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+== best electric bikes under 500 dollars 2026 ==
+October 2026
+The best electric bikes under $500 in 2026 include highly rated, budget-friendly models like the Gyroor EB262/EB263, GOTRAX Shift S2, and the Vivi Electric Mountain Bike, which excel at providing reliable daily performance and necessary UL safety certifications without breaking the bank.
+Top Budget E-Bikes Under $500
+ * gyroor EB262/EB263 26" Electric Bike: A highly versatile option featuring a 550W motor (700W peak), a hidden removable 36V battery, a lightweight aluminum frame, and a Shimano 21-speed drivetrain that handles both city commutes and moderate off-road trails with a top speed of 20 mph.
+ * Gotrax Folding Electric Bike: An ultra-portable and lightweight folding city bike built with a high-strength steel frame, 14-inch air-filled tires, and a 350W peak motor that offers a stable and nimble ride perfect for short campus or neighborhood commutes.
+ * Vivi Electric Bike for Adults 26 inch Electric Mountain Bike 500w Cruise Control Electric Commuter Bike 21 Speed with Removable 48V Battery Up to 50: A robust hardtail mountain-style e-bike equipped with a 500W brushless motor, a removable 48V battery, and four distinct riding modes—including cruise control—designed to offer maximum riding flexibility for daily riders.
+ * Gotrax S2 14 inch Folding Adult Electric Bike: A sleek, entry-level hybrid option that delivers up to 15.5 mph speeds using a 250W motor and a compact foldable body rated with IPX4 water resistance for dependable, budget-friendly urban transit.
+ * Gyroor C3 Electric Bike for Adults 450W Motor 14-Inch Tires: A portable mini city bike pairing a punchy 450W motor (700W peak) with a 36V 10Ah built-in battery to achieve a modern, streamlined look and steady performance on flat city streets.
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+== How Europe’s battery passport could have a big impact on US e-bikes ==
+Micah Toll - Nov 2 2026 1:21 am PT
+Europe is preparing to introduce a new requirement that could change how electric bicycle batteries are tracked, repaired, recycled, and potentially even resold. Starting in February 2027, new e-bike batteries sold in the European Union will be required to carry a digital battery passport, giving each battery its own digital identity and making important information about its origins and characteristics accessible throughout its lifetime.
+And while the rules are European, their impact could eventually reach American e-bike riders, too.
+The battery passport requirement comes from the EU’s 2023 Batteries Regulation, which established new standards for battery sustainability, traceability, and transparency. The rules cover several categories of batteries, including those used in electric cars, electric bicycles, electric scooters, and other light electric vehicles.
+Beginning February 18, 2027, newly placed batteries in these categories will need digital passports accessible through QR codes. Scanning the code will provide access to information about the battery, though exactly what users can see will depend on their authorization level.
+https://electrek.co/2026/11/02/how-europes-battery-passport-could-have-a-big-impact-on-us-e-bikes/
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+==== A9 ====
+== Aniioki A9 Pro Max review: Basically an electric motorcycle that you can pedal ==
+Micah Toll - Nov 5 2026 3:25 am PT
+There are electric bikes, there are electric motorcycles, and then there are machines like the Aniioki A9 Pro Max that plant a flag somewhere in the increasingly large no-man’s-land between the two.
+Technically, it has pedals. You can pedal it fairly effectively too, with the actually adjustable seat. You can even pedal it for fun, which is more than I can say for some of the increasingly motorcycle-shaped “e-bikes” I’ve tested lately.
+But let’s get something out of the way right at the beginning: this isn’t a street-legal electric bicycle in the US. Not when we’re talking about dual motors producing up to 6,000W of peak power and speeds of around 45 mph.
+And you know what? That’s fine. As long as we’re all honest about what this thing is.
+https://electrek.co/2026/11/05/aniioki-a9-pro-max-review-basically-an-electric-motorcycle-that-you-can-pedal/
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+===== Honda =====
+== Honda Back To Bikes with Carbon RN0 eMTB, New EP8, Sadly No Gearbox – First Rides ==
+Cory Benson - Nov 02, 2026 10:30 a.m. ET
+We may best know Honda for their motorcycles and cars, but now they’re coming back to pedal power with this all-new full carbon, full-power RN0 eMTB. Yet unlike their innovative gearbox DH racing bike from the turn of the millennium, this new RN0 is an all-mountain ebike, geared for the masses and paired with an electronic Shimano Di2 shifting setup.
+Check out the full Honda ebike details, and my first ride impressions of the dramatically Y-shaped, single-pivot eMTB, below.
+Oh, and did I mention that it’s also the first ebike to debut Shimano’s all-new version of their EP8 motor?
+https://bikerumor.com/honda-gets-back-into-bikes-with-carbon-rn0-emtb-but-sadly-no-gearbox-first-rides/
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+===== Novus =====
+== This Electric Motorcycle Was Almost Vaporware. Now It Wants To Conquer America ==
+After years of delays, Novus has actual motorcycles, fresh funding, and plans to take on the US. What could possibly go wrong?
+Enrico Punsalang - Oct 27, at 9:32am ET
+Remember Novus? That German electric motorcycle startup with the futuristic carbon-fiber machine that looks like someone forgot to finish building the middle of it? We've been following this thing for years, watching it go from an ambitious concept to something that increasingly resembled vaporware. Well, apparently, Novus isn't done surprising us. Because after finally getting its electric motorcycle into production, the company now wants to bring it to America.
+And this isn't just another startup announcing grand plans with a slick promotional video and a suspiciously optimistic timeline. According to Dealroom, Novus has secured 10 million euros, or approximately $11.2 million, in fresh funding to support its expansion into the US in 2027. The investment round was led by venture capital firm 468 Capital, and the company says it's already delivering motorcycles to European customers. So yes, the thing actually exists, and people are apparently buying it.
+That's a pretty significant development considering where Novus was just a few years ago. We first covered the bizarre electric motorcycle back in 2021, when it was little more than an expensive promise wrapped in carbon fiber. Production deadlines came and went, and the project eventually became one of those things you assumed would never materialize. Earlier this year, we reported that the Novus One was finally entering production. Now, just months later, it's apparently preparing for an American invasion.
+https://www.rideapart.com/news/813184/novus-electric-motorcycles-coming-soon-to-america/
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+== ONYX RCR 80V review: A 75mph electric moto with pedals, because laws exist ==
+Kevin Fanady - November 06, 2026
+ONYX sells the RCR 80V as a bridge between the ebike and motorcycle worlds, shipping with pedals and a street-legal ebike motor that converts to a 21,000-watt electric motorcycle capable of 75 mph (120 km/h) at the snip of a wire.
+I have a bit of history on two wheels, mostly sport bikes. I've put many thousands of street miles on things like a Yamaha YZF600R and Honda CBR-954RR, then eventually gave up street riding almost entirely for track days and racing on an R6. I've also owned several electric bicycles, which I've always enjoyed for the completely different experience they offer, especially when you can choose between getting some exercise and just letting electrons do all the work.
+So when I got the opportunity to ride and finish the review of an ONYX RCR 80V that had been left unfinished by my recently deceased brother, best friend and star New Atlas writer, Joe Salas, I was in. To be clear from the beginning, Joe did not die riding this bike. He died in a separate scooter crash before he was able to finish reviewing the ONYX, which is how I ended up here finishing the job for him.
+I did, however, make sure I had a full-face motorcycle helmet and something on my feet other than flip-flops. Joe, a guy who spent a good portion of his adult life riding motorcycles at very high speeds, ultimately managed to die falling off something with considerably less performance than this. I figured the universe had already made its joke and didn't need me helping with a sequel. Besides, everybody knows that if your shoes come off in an accident, you die. That's basic physics. Joe's flip-flops both flew an impressive distance in his final moments, according to the police chalk marks still visible on the road. He'd be proud.
+https://newatlas.com/bicycles/onyx-rcr-80v-review/
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+== Someone ran Rivian’s pedal-by-wire e-bike out of battery and things got weird ==
+Micah Toll - Oct 29 2026 11:51 pm PT
+The ALSO TM-B is one of the most technologically interesting new e-bikes to hit the road in years, largely because it does away with one of the most fundamental parts of a bicycle: the mechanical connection between the pedals and rear wheel. With only copper wires connecting the pedals to the rear wheel, the TM-B is one of the most revolutionary new e-bikes in years.
+But that raises an obvious question. What happens when the battery dies?
+One early Launch Edition owner, Aaron Draczynski, decided to find out by deliberately running his TM-B down toward empty to see whether ALSO’s drive-by-wire system would leave him stranded.
+He shared the experience on YouTube, discovering that the answer is surprisingly complicated – and involves something called “Infinite Turtle Mode.”
+https://electrek.co/2026/10/29/someone-ran-rivians-pedal-by-wire-e-bike-out-of-battery-and-things-got-weird/