In this post, guest author Carl Turner explains the basics of how e-bikes work, and the different variations of electric bikes available. Learn about the differences between throttle controlled e-bikes and pedelecs, as well as hub-drive and crank-drive motors. And if you've ever wondered what regenerative braking is - we've got that covered too! Finally, Carl addresses the myth … [Read more...]
Spark Electric Bike Review
This is a review of the Spark electric bike from Shocke Bikes, which is the trailblazer in this Canadian-based manufacturer’s line-up of high quality, affordable e-bikes. After living with it for several weeks, I give top marks to this bike, because it rides like a bike, yet also offers smooth cadence-based Pedelec electric assistance, plus throttle power for those awkward … [Read more...]
Prodecotech Stride 400 Electric Bike Review
The Prodecotech Stride 400 Electric Bike is manufactured by Prodecotech, and you can read its full specs here. This review of the Prodecotech Stride 400 Electric Bike was carried out by the Light Electric Vehicle Association (LEVA). See bottom of this post to learn about how LEVA works to conduct completely independent and unbiased electric bike reviews – something that is very … [Read more...]
FLAUNT Electric Bicycles launch on Indiegogo
Here's news of a brand new, affordable electric bike with great range - currently on Indiegogo, with the opportunity to snap one up at a much reduced price! This information was supplied to our Electric Bikes Blog directly from FLAUNT Electric Bicycles. After three years of perfecting their product, FLAUNT Electric Vehicles has released its very first top-of-the-line … [Read more...]
Electric Bike vs Car – Biking Beats Car as a Mode of Transportation
In Vancouver, BC, Canada, the team at Shocke Bikes conducted an experiment to examine the efficacy of commuting to work using an electric bike as compared to a car. You may be surprised to see how it all turned out! What initially started out as a challenge between two co-workers ended up as quite a telling tale. Given the importance of proper documentation, both parties … [Read more...]