In the booming world of electric bikes, there’s an ongoing debate – torque sensors or cadence sensors? If you’re new to the scene or even a seasoned e-bike enthusiast, understanding the difference between the two can help optimize your riding experience and bang-for-your-buck. Let’s dive into the mechanics and merits of each to help you…

Update: Upway has graciously offered an exclusive to Electrek readers: $100 off a purchase of $500+ with code ELECTREK Upway is a Gennevilliers, France-based startup ebike reseller with a super interesting sales model. The company takes overstock new ebikes from manufacturers, last year’s or floor models from bike stores, and even buys ebikes online (maybe…

We’ve seen plenty of folding fat tire e-bikes lately, but full-suspension folding fat tire e-bikes are a bit more rare. Let’s take a dive into the HeyBike Tyson to see what this e-bike has in store for us. With fat tires and full-suspension, you’d expect this e-bike to feel like you’re riding on air,…

When it comes to design legacy, it’s hard to beat Gazelle Bikes. They’ve been building bicycles for over 130 years, making them one of the oldest bicycle manufacturers in the world. And so when the company invited me to come test out their electric bikes on Dutch home turf, I jumped at the opportunity. Little…

Specialized’s super lightweight electric mountain bike isn’t for you; it’s for your kids. The premium bicycle manufacturer’s newest model, the Levo SL Kids, is a slightly smaller version of its popular Levo SL electric mountain bike. It comes with a reduced frame size and 24″ wheels, among other child-friendly modifications, to get kids into the…

Denago sent us a review copy of the step-through model of its $1,799 Commute bike, and we’ll take you through what we thought of this big, well-equipped, and comfort-focused bike. The Denago Commute is a bike that puts a premium on rider comfort and has quite a few built-in features that won’t leave you…

Micromobility Europe 2023 returned to Amsterdam last week for a two-day microEV extravaganza. Personal electric vehicles from all over Europe and beyond converged on the venue, bringing in e-bikes, e-scooters, e-unicycles, electric micro-cars and more. To cap off two full days of product displays, expert panels, startup pitches and more, the conference joined local cyclists…

Eurobike is one of the largest two-wheeled vehicle trade shows in the world, and tomorrow the event returns to Frankfurt, Germany. Electrek will be on site to cover the show and share the latest announcements of interesting new bike tech. There’s plenty coming our way, much of it still shrouded in secrecy until tomorrow. But…

When Aventon updated its popular Sinch folding electric bike for the latest generation, it brought in a number of new features while also leaving out a few choice options as well. So we’re taking a deep dive into testing the Aventon Sinch.2 to see how well the company’s new model works. One of the…

The Addmotor Graoopro electric bike has just been launched, and it comes with more than just an unpronounceable name. The company also claims it carries a rated range of up to 210 miles (338 km). The Addmotor Graoopro is a cargo electric bike with two battery slots, each supporting a 48V 20Ah battery with…