Best Fat Tire Electric Bikes 2023
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New Shimano Hubs Ditch Cup & Cone for Affordable, Modular, Sealed Bearing Design
Bicycle component giant Shimano has released a new modular, mid-level hub line to coincide with the launch of its new CUES mid-level line. The post …
PUSH ELEVENSIX S-Series Shock Improves Damping & Bottom-Out Control for All Stroke Lengths
PUSH Industries launches the ELEVENSIX S-Series Coil Shocks with improved damping characteristics, external adjustment range and bottom-out control f…
Exclusive: first ride review of the new Specialized Tero X 6.0 eSUV 2023 – fully-equipped eMTB full suspension bike for everyday and all-terrain use
The new Specialized Tero X 6.0 costs € 6,200 and wants to be a true all-rounder: e-trekking bike for weekend adventures, fully-equipped eMTB for trai…
First ride review of the Mondraker DUSTY XR 2023 – e-gravel bike for trail surfers and adventurers
Drop bar bikes are completely new territory for the mountain bike specialists at Mondraker. With the DUSTY, the Spanish brand are taking a new direct…
Crankbrothers Mallet Trail Pedals Hit That Mid-Size Sweet Spot
Crankbrothers' new Goldilocks pedal hits the sweet spot between not too big and not too little, with a perfectly sized platform for trail riding.…
Mondraker Gets Dusty and Intros New E-Gravel Line With Gravel-Specific Tune
Mondraker decided if it entered the gravel market, it would be on its own terms and with its distinct style. The post Mondraker Gets Dusty and Intro…
BERD Talon Hubset Hooks the Flanges for Fast Lacing of Lightweight Wheelsets
BERD has released a hubset designed specifically for use with their “world’s lightest” spokes, making it easier than ever to build a custom BERD Spok…
K-EDGE Releases Limited Colors, but It’s the New Graphics That We Really Want
It's not just new colors, K-EDGE's latest collection of out-front cycling computer mounts has limited-edition laser-etched designs too, makin…
Evelo Dash E-Bike Review, 2023
When I started the Evelo Dash review, I found myself thinking this folding e-bike was limited in what it can do. But the more I rode the Dash, and th…
Haulin’ the Goods on the Short Haul D8, Tern’s Most Affordable Cargo Bike
Urban mobility specialists Tern Bicycles has loaned BikeRumor its new, entry-level, budget-friendly Short Haul Cargo Bike for review. The post Hauli…
Prototype: Rockrider racing all-new Decathlon Race 940S full-suspension XC mountain bike
American Elite Women’s XC national champion Savilia Blunk has a new prototype Decathlon Rockrider Race 940S mountain bike to race on the World Cup cr…
Protect Your Back Side With PDW’s Full Metal Fenders
Oregon's Portland Design Works knows a thing about riding in the rain and offers its Full Metal Fenders for all bikes. The post Protect Your Bac…
Review: Gore Lupra mountain bike jacket is perfect in it’s own special way
With a mix of windproof, water-resistant, and highly breathable stretch panels, the Gore Lupra has features that make it a nearly perfect mountain bi…
Strava adds photos to Recommended Routes so you can recon trail conditions
Now you can check recent trail conditions and features when viewing Strava's Recommended Routes on the mobile app. Share your own photos, or opt …
VanDOit MOOV camper van builds on the new AWD Ford Transit Trail
The new VanDOit MOOV takes advantage of the stock body lift, off-road tires, and wider track of the new Ford Transit Trail to create an… The post Va…
Review: Louis Garneau 7-pocket Clutch gravel jersey & 3-pocket Coolidge Bibs
With a whopping 10 pockets between them, LG's "Groad" jersey and bibshorts are a great way to bring all the snacks along. Add in a… Th…
Hammerhead Karoo2 now shows e-bike battery, range as charts & graphs
Hammerhead's Karoo 2 now pairs with ANT+ LEV e-bikes to capture battery data, then turns it into beautiful (and fun!) graphics to help you eke… …
7mesh Headquarters Tour: Adapting to a Future of PFAS-Free Outerwear
Steve visits 7mesh's headquarters in Squamish, British Columbia, to see how it creates quality clothing and gets a lesson on our PFAS-free future…
E-bike News: Trek and Lectric Go E-cargo, Ride1UPs New Model and Much More!
One of the US’s best known and most successful premium bike companies, Trek, just launched two premium electric cargo bikes clearly aimed at families…
Reeb Steelz the Show with new 155mm Travel Enduro Race Bike
Reeb Cycles has added an all-new 155mm travel enduro mountain bike to the roster in the form of the Steelz. The steel front triangle and… The post R…
Is FSA About to Launch a 13-Speed Wireless KFX Drivetrain for Gravel or MTB?
Two recently published patents from Tien Hsin Industries, the parent company of FSA, suggest that a 13-speed Wireless Electronic Groupset could be on…
POC Omne Ultra Helmet Straps On Adventure Mounts, while Omne Lite Gets 20% Lighter!
POC’s already versatile Omne bike helmet family gets two new versions – one, the completely wild Omne Ultra with buckles, velcro & straps to atta…
Velotric Nomad 1 E-Bike Review, 2023
This highly aesthetic fat tire e-bike brings solid performance in addition to stylish design With the e-bike market becoming more saturated by the da…
Bosch eBike Systems Refreshes Smart System with Free Update
Bosch eBike Systems has announced that they now have a new, free Smart Systems update. We covered the features of the Smart System and the… The post…
Bespoked Handmade Bike Show Announces 1st Show Outside of UK
The UK-based bike show, Bespoked “the world’s longest-standing handmade bike show”, has opened applications for its first Central European show. This…
Dinosaurs, Lions, and Unicorns Tear It Up on New Bike Jerseys for Kids!
Headquartered on the North Island of New Zealand, comes some news for MTB parents. Kids Ride Shotgun, the makers of the Shotgun Front Mounted Child… …
New ENVE MOG Gravel Bike goes big on features (and tires)
The new ENVE MOG gravel bike brings together all the best standards, then adds a few bonus features like internal frame storage and a UDH… The post …
2023 Ridley Fenix Disc makes Endurance Road Bike More Affordable
A lower-cost version of Ridley’s top carbon Fenix opens the endurance road bike family up to more riders with a slightly heavier but much more… The …
Tom Pidcock Demonstrates Fearless Descending with Scary Fast Ride Down Tuna Canyon
Tom Pidcock is arguably one of the world’s best riders. It doesn’t matter if it’s a road bike, TT bike, CX bike, or even a… The post Tom Pidcock Dem…
Danny MacAskill’s Wheelie Project Goes Behind the Scenes On One Wheel
Is there any bike trick more iconic and universal than the wheelie? To celebrate the love of riding on one wheel, trials legend put together… The po…
Cam Zink Explores the Sea to Sky
From Cycles Devinci: “British Columbia’s Sea to Sky corridor looks like it was made for mountain biking. The granite slabs are so grippy you can… Th…
The Surly Preamble Steel Road Bike is an Exercise in Restraint
The Surly Preamble proves that not every bike has to do everything, or at least, that’s the official line from the Minnesotan bike brand. The… The p…
2023 Pinarello F-Series race bikes bring total performance to more riders
The all-new Pinarello F-Series road bikes are sleeker, lighter, and more aero, with bigger tire clearance and a clever battery placement for electron…
New Mountain Bike Components, Gear, Tools and Protection at CORE Bike 2023
We made the annual trip to Towcester in England, within audible distance of the famous Silverstone F1 and MotoGP circuit, to check out the latest… T…
New Nutrition Roundup: Fastfood, Tailwind, GU & Gnarly
Tasty new gels, chews and hydration mix from Fastfood, a charity flavor from Tailwind Nutrition, plus new sampler packs from GU Energy and Gnarly Nut…
Revel Bikes Opens New Facility in Taiwan to Support Continued Growth
Just over 10 years ago, we were just hearing from Adam Miller about a carbon fat bike. Little did we know then that Adam would… The post Revel Bikes…
Canyon Precede:ON urban ebikes hit the streets in US Cities
Canyon’s Bosch-powered Precede:ON city ebikes, already popular in Europe, now will help boost American urban mobility, too. With three different spec…
Trek Rail eMTB Gets Smarter with Bosch Smart System Upgrade
Bosch has spent years touting its motor/battery/display array. Now, Trek’s ultra-high-end Rail eMTB gets the signature tech. The post Trek Rail eMTB…
Challenge Show Latest High-Volume Gravel Tires at CORE Bike
Challenge has added a new 700c x 45c version of the Getaway Tire for Gravel, joining the existing narrower 36c and 40c options. The tread… The post …
Found: Vasttech’s ultra-short, single-pivot suspension design
The Veli single-pivot full suspension mountain bike gets a unique design with some interesting qualities. The post Found: Vasttech’s ultra-short, si…
LAB71 Cooks Up ‘Best of the Best’ for Cannondale’s Future
The American bike maker positions its new project as an episode in a stated tradition of design disruption. The post LAB71 Cooks Up ‘Best of the Bes…
Bell Sports Announces Recall for Giro Merit Helmet
Last week, Bell Sports Inc. (which includes Giro), in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPC) and Health Canada, announced a v…
Maxxis E50 Mountain Bike Tires are Certified for eBikes at Speeds up to 50 KPH
Maxxis’ UK Distributor, Extra UK, today showed us some new(ish) Maxxis Mountain Bike Tires at the CORE Bike Show. Select models of the Assegai, Forek…
Hutchinson Gravel Goes Big with 50mm Overide, Touareg & Tundra gravel bike tires
Hutchinson has given their gravel tire line-up a high-volume boost, ballooning their Overide, Touareg & Tundra up to 50mm. Developed to transform…
Hope Pro 5 Hubs Pick Up Faster with 108 POEs & Reduced Drag
Hope Technology has released the Pro 5 Hubset, replacing the Pro 4 with a redesigned ratchet-pawl mechanism boasting 108 POEs and a stepped-axle desi…
Funn FastAir Tubeless Valves Join the Rapid Inflation Race
Funn MTB joins the rapid inflation race with a high-flow redesign of the presta valve, said to make tubeless tire inflation a quicker, easier affair.…
Winnebago eRV2 all-electric camper vans in field testing
Winnebago is field testing the final prototypes for an all-electric camper van. Is this the EV RV we've been waiting for? The post Winnebago eRV…
Review: Niner RKT RDO is a low-slung bottle rocket
The Niner RKT RDO is leaner and meaner than ever, proving itself as a capable XC race bike. Here's how it compares to the prior… The post Review…
Bring All the Kids with Trek’s new Fetch+2 & Fetch+4 Cargo Bikes
Wisconsin’s own Trek Bicycles released two new electric bikes yesterday, the new fetch line of eCargo bikes. The Fetch+2 and the Fench+4 were designe…
Silca aero socks get taller, more colorful; plus new Schradero chucks!
New socks with aero shaping and taller cuffs help save watts, and now with even more colors! Plus new Schrader pump upgrades for the family… The pos…
E-bike News: Wildeway F11 Big-Batteried E-folder, Lightweight Bikee Kit and Much More !
Electric Bike News is US-based and as such often focuses on US models – or European models also available in the US. Hence this week we look at the a…
Podcast #076 – Outbound Lighting explains lumens, beams & light design differently
Listen in for a deep dive on why lumens don't matter as much as you think, why bar lights might be better than helmet lights,… The post Podcast …
Did This German Gravel Bike Just Leak SRAM Apex AXS?
Is SRAM Apex AXS wireless shifting on the horizon? This bike listing from Germany seems to spell it out. The post Did This German Gravel Bike Just L…
South Industries Handmade Carbon Road & MTB Wheels for a Lifetime from South Africa
With the Cape Epic as their proving grounds, they went all in on XCO/XCM, creating one handbuilt mountain bike wheelset that has since evolved into… …
Review: Giro Blaze winter mountain biking shoes
The Giro Blaze is a sleek, warm, weatherproof winter mountain bike shoe that's comfy in a wide temperature range. Now, if only they made it… The…
Great Smoky Mountains Nat’l Park approves mountain bike trail construction
America's most-visited national park opens the door to mountain bike trails, with plans for a fully equipped trailhead and more! The post Great …
Unique Vents Give the New Bell Full 10 Spherical DH helmet Impressive Ventilation
I’ll never forget Bell’s print ads from the 90’s, cleverly asking “Is your kid wearing $100 shoes and a $10 helmet?” If you agree your… The post Uni…
DT Swiss x Swiss Side Aero Road Tire Can Even Make Slower Riders Faster with Tread Divots
DT Swiss has patented a new aero road bike tire, developed together with Swiss Side, which promises more accessible aerodynamic gains that will make …
Best Electric Bikes 2023
*Electric Bike Report aims to help consumers find the right electric bike for their needs. When you buy a product we recommend, we may earn a commiss…
Alchemy Arktos stretches travel with new 125mm, 140mm options
The versatile Alchemy Arktos updates their linkages to eke out a bit more travel, and it's fully backward compatible with every bike since it deb…
USA Cycling Names 2023 Cycling Esports World Championship Team, Watch it Saturday!
The 18 living-room competitors are a who's who of top-notch USA Cycling athletes. Kristen Kulchinsky and J. Bruhn are race favorites. The post U…
First Rides: Galfer Shark lightweight 160mm XC rotor can save grams without losing power
Galfer Shark XC lightweight 160mm rotors bring extra braking power & more consistent performance to cross-country, marathon & downcountry mou…
Blix Ultra E-Bike Review, 2023
Fat tire bikes aim to offer multipurpose functionality for a wide range of riders, with their tendency to feature high-powered motors, off-road capab…
Princeton Carbon Alta series spins up sub-1100g tubeless-ready road wheels
With a low profile 348g rim, plus TR01 hubs, the new Princeton Carbon Alta 3532 climbing wheelset is ultralight with some interesting rim design feat…
Review: Fezzari Veyo SL aero road bike defies the wind
The Fezzari Veyo SL provides very affordable, always-on speed with a great feature set, future-proof spec, and darn good looks. Here's the full r…
FOX Transfer SL Dropper Posts go Long & Light in New 125 & 150mm Travel
FOX’s popular benchmark lightweight Transfer SL dropper seatpost extends further than ever, beyond just race bikes, thanks to two new longer-travel o…
Trek Project One gets groovy with hand-painted Tie Dye finishes
Get groovy with six new tie dye paint options in Trek's Project One ICON customization program. Each is handprinted to order, available on top ro…
Gift Portable Power this Valentine’s Day and Save 30%
This Valentine's Day, why not skip the usual flowers and chocolates and consider portable power as a symbol of things to come? The post Gift Por…
SQlab adjustable flex reduces back pain on next-gen Comfort Active 2.1 saddles
SQlab's latest adjustable flex reduces rider back pain with a new generation of Comfort Active 2.1 ergonomic bike saddles... The post SQlab adju…
Ritchey Continues Celebrations with 50th Anniversary Outback Gravel Frameset
In continued celebration of its 50 Year Anniversary, Ritchey Logic has released a limited edition run of the Ritchey Outback draped in a classy Half……
Podcast #075 – Why did White Industries buy two wheel brands?
White Industries was a long-time supplier to Rolf Prima and Astral Cycling. In fact, they were probably the brand's largest customers. So why buy…
Best Electric Bikes Under $1,000
*Electric Bike Report aims to help consumers find the right electric bike for their needs. When you buy a product we recommend, we may earn a commiss…
6 Mistakes To Avoid When Buying E-Bikes
With a gazillion different brands, categories, price ranges, and levels of quality among e-bikes (trust us, we checked), it can seem difficult to sep…
Battaglin’s shiny Italian lugged steel Portofino G for Gravel goes off-road
A seemingly natural evolution of the updated Portofino R road bike that was just overhauled last December, the new handmade-in-Italy Portofino Gravel…
CHPT3 debuts Transit city riding shoes, teases limited edition Brompton bike
David Millar’s Girona-based cycling clothing and lifestyle brand CHPT3 has just added shoes to their line-up, with the new Transit. Described as a pe…
Mission Workshop’s New On-Bike Storage System Everyday Bikepacking Bags
Born from the bike messenger scene, San Fransisco’s Mission Workshop has released its new On-Bike Storage System bags – kinda like a pared-down set o…
E-bike News: Thömus 25lb Hybrid, Brompton T-Line Cytronex and Much More !
Just how light can e-bikes get? There have been a number of ultra-light electric road bikes in recent years but it’s good to see Swiss firm Thömus an…
Selle San Marco adds full bikepacking bag range, made-in-Italy by Miss Grape
Classic saddle maker Selle San Marco (and its sister brand Selle Italia) have started embracing the all-road and gravel lifestyle recently, mostly ju…
Fox Union BOA in review – Great fit for a solid stance
With the Union series, Fox enter the MTB footwear segment. Their debut shoes are available in three different versions and four different colours. Th…
5DEV Factory Tour + CNC Machined Gravel & MTB Crankset Review!
Last year, I made a trip down to San Diego to visit the manufacturing facility for 5DEV. Because I’m local to them, they reached out… The post 5DEV …
A $799 12 lbs Portable Recumbent Exercise Bike, Anyone?
Excy is looking to help cyclists, and all humans, improve their health with a portable recumbent exercise bike that is lightweight, fold-able, and de…
Stashed Products has Two New SpaceRail Systems to Suit Your Bike Storage Needs
Remember that next-level bike storage solution we wrote about last year? The Stashed SpaceRail has revolutionized the way I store my bikes, helping m…
RAAW Yalla! DH Bike Adapts with Plethora Adjustable Parameters
RAAW has finally released its very first DH Bike for mass consumption; the RAAW Yalla!. Actually, i’m not using an exclamation mark for effect; that’…
Éclat Exile hub brings disc brakes, fast cassette engagement to BMX bikes
Sure, there aren’t a lot of BMX bikes running disc brakes at the moment. But just like we’ve all seen on mountain then cross, gravel… The post Éclat…
2023 CUBE Stereo ONE, 1 mountain bike family in 5 flavors: Trail to Enduro, plus eMTB
ONE bike for everyone. 2023 Cube Stereo ONE full-suspension mountain bikes reshaped for Downcountry, Trail, All-Mountain & Enduro, plus eMTB with…
Introducing the new CUBE Stereo Hybrid ONE55 eMTB – An ebike outside the box?
For 2023, CUBE are introducing a completely revised and partly new portfolio of Stereo ONE models. Among them is their new eMTB, the 150 mm travel St…
Rapha X Brain Dead MTB Trail Collection Leans Into Post-Punk Style
Rapha today announces an all-new collaboration with Brain Dead, the LA-based international brand, creating a limited edition MTB collection of on and…
Troy Lee Designs to Protect eBike Riders with Flowline and Flowline SE Helmets
Troy Lee Designs has released its first NTA 8776 Certified helmets; the Flowline and Flowline SE. Both half-shell helmets are aimed at eBike riding, …
Ibis DV9 carbon hardtail returns, shreddier than ever
The Ibis DV9 hits the trails with a familiar looking frame that's fully updated for modern trail riding (without forgetting its XC heritage). And…
Blue Steel Bikes Crafts Custom Steel n’ Ti Models in Wisconsin
Nestled in the Mississippi river valley in Southwest Wisconsin sits Blue Steel Bikes. BSB is a one-man frame builder specializing in steel and titani…
Apidura City Backpack Grows to 20L with more Everyday Bike Commuter Versatility
Apidura has updated their bike commuter City Backpack with a larger 20l version tweaked for improved everyday usability. Whether you need to carry a …
The 9Barista Espresso Machine – Premium espresso to-go
From what we learned in our most recent reader survey, 14,000 of you really, really rate good coffee and travel. That’s good: it confirms we’ve got s…
