[ad_1] Cowboy is bringing crash detection smarts to its e-bikes by the end of this month. It has been beta testing the feature with a thousand users, but it’ll soon be available for free to all Cowboy 2 and Cowboy 3 owners. The bike uses its sensors to watch out for potential falls. If it […]
Category: e-bike
Jeep’s monster all-terrain e-bike will start shipping in September
[ad_1] Jeep’s full-suspension off-road e-bike with insane amounts of power and an equally ludicrous price tag will finally start shipping in “early September,” according to manufacturer QuietKat. The company also released a climb performance video, showing that you’ll be able to mount steep hills without breaking much of a sweat — the dream of every […]
Superstrata’s $3,999 Ion is a made-to-measure carbon fiber e-bike
[ad_1] Superstrata frames won’t be a single piece, though. The team is planning to print the main portion of the frame — which doesn’t have a traditional seat tube, creating an open diamond shape — and front forks separately. Still, it’s an impressive design feat that is catch the attention of other cyclists and road […]
Cowboy upgrades its e-bike with a carbon belt and puncture-resistant tires
[ad_1] Brussels-based startup Cowboy launched its first e-bike last year, solving the tech’s ongoing battle between form and function with its unique removable battery. Now it’s had an upgrade. The Cowboy 3 comes with a bunch of new hardware features designed to make e-bike commuting easier and more stylish, while still touting a sleek removable […]
Gogoro’s Eeyo 1 is a lightweight e-bike designed for the city
[ad_1] The Eeyo 1, therefore, is a lightweight steed designed for the city. The standard model weighs just 27.5 pounds (roughly 12KG), which is lighter than every e-bike I’ve reviewed to date, including the VanMoof S3 and fast-folding Gocycle GXi. It’s not the lightest ever created — the folding Hummingbird is only 23 pounds, for […]
Gocycle’s GXi is a folding e-bike with few equals
[ad_1] While not without its flaws, the bike is an easy recommendation for those who want power and flexibility at any cost. Design The GXi’s distinctive design is a guaranteed head-turner.Engadget From afar, the GXi looks identical to Gocycle’s previous wares. And that’s perfectly fine because the company’s trademark design language doesn’t feel outdated in […]
Boosted’s planned products included e-bikes and an ‘Ultimate’ skateboard
[ad_1] Boosted as you know it is no more, but it apparently had ambitious plans before Lime snapped up its assets. YouTuber Sam Sheffer has obtained images of what the company had been working on before its effective shutdown, and it was clearly keen to expand into new areas. There were two e-bikes in development, […]
France threatens large fines and possible jail time for e-bike mods
[ad_1] There are no caveats or loopholes, either — do anything to tune your e-bike for more speed or power and you could feel the wrath of the new law, known as French statutory provision L317-1. The rules also apply to importers, distributors and dealers. As Electrek notes, E-bike speeds are subject to regulation throughout […]
Jeep’s all-terrain e-bike is available to pre-order for $5,899
[ad_1] There may be good reasons for the price. The QuietKat-developed machine’s 750W motor may pack power as Jeep claims, and the Fire-Link suspension should help you handle rocky trails with some grace. The 40-mile range doesn’t hurt, either. The bike doesn’t ship until June. Jeep clearly has high expectations, though. Like many automakers, it’s […]
Lyft’s e-bikes return to New York City after a braking issue delay
[ad_1] The bikes use a pedal-assisted electric drivetrain that allows you to get some exercise on the flats but not kill yourself on hills. According to Lyft, each e-bike was used for 15 rides per day during the trial, triple the usage of classic bikes during the same period. They were particularly popular in winter […]