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Tech NewsNewsElectric Bicycles Recalled Over Firmware Issue That Can Cause Unwanted Acceleration
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled Brompton electric folding bicycles over a firmware problem that can cause unwanted acceleration even after users stop pedaling, according to a press release from the government agency. Brompton’s electric bicycles are designed to give riders powered assistance while they pedal, but the company has received a complaint … Continued
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Tech NewsNewsLime Expands Fleet With New E-Bike That Uses the Same Battery Pack as Its Scooters
The middle of a pandemic might not seem like a great time to expand a fleet of shared transportation gadgets, but Lime is pushing ahead anyway with a new e-bike that runs on the same battery packs used in its scooters. As part of a $50 million plan to build out its bike-sharing service, Lime … Continued
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Reviews2016 Specialized Turbo S Review: The Best Electric Bike Yet, At A Price
“Holy Shit!” Those are the first words said—or, more typically, shouted—by everyone who’s thrown a leg over the 2016 Specialized Turbo S. This thing is fast. But it’s not the speed that takes you by surprise, it’s how well electric power is integrated into the human cycling experience. What Is It? Back in 2010, Specialized … Continued
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This New Electric Bicycle Adjusts Performance To Your Individual Rides
Problem: You don’t know how much of your electric bicycle’s performance you can use before its battery runs out. Solution: The new Specialized Turbo S let’s you program ride distance, time and how much charge you want to use, then maximizes electric assist to suit. Electric bicycle work by augmenting the power you apply to … Continued
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M55 EVO-001 Is The “Ferrari of Electric Bikes”
Electric bikes come into their own when you’re pushing up a big hill or embarking on a long journey. The M55 Bike EVO-001 is claiming that after three years’ development, they’ve got the “Ferrari of electric bikes.” Sounds…fast? It’s not sleek and light-looking like the Gocycle, instead it’s got an almost mountain bike appearance about … Continued
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Schwinn Tailwind Electric Bicycle Lightning Review
The Gadget: Schwinn Tailwind Bicycle has all the features of a well equipped commuter bike, but comes with an integrated electric motor that makes this two-wheeler a motor-assisted bicycle. The Price: $3200, Yes you read that right, $3200 bucks. The Verdict: Let me first explain that this bike is not a motor driven bicycle, it … Continued
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Panasonic Makes Electric Bike With Regenerative Braking
What better alternative to driving to work than riding an electric bicycle? Panasonic’s Vivi RX 10-S, which is due in Japan on August 20, works the same way many hybrid vehicle systems do: taking the energy from braking and harness it into recharging the battery. The total assisted travel range combining pedal power, electric power … Continued
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Electrobike Pi Gives You 3.14 Reasons to Get Rid of Your Car
Hop on the Electrobike Pi, and through the courtesy of your two feet and its 1hp motor, no one will ever be able to blame you for global warming again. Three reasons? It’s efficient, it’s fun, it’s socially responsible and it looks cool. Okay, maybe the cool look is the “.14” reason. It still has … Continued
