Here are the pros and cons of a hub motor vs a crank drive motor for an electric bike, so you can decide which would work better for your needs. This post starts with a chart summing up the Pros and Cons of Hub Motors vs Crank Drive Motors for ebikes. After that, we explain each point in more detail. By the end of the post, you most likely will have made up your mind about … [Read more...]
FuroSystems New Carbon E-Bikes Now Available: Folding and Mountain
FuroSystems is a London-based startup that has just launched two new full carbon electric bikes, a folding bike and a mountain bike. FuroSystems' has designed two very stylish, ultra-light electric bicycles with strong carbon fiber frames that encase all electronic parts and cables – and is selling them at a very competitive price. Both of these e-bikes feature high quality, … [Read more...]
FuroSystems Launches Two New Carbon E-Bikes: Folding and Mountain
FuroSystems is a London-based startup that is launching two new full carbon electric bikes, a folding bike and a mountain bike. FuroSystems' ambition was to design very stylish, ultra-light electric bicycles with strong carbon fiber frames that encase all electronic parts and cables – and to sell them at a very competitive price. Both of these e-bikes feature high quality, … [Read more...]
Assembling the Evelo Galaxy ST e-bike
We had fun recently assembling the Evelo Galaxy ST e-bike. It arrived in a flat box, in several carefully wrapped pieces, and turned out to be quite easy to assemble. Maggie did most of the assembling, while I took some photos. The end product was a stunningly lovely electric bicycle - that just happens to be superbly fully loaded too. Want to find out more? Read our full … [Read more...]
Specialized Turbo Vado Review
This review of the Specialized Turbo Vado ebike was contributed by reader John Knott. Thanks John! This review of the Specialized Turbo Vado is my own thoughts on the bike as an owner. I am a cycling enthusiast and this is my latest new bike. I bought it to replace my car for short journeys, such as shopping and local visiting, and also use it for recreation/fitness on … [Read more...]