Posts tagged eBikes
Five E-bikes I Want to Check Out
February 3, 2023 9:42am
by
rob
I don’t own an e-bike and I’m not really in the market for one, but I do watch them closely and I’m sure it’s just a matter of time before I get one. My wife got a Specialized Turbo Vado last year and loves it. Here are five that interest me the most right now.
Surly Skid Loader
I have always loved Surly. I commuted on a Surly Cross Check for ten years (and then I donated it to BikeWorks). They are built like tanks and are endlessly adaptable to a wide variety of builds. I love the thought that went into their new Skid Loader, plus with those beefy 27.5 wheels and tires it just looks like fun. And saying "Skid Loader" makes me crack up.
Brompton Electric
Brompton’s are just plain funky cool as urban bikes that fold easily for public transport or carrying inside and up stairs. So how about an e-bike version? Sounds natural. And it’s just 36 pounds.
Transition Relay
Transition is the hometown favorite here in Bellingham. I saw their new Relay e-bike posted on their Instagram this week and wow--that's a good looking bike! Here’s a cool feature: remove the battery and ride without power (and the weight) if you want! That seems to make a lot of sense.
Specialized Globe
Specialized has Rad Power Bikes in their crosshairs with their new Globe. But where is it Specialized? I walked into the local dealer and asked and they still don’t have a delivery timeline.
Urban Arrow
If you want to talk real car substitute, the Urban Arrow seems to be the top dog. Not cheap at $7k+ but from what I have read it sounds like you get what you pay for!
Have you ridden any of these? Do you own one? Let us know your thoughts! What e-bikes interest you the most?
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Surly Skid Loader
I have always loved Surly. I commuted on a Surly Cross Check for ten years (and then I donated it to BikeWorks). They are built like tanks and are endlessly adaptable to a wide variety of builds. I love the thought that went into their new Skid Loader, plus with those beefy 27.5 wheels and tires it just looks like fun. And saying "Skid Loader" makes me crack up.
Brompton Electric
Brompton’s are just plain funky cool as urban bikes that fold easily for public transport or carrying inside and up stairs. So how about an e-bike version? Sounds natural. And it’s just 36 pounds.
Transition Relay
Transition is the hometown favorite here in Bellingham. I saw their new Relay e-bike posted on their Instagram this week and wow--that's a good looking bike! Here’s a cool feature: remove the battery and ride without power (and the weight) if you want! That seems to make a lot of sense.
Specialized Globe
Specialized has Rad Power Bikes in their crosshairs with their new Globe. But where is it Specialized? I walked into the local dealer and asked and they still don’t have a delivery timeline.
Urban Arrow
If you want to talk real car substitute, the Urban Arrow seems to be the top dog. Not cheap at $7k+ but from what I have read it sounds like you get what you pay for!
Have you ridden any of these? Do you own one? Let us know your thoughts! What e-bikes interest you the most?
Shop e-bikes on BikeList!
eBike Classes Explained
January 18, 2023 1:16pm
by
rob
Those of us who still ride "acoustic" bikes may find the various classes of ebikes confusing. But caliradokid makes it simple! And hilarious!
(Now if only someone can tell me if it's eBike, e-bike or ebike.)
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(Now if only someone can tell me if it's eBike, e-bike or ebike.)
Shop eBikes on BikeList!