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Electric Bicycles

YikeBike – World’s Smallest Electric Folding Bike

February 17, 2010

The YikeBike certainly doesn’t look like an average commuter cycle, and it doesn’t perform like one either. When released later this year, the YikeBike will be the world’s smallest electric folding bike.

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GoCycle: An Innovative Folding Electric Bike

April 11, 2009

The GoCycle is a new folding electric bike that was just launched in the U.K. According to the manufacturer, it is the world’s first production bicycle to feature a completely enclosed multi-speed chain-drive with side-mounted wheels.

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The $350 Electric Commuter Bike

May 25, 2008

I’ve been testing the E-Zip 2008 Trailz bike by Currie Technologies. This electric bike is quite inexpensive — other electric bikes range in price from $700 up to $3000 in the U.S. For half the price, this is a solid bike with good range and power. My bike arrived partly-assembled in a box. It [...]

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eZee: High Performance Electric Commuter Bikes

May 20, 2008

eZee’s Torq II electric bike.
A to B Magazine is a comprehensive electric bike review magazine published in the U.K. Here’s their electric bike review page, where bikes are rated on a five star scale. Unfortunately, all of their 5 star bikes are only available in Europe. One brand that got a 4 star rating is [...]

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Two Powerful Electric Bikes By OHM

May 13, 2008

Based in British Columbia, OHM Cycles make high-end electric bicycles that feature 38V lithium-ion batteries, regenerative braking and powerful BionX motors. The company offers two styles of electric bike: one built for the urban rider, and one suited to rugged terrain.

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The Uno: An Innovative Electric Bike

May 2, 2008

A young Canadian inventor named Ben Gulak has created an innovative new electric motorbike that takes some of the lessons learned from the Segway device, but implements them in cooler package. The bike, called the Uno, looks from its profile like a strange powered unicycle but actually employs two wheels side-by-side. Riders lean forward to [...]

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