commuter

Well known for building rock-solid steel mules that can move a load over solid or supple ground, Surly this week debuted the Skid Loader, an all-new electric bike that splits the difference between an electric cargo bike and a standard city ebike. The caged-out rear wheel can shoulder up to 100 lb (45 kg) of cargo, while the compact wheelbase, dropper post, standover height and 27.5-in wheel platform allow the rider to hop on, cut and maneuver more like on an everyday on/off-road commuter. Whatever the mission at hand,…

London/Hong Kong-based mobility startup Rymic is looking to lower the price of commuting by ebike with the launch of the Infinity 3, which combines a torque sensor, hub motor, 100-km battery and relatively lightweight build with a $1,099 Indiegogo starting perk.The stealthy-looking Infinity 3 comes with a 250-W Mivice rear-hub motor for up to 20 mph of pedal assist over three modes (plus walk assist) for US riders and 25 km/h in Europe. There's a Shimano 7-speed gearset for ride flexibility, and a torque sensor (which is…

I’ve been an Aventon fan for a long time, having been routinely impressed with the quality of each new electric bike the company has released. And so I went into this review of the new Aventon Level.2 with a fairly high bar for the company. Fortunately for everyone, Aventon largely cleared that bar with room to spare, delivering a Level.2 that is truly worthy of the label “flagship commuter e-bike.” Aventon Level.2 tech specs Motor: 500 W continuous-rated rear geared hub motor Top speed: 20 mph (32 km/h) on…

Following in the tire tracks of its City Slicker electric moto, CSC Motorcycles has announced the RX1E commuter, which has a top speed of 80 mph and a maximum range of 112 miles, plus neat touches like a belt drive, ABS and included top box.This new bike is not designed to compete with the likes of Energica, Zero or Harley, but – like the Sondors Metacycle and Ryvid Anthem – caters for relatively short trips to work or the shopping mall, and comes with more power and more range than other CSC electrics.The twist-grip…

The Flit-16 folding ebike launched on Kickstarter back in 2019 is now on general sale as the upgraded Commuter Edition, which we got to ride and fold, roll along and then unfold and ride for a few days earlier in the month.The Commuter Edition is built around the same heat-treated 6061 aluminum T6 frame with stainless steel reinforcements at the hinges as the Kickstarter launch model.Where most UK/EU ebikes sport a 250-W motor, in line with local regulations, Flit elected to go with a 220-watt Bafang hub motor for pedal…

While some electric moto makers focus on high performance and long range, others are aiming at the commuter market. California startup Ryvid has launched an around-town electric moto called the Anthem that also has enough pep for highway riding."Founded by enthusiasts, engineered by innovators, and designed by aerospace industry gearheads," Ryvid has built the Anthem around a stainless steel chassis that tips the scales at just 12 lb (5.4 kg), and distributed the bike's weight low for the promise of a "nimble, easy to…

Wing Bikes has now launched and begun deliveries of its latest electric bike model, the Freedom ST. As a step-through e-bike, the Freedom ST is designed to offer similar performance to what we’ve come to know from Wing Bikes, yet with a much more accessible frame design. These step-through frame designs have become quite popular lately. Once a favorite of female and older riders, now many new electric bikes have opted for step-through only frames as a way to make the bikes as accessible and comfortable as…

Following crowdfunding success in Japan and the US with the HF-01 shaft-driven folding ebike, Honbike has rolled out a striking new belt-drive city commuter called the U4, which offers pedal-assist up to 20 mph and can ride for over 50 miles on a single charge.The Honbike U4 is built around an eye-catching minimalist frame comprising just three 7,000-series aluminum tubes angled for mid-step accessibility to riders between 5.25 and 6.2 ft (1.6 - 1.9 m) in height – who adopt a comfortable upright riding stance. Cabling is…

The Indian two-wheeler manufacturing giant TVS Motor Company recently announced the launch of its commuter motorcycle the 2022 TVS Radeon in India. The company has introduced the new 2022 motorcycle at a price of Rs 59,925. According to the manufacturer, the Radeon is India’s first 110cc motorbike having a multi-colour reverse LCD Cluster with RTMi (Real Time Mileage Indicator). Aside from RTMi, the digital cluster also gets 17 other essential features such as a clock, service indication, low battery indicator, peak…

When Giant’s new “lifestyle-inspired” electric bike sub-brand Momentum unveiled the Voya E+ 3, it did so at a positively mid-range price of $2,400. That brought it in below the fancier mid-drive e-bikes in most bike shops but well above the value-oriented direct to consumer e-bikes. Considering it has one wheel solidly in each camp, let’s see how it competes against the rest of the industry. I had the chance to get some hands-on testing with the bike when Momentum agree to let me go nuts on one of their demo…