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The Engwe L20 is a versatile e-bike that seamlessly blends utility and comfort, making it an excellent choice for daily commuters and leisure riders alike. This bike stands out with its robust design, which balances practicality and style. Its sturdy frame, complete with a rear rack and wide tires, makes it perfect for carrying loads or cruising comfortably on varied terrains. The step-through design adds to its ease of use, especially for riders seeking a more accessible and comfortable ride. One of the highlights of the Engwe L20 is its powerful motor and battery combination. With a top speed of 25 km/h and a range that comfortably covers long city commutes or weekend adventures, this bike provides all the power…

The rapid growth of electric bikes in the last couple of years has created a bit of a grey area. In the past, it was a easy to tell the difference between a bicycle and a motorcycle. Essentially: the presence of a motor. But with electric versions of both now commonplace, the line is becoming less distinct. In legal terms (in the UK at least) an electric bike is classified as an EAPC (“electrically assisted pedal cycle”) if it meets the following criteria: it’s power output doesn’t exceed 250W the power doesn’t propel the bike beyond 15.5mph shows the power output or manufacturer of the motor shows either the battery voltage or maximum speed If these criteria are met, it’s…

With its paw print logo, Jack Wolfskin apparel is readily recognisable, especially in its bread-and-butter world of hiking and leisure wear. Recently, the brand has gotten into cycling apparel and now produces a range of items designed for city cycling or riding to work. The Bike Commute Mono is waterproof and windproof cycling jacket sold in both men’s and women’s variants. Is it any good? Jack Wolfskin Bike Commute Mono Jacket Fit Function Style Value Quality 4 Summary A waterproof cycling jacket designed primarily for urban use. Features fully taped seams, decent waterproof and breathability ratings plus innovative use of recycled materials. Pros Restrained looks Good neutral fit for city cycling Uses recycled materials and can be recycled Range of…

Electric bikes are growing in popularity. Early adopters in traditional cycling countries were the first to see their benefits, but now more people than ever before – fuelled by the pandemic-led boom of the 2020-2021 – are buying and riding e-bikes. With its professional-looking website selling colourful e-bikes with fat tyres, Cyrusher has garnered plenty of attention. But are Cyrusher electric bikes worth it? Are Cyrusher E-Bikes Good? Combining two words ‘Cycling’ and ‘Rusher’, and pronounced “sigh-rusher”, Cyrusher is an electric fat bike specialist. Their history dates back to 2014 when, the founder of Cyrusher, Harry Xie, started selling bicycle components online from his base in China. Quickly he realised that rather than offering simple parts for bikes, he could…

If you’ve been looking through the internet to find an electric bike, chances are you may have come across he San Diego based electric bike brand, Juiced Bikes. This company prides itself on the affordability as well as the impressive range and power that their bikes produce. Thus allowing you to go further on your bike, making them a solid option for anyone wanting to look for a car replacement. Are Juiced E-Bikes Good? Founded back in 2009 by U.S. Olympic high jumper Tora Harris, who just happened to attain a degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University, this brand has been really well thought out. If you like long range e-bikes that often feature fat tires then…

Looking for a new bike can be a long winded boresome process that can feel like a total information overload, but it really doesn’t have to be. We’ve made this piece dedicated to the brand PUBLIC bikes to help you to navigate your way around your next purchase, making the researching much easier and hassle free. So whether you have heard about PUBLIC bikes before or have only just come across this brand thanks to us, then hopefully by the end you’ll have an idea if they are actually any good and maybe one to fit your needs. Are PUBLIC Bikes Good? PUBLIC bikes are good if you are looking for a well priced city style bike. Their range comes…

Electric bikes are pretty smart in general. They help you get up hills. A lot of them have lights connected to the battery. Some even have a kickstand. The Urtopia Carbon One doesn’t come with a kickstand as standard. But it does have a built-in GPS tracker. You can unlock it with your thumb. It alerts you if someone tries to steal it. It has indicators. It has a carbon-fibre frame. It looks a bit like a lightning bolt. You can talk to it. It even has built-in speakers! It’s the all-singing, all dancing, e-bike of the future. But should you actually buy one? Urtopia Carbon One E-Bike Range Terrain Style Value Quality 3.9 Summary A truly beautiful electric bike…

I’ve got a confession: I’ve fallen in love with e-bikes over the past 18 months. It’s like cycling within an endless tailwind. I understand some people enjoy the grind of cycling. The ups and downs. The hard and the easy. But when I’m cycling to my office, I enjoy not arriving in a sweaty mess. I enjoy not having to worry about how hot the weather is. Or if I’ll be pedalling into a strong wind. I enjoy the unadulterated leisure. With that in mind, I’ve been testing out various urban e-bikes in the pursuit of finding the perfect electric bike for commuters. And when I discovered the Honbike Uni4 I got very excited. IMAGE CREDIT: HONBIKE The Honbike is…