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Kona just announced their new El Kahuna SUV electric bike. It's an off-road capable bike aimed at those who want a hardtail cross-country bike. It features an aluminum frame, RockShox suspension fork and a Shimano drivetrain, including an…

The trip had been in the planning stages for over a year, but when the text message I received from my riding partner read, “Hans, I canceled my flight!,” I wanted to faint! That was the message I received from Rob Warner on the day he was…

BATTERY LIFE Q: I have two of the same e-bike batteries for one bike. I don’t ever expect to use them in the same day. But, should I set one aside until the one in use dies or use them alternately? A: We would tend to alternate…

Zero Motorcycles was one of the very first electric motorcycles on the market. They've continued to innovate, and their technology has been used in a variety of really interesting concept projects, some of which we saw at the Petersen…

I recently had an unusual experience. I was in my dining room, reading some mail, when a large jolt hit. I immediately thought it was an earthquake, which is common enough here in California, but then I heard tire squeaks. I knew someone…

Urwahn is a German-based bike company that specializes in building steel-framed city and gravel bikes that have a significant element of them that is 3D printed. As far as we understand, they are very unique to the bike market, with only…

Trek just launched two new cargo bikes. There's a relatively normal one that's good for up to two kids, and/or groceries, camping stuff, etc. called the Fetch +2, and one that can help cart a gaggle of up to FIVE kids, called the Fetch +4.…

California Scooter Company, also known as CSC, has been selling motorcycles and electric scooters for many years. They started selling e-bikes just a few years ago when founder Steve Seidner decided he wanted to buy an e-bike for himself.…

By Karel Kramer Having ridden my e-bike all around the western states, time and time again I come away reminded that one of my favorite areas to visit is Lehi, Utah. There are miles of excellent bike paths, several mountain bike parks…

Li-Cycle, a company that recycles all kinds of lithium-ion batteries, from smartphones to e-bikes to electric cars, recently announced that their capacity at the recycling plant in Germany has increased to 20,000 metric tons per year. With…