Continuously variable ebike transmission promises up to 20% more range

The Orbit Drive promises an ebike transmission, built into the motor housing, that lasts for thousands of miles without maintenance, boosts efficiency and range, allows regenerative braking, and comes out lighter than most ebike drive systems.

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Cannondale hauls out two Bosch-powered cargo ebikes

Cargo ebikes are shaping up as great alternatives to the family car for shopping trips into town or school runs. Now Cannondale has joined the likes of Aventon, Tern, Rad and Specialized with two new Bosch-powered models.

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Hybrid ebike commuter becomes first Propella to offer step-thru option

The Redmond home of the blue-wheeled ebikes has updated its versatile 9S Pro commuter with a UL-certified battery and motor system, responsive torque sensing and the choice of a step-through frame for the first time.

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Fat-tire folding ebikes aim for smooth riding with triple-suspension

Chinese e-mobility company Engwe has launched the smooth-riding X-Series folding ebikes, which feature a smooth-riding triple-suspension system, powerful motors, and dual batteries for up to 93 miles of per-charge adventures.

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Priority updates its Classic commuter for the electric age

New York's Priority Bicycles has launched a new model as an electric celebration of the first bike to sport Priority branding nine years ago. The e-Classic Plus keeps it light, keeps it simple and keeps it relatively affordable.

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Greyp embraces the lighter side of trail riding with the Zaney eMTB

Croatian ebike brand Greyp has been trying to lose weight over the last year or so, and has now revealed the result of its labors in the shape of the Zaney eMTB that's been designed "to redefine the notion of pure, unadulterated fun."

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Tiny electric bike pump ensures you’re never left with a flat

Pumping up deflated tires has to be one of the most cumbersome tasks on two wheels. The electronic Mini Pump, pitched as the world’s lightest tire inflator, is just the kind of handy gadget that you’ll want to take along for the ride.

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Hase Bikes takes telescoping cargo bike on the dirt with the Gravit Dust

Germany's Hase Bikes is exploring what would happen if a cargo bike was merged with a gravel bike, resulting in a versatile ride called the Gravit Dust that's equally at home on city streets, gravel roads or dirt trails.

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Urtopia demonstrates ChatGPT as ebike co-pilot

OpenAI's ChatGPT has only been open to the public since November last year, yet the artificial-intelligence chatbot already seems to be everywhere. At Eurobike last week, China's Urtopia revealed its first application as an ebike co-pilot.

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Inflatable bike helmet packs small, weighs little and takes the hits

Bike helmets can be bulky things to carry around, which is why we've seen ones that fold or collapse when not in use. The Inflabi takes yet another approach, however, in that it simply gets deflated and rolled up.

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