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Video: The Longest Long Term Test On Youtube – DMR V12 Pedal
Wait, what? A pedal test, for 12 years? Yes, we have had the same set of pedals (meaning only one pair) on all our test bikes for more than 12 years now. The DMR V12 is considered a classic never to be bettered easily, flat pedal. We have…
Video: Can You Ride An E-Bike On The Snow?
We like to ride all year our e-bike. The thing is sometimes the weather conditions makes it harder. If you are from a place where it snows it's worth knowing if it's possible to ride a normal e-bike with no modifications in the snow.…
Video: Yamaha Or Bosch Is Faster?
Continuing our look at motors, we compared the next two motors on our list, the Yamaha PW-X2 verses a Bosch Performance CX Gen 4. They are both the same generation of motor, what happened?
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The Verdict
As you can see in our…
Bleeding Shimano Brakes
Shimano brakes do have a tendency like all brakes to get air in the system as you use them. Unlike DOT based brakes, they use mineral oil. To bleed this type of brake oil takes a different procedure compared to brakes with DOT oil. We take…
Video: Bosch Vs Shimano E-Bike Motor Real World Test
We thought it would interesting to do a simple test over a set distance uphill comparing the times and power delivery of the Bosch Performance CX Gen 4 against the Shimano EP800 e-bike motor.
With two bikes, a Cannondale Moterra Neo 2…
Video: Yamaha PW-X3 Motor Test
Finally we have had time to edit together our latest test of the Yamaha PW-X3 e-bike motor.
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Let us know your thoughts on different e-bike motor tests, which is your favorite e-bike motor.
Video: Test Trek Fuel EXe 9.9
This one has been a while in the making as we dig into the details of the Trek Fuel EXe, a light weight e-mtb that might be one of the most interesting bikes we have ever ridden.
Video:Trek Fuel EXe Test
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Video: How To Ride (Crash) In The Rain
For our last video of 2022, Alex takes us down his local trails in some bad weather on one of our latest test bikes a Cannondale Moterra 2 Neo LT. He gives us some riding tips on how to ride in wet and muddy conditions and a few tips about…
GRITTY IN MEXICO CITY
Hans "No Way" Rey brings us another fun tour, this time he's in and around Mexico City! Rob Warner joins him to experience the rides and culture of this historic place on an epic adventure. We're featuring it in print with his full article…
Video: Test – LAPIERRE GLP2 TEAM
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,…
Video: Horizon Lock – Go Pro Hero 11 Black
We have had the Gopro Hero 11 Black for a month or so and we think that the Horizon Lock feature is one of its killer settings.
We recently found ourselves on Monte Falco in the centre of Italy with the camera a spare ride and a bit of…
Lightweight Power: TQ-HPR50 Motor Test
TQ-group is a German company that makes many types of motors and have for many years had available on the market the TQ HPR 120S motor, which has the largest torque currently available of 120nm on a street legal pedal e-bike. This can be…
Video: E-Bike Tech Corner – SRAM CODE R Brake Service & Bleed
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…
Check Out The Super73 C1X Electric Motorcycle
Super73 really has a knack for making cool electric bicycles. You've no doubt seen them, the retro-70s mini bikes, the kind you'd order out of the classified ads in a magazine and have to add your own Briggs & Stratton lawnmower engine…
EBA Podcast – Specialized’s Jan Talavasek, Senior Director Of Turbo Innovation
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.…
Video: Trek Rail 9.9 XTR – Tested
Trek with their last Rail model we tested two years ago, set an incredibly high bar and it became on of our favourite bikes of the season, with and ease of ride and product quality that few could match. So what about the new 2022 RAIL 9.9…
Hyper Enduro – The Ultimate Test For A 900wh Battery?
Canyon recently brought to market their 2022 Spectral:On CFR range of All Mountain bikes. These are probably some of the most versatile electric mountain bikes on the market. Apart from having excellent handling, one of their key features…
Bill Allen On His Love Of E-Bikes
We just posted our latest podcast interview this time with legendary actor and now e-bike enthusiast Bill Allen. Here's the YouTube link but you can also listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc. We talk about his electric bicycles, the movie…
How To Swap Your Stem And How To Eliminate A Loose Headset
Are you thinking about swapping your stem, or having problems with a loose headset? Nick and Sam show you a quick and proper fix for that.
Serial 1 Announces Partnership With Vittorio Brumotti
Serial 1 just posted this cool video of their new brand ambassador, Vittorio Brumotti, doing some BMX freestyle-inspired tricks on a Serial 1 Mosh/CTY e-bike. Serial 1 is the e-bike brand from Harley Davidson.
For those of you…
FIRST RIDE: 2022 Yamaha CrossCore RC
Yamaha has completely redesigned the CrossCore commuter bike for 2022. We had a chance to ride one recently in beautiful, sunny Southern California. It features a PWSeries ST Class 3 (28 mph) motor that truly does assist you all the way to…
GT FORCE PROMO “FORCES” US TO RETHINK OUR LIMITS
Once again GT hits us with another impressive edit. If you're not amazed at the top notch riding skills, the videography alone is worth checking out. Sit back, hit play, and get ready for some intense action.
Chris Akrigg made us…
Stark Introduces Electric Motocross Bike To Beat 450s
A few years ago, a startup company called Alta Motors made headlines with its Redshift MX, with Josh Hill putting in impressive times on the Red Bull Straight Rhythm. Sadly, Alta is no more. But Josh has a brand new e-ride on the Stark…
VIDEO: THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN YOU BUY YOUR FIRST E-BIKE
If you're buying your first e-bike, which type should you choose, and where should you buy it? Editor Tony Donaldson and Assistant Editor Nick Claire discuss the basics of what to look for in an e-bike, why you shouldn't go for the…