This is a review of the Haibike SDURO HardSeven 1.0, the most affordable ebike in Haibike’s lineup of premium electric bikes. This is a rugged, good looking ebike, suitable for all kinds of terrains. We bought it mainly for off-road cycling, where it excels, but it also runs well on paved roads. It is best classified as a mountain ebike (eMTB), although Haibike calls it a Sport … [Read more...]
Ariel Rider M-Class Ebike – A Compact, Affordable Cargo Ebike
The Ariel Rider M-Class Ebike is a compact, very affordable cargo ebike. As the company says, “M stands for Maximum performance at Mini dimensions with Max savings.” It is a very small bike that can be ridden by tall people, thanks to the fact that it is very highly adjustable. So you can achieve a great fit and not end up with sore knees or other body parts! At the same time, … [Read more...]
Blix Vika+ Foldable Electric Bike Review
We borrowed a Blix Vika+ foldable electric bike from Skagit Cycle Center in Washington, and put it through its paces. Here is our review! Washington State is a beautiful place to try out ebikes, so we had a good day of it. But first, Jim Pope at the Skagit Cycle Center showed us how easily the Blix Vika+ foldable ebike folds up, and highlighted some of its key features for … [Read more...]
How to Buy the Best Electric Bike
Are you wondering how to buy the best electric bike? Well, I just published the expanded, updated, 3rd edition of How to Buy the Best Electric Bike. This brand new edition will give you all the information you need to buy the best electric bike for your personal needs. This edition is published in collaboration with Turbo Bob and the Electric Bike Review, two of the greatest … [Read more...]
Testing the UrbaNext Electric Wheel
Have you ever thought about converting your bike into an electric bike by simply adding an electric wheel? Here is the experience of one reader, Stephen Rees. He bought an electric wheel called UrbaNext on a KickStarter to help him deal with the hills of Vancouver. Read about how it turned out for him! You can also check out his blog, Stephen Rees's blog, here. Stephen's blog … [Read more...]