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The Secret Messages in 3 E-Bike Hater Stickers
I’ve been seeing some creative anti-e-bike stickers lately. But maybe there’s a deeper message that’s hidden in their polemics.
March 1, 2024
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Light-ish: Cannondale’s New Moterra SL
Okay, bear with me. It’s not a “lightweight” e-bike, but it is called the Moterra SL… And maybe it’s the right direction for all e-MTBs.
February 20, 2024
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Mullet Wheels on E-Bikes Are Here to Stay
“If it ain’t moto, it’s worthless,” right Ross Shafer? Mixed wheel sizes, popularized on motorcycles, make a lot of sense on e-MTBs.
November 30, 2023
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Motor Comparison: Specialized Turbo 2.2 vs. Bosch Performance Line CX
Similar specs, totally different design philosophies. Here’s what I’ve learned from a summer comparing the Bosch and Specialized Turbo motors.
November 15, 2023
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World Peace? Full-Power & Lightweight E-Bikes Ride Together
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
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Is Riding an E-Bike That Much Easier? It Depends
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
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E-Bike vs. Dirt Bike: Let’s Put This One to Bed
“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
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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.
May 4, 2023
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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.
April 27, 2023
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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.
April 25, 2023
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