eBike Regenerative Braking Spinning a coil of wire inside a magnet produces electricity. Power stations scale this simple model in their electric turbines, increasing the number of coils, the number of magnets, and the physical size of the system. Electric motors are simply an electric turbine in reverse. When we push electricity into a coil…
Electric Bike Conversion Kits: Why Mid-Drive are the Best There are a lot of advantages to installing a mid-drive electric bike conversion kit on your bicycle. Unfortunately, there is also a lot of marketing nonsense that is put out to glamorize the potential of electric bike mid-drive motors. We look into why mid-drive electric bike…
NEXT GEN EBIKE CONVERSION KITS Next Generation Electric Bike Conversion Kits The thought of fitting an eBike conversion kit to your own bicycle is exceptionally appealing for many. Most of us own a bicycle, so adding electric power to your ride can make life a lot easier for commuting while also making financial sense. A…
Technology innovators Bosch, in collaboration with Bicycle brake specialist Magura, have created the world’s first ABS braking system for e-bikes. Hydraulic disc brakes are becoming stronger, more durable, and more effective, in order to handle the increased mass and speed of e-bikes. The need for an eBike ABS is increasingly important to improve safety and…
RockShox Flight Attendant – Mindblowing A.I. Suspension Released for the 2022 RockShox range, the automatic suspension adjustment system called Flight Attendant is still streets ahead of any other e-MTB suspension technology. The Flight Attendant is fitted to many top end e-bikes from Trek, Specialized, Canyon, and YT. Smart tech inside the Flight Attendant system automatically…
FASTER eBIKE How To Make An eBike Faster There are many quick, easy, and cheap ways to increase the power of an electric bike. eBike power can be boosted by simply turning a ‘pot’ screw on the controller, disconnecting the power smoother connector, or simply fitting a higher voltage battery. Alternatively, high spec eBikes (where…