Electric Bike – The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com Gadget news and reviews since 1997! Tue, 10 Oct 2023 18:15:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cropped-wp-icon-gadgeteer-logo-32x32.jpg Electric Bike – The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com 32 32 Snapcycle Eagle fat-tire folding e-bike review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/11/snapcycle-eagle-fat-tire-folding-e-bike-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/11/snapcycle-eagle-fat-tire-folding-e-bike-review/#respond Wed, 11 Oct 2023 12:00:20 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=408998 REVIEW – It’s safe to say that e-bikes are all the rage, but there are so many choices now that it’s a tough decision when it comes to dropping $1,000 or more on a bike.  So which features are the most important?  Battery life? Comfort? Tire size?  It’s enough to make your head spin.  I …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/11/snapcycle-eagle-fat-tire-folding-e-bike-review/feed/ 0 Hollywood Racks Safety Light Bar review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/27/hollywood-racks-safety-light-bar-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/27/hollywood-racks-safety-light-bar-review/#respond Wed, 27 Sep 2023 16:05:47 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=405415 REVIEW – If you haul bikes on the back of your vehicle, you might be interested in improving the visibility of the rig for those behind you, especially when you have bikes in tow. Depending on the bikes and the bike rack, it is highly likely that some or all of a taillight could be …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/27/hollywood-racks-safety-light-bar-review/feed/ 0 Hollywood Racks Light Bar demo nonadult Oraimo TRCKER 100 electric bike review – a good entry-level, long range, fat-tire e-bike https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/25/oraimo-trcker-100-electric-bike-review-a-good-entry-level-long-range-fat-tire-e-bike/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/25/oraimo-trcker-100-electric-bike-review-a-good-entry-level-long-range-fat-tire-e-bike/#comments Mon, 25 Sep 2023 14:00:34 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=403488 REVIEW – The world of e-bikes is growing larger and larger every day. I have been fascinated by them since they started to become more mainstream. When the Oraimo TRCKER 100 (yes, it’s spelled that way by the manufacturer) came up for review, I knew I had to jump at the chance. Boy, am I …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/25/oraimo-trcker-100-electric-bike-review-a-good-entry-level-long-range-fat-tire-e-bike/feed/ 1 Hiboy P6 Fat Tire Electric Bike review – almost the perfect commuter bike https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/24/hiboy-p6-fat-tire-electric-bike-review-almost-the-perfect-commuter-bike/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/24/hiboy-p6-fat-tire-electric-bike-review-almost-the-perfect-commuter-bike/#respond Sun, 24 Sep 2023 14:30:36 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=403877 REVIEW – I’ve been curious about fat tire bikes for a while so when Hiboy offered their P6 Fat Tire electric bike to review I decided to give it a try. Let’s see what the Hiboy P6 Fat Tire Ebike has to offer. What is it? The Hiboy P6 is a Class 3 fat tire …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/24/hiboy-p6-fat-tire-electric-bike-review-almost-the-perfect-commuter-bike/feed/ 0 Aniioko Aq177 Pro Max electric bike review – a sweet ride https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/20/aniioko-aq177-pro-max-electric-bike-review-a-sweet-ride/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/20/aniioko-aq177-pro-max-electric-bike-review-a-sweet-ride/#comments Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:22:31 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=401542 REVIEW – I’ve reviewed or purchased several electric bikes over the past few years, and I’m starting to fully comprehend how diverse the market is these days. There are bikes catered to commuters (some needing to carry or pack the bikes into transport or storage areas), delivery drivers, recreational enthusiasts, adventure seekers, and the truly …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/20/aniioko-aq177-pro-max-electric-bike-review-a-sweet-ride/feed/ 5 Aniioko Aq177 Pro Max electric bike testing for The Gadgeteer nonadult Velotric Packer 1 cargo ebike review – haul all the things in style https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/10/velotric-packer-1-cargo-ebike-review-haul-all-the-things-in-style/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/10/velotric-packer-1-cargo-ebike-review-haul-all-the-things-in-style/#respond Sun, 10 Sep 2023 12:00:20 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=403635 REVIEW – Every once in a while here at the Gadgeteer, we get a product sent to us to review that isn’t just great, but so great it becomes a part of our everyday life. Velotric’s new Packer 1 cargo ebike came to me just as we were outgrowing our previous ebikes with our new …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/10/velotric-packer-1-cargo-ebike-review-haul-all-the-things-in-style/feed/ 0 Mihogo LX 4.0 electric bike review – stylish and speedy https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/08/mihogo-lx-4-0-electric-bike-review-stylish-and-speedy/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/08/mihogo-lx-4-0-electric-bike-review-stylish-and-speedy/#comments Fri, 08 Sep 2023 12:00:15 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=405193 REVIEW – While we’ve reviewed quite a few electric bikes here at The Gadgeteer, not many of them so far can go much farther than ~40 miles on a charge. If you end up riding more than that between charges, you’re likely to end up with a dead battery, and a 60-80 pound bike can …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/08/mihogo-lx-4-0-electric-bike-review-stylish-and-speedy/feed/ 4 Mihogo LX 4 bike testing nonadult Seatylock Viking Gold Bike Lock Chain with Key review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/03/seatylock-viking-gold-bike-lock-chain-with-key-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/03/seatylock-viking-gold-bike-lock-chain-with-key-review/#respond Sun, 03 Sep 2023 13:00:46 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=402666 REVIEW – I have several bikes that I ride and enjoy as a part of my “keeping healthy” routine. I especially like to ride in the 40o0 acre Nature Preserve not far from my home and I must say that it is usually safe. However, this is New York, and resting your bike somewhere for …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/03/seatylock-viking-gold-bike-lock-chain-with-key-review/feed/ 0 Seatylock Viking Gold Bike Lock Chain nonadult Urban Drift FIGOO S2 folding e-bike review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/25/urban-drift-figoo-s2-folding-e-bike-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/25/urban-drift-figoo-s2-folding-e-bike-review/#respond Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:07:47 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=403343 REVIEW – A couple of years ago we got e-bikes after hearing all our friends bragging about all the fun they were having with their e-bikes. And we learned real quick how much fun these things are! We got folding e-bikes from Lectric because we wanted to be able to take them places in the …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/25/urban-drift-figoo-s2-folding-e-bike-review/feed/ 0 Euybike S4 Long Range Moped-Style electric bike – the little beast that could https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/18/euybike-s4-long-range-moped-style-electric-bike-the-little-beast-that-could/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/18/euybike-s4-long-range-moped-style-electric-bike-the-little-beast-that-could/#comments Fri, 18 Aug 2023 15:00:17 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=400676 REVIEW – We tend to get a slew of electric bikes to review here at The Gadgeteer. There are so many manufacturers and models these days. Some look like traditional bikes while others look like they belong in a utopian sci-fi movie. The Euybike S4 long-range moped-style electric bike comes along, does something a little …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/18/euybike-s4-long-range-moped-style-electric-bike-the-little-beast-that-could/feed/ 7 Save during Hiboy’s Back-to-School sale with up to 70% off eBikes and more! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/11/save-during-hiboys-back-to-school-sale-with-up-to-70-off-ebikes-and-more/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/11/save-during-hiboys-back-to-school-sale-with-up-to-70-off-ebikes-and-more/#respond Fri, 11 Aug 2023 19:35:51 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=402290 DEAL NEWS – Hiboy is an electric mobility brand with various product lines, including electric scooters, electric bikes, and skateboards, all at unmatched prices without compromising quality or performance. As you gear up for the upcoming semester, Hiboy welcomes you back to campus. Brace yourselves for an exhilarating Back-to-School promotion that’s bound to add an …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/11/save-during-hiboys-back-to-school-sale-with-up-to-70-off-ebikes-and-more/feed/ 0 Hiboy Back to School: New Adventures Await! Super Sale up to 70% Off nonadult ENGWE X26 e-Bike review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/07/engwe-x26-e-bike-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/07/engwe-x26-e-bike-review/#comments Mon, 07 Aug 2023 14:21:29 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=397486 REVIEW – When my co-reviewer Mason needed to have his car repaired, and we knew it would be in the shop at least 10 days, we asked to review the ENGWE X26 e-Bike as an alternative way for him to get around. He really liked the back rack with seat cushion and the overall look …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/07/engwe-x26-e-bike-review/feed/ 4 Engwe X26 e-bike demo nonadult The Droyd Romper = Big Wheel 2.0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/02/the-droyd-romper-big-wheel-2-0/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/02/the-droyd-romper-big-wheel-2-0/#comments Wed, 02 Aug 2023 12:26:28 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=400912 NEWS – While perusing interesting tech news, I came upon the Droyd Romper on coolthings.com. This “tricycle” (it feels so wrong to call it that because it’s way cooler than that) is a 24v lithium-ion battery-powered version of the classic Big Wheel. It’s targeted for toddlers ages 3 and up and will hold up to …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/02/the-droyd-romper-big-wheel-2-0/feed/ 3 KBO Flip e-bike review – a folding e-bike that you’ll flip over https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/26/kbo-flip-e-bike-review-a-folding-e-bike-that-youll-flip-over/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/26/kbo-flip-e-bike-review-a-folding-e-bike-that-youll-flip-over/#comments Wed, 26 Jul 2023 12:20:29 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=397497 REVIEW – With climate change and car-choked city traffic dominating the news, moving to a bike has never been more in the public consciousness. While I’ve been a biking advocate for years, I’ve never owned an eBike. I finally was given one, the KBO Flip, to review, and I have thoughts. These are shared below. …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/26/kbo-flip-e-bike-review-a-folding-e-bike-that-youll-flip-over/feed/ 1 Folding the Flip nonadult Heybike Brawn fat tire electric bike review – A banger of an e-bike for the price https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/21/heybike-brawn-fat-tire-electric-bike-review-a-banger-of-an-e-bike-for-the-price/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/21/heybike-brawn-fat-tire-electric-bike-review-a-banger-of-an-e-bike-for-the-price/#comments Fri, 21 Jul 2023 12:00:55 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=398777 REVIEW – When I reviewed my first e-bike, the TurboAnt Thunder T1, in 2021, I instantly became enamored with the world of e-bikes. After riding over 1700 miles on the Thunder T1, I decided it was time to explore other options in the e-bike market. That’s when I got a review offer for the Heybike …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/21/heybike-brawn-fat-tire-electric-bike-review-a-banger-of-an-e-bike-for-the-price/feed/ 4 HeyBike Brawn Unboxing and Assembly | E-Bike Unboxing nonadult Rattan Pathfinder eBike review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/18/rattan-pathfinder-ebike-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/18/rattan-pathfinder-ebike-review/#respond Tue, 18 Jul 2023 20:31:12 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=396131 REVIEW – We are a family of cyclists. We love to bike for recreation, but we’d also love to be able to take our bikes to work and school. The problem? Our climate gets very hot and humid, and nobody wants to start the day a sweaty mess. Enter the eBike. We chose to test …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/18/rattan-pathfinder-ebike-review/feed/ 0 Rattan Pathfinder Electric Bike demo nonadult VanPowers UrbanGlide Pro Ebike review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/16/vanpowers-urbanglide-pro-ebike-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/16/vanpowers-urbanglide-pro-ebike-review/#respond Sun, 16 Jul 2023 16:30:51 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=395910 REVIEW –  A lot of electric modes of transportation get reviewed at the Gadgeteer and while I’ll ride the occasional scooter, the electric bike is by far my favorite gadget to review.  I think they could be game changers for a lot of people because they are so quick and convenient for short trips, particularly …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/16/vanpowers-urbanglide-pro-ebike-review/feed/ 0 Engwe L20 electric bike review – All the power in a lower package, with a few issues https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/21/engwe-l20-electric-bike-review-all-the-power-in-a-lower-package-with-a-few-issues/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/21/engwe-l20-electric-bike-review-all-the-power-in-a-lower-package-with-a-few-issues/#comments Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:02:20 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=395230 REVIEW – A few months ago, I reviewed my first e-bike, the Himiway Zebra. I surprised myself by really enjoying it and actually riding it quite a bit, mostly as a car replacement for short trips.  When the opportunity came around to review another e-bike, I thought it would be a great opportunity for my …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/21/engwe-l20-electric-bike-review-all-the-power-in-a-lower-package-with-a-few-issues/feed/ 3 Kornorge A9 Ebike review – a missed opportunity https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/30/kornorge-a9-ebike-review-a-missed-opportunity/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/30/kornorge-a9-ebike-review-a-missed-opportunity/#comments Tue, 30 May 2023 14:00:43 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=391399 REVIEW – We live in an area that’s pretty rural, but our son lives in a major city.  He’s looking for an ebike that makes it easier for him to ride to all those shops that are too far to walk yet too close to drive.  As he lives in an apartment on the third …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/30/kornorge-a9-ebike-review-a-missed-opportunity/feed/ 2 The BirdBike e-Bike helps the planet and your legs. Right now, it’s only $999.99. https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/28/the-birdbike-e-bike-helps-the-planet-and-your-legs-right-now-its-only-999-99/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/28/the-birdbike-e-bike-helps-the-planet-and-your-legs-right-now-its-only-999-99/#comments Sun, 28 May 2023 13:00:42 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=392909 DEAL NEWS – Ride free while helping the environment with a BirdBike e-bike. Usually $2,200, it’s now on sale for just $999.99 during the limited-time Memorial Day sale. From health benefits to cost to its environmental impact, it’s easy to be swayed by the charms of an electric bike, aka an e-bike. With all the …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/28/the-birdbike-e-bike-helps-the-planet-and-your-legs-right-now-its-only-999-99/feed/ 2 Introducing: Bird Bike nonadult Heybike Tyson electric bike review – batteries and a whole lotta fun included https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/22/heybike-tyson-electric-bike-review-batteries-and-a-whole-lotta-fun-included/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/22/heybike-tyson-electric-bike-review-batteries-and-a-whole-lotta-fun-included/#comments Mon, 22 May 2023 15:30:07 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=390464 REVIEW – Electric bikes are most definitely popular right now.  We get submittals for electric bike reviews all the time.  I’ve reviewed one in the past and when given the opportunity,  I was more than happy to get my hands on the Heybike Tyson. It’s smaller than the other bike I reviewed but still beefy …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/22/heybike-tyson-electric-bike-review-batteries-and-a-whole-lotta-fun-included/feed/ 1 Asomtom E300 step-thru all-terrain electric mountain bike review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/14/asomtom-e300-step-thru-all-terrain-electric-mountain-bike-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/14/asomtom-e300-step-thru-all-terrain-electric-mountain-bike-review/#respond Sun, 14 May 2023 13:34:05 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=389249 REVIEW – By now most of the readers that follow my reviews know that I am fully into bike riding both for fun and for keeping active as I get older. While I have now reviewed about six e-bikes, I am yet to find one for my wife that she is truly happy with. Well, …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/14/asomtom-e300-step-thru-all-terrain-electric-mountain-bike-review/feed/ 0 Electric Bike - The Gadgeteer nonadult Heybike Ranger electric bike review – the mountain bike that will also take you around town https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/06/heybike-ranger-electric-bike-review-the-mountain-bike-that-will-also-take-you-around-town/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/06/heybike-ranger-electric-bike-review-the-mountain-bike-that-will-also-take-you-around-town/#comments Sat, 06 May 2023 14:00:20 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=388949 REVIEW – Spring is finally springing here in Los Angeles and that means it’s finally dry enough to consider getting outside and doing some biking.  I’m kind of picky about my bikes, but the Heybike Ranger step-thru foldable fat tire ebike really piqued my curiosity.  It’s got the utility of a commuter bike because it …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/06/heybike-ranger-electric-bike-review-the-mountain-bike-that-will-also-take-you-around-town/feed/ 3 ENGWE P26 electric bicycle review – Miles of smiles https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/23/engwe-p26-electric-bicycle-review-miles-of-smiles/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/23/engwe-p26-electric-bicycle-review-miles-of-smiles/#respond Sun, 23 Apr 2023 14:31:35 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=385547 REVIEW – E-Bikes are now firmly established as a central part of urban transport. For instance, nearly every delivery bike in NYC is an e-bike. I wanted to explore being part of the newest segment of urban commuting and I have an ENGWE P26 electric bicycle to review. Read on to see what I think! …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/23/engwe-p26-electric-bicycle-review-miles-of-smiles/feed/ 0 Cyrusher Montta Full Suspension eBike review – This is one big eBike! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/20/cyrusher-montta-full-suspension-ebike-review-this-is-one-big-ebike/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/20/cyrusher-montta-full-suspension-ebike-review-this-is-one-big-ebike/#comments Thu, 20 Apr 2023 16:06:34 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=386860 REVIEW – A few months back, I got to review my first electric bicycle, the Magicycle Jaguarundi.   It is a folding electric bicycle.  I love the bike’s power, but it did feel a bit cramped when I hopped off the seat and stood between the seat and handlebars.  Since then, I have wanted to review …

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