and usually do not offer throttle on demand power. Most high-end and European ebikes utilize mid-drive motor systems.
The Gazelle CityZen T10 model improves over the 2016 CityZen C8 in a number of interesting and thoughtful ways, without raising the price. This is a sporty urban electric bike that makes for efficient commuting and allows you to pass through narrow spaces (between cars or through doors) easily because of its narrow handlebar, relatively […]
PESU is an electric bike company started in Shenzhen China in 2016 that is launching a first round of products through Kickstarter and Indiegogo crowd funding websites. As this review was underway, their Kickstarter campaign had raised more than double the goal and the PESU Monster 252W was the most economical offering. This is a […]
Electric Trikes tend to be popular with seniors and disabled individuals. This is a vehicle type that allows you to get around town without having a license and does not require as much money or space as a golf cart… it also allows you to pedal along on sidewalks and paths that might otherwise be […]
For this video review, I visited Cit-E-Cycles in Kitsilano British Columbia, Canada. It was the perfect spot for testing in wet conditions, steep terrain, and for having the different skew levels and frame styles offered by CUBE for their Cross Hybrid models. The Cross Hybrid Pro 400 is the more affordable offering which has a […]
For this review, I met with Brett Thurber from the New Wheel in Marin California. We took two of his shop’s Gazelle electric bikes down on the bike path, near Corte Madera Creek, and discussed all of the intricate details. The Arroyo C8 HMB is one of the more expensive, feature-rich, comfortable city style e-bikes […]
The HardNine 4.0 is one of a few entry level price point electric bikes from Haibike. With some scaled down mechanical components, and even a slightly scaled down electric system, this bike offer an excellent value in total. At $2,599 for a brand name production mid drive by Yamaha, warranty and all, it can be […]
Trek pulled out all the stops with their CrossRip+ electric road bike. This thing comes in five sizes, includes sturdy full-length Aluminum alloy fenders, a custom designed rear rack with light integration and sturdy pannier rods, reflective paint and tire stripes, and an aimable three-mode integrated headlight! You get a SRAM 1×11 drivetrain, which means […]
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The CUBE Reaction Hybrid HPA Race 500 is a mouth full… CUBE is the company, Reaction is the model line, Hybrid is how CUBE refers to all of their electric assist bikes (because they also sell traditional pedal-power only bicycles), HPA stands for high performance aluminum, Race is the trim level (lower and more affordable), […]
Day 6 has been on my radar for quite a while, this is a company that set out to create a new type of bicycle frame that would feel natural and alleviate lower back, neck, shoulder, arm, hip, and leg pain while also reducing the chances of a tip or hangup when mounting or dismounting. […]
