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The e-mobility company founded by acclaimed motorcycle designer Erik Buell is rolling into the folding ebike space with an off-road-ready model called the Folld-1 that rides for 70 miles with full suspension and funky fat tires.The Folld-1 is the fourth ebike in Fuell's range, and follows crowdfunding efforts for the Flluid-1 in 2019 and the Flluid-2/3 earlier this year. The company also has an electric motorcycle in its product catalog, which is called the Fllow.The latest model has been designed "for urban commuting and…

A few months ago, awkwardly-named Chinese ebike maker Cyrusher launched its first mid-drive model in the shape of the Nitro adventure bike. This has now been joined by a carbon-framed fat-tire beast called the Hurricane.Cyrusher's second release this month, after the dual-motor/dual-battery Scout, the Hurricane is built around a lightweight but sturdy carbon fiber frame with four-link soft-tail construction. It benefits from an air shock amidships, plus an air suspension fork up front, for a nimble and comfort-focused…

Porsche has partnered with German bike maker Rotwild to launch two new full-suspension Performance versions of its Cross ebike that was released back in 2021, promising a "thrilling experience both downhill and uphill."The new trail-hungry eBike Cross Performance and the eBike Cross Performance EXC models are essentially the same, but the latter is made to order and available with custom paintwork in six select color options, and therefore commands a higher price tag.Powering the ride is a 250-W Shimano EP-801 mid-drive…

Generally speaking, high-end full-suspension electric mountain bikes typically weigh somewhere around 23 kg (51 lb). Renowned Italian brand Wilier's new Urta Hybrid is claimed to be much lighter, reportedly tipping the scales at just 16 kg (35 lb) in its top-end setup.First of all, it should be noted that the Urta is what's known as a downcountry bike.That means it has a lightweight cross-country-style frame for going fast on level ground, combined with plenty of suspension travel for heading downhill. In the case of the…

With their integrated motors and batteries, it's not uncommon for even relatively lightweight full-suspension electric mountain bikes to tip the scales at around 20 kg (45 lb). The Lightrider E Ultimate, however, is claimed to come in at under 15 kg (33 lb) – reportedly making it the lightest of its kind.Manufactured by Swiss bicycle company Thömus, the E Ultimate is officially described as "the world's first full-suspension cross-country electric mountain bike weighing less than 15 kilograms." More specifically,…