Bicycles

Grease-free go-anywhere ebike features auto torque/cadence switching

Simon Heptinstall — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:27:00 GMT

America’s love of sleek lightweight European-inspired city commuter bikes seems to be over. Today’s prevailing trend is for multi-terrain utility electric machines, like SUVs that you pedal.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: ebikes, Pedal-assisted, City, Off-road

Adjustable mountain bike bar lets you change width back and forth

Ben Coxworth — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:15:23 GMT

Having handlebars of the proper width is an important consideration, not least because if you end up making your bars narrower, you can't widen them again … or can you? Well, maybe. German company Newmen Components is now offering an adjustable-width bar for mountain bikes.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: Cycling, Adjustable, Mountain Bikes

Clever wheeled ebike rack provides no-lift bike loading

Abhimanyu Ghoshal — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:23:00 GMT

A startup based in New Zealand has devised a great way to take your bicycles with you on your next adventure, and you won't need to lift a thing.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: Bike Racks, Mountain Bikes, Outdoors and Camping, Bikes, Kickstarter

Switchable torque/cadence ebike brings heavy value in a light package

Simon Heptinstall — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:17:55 GMT

Affordable electric bikes usually mean enduring heavy frames, clunky kick-in for the motor and unrefined, unpredictable power delivery.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: ebikes, Pedal-assisted, Affordable, City, urban transport

Dual-ring crankset is actually a 1x – with two chainlines

Ben Coxworth — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:55:35 GMT

Although it's now long been standard for multi-speed mountain and gravel bikes to have a single chainring and no front derailleur, that arrangement can be hard on the chain. Orient offers a solution, with an "auto-shifting" 1x dual chainring setup.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: Cycling, Pedaling

All-purpose ebike promises real riding comfort in and out of town

Abhimanyu Ghoshal — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:01:36 GMT

Berlin-based ebike startup Lemmo has been shaking up the European market with a small selection of handsome mid-range models since 2022. It's now got something in the works for families and more adventurous riders with a versatile SUV ebike that promises to take you places while delivering an exceptionally comfortable ride.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: ebikes, urban transport, Pedal-assisted, cargo bike, Solid-state, Suspension

Segway cargo hauler brings automotive tech to the ebike world

Simon Heptinstall — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:33:00 GMT

With its latest high-tech cargo ebike, Segway is clearly working hard to dispel images of quirky, self-balancing, stand-up chariots for tech executives with hair-buns and roll-along mall security guards in the early 2000s.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: Segway, ebikes, Pedal-assisted, cargo bike

Honda's high-tech ebike is actually coming to market

Abhimanyu Ghoshal — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:58:24 GMT

Honda seems to believe its next frontier is building high-tech recreational vehicles. At the Sea Otter Europe trade show that just concluded in Spain, it's shown off a concept for an electric mountain bike that's nearing production – and it looks pretty sick.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: Honda, Electric, Mountain Bikes, ebikes, Pedal-assisted

Smart cycling disc offers cleaner, quicker maintenance

Ben Coxworth — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:38:00 GMT

All too often, lubricating your bike chain ends up with you inadvertently lubing the ground beneath it, also. The Green Disc+ is designed to change that, by applying its eco-friendly lube only where it's needed. Less waste, and no mess.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: Kickstarter, xxKickbooster, Cycling, Biodegradable

Man builds solar e-bike to cross the Alps – France-to-China up next

Omar Kardoudi — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:03:00 GMT

Shawn Ryan is neither an engineer nor a professional cyclist, just someone who wanted to know how far an electric-assist bicycle can go when the sun is its only fuel tank. The answer, it turns out, is more than a thousand kilometers of French tarmac and numerous Alpine mountain passes.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: cargo bike, Solar Powered, Battery, Racing, Energy

The Flit M2i embraces bonded aerospace tech to beat Brompton

Simon Heptinstall — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:03:00 GMT

For decades, the recipe for a premium folding bicycle has been to engineer a smart hinge mechanism, choose your metal and fire up the welding torch. But when UK-based e-bike manufacturer Flit designed its latest flagship commuter machine – the M2i – the engineering team ditched the welding torch entirely.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: Foldable bike, Foldable, Bikes, urban transport, Last-mile transport, ebikes

Full-squish trekker built to Roam city and beyond

Monica J. White — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:08:04 GMT

MapFour started out as a new model line under budget-ebike favorite Engwe, before morphing into its own brand last year. Its first major launch under that new banner is aimed squarely at the European trekking ebike market.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: ebikes, Pedal-assisted, Touring, Bikepacking, Security

Savvy cycling components flatten your bike for indoor storage

Shirl Leigh — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Trying to maneuver a bike through tight indoor spaces typically necessitates painstakingly angling the handlebars around doorframes and other obstacles, taking care not to knock the pedals into paintwork or snag them on furniture.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: Cycling, Storage

Tern's HSD Gen 3 cargo ebike offers heavy hauling in a compact form

Monica J. White — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Cargo bikes make a lot of sense on paper. They can take care of school runs, shopping, kids, pets, and the kind of short trips that you really don’t need a car for. The catch is that many of them are large, heavy, and awkward to store, especially if you live in an apartment building with narrow hallways, stairs, elevators, or not quite enough garage space.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: Tern, ebikes, cargo bike, Pedal-assisted, Bosch

Twisted, loopy lock secures your whole bike ... 2 wheels and all

Ben Coxworth — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:03:00 GMT

Properly locking your bicycle can be a hassle, as you often have to secure the frame and rear wheel via a U-lock, while using a cable lock (or similar) on the front wheel. The Cordalock is out to change that, as it's a single lock that secures the whole bike.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: Kickstarter, Lock, Security, Theft

Latest Volkswagen smart vehicle isn't a camper bus or car

Abhimanyu Ghoshal — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:03:00 GMT

N+ has a fun approach to making ebikes: it inks licensing deals with big-name brands to launch new models with something familiar to attract your attention in today's ever-expanding bicycle market.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: Volkswagen, ebikes, Radar, Road Safety, urban transport, Cycling

Torquey ebike makes 8,000 WATTS for off-road tomfoolery over 65 mph

Abhimanyu Ghoshal — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:03:00 GMT

Ariel Rider's latest creation is purpose-built for blasting through unforgiving terrain. The Mudd 72V packs enough power to rank it among the fastest ebikes you can buy – and it's got off-road cred to boot.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: ebikes, Off-road, Pedal-assisted

Space-frame folding bike is a thing of cushy, elongated beauty

Abhimanyu Ghoshal — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:02:00 GMT

A South Korea-based upstart wants to build you a folding bicycle like you've never seen before. Your eye will naturally be drawn to its stunning frame, but there's a lot more to this work of art on wheels.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: Foldable bike, Foldable, Bikes, urban transport, Kickstarter, Crowdfunding

4-person e-cargo bike carries the whole family ... or 400 lb of cargo

Monica J. White — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:34:29 GMT

Galian Cycles recently presented its Le Formidable cargo bike at Eurobike 2026, giving us a fresh reason to take a look at a novel design that has already been circulating around France and nearby markets for a little while.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: cargo bike, ebikes, Pedal-assisted, Eurobike

Gobao's ebike drive-gearbox combo takes on Avinox with automatic shifting

Abhimanyu Ghoshal — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:03:00 GMT

A major battle is brewing in the world of ebikes: DJI subsidiary Avinox and components manufacturer Gobao are racing to bring powerful motors with integrated automatic gearboxes to the market – and we can't wait.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: DJI Innovations, ebikes, Mountain Bikes, Pedal-assisted, urban transport, Motor, Transmission, Automation

Canyon’s new ebike puts serious V2X safety smarts on 2 wheels

Maryna Holovnova — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:03:00 GMT

Modern cars are equipped with an increasing number of safety features: blind-spot monitoring, collision warning systems, and automatic emergency braking. At the same time, bicycles seem to be left outside of this safety ecosystem. We see this tendency in real-world statistics: over the past decade, the number of drivers killed in crashes has generally declined, while the number of cyclists killed has increased. Safety has become the number one reason why people choose cars over bikes in some countries, and Canyon aims to change that.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: ebikes, Canyon Bicycles, V2X

Fat-tire explorer aims to be the last ebike you'll ever need

Stefan Ionescu — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:03:00 GMT

One of the bestselling ebike brands in the US, Lectric, launched a separate premium brand earlier this month called Monarc. We are already seeing the fruits of that labor with the Marker, its debut ebike built around the idea of replacing car trips entirely instead of supplementing them, for certain scenarios like solo commuting, grocery shopping, or taking your kid to daycare in dry, clear weather.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: ebikes, Pedal-assisted, Adventure Bikes, Off-road

SUV e-bike conquers all kinds of terrain with a powerful DJI motor

Abhimanyu Ghoshal — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:03:00 GMT

Amflow's versatile new ebike breaks out of the brand's eMTB comfort zone. The TL Carbon does everything from city commutes to loaded touring to trail riding, with plenty of power and functionality packed into a lightweight build.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: ebikes, DJI Innovations, Mountain Bikes, Pedal-assisted, urban transport

Low-slung electric trike puts its 'flying' rider face-first

Ben Coxworth — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:50:13 GMT

When you dream of flying, you likely picture yourself lying forward, not leaning back. The Swerv electric trike was designed with that fact in mind, as it puts its rider in a hair-raising prone position.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: Trike, Tricycle, ebikes, Cycling

Triple-battery ebike gains 2x the torque via repositioned motor

Paul Ridden — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:01:00 GMT

The excellent triple-battery trekking ebike I took for quite a few test rides last year is being joined by a similar-but-different new model. The Nomads Pro is still aimed at riders who want to go beyond city limits but swaps rear-hub pedal-assist for a tasty mid-drive motor.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: ebikes, Pedal-assisted, Adventure Bikes, cargo bike

Canyon Predict is a traffic-shy cyclist's dream come true

Ben Coxworth — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:49:07 GMT

A lot of people would commute by bicycle, but don't do so because they're afraid of traffic. Well, those folks might like Canyon's prototype Predict bike, which is laden with tech to keep its rider safe from cars and other road hazards.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: Cycling, concept, Road Safety, Canyon Bicycles, Artificial Intelligence

Bosch surprises with first-of-its-kind ebike motor

Omar Kardoudi — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:28:02 GMT

For more than a decade, Bosch built its dominance in the European ebike market betting that mid-drive motors – where power flows through the chain and cranks – were the smarter choice for urban riders and mountain bikers alike. Hub motors, which spin the wheel directly from inside the rear axle, were for someone else. Today, that position just changed.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: Bosch, ebikes, Motor, Hub Motors

Light-packin' mesh intercom helmet connects up to 15 cyclists at once

Maryna Holovnova — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Lumos is a company known for designing bicycle helmets with integrated lighting systems. Its previous models focused primarily on visibility and safety, helping cyclists become more noticeable and predictable to car drivers on the road. The latest model, called Sonorus, is designed with an emphasis on communication and audio features, adding a built-in mesh intercom system. It is currently seeking backing on Kickstarter.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: Kickstarter, xxKickbooster, Cycling, Helmets, Road Safety, Intercom

Coreless carbon valve stem says sayonara to breaks and clogs

Ben Coxworth — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:07:09 GMT

Presta valves are one of those things that a lot of serious cyclists use, but perhaps secretly hate. Well, those folks might have a much more loving relationship with the Aether valve stem, which does away with a traditional Presta valve's problematic core.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: Tires, Cycling

Wild recumbent e-trike uses a telescoping carbon body

Ben Coxworth — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:53:51 GMT

As it is, a recumbent trike is something that may already get you noticed. Add tilting wheels, and it'll draw even more attention. But with its telescoping carbon-fiber-tube body, the Allroadracer TriX is sure to turn heads wherever it goes.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: Trike, Tricycle, Recumbent, Carbon Fiber, ebikes, Tilting-Vehicle

Featherlight bike trailer carries cargo up to 9 x its own weight

Ben Coxworth — Fri, 29 May 2026 21:04:18 GMT

Most people don't give a lot of thought to bike cargo trailers … they think of the things as being just little towed carts. The Veolo Bike Trailer 2.0, however, is likely one of the lightest, smoothest-running, most well-appointed offerings you can buy.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: Cycling, Kickstarter

Brilliant beacon may awaken your inner Jedi knight

Ben Coxworth — Fri, 15 May 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Bicycle tail lights have a way of playing second fiddle to their brighter, more interesting headlight siblings. We're sure you'll agree, however, that the Hi-Tail is one tall, telescoping safety beacon that definitely won't be "outshined."

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: bike lights, Cycling, Road Safety

Cyberpunk ebike-moto 'hybrid' breaks US$2 million on KickStarter

Bronwyn Thompson — Fri, 08 May 2026 20:50:29 GMT

Aotos' Flux X26 cyberpunk-tinged "hybrid" ebike has built on the buzz it generated at CES, raising over US$2.8 million in crowdfunding in a month. As well as offering an excellent launch price on the two models, the team has now expanded countries it'll ship to.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: Kickstarter, ebikes, Motorbike, Adventure Bikes, Crowdfunding, Electronic, Sports, Outdoors and Camping

Smart cycling inner tube sends real-time pressure readings to your phone

Maryna Holovnova — Fri, 08 May 2026 17:11:57 GMT

Austrian company Tubolito is known for manufacturing bicycle inner tubes from TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane), a high-tech material originally used for smartphone speaker membranes. The material turned out to work very well for tubes, outperforming traditional rubber and latex options. TPU tubes are lighter, offer lower rolling resistance, and at the same time are highly robust.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: Cycling, Tires

Semi-solid-state battery tech rolls into ebike territory

Omar Kardoudi — Fri, 08 May 2026 11:16:27 GMT

The battery has long been the weak link of the electric bike. It degrades in the cold, ages poorly with fast charging, and rarely survives more than four years of heavy use. Ride1Up thinks it has a fix – and it's priced it for regular people.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: ebikes, Moped, Pedal-assisted, Solid-state

Brembo distills its racing know-how into mountain bike brakes

Abhimanyu Ghoshal — Fri, 01 May 2026 12:17:32 GMT

Brembo's braking equipment has graced many a champion-winning F1 racecar and MotoGP superbike over the last several decades. It's now targeting cyclists who demand serious stopping power, with a whole ecosystem of gear specifically for mountain bikes.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: Mountain Bikes, Braking, Bicycle

Wheel kit electrifies your bike – but keeps the weight way down

Ben Coxworth — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:01:42 GMT

So, you've got a perfectly good road or gravel bike, but you don't want to get "left behind" in the ebike revolution? Well, the Cyplore kit turns analog bikes electric, and it's claimed to be the lightest system to do so.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: ebikes, Cycling, Kickstarter

Enclosed ebike uses retractable outriggers to keep riders on the upright

Ben Coxworth — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Fully-enclosed velomobiles may offer weather protection and an aerodynamic advantage over bicycles, but their three wheels do add weight and rolling resistance. The outrigger-equipped Manta ebike, however, takes a unique alternative approach.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: Velomobile, ebikes, Solar Powered

A life-saving upgrade for any bike helmet

Ben Coxworth — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:03:00 GMT

While there are already bike helmets that provide vital wearer info in the event of a crash, they typically use electronics that must be built into the helmet. A new high-tech buckle, however, can simply be added to any existing helmet.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: Helmets, Cycling, Road Safety, NFC

Wood meets carbon for slicing through the city in style

Omar Kardoudi — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:57:00 GMT

Austrian e-bike maker Esel is bringing its stunning ash wood frames to the city for the first time with the new eUrban. The model launches with three international design awards already on the shelf – including the German Design Award 2026 – and two builds aimed at riders who want something different from the carbon-and-aluminum mainstream.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: ebikes, Pedal-assisted, Wood, Carbon Fiber, City, Luxury

DJI's crazy-powerful motor rewrites the ebike rulebook all over again

Omar Kardoudi — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:46:34 GMT

The specs race in high-end electric mountain bike motors has long had the feel of the 1990s processor wars – bigger numbers every year, but precious little difference when you're actually grinding through the mud. Avinox might have finally changed that. DJI's dedicated ebike drive system brand changed that a couple of years back and left the competition in the dust. Now Avinox is set to do it all again with what it claims is the most powerful and lightest production eMTB motor on the market in a package that is, essentially, drone engineering on two wheels.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: DJI Innovations, Pedal-assisted, ebikes, Mountain Bikes, Motor, Battery, Drives, xxViral or high CTR

Cycling system aims for easier wheel-swaps by moving the cassette to the frame

Ben Coxworth — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Removing and reinstalling a bike's rear wheel is a hassle at the best of times, but particularly when you're in a hurry. The Dual system is designed to change that, as it moves the cassette from the wheel onto the frame.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: Cycling, Wheel

Škoda's analog invention keeps cyclists from crashing into pedestrians

Abhimanyu Ghoshal — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:45:26 GMT

Czech automaker Škoda took on an interesting side quest recently to improve road safety – but for bicycles instead of cars.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: Skoda, Road Safety, Safety, Headphones, Noise-Canceling, Cycling, Mechanical

The ebike that's basically an e-moped – Cyrusher Kommoda 3.0 review

Joe Salas — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:44:10 GMT

Calling the Cyrusher Kommoda 3.0 a "bicycle" almost feels a little dishonest. Sure, it has pedals and technically fits into the ebike category, but when you twist the throttle, the whole experience leans a little more towards an electric moped that just happens to have pedals. The fat Arisun 20x4-inch tires, the 6061 aluminum step-through frame, and the 750-watt rear hub motor with nearly 63 lb-ft (85 Nm) of torque ... yeah, that all supports what I'm trying to illustrate here.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: Reviews, ebikes, Bicycle, Hub Motors

Knee-saving platform pedal is the first one to float

Ben Coxworth — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:08:20 GMT

Platform pedals with traction pins are great for keeping your feet in place, but they can cause joint injuries by restricting your natural foot movements. The 8 Degree Pedal is made to help, as it's the first platform pedal that's designed to float.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: Pedal, Cycling, Ergonomic

Premium eMTB takes lower cost route to rough riding

Omar Kardoudi — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:56:52 GMT

Many high-performance electric mountain bikes can cost as much as a used car, and until now, the brands charging that much had little reason to worry. Aventon may have just given them one.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: ebikes, Pedal-assisted, Mountain Bikes

Graphite-dispensing lube gadget promises clean bicycle drivetrains

Ben Coxworth — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:23:26 GMT

Traditionally lubed bicycle chains are notoriously dirty to touch, and a hassle to clean. Yours may not have to be either of those for much longer, however, if you spring for the graphite-powder-dispensing CHA.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: Kickstarter, Cycling, Graphite

Ultraportable adapter unlocks clipless bike pedals into casual platforms

Ben Coxworth — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Although so-called "clipless" pedals are great for serious cycling, they can be pretty inconvenient for simple trips to the store and such. Redshift Sports' Mousetrap Pedal Adapters are made to help, by instantly adding platforms to clipless pedals.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: Pedaling, Cycling

Smart hub is made to keep bike and moto bars sleek and simple

Ben Coxworth — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:19:09 GMT

Although bar-mounted smartphones are a common sight, we're seeing an increasing number of compact simplified devices designed specifically for two-wheelers. The turn-by-turn navigating RC10 is the latest, and it even sports a headlight.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: Kickstarter, Cycling, Navigation

$23K razor-framed bicycle wears surprise badging all over

Abhimanyu Ghoshal — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:56:00 GMT

Snapping up the most basic supercar Bugatti makes will set you back by about two and a half million dollars. An easier five-figure entry into the legendary marque's client list is the new aero bicycle it's collaborated on with Factor Bikes.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: Bicycle, Factor Bikes, Bugatti, Racing

Smaller smart sensor gets the inside scoop on bike tire pressure

Ben Coxworth — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:25:31 GMT

Checking the air pressure of bike tires can be a hassle, particularly if you've got high-pressure tires that let out a gush of air every time you check. The Outrider TL Mini is here to help, as it sends wireless pressure readings from inside the tire.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: Kickstarter, Tires, Cycling, Monitoring

Tech-packed cargo ebike puts eyes in the back of your head

Monica J. White — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:07:34 GMT

The Tarran L1 cargo ebike combines radar sensing, an auto kickstand, and smart integrations to make heavily loaded urban riding easier. Designed for families and commuters, it focuses on stability, safety, and usability over raw performance.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: ebikes, Pedal-assisted, cargo bike

Radical recumbent trike is powered by arms, legs, or both at once

Ben Coxworth — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Cycling is a great form of exercise for the legs and core, but the arms? Not so much. The VeloGym recumbent trike is out to change that, as it gets your upper body in on the act.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: Cycling, Pedaling, Recumbent, Trike, Technical University Munich

Clever cycling gadget puts power metering where your cleat is

Ben Coxworth — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:21:38 GMT

Traditional power meters are mounted on just one bike, limiting their use to that particular vehicle. Such is not the case with the cleat-integrated CycloWatt, however, which can be used with as many road bikes as you can lay your hands on.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: Kickstarter, Cycling, Power, Pedal

Long-tail cargo ebike: Fun for the whole family

Stefan Ionescu — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:33:00 GMT

Xtracyle has had 25 years to refine long-tail cargo bikes, and with the Swoop ASM (Automatic Smile Machine), it feels like it has nailed family ebikes for households looking to leave the car at home for the majority of daily trips into town. When purchasing a family ebike, the biggest concerns are rideability and hauling space. The Swoop ASM offers a smooth, comfortable, and natural riding experience while allowing you to move heavy loads. It even includes all the accessories needed to make it a valuable addition to the family.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: ebikes, Pedal-assisted, cargo bike, shimano

Torquey adventure ebike auto engages mid-drive muscle to tame trails

Monica J. White — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:03:00 GMT

California's Aventon has built its reputation over the years as a builder of value-driven commuter and urban ebikes. Recently, though, the company has been edging further into trail territory. The new Ramblas ADV marks its most confident step in that direction to date, taking its Aventure M blueprint to the next level with a hardtail electric bike centered around a fresh mid-drive system.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: ebikes, Pedal-assisted, Off-road, Mountain Bikes

Power-cranked smart motor breeds a new species of ebike

Omar Kardoudi — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:01:00 GMT

Specialized spent years chasing the same obsessive idea: that the perfect ebike is one that doesn't feel electric. With the new Turbo Levo R, the company argues it's finally closed the gap – packing one of the most powerful motors in the trail-bike category into a chassis that, in its lightest configuration, tips the scales at 18.8 kg (41.4 lb).

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: ebikes, Pedal-assisted, Mountain Bikes, Rallying, Specialized Bikes

2.5-kg high-torque DJI ebike motor jumps into city commuting

Stefan Ionescu — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:27:00 GMT

If you've ever dreamed of zipping through urban streets or effortlessly biking up a hill in the countryside, Velo De Ville has you covered. The German bike maker has launched the Revo-C, an urban ebike powered by a revolutionary motor developed by the Chinese drone and camera giant DIJ that's so far featured almost exclusively in electric mountain bikes such as the Amflow PL series.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: ebikes, Pedal-assisted, DJI Innovations, Luxury, urban transport

City biking can be scary, but this AI camera has your back

Omar Kardoudi — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:02:19 GMT

Luna Systems, a Dublin-based startup, has built something that might actually make urban cycling less nerve-wracking: an AI-powered rear-view camera that acts like the collision warning systems already standard in modern cars. The device, called Luna Oculus, watches your back and (metaphorically) screams when danger approaches.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: Artificial Intelligence, Cameras, Safety, Cycling, Road Safety

2-speed crankset for folding bikes works without a derailleur

Ben Coxworth — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:11:26 GMT

In order to stay compact and lightweight, most folding bikes have just a single chainring, limiting their hillclimbing capabilities. The Easy Ride is made to address that issue, by incorporating two shiftable gears into a custom single-ring crankset.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: Kickstarter, Cycling, Gears