Ebike Industry Updates

A Flashy, Stylish, and Roomy Helmet with Impressive Safety Certifications When you’re riding an e-bike capable of speeds well above 20 miles per hour, a regular bike helmet just doesn’t cut the mustard. Maximum protection is paramount, which is why the Bern Hudson is specifically rated for e-bikes and includes multiple safety features and certifications […]

A Straightforward, No-Nonsense Helmet with Style and Sun Protection There’s often an elegance in simplicity, which multi-sport helmet manufacturer Bern seems to have applied to its Major bike helmet. The Major keeps things simple without many of the bells and whistles that we often see on helmets from newer brands trying to reinvent the wheel. […]

Cannondale has joined the cargo e-bike revolution. Remember when we said 2023 was going to be the year of the cargo e-bike? Pardon us while we open our fortune teller biz. What has been notable in the many cargo e-bike introductions is just how many of these e-bikes have featured hub motors. In our review […]

A Bike That Lives Up To Its Name: This Popular Sport-Utility E-Bike is a Speedy & Fun Ride You’ve probably seen some Juiced e-bikes riding around you. Often times you have to squint to see them; Juiced bikes are known for moving so quickly that the branding may appear to blur a little. And that […]

In an effort to remove as many low-quality e-bike batteries from use as possible, New York has approved a battery trade-in program. Users will pay little or nothing for a new battery and charger when they turn in their existing battery and charger. Rad Power Bikes is the subject of a class-action lawsuit by a […]

Serious trekking potential! Thanks to new and meaningful improvements, the Prodigy V2 LX may be Ride1UP’s best Prodigy yet. Ride1UP has made a number of terrific e-bikes that each stake out different territory relative to a rider’s needs. They have impressed us with the value proposition they offer buyers. Their e-bikes typically feature some more […]

An Energy Efficient Mid-Drive Commuter e-Bike for Loooooooooong Rides and Smooth Pedal Power Commuter riders craving more consistent motor output and a more natural pedaling experience will like riding the iGO Discovery Rosemont LS, with its mid-drive motor delivering the right power when you need it. The review team at Electric Bike Report also liked […]

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REI’s Co-op brand of bikes introduces its first eMTB, the DRT e3.1; Specialized introduces a new, lightweight version of their Creo gravel bike, the Creo SL; Aventon receives UL certification for most of its e-bikes; auto brand MINI is now taking pre-orders on a MINI-branded e-bike to be produced by Angell Mobility; Trek recalls its […]

An incredibly comfortable Dutch-style commuter bike with a natural ride feel and great range! Dutch-style e-bikes are known for providing a fun, comfortable, and leisurely ride – but not all have the flexibility to ride on paved and unpaved surfaces, or the ability to adapt to their rider’s effort! Enter the Euphree City Robin X+, […]

How much more high-tech can e-bike tech get? That’s the main question this week’s news seems to pose; SRAM have unveiled a new system that is more about the gearing than the motor, though it needs a motor that is software tuned to the gear train to put into effect what sounds to be an […]

A comfortable commuter e-bike with great range and a host of high-quality components. Like the other models in its Discover Series, the iGo Yorkville LE is a serious commuter e-bike! The LE is Bluetooth-enabled and comes equipped with a 500W rear hub motor and an impressive 48V, 720 Wh battery. The reviewers at Electric Bike […]

E-bike safety has been an increasingly high-profile topic of late, so it’s great to see an increasing number of companies getting their e-bikes UL certified. This reassures purchasers and pushes up the general quality of e-bikes on the market, as well as meaning there should be less faults – dangerous or otherwise – with e-bikes. […]

This intrepid long-hauler has the look of a commuter with the handling and feel of a lightweight city bike. It’s not every day that we, the reviewers at Electric Bike Report, have the opportunity to test an e-bike from a brand that’s nearly 70 years old. It’s equally uncommon for us to see an e-bike […]

Ride1UP has announced their newest model and it’s an exciting surprise from a company that has proven to come up with exciting designs. Their new e-bike is called the CF Racer1. So what is it? Well, it’s two things, in fact, but that word “racer” is something of a giveaway. Depending on what the buyer […]

What is happening with e-bike fires in NYC, how you can stay safe, and what should the industry do to minimize risks moving forward As the e-bike market has grown and micromobility has expanded to include not just e-bikes, but e-scooters, e-mopeds, one-wheels and hoverboards, more and more manufacturers have entered the market. Unfortunately, not […]

This Motorized Bike Rack Takes Care of the Heavy Lifting When Transporting E-Bikes Saris’ Door County 2 is a hitch-mounted rack that uses an electric motor to simplify raising and lowering your electric bike when loading and unloading from the rack. The main benefit is it eliminates you having to manually lift and lower your […]

A comfortable, speedy, and affordable cruiser with classic yet contemporary design! Don’t be fooled by the retro design of the Retrospec Chatham Rev+ ST; this cruiser-style e-bike might resemble an old-timer, but it packs some serious punch! We tested the bike’s real-world performance in addition to just admiring its great looks. Read all about it […]

Without the invention of lithium-ion batteries, e-bikes might not have taken off. Lithium-ion batteries offer a level of energy density and capacity per pound that older battery types, like nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) or nickel-cadmium (NiCd). In addition to greater capacity and energy density, Li-ion batteries don’t develop a memory if not fully charged (as can happen […]

Propella has announced the second generation of their 9S Pro model, the 9S Pro V2. This is a Class 1 commuter (20 mph max speed, no throttle) that comes in both a traditional frame as well as a step-thru frame. The Propella 9S Pro V2 is unusual among e-bikes in this value-focused tier of e-bikes. […]