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I recently got a chance to test out the Macfox X7 electric bike, and after spending some time riding it around, one thing became immediately clear: while this model isn’t trying to be a traditional e-...
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There’s a funny thing that happens when you get a family on eBikes. You set out thinking it’s a “ride,” maybe even calling it “light exercise” to justify the outing… and five minutes in, it turns into...
Gem_Page_Main_Editor-- Frequently Asked Questions What are New York’s electric bike regulations? New York follows a three-class system: Class 1 (pedal assist up to 20 mph), Class 2 (throttle and pe...
Gem_Page_Main_Editor-- Frequently Asked Questions What are the traffic laws around electric bikes in California? California recognises three types of e-Bikes: Class 1 (pedal assist up to 20 mph), C...
Gem_Page_Main_Editor-- Frequently Asked Questions What are the rules around electric bike usage?? Class 1 and Class 2 electric bikes are generally permitted wherever normal bicycles are allowed, in...
Gem_Page_Main_Editor-- Frequently Asked Questions What is a cadence sensor on an e-Bike? A cadence sensor detects when you are pedalling and activates the motor to provide assistance. It delivers ...
Gem_Page_Main_Editor-- Frequently Asked Questions How do I buy a used electric bike safely? When buying a used electric bike, check the battery health first, as replacement batteries can be expens...
Gem_Page_Main_Editor-- Frequently Asked Questions What are the rules around electric city bikes in urban environments? Class 1 and Class 2 electric bikes are generally permitted wherever traditiona...
Gem_Page_Main_Editor-- Frequently Asked Questions What are the rules around electric bikes and electric mountain bikes on trails? Class 1 electric bikes with pedal assist are widely accepted on tra...
Gem_Page_Main_Editor-- Frequently Asked Questions What are the best e-Bike trails in Charlotte for families? The Little Sugar Creek Greenway, McAlpine Creek Greenway, and Charlotte Rail Trail are a...
Gem_Page_Main_Editor-- Frequently Asked Questions What is a speed pedelec? In the US, it’s essentially a Class 3 electric bike with pedal assist up to 28 mph. Are speed pedelecs good for commu...
Gem_Page_Main_Editor-- Frequently Asked Questions What is a Class 3 electric bike? A Class 3 electric bike provides pedal assist up to 28 mph. It’s designed for faster commuting and longer rides...
Gem_Page_Main_Editor-- Frequently Asked Questions What is considered a lightweight e-Bike? Lightweight models are designed to be significantly easier to handle than standard commuter e-Bikes, ty...
Gem_Page_Main_Editor-- Frequently Asked Questions Are Bulls e-Bikes better than Lectric? Both brands serve different needs. Bulls focuses on performance and versatility, while Lectric focuses on...
Gem_Page_Main_Editor-- Frequently Asked Questions Are Bulls e-Bikes better than Riese & Müller? Both offer high quality, yet they serve different purposes. Bulls is generally more affordable and...
Gem_Page_Main_Editor-- Frequently Asked Questions Which e-Bike is best for steep hills? For steep hills, a mid-drive e-Bike with strong torque, a wide gear range, hydraulic disc brakes, and a ba...
Gem_Page_Main_Editor-- Frequently Asked Questions Which brand makes more sense for everyday commuting? If the bike’s main job is paved commuting and regular transportation, Gazelle makes more se...
Gem_Page_Main_Editor-- Frequently Asked Questions Which brand feels better for everyday commuting? If the bike’s main job is paved transportation, Gazelle is better. The bikes are more focused o...
Gem_Page_Main_Editor-- Frequently Asked Questions Are Bulls e-Bikes better than Cube? Both offer similar quality. Bulls is often chosen for e-MTBs and tougher terrain, while Cube is more common ...
Gem_Page_Main_Editor-- Frequently Asked Questions Is Scott better than Bulls? Scott focuses more on performance and handling, while Bulls focuses on variety and value. Which brand is better fo...
Gem_Page_Main_Editor-- Frequently Asked Questions What type of e-Bike is best for Irvine? Commuter or hybrid electric bikes work well for most riders, especially for longer, steady rides. Is Ir...
Gem_Page_Main_Editor-- Frequently Asked Questions What type of e-Bike is best for Providence? Commuter or hybrid e-Bikes work well for most riders, especially for city streets and shorter routes....
Gem_Page_Main_Editor-- Frequently Asked Questions What type of e-Bike is best for Oakland? The electric bicycles I recommend for day-to-day riding in Oakland are hybrid and city bikes. If you wer...
Gem_Page_Main_Editor-- Frequently Asked Questions Which brand is better for off-road riding? Scott is far better for off-road riding. Scott's electric mountain bikes are fantastic for off-road ter...
Gem_Page_Main_Editor-- Frequently Asked Questions Can you customize Orbea e-Bikes? Yes, many Orbea e-Bikes can be customized through their MyO program. You can personalize colors, components, and ...
Gem_Page_Main_Editor-- Frequently Asked Questions Why are Haibike e-Bikes more expensive? Haibike uses top-end components such as mid-drive motors, torque sensors instead of cadence sensors, and a...
Gem_Page_Main_Editor-- Frequently Asked Questions Which brand feels more natural for everyday commuting? For riders whose miles are mostly on paved, routine, and transportation-focused routes, G...
Gem_Page_Main_Editor-- Frequently Asked Questions Which brand feels more natural for routine commuting? For riders whose miles are mostly on paved, routine, and transportation-focused routes, Ga...
Gem_Page_Main_Editor-- Frequently Asked Questions Which makes more sense for most commuters: Gazelle or Haibike? For riders whose miles are mostly paved and repetitive, Gazelle makes more sense....
Gem_Page_Main_Editor-- Frequently Asked Questions Is Gazelle better than BULLS? Not across the board. Gazelle often makes more sense for riders who want refined commuting comfort, low-maintenanc...
Gem_Page_Main_Editor-- Frequently Asked Questions Is Velotric better than Rad Power? In some categories, yes. Overall, not automatically. Velotric often looks better if you care about commuter p...
Gem_Page_Main_Editor-- Frequently Asked Questions Where can I get the best trade-in value? Upway and local bike shops will determine a trade-in value for your bike using the Upway real-time pric...
High volume can mask strength loss for years—until power drops, aches become patterns, and recovery stops cooperating.
One design choice is quietly making mountain bikes more complicated and expensive to own, and more brands are doing it.
We hauled road, mountain, city, and e-bikes for thousands of miles to find the racks that fit right, hold firm, and load fast—on cars, SUVs, and trucks.
Progressing your workouts doesn’t have to be overly complicated. Here’s a simplified approach.
We explain cyclocross, downhill mountain biking, and more, including training and racing tips from pros.
Whether you ride casually on weekends or depend on your bike for daily commuting, one truth applies to every cyclist: regular bike maintenance is not optional. A well-maintained bicycle rides smoother...
I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and o...
Plus Bike Advocacy Groups Unite for Proper Oversight, Abundant E-Bike Trails in Michigan, Velotric Breeze vs Tempo Comparison, & More! In this week’s e-bike news, more state legislation is in the work...
You and your performance potential cannot be defined by a number on a scale.
The BikeBiz jobs board helped fill more than 570 positions in 2025, and listings are still on the rise. Here’s our latest top five jobs… Store Manager Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op is a long established, re...
The latest issue of BikeBiz magazine is now online. Read the May 2026 Digital Edition of BikeBiz now! Children are the future of pretty much everything. But in the case of our industry, they are the...
To celebrate the first-ever Local Bike Shop Week Awards, we chat with the finalists to find out more about their bike shops. The Local Bike Shop Week Awards are part of the newly launched Local Bike S...
ABUS is expanding its mountain bike line-up with the new Targon, a convertible mountain bike helmet with a removable chin guard. One helmet with two distinct personalities: as a full-face helmet, it d...
German e-bike drive unit manufacturer, Bosch, has launched its performance update 2.0, which offers a more powerful 12A charger, adjustable overrun, a Trick Check feature, and significantly improved p...
Is more always better? Bosch have a clear stance: no. While the eMTB industry continues to chase higher power figures, Bosch deliberately avoided increasing the peak power with the Performance Update ...
If you’ve been paying attention to the e-bike world lately, you’ve probably noticed a trend: riders always seem to want more power and torque. And Bosch’s latest update looks like a direct answer to t...
Catch up on the essential road and gravel headlines from the past seven days
Could this be Scott’s new Spark cross-country machine?
Take an 'in brief' look at the latest bikes to appear at The Traka, one of the world’s most challenging gravel events
New gravel racer spotted at the Traka
French brand goes against the grain with new suspension layout
Look out for the sculpted tyre clearance too…
Up close and personal with the Unbound XL champ's new bike
New gravel bike appears to be heavily influenced by the latest Endurace CFR
Performance Update 2.0 sees CX and CX-R motors get massive 41% torque increase
James Metcalfe, CEO & Co-Founder, VOLT We’re incredibly proud to announce that VOLT has won the Family Business Awards regional final at the 2026 HSBC UK & FSB Small Business Growth Awards. Organised...
We rode and rated e-bikes, folding bikes, hybrids, and cargo haulers to find the 13 best commuter bikes for getting to work, running errands, and daily miles.
This expert-designed full-body workout targets the glutes, core, chest, and back to help you produce more power, hold better posture, and stay stronger on the bike.
One chainring or two? It depends on where you ride, how you ride, and what annoys you.
Pros are choosing 1x for specific races. Here’s why—and what that really means for the rest of us.
“Bodies come in all shapes and sizes, and that shouldn’t keep you from going out.”
“Losing the weight with cycling and getting healthier was a springboard to the best time in my life so far.”
Adam Atkinson wanted to get healthy so he could keep riding. Here’s how he makes the sport affordable.
“In the past, food was comfort and fun and a way of life. Now, food is purely fuel for doing the things that I want to do. I need to set up reminders to drink or eat.”
A stalled scale can feel discouraging, but experts say it often signals normal adaptation—not failure—and your body may still be changing in meaningful ways.
Combining cycling with your medication will help your weight loss be healthier and more long-lasting.
You probably need to eat more than you think.
Learn how energy needs, muscle mass, and body composition shape your results on and off the bike.
You’ll not only shed pounds, but you’ll also receive a host of other health benefits.
Our gear editors put gravel bikes through real rides—fast hardpack, rough backroads, and long adventure days. These 12 rise to the top for fit, handling, tire clearance, and value.
Cyclist Cyclist’s La Vuelta Feminina 2026 predictions Who's going to tame the Angliru? Is the sprinters' jersey a foregone conclusion? Is there any point in a QOM jersey if it just goes to the GC winn...
Cyclist In the Drops: Hunt carbon rim brake wheels, Quoc lace road shoes, Oquo aero gravel wheels and Noah Kahan This week's In the Drops thought Netcompany was just what old people called a website T...
Cyclist ‘The current world record is 205 days – we’re aiming for 150’: Interview with Amy and Kyle Hudson, the Derby couple riding round the world Amy and Kyle Hudson are aiming to be the fastest coup...
Cyclist Cyclist Track Days 2026 bikes: Ridley Grifn RS You can test ride Ridley's Grifn RS all-road bike at this year's Cyclist Track Days events, which are only just over a week away The post Cyclist...
Cyclist Big Ride: Riding the ghost train in Italy An abandoned railway line provides the starting point for Cyclist’s journey to the Italian-Austrian border The post Big Ride: Riding the ghost train i...
Cyclist Cyclist Track Days 2026 bikes: Cannondale Synapse Next up in our rundown of the bikes you can test ride at this year's Cyclist Track Days is the Cannondale Synapse The post Cyclist Track Days ...
Cyclist The new Guava Ace is a gravel race bike with no aero claims Catalan brand brings a more aggressive bike to its range, with a custom cockpit and wheelset The post The new Guava Ace is a gravel...
Cyclist New Factor Sarana gravel bike is designed for ultra-distance racing The Factor Sarana boasts 58mm tyre clearance, a vibration-absorbing design and suspension compatibility to help ultra-racers...
What’s more valuable: more power, riding with a GPS bike computer from Garmin and others, or more informative annual statistics? Der Beitrag Bosch EBike Flow App Update 1.35: More Power and Open Data ...
Plenty of extra torque and six times your pedalling power – never before has a Bosch Performance Line CX delivered more performance. Der Beitrag Bosch 120 Nm Update: Is This the Market Leader’s Respon...
Cycle-to-work provider Gogeta has announced it is eliminating retailer fees — effective today. According to the brand, this move makes Gogeta the first scheme in the UK to charge retailers nothing to ...
BMC Switzerland has announced the reappointment of ZyroFisher as its official distributor for the UK and Ireland, effective from 1 May 2026. This renewed partnership aims to strengthen BMC’s presence ...
The UK’s most popular fantasy football app, the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) saw over 11 million players join in the 2024 season. And last year, according to the Observer, it was on track to beat that...
After falling into administration earlier this year, Sky News has reported that Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has bought the Frog Bikes brand for an undisclosed fee. Frog Bikes is not the first cycling ...
The conversation around Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) in the cycling industry is often framed as a “nice-to-have,” but as our latest panel reveals, it is a fundamental pillar of the trade’s future gro...