Motor wattage can give you a general idea of an e-bike’s performance, but it does not tell you exactly how fast that bike will go. A 750W e-bike carrying a lighter rider on flat pavement can face very different power demands than a 750W bike climbing a hill with a heavier rider and cargo. Riding…
Orange County prosecutors are pursuing some parents in youth e-motorcycle cases as officials nationwide tighten e-bike and e-moto safety efforts.
Obetz, Ohio has adopted new e-bike safety rules requiring helmets for riders under 18, restricting minor passengers, and adding parental responsibility provisions.
I compare six gravel e-bikes currently available for pavement, back roads, rough gravel, and bikepacking, including their motors, batteries, weights, prices, strengths, and tradeoffs.
La Mesa, California has moved beyond its 60-day warning period. Beginning August 11, violations of its under-12 Class 1 and Class 2 e-bike rule may result in a $25 citation.
San Mateo County supervisors advanced new e-bike and electric micromobility rules with a 5 mph sidewalk limit, fines up to $500 and new enforcement tools. The ordinance still needs to complete the adoption process.
Automatic shifting can make an e-bike easier to ride, especially in traffic and on hills. Compare five current models from Specialized, Aventon, Trek, EVELO, and Riese & Müller.
Alaska does not have a simple statewide three-class e-bike system. This guide explains the current state framework, Anchorage rules, licensing, helmets, trails, cities, campuses, and ferry considerations.
An e-bike was identified as the source of a small garage fire in East Granby early August 9. Firefighters contained the fire and no injuries were reported.
Trumbull officials are developing a local e-bike ordinance after safety complaints involving youth riders. The proposal remains under development, with no final ordinance adopted.
Shopping for an electric scooter under $1,000? These 7 research-based picks balance range, comfort, braking, portability, electrical safety, warranty coverage, and real-world value.
The Urtopia Carbon Fold 2 weighs just 35 lb without accessories, but is its compact carbon design worth $1,899? I compare its real-world range, ride quality, folding, brakes, battery, and biggest tradeoffs.
An e-bike motor that hums while the wheel stays still can point to brake drag, damaged motor wiring, hall or phase-signal faults, controller problems, or internal hub components. Here’s how to check the safest causes first.
Accell Group’s Dutch entities were declared bankrupt on August 11, 2026, while Raleigh, Lapierre and other international businesses follow different restructuring paths. Here is what the developing situation means for riders, dealers and major Accell brands.
Compare 7 current e-bikes with unusually long warranties, including lifetime and 10-year frame coverage plus battery, motor, dealer, and parts-support details.
These six electric scooters under $500 cover commuting, suspension, portability, removable batteries, and beginner-focused safety features without repeating brands.
New York City has ordered 42 online retailers to stop selling prohibited high-speed e-bikes, e-motos and scooters to city residents. Here is what the action covers and what buyers should check.
Understand Delaware e-bike classes, helmets, age limits, sidewalks, roads, trails, city differences, campus restrictions, and transit rules.
The New York City Council will hold a September 30 hearing on e-bike and e-scooter safety, including Class 3 sales, delivery apps, enforcement, and street design.
A Virginia Beach woman has filed a $1 million product liability lawsuit against Amazon and ZX Motors Inc., the company that operates the Luckeep e-bike brand in the United States. The lawsuit alleges that the brakes on a newly purchased folding e-bike failed during the rider’s first trip, causing her to crash and suffer facial…
Compare five deer-hunting e-bikes from five different brands, with practical guidance on terrain, range, payload, towing claims, transport, and public-land access.
The Aventon Level 4 ADV combines a 100Nm mid-drive, automatic shifting, a large battery, and connected security. See its strengths, drawbacks, reported test results, specification conflicts, and best-fit rider.
Calculate realistic hunting e-bike range using trip distance, terrain, temperature, load, measured battery use, and a reserve for the return ride.
Auto insurance usually does not insure the e-bike itself, but it may help when a car causes a collision. Learn how liability, PIP, MedPay, UM/UIM, property insurance, and dedicated e-bike coverage may apply.
Also says its delayed TM-B Launch Edition e-bikes are moving to a U.S. warehouse, with customer deliveries scheduled to begin in August and continue into September.