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 +== 7 E-Bike Accessories That Just Work (According To User Reviews) ==
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 +Lee D'Amato - Aug. 23, 2026 12:02 pm EST
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 +E-bikes are taking the world by storm. With the global market for electric bikes valued at $57.5 billion in 2025 and projected to continue its growth, it seems like these battery-powered pedal pushers are everywhere you look, while bike lanes pop up on roads across the US to accommodate them. Some cyclists have even come to prefer e-bikes over cars for certain short trips.
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 +That said, the explosive growth of e-bikes has prompted numerous safety concerns. Not only are you, as the e-bike rider, at risk — in much the same way you're at risk whenever you take a vehicle out on the road — but so is your bike. For example, a 2025 study led by researchers at the University of California, Davis, found that around 2.4 million bike thefts occur each year. As more e-bikes hit the road, they're bound to account for a larger share of those losses — but tech can help keep you and your ride safe.
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 +Below are seven e-bike accessories that address various safety issues and that score high marks for convenience and quality. All seven can work in conjunction with each other (and a solid bike helmet) to keep you and your bike out of trouble. According to customer reviews, all of them just work, and customers praise them for being easy to install and functioning exactly as intended. 
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 +  * JOYROOM bike phone mount
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 +  * Vcwtty taillight
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 +  * Kryptonite Keeper 712 combo lock
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 +  * Wittkop bike mirror
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 +  * Retrospec Apollo detachable bike basket
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 +  * Victoper bike light
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 +  * AstroAI L7 tire inflator
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 +Read More: https://www.bgr.com/2240104/e-bike-accessories-simply-just-work/
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 +== The e-bike is quietly reshaping life in SF ==
  
 +SFGATE columnist Luke Spray on e-bikes as proximity-makers
  
 +Luke Spray, Freelance Writer - Aug 10, 2026
  
 +Recently, two of San Francisco’s most powerful men were standing on a SoMa street waiting for a ride. Lyft CEO David Risher and Mayor Daniel Lurie weren’t waiting to be whisked away in a black car but on San Francisco’s hottest mode of transportation: an e-bike. 
  
 +For all the talk of San Francisco being a boomtown, the surge that’s most evident on the streets these days is the e-bike boom. You’ve seen them whiz by. Families on cargo bikes. Seniors sailing effortlessly along JFK Promenade. Gray bikes with grinning riders. Those gray bikes are the product of our bikeshare system, which is seeing record-high ridership. Lurie’s ride with Lyft’s CEO marked a five-year extension of the program, and there was plenty of reason to celebrate. June was its busiest month ever — half a million rides! 
  
 +It’s no wonder that San Francisco has become the e-bike epicenter. We’re a technology hub creating futuristic riding machines. A hilly city made newly accessible thanks to the joy-inducing power of pedal assist. A small, boisterous town made even smaller and more delightful. The bicycle has always been a tool of freedom, so much so that Susan B. Anthony famously said that the bicycle “did more to emancipate women than anything else.” So it makes sense that a place built on ideas of reinvention and liberation would embrace the e-bike. The joyride shared by the mayor and a ride-hailing service executive is a sign of the e-bike’s influence. But there’s more to it. The e-bike is transforming how people experience the city and redefining what freedom of mobility looks like.
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 +https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/e-bike-boom-san-francisco-22373524.php
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 +== electric cargo bike buying guide 2026 ==
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 +August 27, 2026
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 +The 2026 electric cargo bike market focuses heavily on standardizing smart security, torque sensors for smoother power delivery, and mandatory third-party safety certifications. Choosing the right e-bike depends on your daily storage needs, payload requirements, and whether you are hauling heavy groceries, kids, or replacing a car entirely.
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 +Explore these comprehensive testing guides and hands-on reviews to see how the top electric cargo bikes of 2026 handle real-world loads:
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 +**1. Choose Your Cargo Bike Style**
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 +**Longtail Cargo Bikes**: These feature an elongated rear rack designed to hold 1–2 children or large pannier bags. They ride most like a standard bicycle but require a larger storage footprint.
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 +**Short-tail / Compact Utility Bikes**: These have a compressed frame with smaller wheels (usually 20-inch). They offer easier storage, tighter turning circles, and lighter weights, making them ideal for light utility and urban commuting.
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 +**Front-loaders (Bakfiets)**: These place a low-slung wooden or composite box between the rider and the front wheel. They provide the ultimate stability for young kids or bulky cargo, though they come with a steeper learning curve and a premium price tag.
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 +**2. Key Technical Specifications to Prioritize**
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 +**Torque Sensors vs. Cadence Sensors**: Older cargo e-bikes used cadence sensors that felt like an on/off switch. In 2026, premium and mid-range options adopt torque sensors, which measure your pedaling effort and provide proportional, smooth acceleration. This is crucial when launching a fully loaded 400+ lb bike from a complete stop or climbing steep hills.
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 +**Battery Safety Certifications**: Always verify that the battery carries a legitimate UL 2849 or UL 2271 certification. This standard protects against fire risks and ensures compliance with building and municipal charging regulations.
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 +**Brakes**: Look for 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes paired with thick rotors (180mm to 230mm). Mechanical brakes or standard 2-piston brakes lack the stopping power needed for heavy utility loads.
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 +3. Top-Rated Models of 2026
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 +^ Model ^ Style ^ Estimated Price ^ Key Highlight ^
 +| Lectric XPedition 2.0 | Longtail | $1,399 – $1,699 | Best Budget Pick. Upgraded with a torque sensor, a 1,310W peak motor, and a massive 450 lb payload capacity. Available in single or dual-battery configurations. |
 +| Aventon Abound SR / LR | Longtail | $1,999 | Best Balanced Midtail. Known for superb ride quality, integrated turn signals, and top-tier smart tech including GPS tracking, remote locking, and over-the-air updates.
 +| Radio Flyer Loop | Compact Longtail | Under $3,000 | Most Approachable for Families. Shorter wheel-base that makes tight turns and parking simple, combined with ultra-premium 4-piston Mura hydraulic brakes. |
 +| Tern GSD S10 / Quick Haul Long | Premium Longtail | $3,499 – $7,999 | Best Car Replacement. Features an ultra-reliable Bosch Cargo Line mid-drive motor and an extensive ecosystem of heavy-duty commercial and family accessories. |
 +| Urban Arrow FamilyNext Pro | Front-Loader | Premium Pricing | Best for Toddlers & Multi-Kid Transport. Low center of gravity with front box suspension, allowing children to sit securely in front where you can easily see them.|
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 +https://www.google.com/search?smstk=ChhYWm1zQWNOYmUyelZxSmJXM2UydFpycz0QARgA&smstidx=0&q=electric+cargo+bike+buying+guide+2026&udm=50&csuir=1&aep=34&kgs=97444630856082e8&shem=agpl%2Caiolsbe%2Caspphp%2Cepsd1%2Crimspwouoe&shndl=37&shmd=H4sIAAAAAAAA_3XOsQrCMBQFULtJF8HRKQgugk116CD-S3hNHq8Pm6QkKa1bP8tv8Dv8ECvoJK4Xzr03f2b5DlvUKbAWGgJ5UfMVRd3f2JGgng2KU3mqNpcmpS6epRyGoaCYILEutLcyIgTdHLrgrZfAVsUGAqrU9LZ2wG3ROdquv5q8pxYLYLlfjNNqyu7LR6b-dbMFwijrAM7Mfz6aFAUwjC7J4_iTqdk7A8GoY1Wa7j3_AooSfaLnAAAA&shmds=v1_ARwrE21gE_xv2rNLWmyEnxoB7sv39x4ddZrPJWfBQ5AC5Bf0QA&source=sh%2Fx%2Faim%2Fm1%2F4&mtid=BPqUat2bBcuc0PEPhoqlkQs&atvm=2
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 +== RiderGuide Best Rated ==
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 +Updated August 2026 - Matt Kaye, Lead Tester
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 +Forty electric bikes across twelve types, sorted by budget inside each one. Every pick links straight to the bike, and where we have ridden it, straight to our full review.
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 +An electric bike is the cheapest way to replace a car trip, and 2026 is the best year yet to buy one. Every e-bike below rode the same loop, sat on the same scale and climbed the same hill. Call it an ebike, an e-bike or an electric bicycle. These are the 40 we would tell any adult to buy right now.
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 +The best electric bike for most riders in 2026 is the Aventon Level 4 REC. At $1,799 you get a 96 Nm hub motor, regenerative braking and turn signals. The 733 Wh battery is good for 40 to 50 miles on mixed assist. Need it to fold? The Ride1Up Portola 02 has the smoothest assist under $1,000 at $995. Hauling kids? The Aventon Abound LR is rated to 440 lb. For speed off road, the Yozma IN10 Pro is the best eMoto we have tested under $2,000.
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 +This guide is built for people who are ready to buy. We split it into 12 types of e-bike, and inside each type we list a budget pick, a mid-range pick and a premium pick (and sometimes one for when money is no object). Every bike gets the specs that matter: US price, weight, battery size in watt-hours, drivetrain, brakes, the one or two things that make it special, and the rider heights it fits. The best electric bike brands right now are Aventon, Ride1Up, Velotric, Segway, Heybike, GoTrax, Juiced, Monarc and Lectric, and all nine are here.
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 +Where we have ridden a bike, you get our RG Score out of 10 and a link to the full review. Where we have not, we say so and stick to verified specs. Prices were checked on August 24, 2026 and move often, so tap through for today’s number.
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 +https://riderguide.com/best-rated/best-electric-bikes/
  
  
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 +== America doesn’t need faster e-bikes. It needs better small electric vehicles ==
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 +Micah Toll - Aug 17 2026 10:45 am PT
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 +For the last few years, it has felt like the electric bike industry has been engaged in a constant arms race.
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 +Every new launch seems to promise more speed, more power, bigger batteries, and increasingly motorcycle-like styling. And every time a new model pushes the envelope, the comments inevitably fill with some people asking the same question: “Why not just make it faster?”
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 +I think that’s the wrong question.
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 +It’s also one side of a very controversial issue: e-bike speed. While some are trying to rein in speeds, others push for faster and faster bikes. But I’d say that instead of trying to stretch the definition of an e-bike until it snaps, maybe it’s time to admit that there is another category of vehicle waiting to emerge.
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 +It’s not that we should be against speed; it’s that we need the right vehicles for higher speeds.
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 +The current Class 3 e-bike framework in the US tops out at 28 mph with pedal assist. It’s actually quite a thoughtful and well-designed system that has done an immense amount of good, helping to accelerate e-bike adoption across the US. Those speeds are a reasonable limit for something that still behaves like a bicycle and often shares bike infrastructure. It’s not as draconian as Europe’s e-bike limits, but we’re also not talking about mini-motorcycles here, either.
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 +But if we’re taking an honest look at the e-bike market in the US, it will quickly become apparent that there are plenty of riders who don’t actually want a bicycle. And yet, they also don’t want a 400-pound (180-kilogram) motorcycle capable of highway speeds.
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 +https://electrek.co/2026/08/17/america-doesnt-need-faster-e-bikes-it-needs-better-small-electric-vehicles/
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 +==== New Jersey ====
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 +== The draconian New Jersey e-bike laws had exactly the effect everyone feared ==
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 +Micah Toll - Aug 14 2026 6:42 am PT
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 +When New Jersey passed one of the country’s most restrictive e-bike laws earlier this year, plenty of riders, advocates, and bike shops warned that it would have consequences. Now, just a few weeks after the law officially took effect, those predictions appear to have come true.
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 +Bike shops across the state are reporting declines in e-bike sales ranging from 20% to an astonishing 90%, with many saying customers are simply deciding that owning an e-bike in New Jersey is no longer worth the hassle.
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 +The law, which took effect on July 19, requires every e-bike in the state to be registered, from the slowest Class 1 pedal-assist models all the way through faster Class 3 bikes. Riders under 17 without a driver’s license must pass an MVC licensing test to obtain a special e-bike license, while Class 2 throttle-equipped e-bikes and Class 3 models also require insurance, similar to owning a car.
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 +The result has been widespread confusion. Some customers reportedly believe e-bikes have simply been banned outright. Others tell dealers they’ll just buy online and ignore the requirements. And many are choosing not to buy an e-bike at all.
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 +The impact on local businesses has been severe. One New Jersey dealer said sales plunged 90%, another reported a 63% decline, while others described losing between 20% and 60% of their e-bike business. Several shops have already laid off employees, closed rental operations, downsized, or warned they may not survive through the end of the year.
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 +https://electrek.co/2026/08/14/the-draconian-new-jersey-e-bike-laws-had-exactly-the-effect-everyone-feared/
  
 ==== Videos ==== ==== Videos ====
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 +== 8000W Dual-Motor E-Bike: 50 MPH, 100-Mile Range for $1,169 ==
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 +This dual-motor e-bike promises 50 MPH and 100-mile range for $1,169. We break down the real performance, legal issues, and who should buy it.
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 +Friday 14 August 2026 1:05 PM - The Inventory Staff
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 +**What You're Actually Getting: Dual Motors, Fat Tires, and a Massive Battery**
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 +This dual-motor e-bike delivers the hardware that enthusiasts crave: two motors for all-wheel-drive traction, 26-inch fat tires designed to handle sand, snow, and loose terrain, and a 52V 26Ah battery that provides serious capacity. The adjustable stem helps accommodate different rider heights, and front and rear turn signals add a practical safety feature often missing in this price range.
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 +https://theinventory.com/8000w-dual-motor-ebike-50-mph-sale
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 +
 +===== Aniioki =====
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 +== Aniioki’s latest 6,000W dual-motor e-bike blurs past the line so much it’s basically an electric motorcycle ==
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 +Micah Toll - Aug 3 2026 6:34 am PT
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 +If there’s one trend that has defined the direct-to-consumer e-bike industry over the last few years, it’s the relentless race toward bigger numbers. Bigger batteries. Bigger motors. Higher top speeds. And now Aniioki has unveiled what may be one of the most extreme examples yet.
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 +The company’s new A9 Pro Max Dual Motor 2.0 arrives with up to 6,000 watts of peak motor power, a claimed top speed of well above 50 mph (80 km/h) depending on the version, and battery options topping out at a staggering 5 kWh. Those numbers go beyond just big e-bike figures and pass well into legitimate electric motorcycle numbers.
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 +At first glance, the A9 looks like a fat tire e-bike. It has pedals, a bicycle saddle, and 26×4.8-inch tires. The US $2,899 price tag isn’t even that lofty by high-power electric bike standards. Look a bit closer, though, and it quickly becomes clear that this machine is playing an entirely different game.
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 +And while you could pedal it, those massive motors and the tempting throttle mean that the pedals are likely to become a set of splayed footrests for most people.
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 +https://electrek.co/2026/08/03/aniiokis-latest-6000w-dual-motor-e-bike-blurs-past-the-line-so-much-its-basically-an-electric-motorcycle/
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 ===== Ariel Rider ===== ===== Ariel Rider =====
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 +==== eCB.1 ====
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 +== Batch's eCB.1 E-Bike Is Praised for Comfort, a Smooth Ride, and "Approachable" in Terms of Price ==
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 +This e-bike is powered by a 500 W hub-mounted motor and built around an aluminum frame with a step-through design for safety and comfort
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 +3 Aug 2026, 18:00 UTC - Cristian Curm
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 +It’s here that we find the eCB.1, this brand’s most affordable e-bike, selling for as little as $1,300, so a price that puts this option on the map of folks looking to leave the car at home for as little bucks as possible. It’s also designed as a comfortable and safe alternative, built around a step-through frame. Time to see what’s in store here.
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 +In this price range, we can only expect an e-bike built out of nothing but good old aluminum, and that is the case here. With this material, Batch gives rise to that step-through backbone, one that has been heralded the world over for comfort and safety, and no, it’s not just for the ladies; over in Europe, there are plenty of men that rely on this kind of bike, even choosing it specifically because there’s no place to bash the family jewels.
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 +This sort of frame style is also one that allows us to mount and dismount bikes without needing to swing our legs over the frame, helping keep any cargo you have mounted to the bike, as stable as possible. The ability to place our feet down as quickly as possible is also key here, easily maintaining stability when standing still.
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 +https://www.autoevolution.com/news/batch-s-ecb1-e-bike-is-praised-for-comfort-a-smooth-ride-and-approachable-in-terms-of-price-273728.html
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 +== Pushing the limits: Infinite Machine’s Olto is barely a bicycle ==
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 +Scooter layout makes pedaling a bad experience. But it does have pedals.
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 +John Timmer – Aug 5, 2026 4:00 AM
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 +The Infinite Machine Olto is a great electric scooter, one with an overall layout that echoes the classic Vespa. It’s comfortable, and it accelerates well, handles nicely, and has a capacious battery. It has a rugged design that seems capable of handling a lot of abuse, but it also comes with thoughtful touches and security features that mean you can park it anywhere with confidence. And it provides all that at less than half the cost of its full-featured stablemate, the P1 scooter.
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 +The reason is that the Olto is also a bicycle. Sort of.
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 +This may technically be a bicycle, but it’s not one you’d ever want to pedal. While you can set it to operate as either a Class 2 or Class 3 e-bike, it works best when the pedals are both locked in a forward position, acting as footrests. The Olto was designed to provide riders with the experience of a scooter while still allowing them to take advantage of the growing bike lane networks in many urban areas across the country.
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 +It’s impossible to review the Olto as a product without considering what its category represents: an explosion in electrified personal transport, with all forms looking to share infrastructure initially set aside for bicycles. We’ll look at the product first, but we’ll also consider its implications.
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 +https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/08/pushing-the-limits-infinite-machines-olto-is-barely-a-bicycle/
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 == Electric truck maker Rivian is reportedly developing an e-bike == == Electric truck maker Rivian is reportedly developing an e-bike ==
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 +
 +== I Test-Rode Rivian's New Also E-Bike, And It Blew My Jaded Mind ==
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 +Michael Frank - July 31, 2026 10:00 am EST
 +
 +Let's give you a picture of what's going on with Rivian's micromobility spin-off, which is called Also. The company capitalizes the name and use a period after it, like this: ALSO. But that's just weird, so I'm not going to do that.
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 +Still, Also employees I interviewed vehemently insist that Also isn't a bike company. Saul Leiken, Also's director of product, calls Also an electric vehicle brand. In my Zoom with Leiken he used the word "vehicle" 15 times during a 40-minute call. He wasn't alone. Matt Liddle, Also's director of physical experience, called Also a vehiclemaker, too. Liddle joined me for for my test ride of their TM-B bikes from Rivian's Brooklyn outpost across the Williamsburg Bridge and into Manhattan. 
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 +Some of this vehicular nomenclature comes down to branding and partnerships. Leiken noted that the Rivian spin-off is making commercial quads and partnering with Amazon to build their last-mile delivery rigs, much as Rivian already makes the distinctive Amazon vans you see dropping diapers (and probably e-bikes) all over America. Likewise, Also will do something similar with DoorDash — only in that case their small EVs will be autonomous robo-delivery food bots.
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 +But those vehicles are all on the way and not yet here, much as the Rivian R3X is the rally car of the future. Also's new TM-B is the right-this-moment coolness, and I say that without hesitation, despite a sticker price starting at $3,500. You can reserve one of these bikes now, and delivery will start this fall. The Also TM-B is not merely a blast to ride, and shockingly fast. It's a technological platform that's game-changing in ways that I didn't expect — and I've been testing bikes and e-bikes for about two decades. I'm super jaded, and yet the TM-B kinda blew my mind.
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 +Read More: https://www.jalopnik.com/2227500/rivian-also-tmb-ebike-first-ride-review/
  
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 +== Tern redesigns famous HSD cargo e-bike, making it smarter, stronger, and even more family-friendly ==
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 +Micah Toll - Jul 15 2026 3:00 am PT
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 +Tern has unveiled an all-new version of its popular HSD compact cargo e-bike, bringing a long list of upgrades to one of the industry’s most respected family haulers. The new model keeps the same compact footprint that made the HSD so appealing in dense urban environments, but adds more carrying capacity, improved handling, Bosch’s latest drive systems, and new automatic shifting options.
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 +For anyone familiar with Tern, the company has built a reputation for producing some of the highest-quality compact cargo e-bikes on the market. These aren’t bikes designed to be replaced every few years. They’re engineered to withstand years of daily commuting, grocery hauling, school drop-offs, and just about everything else city life can throw at them.
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 +That durability isn’t just marketing, either. Tern’s cargo bikes have become a common sight in New York City’s commercial delivery fleets, where they’ve racked up over 1 million miles (1.6 million kilometers). In those delivery fleets, the bikes are ridden for entire workdays, day after day.
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 +If a bike is capable of surviving years of 12-hour commercial shifts hauling packages through Manhattan streets, there’s a good chance it’ll provide an exceptionally long service life for the average family using it for commuting and carrying kids. In fact, the longest-serving bikes in the fleet had over 30,000 miles (48,000 km) on them last year, so who knows how far they’ve gone now.
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 +Suffice it to say that Tern knows how to build quality cargo bikes, and so the new HSD launch is likely to draw some well-deserved attention.
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 +https://electrek.co/2026/07/15/tern-redesigns-famous-hsd-cargo-e-bike-making-it-smarter-stronger-and-even-more-family-friendly/
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 +==== HSD ====
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 +== 3rd-Gen Tern HSD Compact Cargo E-Bike Has a Higher Weight Limit and Comes in Class 3 “Sport” Versions. ==
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 +Jeremy Benson - Aug 17, 2026 7:12 p.m. ET
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 +Tern has been producing some of the best electric bikes on the market for years, and its HSD compact cargo bikes have been a popular choice among small families and city dwellers. Now in its 3rd generation, Tern gave the HSD numerous updates to enhance its performance, comfort, and cargo-hauling capabilities. With a redesigned frame and an upgraded motor, the new HSD aims to improve upon its predecessor while maintaining the compact size, handling, and features that HSD riders already know and love.
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 +“Cargo bikes are incredibly useful for replacing short car trips,” said Josh Hon, Tern Team Captain. “But a lot of cargo bikes are heavy, huge, and hard to handle. HSD was our challenge to design a heavy-hauling cargo bike, but to make it as easy to ride as a regular bike. We love hearing stories about how HSD has changed people’s transport patterns, and we’re super excited to bring this new HSD – packed with improvements – to market.”
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 +https://bikerumor.com/3rd-gen-tern-hsd-compact-cargo-e-bike-has-a-higher-weight-limit-and-comes-in-class-3-sport-versions/
  
  
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 +==== Breeze ====
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 +== Urban Arrow Launches the Breeze, Its First Longtail Cargo E-Bike ==
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 +The iconic cargo bike brand moves beyond front-loaders with a nimble new e-bike designed for everyday family riding Urban Arrow has spent the past 14 years building some of the best-known family cargo bikes in the world, but the Amsterdam-born brand has traditionally taken a very specific approach to hauling people and stuff: put the […]
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 +Ron Johnson - August 13, 2026
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 +The iconic cargo bike brand moves beyond front-loaders with a nimble new e-bike designed for everyday family riding
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 +Urban Arrow has spent the past 14 years building some of the best-known family cargo bikes in the world, but the Amsterdam-born brand has traditionally taken a very specific approach to hauling people and stuff: put the cargo up front.
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 +Now it’s trying something different.
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 +Urban Arrow has launched the Breeze, its first longtail electric cargo bike, bringing the company’s experience with family cargo bikes into a more compact format designed to feel closer to a conventional bicycle.
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 +The move makes sense in North America, where longtail cargo bikes have become an increasingly popular option for families looking to replace short car trips with bikes. Rather than building another enormous cargo hauler, Urban Arrow says the Breeze is intended to offer something more nimble and familiar while still carrying a serious amount of cargo.
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 +“Longtail cargo bikes represent the majority of the e-cargo market in North America,” said Mark Danhof, General Manager of Urban Arrow North America. “With the Breeze, we’re bringing our experience in family cargo bikes into this segment, offering a premium alternative for riders who value safety, durability, and long-term reliability.”
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 +https://momentummag.com/urban-arrow-launches-the-breeze-its-first-longtail-cargo-e-bike/
  
  
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