The last ebike I reviewed was a HeyBike – the 1,000-watt Ranger S folder. By comparison, the Horizon is quite...
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When he was orphaned by Geocities, Cameron set out to learn how he could carve out his very own corner of the web. He is especially enthusiastic about motorcycles and ebikes, and has owned 8 of the former and 11 of the latter. In 2010, he turbocharged a Kia Forte in his garage (coindidentally, he learned that same year why that is a dumb idea). His favorite color doesn't matter (since he's colorblind), but don't remind him of that or he'll be seeing red (he thinks). His wife dresses him in order to save him from a repeat of the "navy and black" fiasco of 2015.
The updated-for-2024 HeyBike Ranger S arrived on my doorstep in mid-October. Thankfully, Alberta has had a relatively mild fall, which...
The Fucare Gemini X is one of the most eye-catching ebikes I’ve seen or ridden. Its trellis frame deviates significantly from what your brain says a “bike” should look like, and for a bike that is “only” sporting a 750-watt hub motor, it has plenty of power to match its...
The new-for-2024 Himiway A7 Pro fills a unique role in the commuter ebike segment, offering a full-air-suspension setup with a...
The Pedego Moto is a premium moped-style ebike, packed with convenience features and build elements that owners will appreciate –...
The Himiway D5 Zebra is the follow-up to the Zebra (which I reviewed last year). In addition to appending D5 to the Zebra namesake, the 2024 D5 includes a few choice changes and an optional upgrade to a torque-sensing drivetrain. Last year, I rated the Zebra at 4.3 stars, which...
New for 2024, the Surface 604 Trio is unique among its three-wheeled peers because of its mid-drive motor configuration. Instead...
Two weeks ago, I received the new-for-this-year Himiway C5 to review. The C5 is a full-suspension motorcycle-inspired ebike with motorcycle-style...
Having reviewed the KBO Breeze in 2021, I knew what to expect from the Compact: a value-focused ebike using entry-level or generic components for short-range commuting or last-mile trips. Priced at $899 as of this review, the KBO Compact is certainly affordable, and with a big-enough 748 Wh battery and...
Shopping the Brawn and wanting to understand what it’s like to live with? This is the review for you. The...
The 2023 Himiway Zebra is an entry-level all-around fat-tire ebike. Priced at just under $2,000, the Zebra features a robust...
If I were someone who wanted an inexpensive way to travel around 60 km (~37 miles) every day and didn’t want to take a car, an ebike like the T4B Victory would be on my list. The need for reliable and affordable transportation is only increasing, especially as communities grow...
The 2023 Michael Blast Soda is an entry-level hub-drive ebike. Priced at just under $2,000 ($2,500 CAD), the Soda is...
It’s late fall, and the weather is still warm, though the mornings have that special brand of chill that reminds...
Not long ago, I published a review of the 2023 Surface 604 Boar Hunter’s sister bike, the Boar Explorer. These bikes have nearly identical configurations, with the exception of the paint scheme, wheels and tires, and storage. Since I’ve been working my way through the Surface 604 ebike lineup, and...
Note: this is a comprehensive review of the HeyBike Tyson, coming in at 4,400 words and going over every aspect...
As the summer starts to wrap and the beginnings of fall begin to materialize – if only just – the...
The 2023 Surface 604 Big Sky is the step-over cousin of the Sunny Day, which I recently reviewed and enjoyed. It’s a near identical bike, aside from the frame. If you’re currently cruiser-curious, both of these bikes should be on your radar. Surface 604 has been expanding their lineup of...
I’m back for another ebike review with the 2023 Surface 604 Sunny Day. This cruiser-style ebike is tastefully designed and...
Not long after I published my Outsider 4.0 review in May, Michael Blast got in touch and asked if I’d...
The Surface 604 V-Rook is a variant of the Rook, a Step-Thru ebike from the Canadian brand. The Rook is already an accessible Step-Thru frame, with dual downtubes that provide structural rigidity. The V-Rook does away with the second downtube to achieve its low-step status, instead including choice reinforcements to...
While it isn’t the first folding ebike I’ve ridden, the 2023 Surface 604 Twist is the first one reviewed on...
Authors note: this review is an in-depth look at the 2023 Himiway Cobra Pro, from build quality to how it...
We Assess the Softail Himiway Cobra Pro While We Wait for the Snow to Melt May 15 Update: The complete Himiway Cobra Pro review is now live! A good full-suspension mountain bike turns terrain into melted butter, as you glide over it without concern for what you’re riding over. Pair...
Review Summary The KBO Breeze is $1,399 USD as of September 25, 2022 There are two models: the Breeze, with...
Review Summary The Sena M1 is a solid helmet and easily a top contender in the bluetooth mountain bike helmet...
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The miles piled on the Himiway Cruiser quite quickly. Shortly after we did our unboxing article we promptly hit the...
eBikes have been on my radar for several years, but due to my professional mix (and the fact that I...
Himiway emailed us several months ago about sending us an eBike for review. We connected and asked to review all three of the eBikes they’ve got on offer for 2021 (see also: 2021 Himiway eBike lineup), and they agreed. You can read up on Joe’s thoughts of the Himiway Cruiser...
Ahh, the Pedego Boomerang: the eBike that bills itself as “the world’s most accessible eBike”, and with an ultra-low 9”...
I’m excited that eBikes are now part of my professional mix, and not just because they’re a lot of fun...
Surface 604, an eBike brand based in Vancouver, Canada that was founded in 2013, is back again with four updated models for 2021. Like their 2020 models, the 2021 Surface 604’s continue to refine both the integration of technology and the build quality of their bikes. But, as eBike enthusiasts...
Merkava hails from the land of Canadian Francophones – Montreal, QC. They boast an expansive lineup of electrified vehicles, including...
Sondors was founded in 2015 with one of the most successful crowdfunds in history. They kept the momentum going by...
Luna is a fresh company based out of El Segundo, California and is determined to drive the Electric revolution forward worldwide. Luna uses brand-name components and uses innovative development practices on its ebike models. The California-based company has a total of 8 electric two-wheeled creations in its lineup and they...
SUPER73 was founded in 2016 out of Southern California. The initial bikes were hand-built and fabricated by their close-knit team...
Aventon Bikes was founded in 2012 by two friends, a delivery van, and a one-room warehouse office. In a true...
Putting it All Together is a Real… Breeze When eBikes meet flat-pack assembly and shipping, you get the modern (and sudden) rise of the direct-to-consumer eBike industry. KBO, alongside a myriad of others, is one such brand that is skipping the retailer and offering their bikes direct-to-consumer. The Breeze and...
Black Friday Deals Helmets Jackets Pants Gloves Intercoms Updated Friday, November 27 I’m a firm believer that the best place...