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E-Bike Tech

Does the world need another bike-related app? Debatable. Do you need an app for a Specialized e-bike? I think so.

October 5, 2023 No Comments

Features

We can coexist! Mixing full-power and lightweight e-MTBs is just fine. But there are two notable differences that can affect the vibe.

September 21, 2023 No Comments

E-Bike Tech

A broken chain, a short-lived ride, and a long walk home. E-MTBs badly need more durable chains.

September 6, 2023 3 Comments

Features

For the greater good of humankind, I’ve been wearing a heart rate monitor to see how hard I’m actually riding on an e-MTB.

August 18, 2023 No Comments

E-Bike Tech

Cannondale’s big, bad Moterra looks mean with that coil spring. Here’s how the initial set-up went with the bike and it’s Bosch CX motor.

July 27, 2023 No Comments

Features

“Hey bro, why don’t you just ride a dirt bike.” Well okay, let’s see how similar e-bikes and motos really are.

July 17, 2023 1 Comment

E-Bike Tech

Time for a fresh test bike! Here’s how I set up this Specialized Turbo Levo Comp Carbon, right out of the box.

July 7, 2023 2 Comments

E-Bike Tech

There is a new name in the lightweight e-bike game. But it isn’t really a new name after all.

June 19, 2023 No Comments

Reviews

An upstart company produced a limited run of just 50 bikes. What Crestline has done is no small feat, and the bike shreds too.

May 31, 2023 No Comments

E-Bike Tech

E-MTB battery capacity varies a lot. Some bikes have double the watt-hours of others. What variables matter when considering battery size?

May 19, 2023 1 Comment