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Mike Radenbaugh, who built his first e-bike in his garage 15 years ago, will step down as Rad Power Bikes CEO and transition to chairman of the board to focus on e-bike advocacy and innovation. Phil Molyneux, who joined the brand nine…

Viral videos of burning e-bikes resembling a low-budget parody scene from some Hollywood action film have been hard to miss on social media of late. An inferno of flames shoot out the side of lithium-ion batteries as the individual cells…

We have a fun crossover episode today. My guest is Jo Borras from the Electrify News podcast. You have to check out that podcast to hear the latest news…

Canceled twice and postponed once, the Sea Otter Classic is an event that thankfully refuses to get beat by the pandemic shutdowns! Having been held every spring at Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, California, since 1992, the Sea Otter…

The great thing about Lapierre is has always been an innovator and the Overvolt GLP2 Team is an e-bike full of specific innovations guided by Nicolas Vouliouz (Ex 10 times world DH champion). This bike then is about speed and control,…

Fiido was formed in 2017 with a focus on bringing something different to the folding electric bike market. They launch each model on a crowdfunding campaign, an increasingly popular (and smart) way of not only raising money to bring a…

Who decides on short notice that they want to break the Guinness World Records for the longest e-bike ride? Why not an engineering student getting his PhD in battery technology? Ravindra Kempaiah is a student who just started seriously…

A few years ago a startup company called Alta Motors made headlines with its Redshift MX bike that made some racing and performance headlines before sadly falling victim to corporate/finance issues. With Alta’s demise came a fresh wave of…

Whether you’re riding your bike at day or night, there’s nothing more important than being seen. From new light systems to mount on your bike, helmet or clothes, over the years we’ve been happy to see some brilliant advances in bicycle…

If like us you ride a lot the most important components that need to work all the time are the brakes! In this Tech Corner video we go through a full SRAM Code brake service and bleed to make sure our brakes work. In theory with the right…

There you are, scrolling through your Facebook feed, when suddenly a snazzy e-bike image catches your eye. The advert is from a hop-up company touting an easy fix to get more power and speed out of your e-bike. More speed? Easily done? What…

From a press release: Spanish performance bicycle brand Berria has today unveiled its flagship electric mountain bike - the Mako Hybrid GT. A super-fast, light and ultra-responsive all-mountain e-bike, the Mako Hybrid GT is suitable…

We see reports every day about bikes being stolen. You probably do, too, and when it happens, only the lucky few seem to get their bikes back. About 200,000 bicycles are reported stolen each year. Here are some good ways to make sure it…

Jan Talavasek is a rider by trade and engineering just happens to be one of his side shows, which enables him and his team at Specialized's Turbo Innovation Labs in Charm Switzerland to create world class and sector defining Ebikes.…

Nox Cycles just announced their new Hybrid Enduro 7.1 and Hybrid All-Mountain 5.9 e-mountain bikes, both powered by the new Fazua Ride 60 motor system, with 60Nm of torque and 420Wh battery. Both feature a 2.7 kg carbon monocoque frame.…

SECURING YOUR HEADSET Q: I’ve recently purchased a raised stem for my Rad Power fat-tire bike. I wanted to bring my arms up a little further from the ground for more comfort. The stem feels much better for me than the old one, but now I…

We’re certainly living in interesting times. As an example, witness how the world at large continues to claw its way out of a pandemic, but one that is fueling the bike industry and e-bikes in a massive way. The good news is that both are…

Met Helmets introduces a new electric bicycle-rated helmet aimed at urban commuters, with a built-in visor for eye protection against weather, bugs, etc. It is NTA 8776 certified. The NTA certification is the world’s first safety…