The SWFT Fleet is an electric bicycle with a classic beach cruiser style and a 37.2-mile range. The bike has a 19.8 MPH top speed courtesy of a 500W motor inside, and it works with a single rechargeable, removable battery that takes approximately 6 hours to go from totally empty to totally full. This is a big, high-quality electric bike the likes of which have scarcely been out-done in the world today.
The VanMoof V was revealed today with an eye on replacing traditional automobiles with electric bicycle tech. This "hyperbike" has what VanMoof describes as "integrated speed settings to match country regulations" - so don't expect to be BLASTING down the road if your country of choice isn't onboard with a bicycle traveling at a maxed-out 31 miles per hour. This bicycle is part of a VanMoof "invite-only reservations" system that'll have the reserving individual pay $20 to hold their spot.
Electric bicycles are becoming increasingly popular, particularly in congested urban areas where riding bicycles to and from work is a popular alternative to public transit and dealing with a personal car or truck. Harley-Davidson revealed a very cool electric bicycle last year and ultimately spun off another company called Serial 1 to build and sell the electric bike. The bicycle is called the S1 MOSH/TRIBUTE, and it looks like the vintage-styled e-bike revealed late in 2020.
BMW is challenging the norm with its slew of mobility concepts at the 2021 German Auto Show. Among those that fascinated us the most is the BMW Motorrad Vision AMBY, short for Adaptive Mobility. There are two AMBY concepts, in fact, and both are electric bicycles. The Motorrad Vision AMBY is a motorized bicycle without conventional pedals, whereas the i Vision AMBY is a traditional mountain bike with pedals and electric assist.
What do you get by combining the motorsports-inspired, timeless aesthetic of lifestyle brand Period Correct and the rugged, bare-bones vintage style of the Super73-S1 electric motorbike? The result is a limited-edition version of the Super73-S1. Only 15 units are available for sale, and you get them exclusively from Period Correct.
The company Bird made their name in working with cities to bring electric bicycles and scooters to communities. They're made to be eco-friendly, they're made to be shared. The latest Bird Bike is made to be a similar proposition - environmentally conscious, battery-powered bike - but this time, it's made for individual consumer ownership.
After two years of in-house development, the ridesharing company Lyft has introduced its first electric bicycle. The new model is described as the company's next-generation ebike, one that features a distinct and highly reflective design, as well as a stronger motor, single-gear transmission, and more. In addition to launching the ebike, Lyft has plans to pilot a charging station feature.
E-bike maker Cowboy has unveiled its latest model, with the Cowboy 4 adding torque, plus a more rider-friendly step-through frame, and wrapping it up in the company's distinctive styling. Fourth generation of Cowboy's electric bikes, there'll be two variations this time around: the C4 and the C4 ST, the latter being the new step-through design.
Most vehicles made within the last handful of years have built-in tire pressure monitoring systems that alert drivers if their tires are low. Low pressure impacts the performance of the tires and reduces fuel economy. Mountain bikers who have wished their bike tires could monitor their own tire pressure can now do so using the Tubolito MTB PSENS inner tubes.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a new recall involving Brompton Bicycle's electric folding bicycles over a software bug. Though Brompton is a UK manufacturer, the CPSC notes that a number of these electric bikes were sold in the US at the company's store in New York, as well as through authorized dealers in other states.
The folks at POC revealed a new sort of bike helmet this week - one with a solar panel. This new bicycle helmet has a red light at its base (at the back) and obtains power from the sun's friendly rays. This is only the latest in a collection of collaborations between POC and companies that bring advanced tech to the classic helmet line.
Tern is back with a new electric bicycle: the HSD S11, a model sporting motor assist combined with a classy, somewhat minimalist and highly functional design. The bike isn't just made for getting around -- it sports attachments and accessories that make it possible to transport a passenger and cargo, making it more of a lifestyle addition.