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The Fold 1 might look like a toy, but it’s anything but. Here’s what you get for a paltry $1149: And it folds up into nothingness to fit into the boot of your car: I like everything about this e-bike, … Continue reading →

A while ago I reported on the unboxing and initial setup of Fatty III (here). We’ll, this morning I decided to jump into the build-out investment by purchasing a Bafang 1000w G062 rear-hub motor (here), as well as some other … Continue reading →

Maybe you’re not one of those e-bike nerds (which I am) that owns a fancy-dancy e-bike battery charger that let’s you adjust the charging current and percent charge (which I do). So the question is, if I don’t really want … Continue reading →

If you’re thinking about getting into the ebike building or assembling business, there are a few essential (and many more not so essential) tools you’ll need to get started. Following is a list of many of the tools you might … Continue reading →

Since this is a blog about electric bikes, you might be thinking that I’m going to talk about ‘torque-sensing’, but I’m not. I want to talk about ‘torque’ with respect to all the important fasteners on your ebike. You know, … Continue reading →

If you happen to have purchased a Velotric Fold 1 folding e-bike recently: You’ll notice a metal bracket that hangs down below the chain ring. This protects the chainring when the ebike is folded, which is a really good thing. … Continue reading →

I like a lot of what Aventon has to offer, but their mid-drive Ramblas is eMTB perfection! But before I go on, feast your eyes on this: Normally, I like to find little imperfections in an ebike build that I … Continue reading →

Check this out: This is the AIMA Santa Monica, and what’s so impressive about this particular e-bike is the quality of the build. Usually, I would spend another 200 to 300 dollars after purchasing an e-bike upgrading substandard parts. Not … Continue reading →

Max’s Electric Bikes opened recently in Barnaby’s Plaza at 807 N Easton Rd, Doylestown, PA. I met with John Clauer, managing partner at the Doylestown store. He’s a great guy and will make sure the e-bike you buy is the … Continue reading →

Reason 1: Because I sold my latest fat-tire creation and am currently experiencing fat-tire e-bike withdrawal symptoms. Reason 2: Because the moment I was searching for a solution to my ‘condition’ I saw a discount on the Himiway Cruiser I … Continue reading →