What Size Batteries Do E-Bikes Need?
E-MTB battery capacity varies a lot. Some bikes have double the watt-hours of others. What variables matter when considering battery size?
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E-Bike Motors: Why Torque Matters Most
Trust Sir Isaac. Whether you want a high-torque e-bike or an e-MTB that feels like a conventional bike, torque specs will reveal a lot more than watts.
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How DH World Cup Star Sam Blenkinsop Rides E-MTB
Endless DH laps, toggling power modes for intervals, and even a bit of stag hunting. “Blenki” is an e-bike e-vangelist.
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Hands-On With the Bosch CX Race Drive Unit
E-bike racing is still in its infancy. The technology, on the other hand, is rapidly developing. This is the new, limited-edition drive unit from Bosch.
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A Made-in-USA E-Bike? Foes Builds It
This might be the only American-made e-MTB on the market. Good thing the man behind the bike is Brent Foes, a legend of mountain bike technology.
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E-Otter: E-Bikes of Sea Otter 2023
You want bikes? We got bikes. Sea Otter Classic has it all, but the e-MTBs were especially plentiful. Here are some of the most interesting rides I spotted in California.
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Full-Power vs. Lightweight E-MTB: How to Choose
The industry is gravitating toward two types of motors for e-MTBs. Here are three key differences between full-power and lightweight e-bikes.
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An Unscientific Test: Specialized Turbo Levo SL
Our team of engineers here at Direct Current needed some hard data on how the Specialized Turbo Levo SL performs. Specifically, how do the numbers compare between Eco, Trail, and Turbo power modes. And how do those modes feel to the rider? Unfortunately, I was the only test dummy they had on call that day,
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Quick Comparo: Specialized Turbo Levo SL vs. Kenevo SL
How do you choose between Specialized’s two key E-MTB models. The Turbo Kenevo SL and the Turbo Levo SL share the same motor, but have significant differences in their personalities and configurations.
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What Is Direct Current?
E-bike technology doesn’t need to be confusing. And there doesn’t need to be a stigma around riding an e-bike. Direct Current is here to share the stoke and explain the tech.
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