The range of an electric bike is how far you can ride it on one charge. A common problem is figuring out how to assess electric bike range. All electric bikes are advertised as having a particular range. However, these advertised ranges are often inaccurate. In fact, sometimes they are downright exaggerated, and may even be four times higher than the reality. Here is a guide to … [Read more...]
Bosch Launches ABS for Pedelecs
Pedelec cycling is about to become safer than ever. Bosch, the leading producer of motorbike safety systems, is about to launch the market’s first series-produced anti-lock braking system for eBikes. Due to this new development it will be possible to prevent the pedelec’s front wheel from locking up and also to limit the lifting of the rear wheel – thanks to an intelligent and … [Read more...]
How to Install a BionX Electric Assistance Kit
Here is a video that shows how to install a BionX Electric Assistance Kit to your bike. The BionX electric assistance kit is a premium electric bike system. You just retrofit your existing bike with a new back wheel (which has the motor built in), a battery, and a console to control it all. You can do it yourself, or get your local bike shop to do it for you. It takes about an … [Read more...]
Bafang Announces New Electric Bike Motors for Small Wheel Bikes
Bafang introduces single and 3 speed rear hub motors for compact and folding bikes Bafang, the leading manufacturer of e-mobility components and complete e-drive systems, will announce a series of new rear hub motors at the upcoming Taipei Cycle Show. Following the strong demand in small wheel bikes globally the Bafang engineering team developed two new motors for 14”-, 16”- … [Read more...]
Review of the P 350 DV and BionX P 350 RL BionX Electric Assist Kits
This review of the P 350 DV and P 350 RL BionX Electric Assist Kits was written by guest poster Dr. Len, who is 80 years old and a big fan of BionX! Over to Dr. Len: My wife and I purchased a BionX P 350 DV and a BionX P 350 RL Electric Assist Kit about six months ago. We are both 80 years old and in pretty good health, but naturally there are a few problems. In brief, … [Read more...]