Folding ebike can auto shift gears and power for smoother riding

California-based ebike company Blix has launched a folding commuter that can haul over 300 lb, and comes with auto power/gear shifting for optimum riding, can ride as Class 2 or 3, and includes a 70-mile battery.

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World’s first 3D-printed titanium road bike set to enter production

We've seen 3D-printed titanium bars, stems and frame components, but the Reactor Aero takes the concept a whole lot further. Made by the No. 22 Bicycle Company in upstate New York, it's being billed as the world's first 3D-printed titanium road bike.

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Insta-shifting ebike seamlessly adjusts gearing and power as you pedal

Ebike maker Vvolt has unveiled what's claimed to be the first model in North America to sport mechanical automatic 3-speed internal rear hub transmission. The mid-drive Class 3 ride also features UL-certified batteries and carbon belt drive.

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Bike headlight goes wide for better, less obnoxious visibility

Some bike headlights are designed to get you seen by motorists, while others are made to help you see the road. The Light Rail is claimed to excel at both, with a unique rectangular design that emphasizes light spread and movement over intensity.

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Pedal-by-wire cargo cycle hauls 1,000 pounds like a mini HD truck

Looking like a cross between a pedaled dump truck and modern motor carriage, the new Intelectra is a muscular e-cargo mover for cities. It carries just under 1,000 lb of payload and operates via a low-maintenance electronic pedaling system.

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Rad carbon-belt ebike is a cargo-capable commuter at an enticing price

Seattle's Rad Power Bikes is hoping to tempt new riders to its ebike stable with the launch of the RadKick step-through – a Class 2 cargo-ready commuter with chain drive for $1,200 or clean and quiet belt drive for just 200 bucks more.

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Origami bike rack snaps into cargo basket in milliseconds

Sometimes a cyclist needs a big, old basket. Sometimes a big, old basket is the last thing they need. The new Allpacka One ensures they're happy in both cases, riding as a flat rack on regular commutes and fast-folding into a 30-L basket on demand.

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Bonded-ti ebike brings monocoque looks to fitness riding and commuting

Let's be honest … general-use ebikes are often pretty clunky, with their welded aluminum construction. The "monocoque-look" Avian definitely bucks that trend, as it sports what is claimed to be the world's lightest titanium ebike-specific frame.

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Magura bike tech ensures both brakes get in on the stopping action

If you shy away from applying your bike's front brake, you're not alone. That's why Magura created its Integral Braking System (IBS), which automatically modulates stopping power between both brakes via a single hand-pull.

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Innovative two-chain bike boosts reliability on critical rugged rides

World Bicycle Relief has declared its Buffalo Bicycle the strongest available for rural terrain, and it hasn't taken the redesign lightly. With the Buffalo S2, it's reworked the basic chain, gears and pedals into a unicorn: a two-chain drivetrain.

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