Electric vehicles are making inroads on the roadways of the world as more and more drivers
want their commutes to be earth-friendly.
Hello, I’m Glen with Minds Eye Design. Just about every vehicle manufacturer is now producing
an electric vehicle, but that does not mean only cars and trucks.
Bicycle builders are also showcasing electric versions of their rides and many are sporting
radical innovations and designs. Here are 15 of the best picks Minds-Eye has
found, ready to take “on or off” the pavement the “e-bike” way.
Number 15
The French have come up with their twist on an e-bike. The iweech designers say their
e-bike uses Artificial Intelligence to always get you to your destination.
It analyzes your route and chooses how much electrical assistance it'll provide.
It sets the optimum level, so you will get to your destination, and with minimal effort.
It has an aluminum frame with a mid-drive motor and 24-inch tires and weighs just under
40 pounds.
The battery is 36 volts, nearly 500 Watts.
The iweech has a smooth refined style and looks very well designed.
Number 14
All 250 of these limited-edition e-bikes have been sold, but the Specialized company says
that the Turbo Creo SL redefines e-road bike performance.
The special edition bike features a carbon frame and fork and is the lightest Turbo Creo
SL build, at just over 26 pounds.
It has a special lightweight rear derailleur and wheels.
The motor can deliver up to 240 watts and can ride up to 120 miles of total range with
range extenders. It’s quite a bike, wouldn’t you say?
Number 13
Now, something more down to earth affordable, an e-Cargo bike with 20” wheels.
One of the best examples of this emerging category of bikes is by the Tern company,
first known for its popular line of small folding bikes, both pedal-powered and electric.
The HSD cargo bike, with 3 different variations, was just shown at Eurobike 2019
With a max gross vehicle weight of 374 lbs.
and an Xtra large Atlas H Rack, it'll carry a week's worth of groceries.
It can fold down narrowly and can stand vertically.
It weighs just under 60 pounds.
Number 12
Just on the tail of Gocycle's new “fast-folding” commuter e-bike, the popular GX, they recently
announced the GXi which takes the best features of their previous top model the G3, and adds
it to their fold-in-half bike frame.
The GX line folds in about 10 seconds and has a removable battery. The GXi has a 500-Watt
front hub motor and can reach 20 mph with 3 speeds.
Gocycle says it can go up to 50 miles on a charge.
Number 11
What if e-bikes could get some serious “health” smarts?
Well, a Romanian company is working to prove that the increasingly popular e-bikes will
still bring a great workout for riders.
The bike uses a combination of a phone app, a heartbeat monitor device and the bikes computer
to adjust the level of pedal assistance.
The Xmera rider can turn off the workout function and go manually.
The Xmera is now on Indiegogo and offers several power options.
Top speed can go to 16 mph and has a range of about 37 miles.
If you need to haul another bike or 2 along behind your bike, here is a great, easy way
to do it. You can hook up the Exozox Bike Carrier.
It was invented in Poland and is being sold on the web.
It has two parts, a regular type rear rack which can stay permanently on the bike, and
a second part with front wheel holders which attaches to it to allow the follow bikes to
be towed. A bungee cord holds the other bikes in place
while riding.
Number 10
An Indiegogo campaign is underway to fund the production of an unusual e-bike from the
Swedish Company ELBI, termed the “easy life” bike.
A belt drive helps propel the 20” wheeled bike with an all-aluminum frame.
The bike has its battery just under the front handlebar area basket.
The in-hub motor is on the front wheel and available with a torque sensor with 250- watts
or a cadence sensor with a 500-watt motor.
You can also order the bike without electronics. Check out the Indiegogo page, you might just
want to invest in this unique bike, e-bike, or not e-bike.
Number 9
At first glance, this e-bike could pass for a cool sport-style motorcycle you see every
day on the streets.
Pre-order is underway for the
limited edition 100 Rocket with a top speed of nearly 50 MPH and a range of up to 75 miles.
It has a 16-kW peak power motor with 5 kW continuous power, a 52 V lithium battery with
6.6 kWh capacity.
It has 17-inch wheels, and the bike weighs about 265 pounds. You can reserve the Limited
Edition 100 now, with a down payment.
Number 8
Ever see those large 3 wheeled tricycles popular with senior citizens?
Well, they do offer more stability compared to 2 wheeled bikes, but if you ride at higher
speeds and make a corner, they can tip over.
The Italian-designed Tris Bike is so different in its approach.
It has 2 front wheels that tilt as they turn
The bike is scaled small so it doesn’t overwhelm the rider and is easier to maneuver.
Tris has 3 models, 2 feature a rear hub Zehus all in one motor, the third is non-electric.
It can travel about 15 MPH and its range is around 20 miles.
Number 7
If you’re looking for high-speed off-road adventure and willing to spare no expense
look into the 27.5+ tire Scout Pro by Hi PowerCycles.
It features an intelligent torque sensor and the motor supplies up to 3000 Watts of power
with a top speed of 45 mph and up to a 160-mile range in eco mode.
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Number 6
A Ukrainian company, Delfast has designed several powerful e-bikes for their courier
business, and now they’ve announced an update to their fastest model.
The Top 2.0 has the same top speed as its predecessor but has a much more powerful motor,
a 5000-kW rear hub motor.
Its huge battery has a claimed range of up to 236 miles on one charge.
Number 5
A new e-bike entry is the Stark Drive Torque Max.
The bike is the latest model from the Stark e-bike company, which prides itself on ultra-low-cost
folding e-bikes.
The Swedish company is touting its new “Max” bike with a whopping 1000 Watt Bafang Ultra
Max motor.
It can reach up to 38 mph with pedal assist and has a range of up to 62 miles.
An Indiegogo campaign has launched for the Max and 2 other lesser cost bikes.
Stark also offers its Stark City Bike for a low $399 US.
Number 4
The Electra Bike Company is out
this year with a limited edition of their “Go” series E-bikes.
It's the vintage-inspired “Cafe Moto Go!”.
The fun bike is a simple design harking back to the days of the Cafe racer motorcycles
of the ’60s.
It has a Bosch Performance Speed motor, assisted speeds of 28 mph and hydraulic disc brakes.
It also has a Gates Carbon Belt and a variable Enviolo rear hub.
Nice touches include a 500 WH battery, Brooks B17 leather seat, fat 26” tires and a large
bullet headlight.
Number 3
What’s claimed to be the lightest e-road bike being made is the Wilier Cento10 Hybrid
and it weighs 23 pounds.
The bike shows it’s elite Italian racing heritage with an impeccable fit and finish.
It has a small E-bike Motion rear hub motor and a carbon frame.
The bike is new in the Wilier line up and features pedal assist. It was a Euro-bike
2019 Show Award Winner.
Number 2
A Canadian company, eProdigy has a wide assortment of e-bikes with a wide price range.
One of their most interesting is their 20” folding bike, the Fairweather.
It’s touted as the first and only lightweight, mid-drive, carbon-fiber folding e-bike with
a Gates Carbon Belt Drive.
It is both thumb throttle and pedal assist with a uniquely positioned 36V 500 W bottom
bracket motor.
Here is a unique folding bike trailer that deserves a mention because it’s so useful.
The German company Trenux first announced it last year and now it's updated and soon
starting production with funding on Kickstarter.
The trailer works normally when carrying a load, but it can fold up over the rear wheel
of your bike when it’s empty.
Number One
Last but not least is the Brompton Electric folding e-bike.
At just 36 lbs and folding to 2/3rds the size of other folding electric bikes, the bike
is carry friendly.
The smartly optioned bike comes in either a 2 speed or 6 speed with a small detachable
battery in a bag that can power the pedal-assist bike up to 45 miles.
You can buy it ready-made, or order your own with handpicked options.
Well, that’s our list of the most innovative e-bikes out there at this moment.
New developments in the electric bike world appear daily, and they’re rapidly getting
better, so stay tuned
for an electrifying ride.