According to a recent study, 66% of cyclists say they prefer an e-bike to get to work each day.
With 75% of those reporting they've used their e-bike to get to destinations, they wouldn't
usually go on an ordinary bike.
Today we will find out which electric bikes are driving innovation in 2021.
And stick around until the end to see a side by side comparison of all the specs.
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The 700 Series from Ride 1UP is one seriously feature-packed e-bike.
Some people think of e-bikes as de-tuned motorbikes that have nothing to do with cycling – but
they'd be wrong.
The 700 Series has all the features you'd want in an e-bike, all tucked away to preserve
that classic mountain bike look.
It's a Class 3 e-bike, able to hit speeds of 20mph on electric power alone, with a max
speed of 28mph when you're pumping your quads and giving it a bit of pedal assist.
Power comes via a 48-volt 750-watt Shengyi geared hub motor capable of putting out an
impressive 60nm of torque – perfect for hill climbs, every cyclist's least favorite
part of riding a bike.
A series of Samsung battery cells concealed within the mainframe contains a combined charge
of 14-amp hours.
This translates into a range of 30 to 50 miles depending on variables like the rider's weight,
the slope of the terrain, the rider's willingness to pedal, and things like that.
The frame is manufactured from a lightweight metal alloy to keep the 700 Series fast and agile.
All the electronic gizmos and gadgetry are concealed within, protecting it from the elements
and the tinkering of curious owners.
The addition of front and rear shock absorbers means that ride comfort is never an issue.
Ride 1UP will release the Prodigy in 2022, a lighter, faster, more grippy variant designed
to tackle the trails.
It will sport a more refined Brose control system and a motor with 50% more torque – pushing
out 90nm.
The aptly named Bullit from Santa Cruz Bicycles sets itself aside from other e-bikes.
Instead of being an A to B option and part-time adventurer, the design brief was focused on
creating something custom built to dominate the steepest dirt trails and the wildest crests
along rocky outcrops.
Agility and brilliant handling can be found with the Bullit thanks to a robust fork and
frame suspension system that allows up to 170mm of travel on both front and rear.
That's a hell of a lot of impact the bike can take before bottoming out.
Likewise, the fork is wider than other e-bikes at 38mm, extending down to Maxxis DoubleDown
tires that are made to do only one thing – grip dirt and grip it well.
Interestingly, this e-bike uses mixed size wheels.
The 29-inch up front creates a large area of contact that is brilliant for maintaining traction.
At the same time, the 27.5-inch rear wheel gives that little bit more clearance for your
back end and makes a more responsive and quicker handling bike.
The entry-level R spec has all the goodies, including a combination of 650-watt hour Shimano
batteries and the Shimano E7000 drive unit.
The top-of-the-line X01 Coil sees improvements made all across the board.
With the heavier-duty suspension, better quality crankshafts, shifters, brakes, hubs, rims…
you name it, and the X01 Coil has it.
The big selling point is the lighter, more efficient, and more powerful E8 series Shimano
electric motor.
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Can we just start out by saying – we love fat tires?
The Ristretto 303 FS from Atelier and Tonic has some of the chunkiest monkeys you'll ever
see grace a bicycle rim.
Letting you know it's built for going on adventures.
This e-bike is nothing short of a beast.
At its heart beats a powerful 3,500-watt motor capable of propelling the Ristretto 303 FS
along at the maximum legal speed of 28mph.
Still, with just the press of a button, you initiate race mode.
This isn't for the faint-of-heart nor for use on any commercial or public roads or footpaths!
Once race mode is engaged, the electric motor is given free rein to operate at full capacity
– sending the rider hurtling along at 40mph!
The smart LED display allows for customization of various parameters like the max power setting,
the throttle response rate, and the level of pedal-assist, the rider desires – if at all.
Upfront are twin LED headlights that feature both low and high beams and a blinking function.
Ride comfort is maintained via Wotefusi shock absorbers all around.
They are fully adjustable, so you can set your own compression and rebound rates based
on your preferences.
A pair of extra-wide 26-inch Teravail Coronado tires wrap the rims, which come to a stop
thanks to 203mm TRP hydraulic disc brakes.
The saddle is well padded to prevent a sore rear end and comes wrapped in a waterproof
leather finish.
Another set of two rear-facing lights are located just under the saddle to ensure the
rider is seen by other road users.
What are you looking for in an e-bike?
Do you value speed, torque, and long battery life?
Or does the perfect e-bike for you look like a regular bike in disguise?
Let us know in the comments!
Lamborghini makes beautiful cars, no doubt – but what most fail to realize is the research
and development that go into them.
The engine, the gearbox, the aerodynamics – every facet of a top-of-the-range flagship
model is cutting edge in every way, shape, and form.
Now they've turned their hand to e-bikes and you can expect the same.
The aptly named Sporter is Lamborghini's offering targeting riders making the commute to work
or just riding around the cityscape in general.
It looks sleek and elegant.
And the fact that the moving parts, chains, sprockets, wiring, and all the other bits
that make it go are concealed behind a snazzy cover really does give it that extra polish.
Better yet, the mono arm that houses all the mechanical gear and electronics is waterproof
– further adding to the Sporter's longevity.
This is the only e-bike on the market that pairs a high-efficiency 500-watt electric
motor with a race car transmission system.
The gearbox contained in the mono arm is an electronic sequential, using computer-controlled
rotary gear selection that makes jumping up or down a gear a seamless experience.
The Sporter even comes with an optional set of tires with extra grip for use on gravel tracks.
However, at that stage, you're crossing into the territory of the next model up – pun intended.
The Crosser is made for just that – cross country.
As you'd expect, the suspension, brakes, tires, and linkages are all beefed up to handle all
the lumps and bumps you'd encounter riding through the wilderness.
It even features a security pin code required to unlock the back wheel and shift the gearbox
from neutral into drive.
The Rumble N' Henry Air SST is one weird-looking e-bike – kinda like an AR15 and an old Triumph
motorcycle had a lovechild.
It's modeled after the old café-style racer – both in appearance and performance.
This thing is a jet – no ifs or buts about it.
The Air SST blurs the line between a low-powered electric motorbike and a super high-powered
bicycle, thanks to a substantial 72-volt 50-amp hour lithium-ion battery hooked up to a 5000-watt
hub-mounted electric motor.
To translate that all into English, you can travel 100 miles easily on a single charge
and crank speeds of 65mph while you do it.
You better believe we're recommending you wear a full-face helmet and riding leathers
when you take this bad boy for a trip out onto the roads.
If it's even legal to do so where you live.
The café style racer impression comes from a continuous tank and seat arrangement and
the laser-cut cover panels that sit over the middle of the frame.
It comes with a single front headlight, rear taillights, and even turning signal lights
– just like a real motorbike.
The front fork is sporting a pretty beefy suspension.
Another coil-over gas strut type sits between the seat and the rear swingarm, providing
articulation and movement to the rear wheel.
Speaking of wheels – they're massive.
A full 18-inch tire that looks every bit like a road tire and it's 3.75 inches wide to boot.
At their center, 205mm disc brakes to ensure the Air SST stops on a dime.
The best part is that these e-bikes are fully customizable.
You select the handlebars you want, the lighting, the steering style, grips, color, whatever
your heart desires.
Definitely worth investigating if you enjoy going crazy fast while looking crazy good!
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