Two-step folding ebike powers through 150 miles of easy riding

Zectron Bikes has launched a funky looking urban ebike that can be had with dual batteries for up to 150 miles of pedal-assist riding, or around half that range on throttle only, and folds down for between-ride transport in two quick steps.

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Specialized Diverge STR gravel bike debuts Rear Future Shock suspension

For six years now, Specialized has featured a mini front shock absorber known as the Future Shock above the head tube of its gravel bikes. The just-announced Diverge STR, however, also sports a new Rear Future Shock that provides 30 mm of rear suspension travel.

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Lightweight cargo ebike can seat two kids to the rear

Designer Valentin Vodev created a Kickstarter for a quirky folding commuter bike in 2014, and returned in 2016 with a compact folding ebike. Now the Vello Sub has launched on Indiegogo, which is billed as one of the lightest cargo ebikes around.

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Lime co-founder rides out Nomad 1 fat-tire adventure ebike

About a year ago, Velotric launched a successful Indiegogo campaign to fund an urban step-through ebike capable of rolling for up to 80 miles. Now the startup is back with a fat-tire adventure model called the Nomad 1.

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Wilier’s Urta Hybrid full-squish eMTB is one of the lightest you can buy

High-end full-suspension electric mountain bikes typically weigh somewhere around 23 kg (51 lb). Renowned Italian brand Wilier's new Urta Hybrid is claimed to be much lighter, reportedly tipping the scales at just 16 kg (35 lb) in its top-end setup.

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Litelok X claimed to be world’s most angle-grinder-resistant U lock

Litelok is best known for its flexible textile/cable-based lightweight bike locks. It's now venturing into the world of rigid U locks, tough, with a model that is claimed to be more resistant to angle grinder attacks than anything else on the market.

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Yamaha hits the dirt with two full-suspension electric mountainbikes

Yamaha has been making ebikes since 1993, but didn't launch its first dual-suspension eMTB until mid-2020. Now the company has added a couple of new models to the premium YDX-Moro range, each powered by its latest "game-changing power plant."

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Fly12 bike headlight/dashcam gets smaller, lighter, and a boost to 4K

Back in 2015 we told you about Cycliq's Fly12, a combination dashcam and headlight for cyclists. Well, there's now a much smaller, lighter and sharper-shooting model available, known as the Fly12 Sport.

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Evolve e-MTBs ride a fine line between high-end specs and affordability

Frey Bike recently announced a new series of pedal-assist mountain bikes aimed at finding the perfect balance between high-end specs and an affordable price tag. The first ebikes in the range are the full-suspension Neo and Neo Pro.

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Dubbel utility ebike can haul cargo and passenger for up to 80 miles

Californian e-mobility company Blix has followed the launch of its most capable and versatile ebike to date with a compact utility bike called the Dubbel that's designed to "move multiple passengers, cargo and pets – anywhere and anytime."

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