#e-bike

#e-bike

The Heybike Mars 3.0 is finally here, and it has riders asking: Should I upgrade from Mars 2.0? If you are someone who rides every day, carries groceries or gear, or enjoys weekend trail adventures, knowing the real differences can help you decide wisely. This comparison focuses on ride feel, comfort, safety, tech features, and practical daily use. We'll look beyond just numbers and specs. The goal is to give you a clear sense of what it feels like to ride, how it handles different terrain, and who benefits most from the upgrade.

When you ride an electric bike, the way the motor helps you pedal makes a big difference in how the ride feels. There are two main types of pedal-assist systems: cadence sensors and torque sensors. At first they sound technical, but the difference is actually simple-and very important for daily riding. These sensors control how and when the motor supports your pedaling.

Speed through multiplied power was one of the main goals of this project, and to that end, Van Rysel designed the FTP^2 to integrate seamlessly with the Mahle M40 pedal assist drive unit. Originally designed for eMTBs, the mid-drive M40 is one of the most powerful units on the market, capable of putting out up to 105 Nm of torque and 850 watts of peak power.

The Scree may appear to have a carbon frame, but a closer look reveals well-polished welds that appear non-existent in specific spots. Mondraker calls this its Stealth Alloy, and aside from a few welds, the frame looks like a carbon offering. The frame features internal cable routing, a removable battery, and rolls on 29-inch wheels front and rear. It also features quite a low standover height, as the toptube plunges downward significantly.

Ava Community Energy, formerly East Bay Community Energy, partnered with the Alameda County Transportation Commission, the county transit funder, to launch a $10 million fund in July to offer significant rebates to adult customers for the purchase of new electric bikes. The program provides $1,000 toward the cost of a standard e-bike or $1,500 toward the cost of a cargo or adaptive e-bike for people who qualify as low-income, with $400 and $900 rebates, respectively, for other county residents.

A little while back, we took a look at a large cargo bike from Urban Arrow that had some interesting features: a drive train that sported continuous variable gearing and a belt drive. But it was difficult to get a feel for what using that drivetrain was like when it was being used to shift a large and extremely heavy cargo bike. So, I jumped at the opportunity when Urban Arrow's sister company, Gazelle, offered a chance to ride one of its new Arroyo models, which feature the same drivetrain, but this time coupled to a fairly standard commuter bike.

Today, Scott introduces its most recent road offering, the Fastlane. On the outside, it appears to be a sleek new road bike: a lightweight carbon frame, aggressive geometry, and clean lines. But, beneath it all, the Fastlane is hiding something. A TQ HPR40 drive unit, to be exact. Despite first glances, the Scott Fastlane is an e-bike. Life in the (Scott) Fastlane A narrow downtube, a nearly regular-sized bottom bracket, and no toptube buttons or screens.

Not only does it feature a powerful 750W rear-hub motor capable of accelerating up to 28 mph, it has dual batteries with a total of 720 watt-hours (Wh) of capacity. It's also decked out with a gigantic quad-LED headlight, a smartphone-sized color display, and it pairs with an included Bluetooth-enabled helmet that syncs with its onboard light system.

CCTV shows Mr Ressum riding along a dual cycle lane near his home when a boy on a Forest e-bike came around the corner on the wrong side and at speed, smashing into him in June this year. Mr Ressum, who also suffered broken ribs, added: I was hit really suddenly and knocked over with force. I smashed my head and lay on the pavement for several minutes before anybody even came over to check on me.

On [Tuesday], we responded to another example of the perils of riding an E-Bike and lack of safety awareness by riders. The juvenile operator of the e-bike has been charged with numerous infractions,

The Evelo Atlas is a bike of possibilities. It once held a Guinness World Record for assisting a rider in completing the then-longest e-bike tour at more than 8,000 miles. But you don't need epic ambitions to enjoy it. This is a bike that appeals equally to tech enthusiasts, power seekers, casual riders, or even those who haven't been on a bike in decades-it wears many hats.

Two things about the Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 6.0 Carbon are hard to fathom: One is how light and lithe it feels as an e-bike, even with the battery off; the other is how hard it is to recite its full name when other riders ask you about the bike at stop lights and pit stops. I've tested about a half-dozen e-bikes for Ars Technica. Each test period has included a ride with my regular group for about 30 miles. Nobody else in my group rides electric, so I try riding with no assist, at least part of the way. Usually I give up after a mile or two, realizing that most e-bikes are not designed for unpowered rides.

Euphree's Solar Sparrow is one of the brand's most affordable models, but it still carries the hallmarks of a Euphree experience: comfort, style, and adaptability. It's not just their lower-priced option, it's also the brand's lightest e-bike in the lineup, simplified with a clean Gates Carbon Belt Drive that keeps maintenance to a minimum. Euphree has never aimed for bargain-basement pricing or luxury exclusivity; instead, it carves out a middle ground with well-chosen features at reasonable costs.

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a report of a "serious injury road traffic collision" that occurred at Curragh Hall at approximately 8.20pm. "A female child was struck by a Surron type e-bike which failed to remain at the scene," a Garda spokesperson said. "The child has been taken to Temple Street Hospital and is currently being treated for serious injuries."

The Trump administration made changes to its tariff policy, adjusting rates on many countries where bicycles and e-bikes are produced, effective August 7th.

The car in Friday night's crash in Burlingame was first hit by an e-bike, causing the driver to jump the curb and strike two children on the sidewalk.

Zhao Feng Zhen, a 55-year-old e-bike rider was struck and killed by a Nissan Rogue SUV in Queens, experiencing severe chest trauma from the impact.

A knife-wielding robbery suspect was killed after being struck by a car while fleeing police on an e-bike during a wild chase that began in Queens and ended in Long Island.

Ava Community Energy is putting $10 million toward helping around 8,000 to 9,000 Alameda County residents pay for an e-bike purchased from a local shop.

Electrom's upgraded slim e-bike features a unique velomobile design that includes a movable top, spacious locker, and a robust cowling for weather protection and improved aerodynamics.

The Metropolitan Police were called just before 4.45pm on Friday to report of a crash between a car and an e-bike on Bexley Road.

A Garda member was injured after being struck by an e-bike in Dublin while trying to direct the riders to dismount. The riders fled the scene.

The LIVALL PikaBoost 2 e-bike conversion kit offers an affordable solution for transforming standard bicycles into electric-assisted rides in minutes without complex assembly.

At around 3.10pm on May 22, a serious road rage incident erupted on Staines Road West when an e-bike rider violently assaulted a woman and her passenger.

The Medeo T9 City isn't trying to dominate the road; it just wants to get you where you're going.

Podbike's electric Frikar, a dome-shaped e-bike, provides weather protection and aims for a broader EU market, with new launches targeting Switzerland, Belgium, and France in 2025.