Welcome to SHIFT Basics, a collection of tips, explainers, guides, and advice to keep you up to speed with mobility tech. One of the most important choices you need to make when buying an ebike is ...

London-based bike maker Volt has launched a mid-drive folding ebike designed for city commutes that weighs in at 17 kg, rides with a low-maintenance carbon belt and can be had with a 60-mile battery.

Following crowdfunding success in Japan and the US with the HF-01 shaft-driven folding ebike, Honbike has rolled out a striking new belt-drive city commuter called the Uni4, which offers pedal-assist ...

Remember that time 14 months ago when French company Valeo announced the development of a new electric bicycle mid-drive system that included a built-in automatic transmission? Electrek remembers. And ...

In the automotive space, a lot of manufacturers rely on certain brands for certain components. For instance, Bosch supplies electronics for nearly all cars on the road. The same is true in the cycling ...

Continuing their forward momentum of offering great eBikes that are safe, accessible, and affordable, Southern California’s Aventon Bikes launches its second mid-drive eBike, the Aventure M. I’ve been ...

Across the pond in Europe, electric bikes have transformed the way people get around. Electric bikes have proven to be capable urban mobility devices, and in some cases, even viable alternatives to ...

Specialized has broadened its Turbo e-bike offering, with a new Como SL commuter. This e-bike is targeted at riders who have embraced the active commuting and transport trend, but desire less bike ...

Dutch electric bicycle company Gazelle has been making major inroads with US customers. Now the company’s new Class 3 Ultimate C380+ trekking e-bike is offering up even more exciting speed and is ...

The Lectric XP 2.0 ebike was one of the best bargains we’ve tested, with a powerful motor, folding frame, and decent components for a thousand bucks. But while the XP 2.0 is a well-rounded ebike for ...

The e-bike motor is integral to the frame and cannot be easily swapped like other components, so here's everything you need to know before you buy your next electric bike When you purchase through ...