E-Bike Tech
E-MTB Tire Tech: DH Casing, Inserts, and More
With the extra power of an e-bike, you can ride heavy, sticky downhill tires. But just ‘cause you can doesn’t mean you should.
February 6, 2024
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E-Bike Battery Fires: Should We Worry?
Lithium-ion batteries are essential to e-bikes and any number of modern electrical products. But are they dangerous?
January 25, 2024
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An Unscientific Test: Cannondale Moterra Neo LT
We took the Moterra out to the test track to see how its Bosch CX’s four assist modes compared. It wasn’t very scientific, but we learned something.
October 12, 2023
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Three Reasons I Use the Specialized App
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
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The Weakest Link: Broken Chains & E-Bikes
A broken chain, a short-lived ride, and a long walk home. E-MTBs badly need more durable chains.
September 6, 2023
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Initial Set-Up: Cannondale Moterra Neo Carbon LT 2
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
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Initial Set-Up: Specialized Turbo Levo
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
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Bosch Lightens Up With New Performance SX Drive Unit
There is a new name in the lightweight e-bike game. But it isn’t really a new name after all.
June 19, 2023
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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?
May 19, 2023
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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.
May 12, 2023
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