Electric bicycle may have pedals, but somehow, it managed to blur the line between a bicycle and a motorcycle. Now, the line is further blurred with Electra Café Moto Go, an electric bike that has the distinctive cafe racer styling and belt-drive. Electra described it as “the ultimate combination of badass retro style and modern technology,” and looking at both the design and the technical specs it has to offer, we have no doubt it is both. Continue reading Electra’s Cafe Racer-inspired Electric Bicycle Is Powerful And Gorgeous
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Surly Big Easy Electric Cargo Bike Is The Big Rig Of The Cargo Bike World
Got a small business to run that requires a short range cargo hauler? Well, then Surly Bikes Big Easy Electric Cargo Bike might be it. Big Easy is a long-tail electric cargo bike that is kind of like the 18-wheeler in the cargo bike world, except that it does not blast air horn nor does it spew out fumes like a big rig. In other words, it is easy on the environment and at the same time, you or your staff will get a little leg workout every time stuff needs to be delivered – aided by Bosch Performance CX motor, paired to Bosch PowerPack 500 battery, of course. Continue reading Surly Big Easy Electric Cargo Bike Is The Big Rig Of The Cargo Bike World
New Bosch-equipped Gazelle Electric Bicycle Bagged iF Design Award
If you need an electric bicycle that doesn’t scream “hey, look! I am an electric bike!”, then perhaps Gazelle Arroyo C8 HMB Elite might of your interest. Why? Because this new Bosch-equipped Gazelle eBike has bagged the prestigious iF Design Award 2019. But really, you don’t need the panel of judges with an eye for design excellence at iF Design to tell you that the Gazelle Arroyo C8 HMB Elite is indeed a worthy eBike (but it is a good affirmation nonetheless). Continue reading New Bosch-equipped Gazelle Electric Bicycle Bagged iF Design Award
Board Track-inspired Electric Bicycle Is Absolutely Drool-worthy
At a glance, Kosynier Boardtrack looks like a vintage board track motorcycle, but it is really not. It is actually an electric bicycle and that, my friends, is exactly its appeal. Board track racers were regular bikes that had undergone some serious weight shedding, throwing out everything that were deemed unnecessary, including the brakes. TBH, I have absolutely no idea how the hell brakes weren’t necessary for things that were going at speeds. Continue reading Board Track-inspired Electric Bicycle Is Absolutely Drool-worthy
Who Is Win-Won Ching And Why We Think He Is A Brilliant Businessman
The electric bicycle industry is quite a cut-throat one. Despite so, differentiation is hardly a thing among these ebike makers. Differentiate and the willingness to back the differentiation are why 68-year-old Singaporean businessman Wai-Won Ching had our attention and our respect. Ching is the businessman behind eZee Kinetic Technology that makes eZee Electric Bikes out of a Shanghai factory. Recently he made headlines for traveling across 12 countries in an epic road trip spanning 60 days that covered nearly 6,500 kilometers (around 4,040 miles!). Continue reading Who Is Win-Won Ching And Why We Think He Is A Brilliant Businessman
Meet Litelok, The World’s Lightest Secure Bike Lock
Usually bike thieves will be cutting up bike locks rather picking the lock. It is the simplest and quickest way to break the lock and that, folks, is precisely why you need a bike lock that doesn’t fall prey to even the most heavy duty cutter. One such as the Litelok Silver. Billed as the world’s lightest secure bike lock, Litelok is the fruit of consultation with cyclists and bike experts from around the world, combined with Litelok’s experience in bike lock making expertise. Continue reading Meet Litelok, The World’s Lightest Secure Bike Lock
Mate Bike Rolled In $12M In Funding For Mate X Electric Bicycle!
I don’t know how this managed to get pass us. We are talking about this follow up electric bicycle (or electric pedal assist bicycle) from Denmark startup Mate Bike called Mate X. The company’s second offering outdone its first, attracting over 20,000 backers whom helped to raise nearly $12 million in funding. That’s twelve freaking millions! Holy mother of… if this isn’t one of the most funded ebike in history of crowdfunding… I am pretty sure it is. Continue reading Mate Bike Rolled In $12M In Funding For Mate X Electric Bicycle!
Uni Micro Is A Feature-Loaded Electric Folding Bike
If you need a compact electric bicycle that’s not lacking in features, then you ought to look out for the Uni Micro Electric Folding Bike. From the guys who brought you the retro-licious UNIMOKE, Uni Micro shares the same retro vibe, but with a cleaner, modern lines. Like the Xiaomi Mi Qicycle, it ditches the traditional frame of folding bicycle for a single tubular frame that makes it look rather quirky. It is touted as a folding bike, but it does not fold down like you may have expect a folding bike to. In other words, it does not fold down to half size like most folding bikes do. Continue reading Uni Micro Is A Feature-Loaded Electric Folding Bike
Meet Stroke, The Amazing Tilting Electric Cargo Tricycle
Bicycle, electric or not, is more as a mode of transportation than anything else. Unlike say, automobiles, it has little to no cargo capacity and hence, limiting its use. But thanks to the ingenuity of human’s minds, there are cargo bikes to look to if one ever needed to transport more than a backpack or shoulder bag. The Stroke Tilting Electric Cargo Tricycle by Niigata-based Japanese company Daga is one fresh face in the market and boy, is it looking fabulous. Continue reading Meet Stroke, The Amazing Tilting Electric Cargo Tricycle
Believe It Or Not, Yamaha Has Been Making Electric Bicycles For 25 Years
Yamaha makes everything from musical instruments to audio equipment to motorcycles, but do you know, this Japanese multinational corporation also makes electric bicycle, or power assist bicycle? Yes, they do. In fact, the company made the first as far back as 1993 and has been doing so since. While it is not new, it is only until now that Yamaha is bringing its electric bicycles to the U.S. shores. As far as the U.S. market is concerned, Yamaha USA has both street and hybrid riding covered with 4 models to offer: UrbanRush, CrossConnect, CrossCore and YDX-TORC. Continue reading Believe It Or Not, Yamaha Has Been Making Electric Bicycles For 25 Years