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Brompton G e-bike review: truth in advertising

Brompton G e-bike review: truth in advertising

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It fit! Despite Brompton embiggening everything on its iconic folding bike, I was chuffed to see the new model G e-bike collapse into a compact package I could hoist onto the narrow tray inside my adventure van — the first crucial step in testing what Brompton calls “the most versatile e-bike in the world.” The G lineup is already being sold in many countries as a regular bicycle or pedal-assisted electric bike, but only the former is currently sold in the US, with the e-bike coming later this fall. All Brompton G bikes come fitted with larger 20-inch wheels, hydraulic disc brakes, fat all-terrain tires, wider handlebars and pedals, and a longer wheel-base that reduces the twitchiness I experienced when reviewing Brompton’s first e-bike and rides more like a full-sized bicycle. The G lineup represents a major change for the nearly 50-year-old British bicycle company without compromising on the features that make Brompton bicycles so desirable in the first place. $4455 The Good Incredibly versatile Ride approximates full-size bike Folds very small Lightweight The Bad …

Fire breaks out at e-bike godown in Pune; none hurt

Fire breaks out at e-bike godown in Pune; none hurt

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A fire broke out in the godown of an electric bike company in the Katraj area of Pune district in Maharashtra, a fire official said on Tuesday, reported the PTI. There was no report of anyone being injured in the blaze that erupted in the afternoon, the official said. Thick plumes of smoke and flames could be seen billowing from the unit. He said seven water tankers were dispatched to the scene, and efforts are underway to douse the blaze, the officials said, according to the PTI. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, they said. 4-month-old child injured after fire breaks out at building in Santacruz Meanwhile, in an another incident, a 4-month-old child was injured after a fire broke out at a building in Santacruz area of suburban Mumbai, the civic officials said on Monday.  The fire erupted on the third floor of a four-storey building in Santacruz area of Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said on Monday. According to the BMC, the fire broke out on the third floor …

Engwe Mapfour N1 Pro e-bike review: the new ‘premium’

Engwe Mapfour N1 Pro e-bike review: the new ‘premium’

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Europe has an electric bike problem. Direct-to-consumer e-bikes from inexpensive Chinese brands like Engwe and countless others can be easily purchased online despite openly flouting EU restrictions. They feature throttles and powerful motors that can be easily unlocked to far exceed the 25km/h (16mph) legal speed limit — no pedaling required. Here in Amsterdam, cheap Super73-knockoffs ridden at almost twice the legal speed have made the city’s renowned bicycle lanes increasingly chaotic and dangerous. Across the Netherlands, over 10,000 of these electric “fat bikes” were seized in 2024. Engwe’s new Mapfour lineup is the company’s attempt at going legit by expanding from souped-up electric fat bikes and foldables into “premium commuter” e-bikes. And because they’re the first e-bikes that Engwe has designed exclusively for European roads, the company swears they can’t be unlocked for more speed. I’ve been riding the new Mapfour N1 Pro model for the last few weeks. It lists for €1,899 (almost $2,000), or €1,799 during the initial launch — a price that brings heightened expectations. The N1 Pro is slathered in …

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s son Pax met with another e-bike crash after six months | Hollywood

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s son Pax met with another e-bike crash after six months | Hollywood

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Pax Jolie-Pitt, the 21-year-old son of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has crashed his e-bike with a car after riding hands-free just six months after a similar accident sent him to the ICU with a head injury. Pax Jolie-Pitt, 21, crashed his e-bike in Hollywood after riding hands-free.(Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty) Pax was riding his purple-and-black electric bike through Hollywood during Friday morning before he struck a white hatchback. Pax was wearing a motorcycle helmet and dressed in a mauve hoodie, dark slacks, and white sneakers as seen in the video posted by TMZ. Pax has frequently been seen riding his $3,000 Talaria Sting R MX4 e-bike around Los Angeles, often without wearing a helmet, although California law mandates helmet use for riders under 18. ALSO READ| Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s son, Pax, crashed his Tesla before bike accident, leading to ICU stay: Report ‘Hands-Free’ riding blamed for Pax’s e-bike crash Following the crash, the e-bike sustained damage, with one of the wheels unable to roll straight. Pax was seen inspecting the damage and struggling to …

Timothee Chalamet Pays Subtle Tribute To Bob Dylan As He Pedals Onto A Complete Unknown Premiere In Lime E-Bike, Fans Say “Gotta Love It”

Timothee Chalamet Pays Subtle Tribute To Bob Dylan As He Pedals Onto A Complete Unknown Premiere In Lime E-Bike, Fans Say “Gotta Love It”

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How Did Fans React To Timothee Chalamet’s E-Bike Stunt At A Complete Unknown Premiere? (Photo Credit – Instagram/Facebook) Timothee Chalamet made headlines with his unique entrance at the London premiere of his new film, A Complete Unknown, a biopic about Bob Dylan. Instead of arriving in a traditional limousine, Chalamet chose to roll up on a rented Lime E-bike, dressed in a sharp suit. The move turned heads as he casually ended the bike ride on his phone and carried the bike with him for the rest of the event. timothèe chalamet just arrived on a lime bike 😭 pic.twitter.com/oJJZ5ktFFA — ٍ (@chxlametcinema) January 14, 2025 Fans React To Timothee Chalamet’s Bob Dylan Tribute Though Chalamet didn’t explain the choice, fans speculated it might be a subtle nod to Dylan’s well-documented love for bikes. On social media, the moment sparked a mix of humor and admiration. One X user wrote, “He is now my roll [sic] model for everything in my life 😂,” while another tweeted, “Only Timothée Chalamet could make a Lime …

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s son, Pax’ health updates after e-bike crash | Hollywood

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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s son, Pax is still recovering from his injuries sustained during an e-bike crash in Los Angeles traffic a month ago. A source told People that he is “doing ok” after weeks since the incident occurred. Pax met with an accident on July 29 while he was driving his bike through Los Feliz Boulevard at around 5 pm. He was hospitalised immediately and was on the mend even after he was released from the ICU ward. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s son, Pax, is “doing ok” a month after his accident.(AP) Also Read: Rapper Lil’ Kim allegedly rips off festival promoter and ghosts after payment: Fraud complaint filed Pax still on mends after bike accident Regarding Pax’s health updates a month after his accident, the source told the media outlet, “It’s been a few weeks since the accident, but he’s still recovering and receiving treatments.” At the time of the accident, a source informed the news outlet that Jolie was distraught when she got a call about her son’s accident and …

Fiido Air review: so lightweight you’ll forget it’s an e-bike

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Yes, that’s an electric bike, though you wouldn’t know it from looks alone, or from hoisting it up some stairs since it weighs as much as a regular city bike at just 30 pounds (about 14kg).  What you’re looking at is the Fiido Air, a carbon fiber e-bike from the Chinese company I tested on a whim once, just to see what a $999 direct-to-consumer electric bike was like. Not great, it turned out, and its follow-up had a habit of breaking in two. But hey, I’m a forgiving type and the company did make amends to those affected. And Fiido says the Air is “the world’s lightest city e-bike” with a “super early bird” price tag of just $1799 at launch (or €1799 in Europe) — rising to $1999 and then $2799 later, ahead of August shipments. That’s just too tempting not to test, especially when it costs half that of the comparable Gogoro Eeyo. And after spending more than a month with a Fiido Air as my daily rider, I gotta say — I’m impressed… so long as you …

Gazelle launches ‘first and only’ Class 3 e-bike with Bosch Smart System in the US

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Gazelle, the very popular Dutch bike brand owned by industry giant Pon Holdings, is launching its first Class 3 electric bike in the US. Gazelle says that its new Eclipse is the “first and only Class 3 e-bike in the US to feature Bosch’s Smart System,” which fully integrates the bike’s motor and electronics with the Bosch Flow app for a personalized ride that will receive continuous over-the-air bug fixes and feature updates long after purchase. Eclipse is available in both high- and low-step frames and built to easily handle heavy loads and hills on a variety of terrain. It features wide 60mm tires, a front shock, Shimano MT-420 four-piston hydraulic disc brakes, a large 750Wh battery, and a mid-drive Bosh motor with an impressive 85Nm of torque and 28mph top speed. Specifically, these e-bikes features a smart version of Bosch’s Performance Line Speed Motor offering an Auto mode that automatically adjusts power delivery to compensate for hills or headwinds, not unliked Cowboy’s adaptive power. It also has a walk-assist feature that helps push it up hills and …

Cowboy expands at-home e-bike services to more riders

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That means owners of Cowboy e-bikes across Europe can now request flat tire fixes, bike setup, general maintenance, and the installation of child seats or rear racks right in the Cowboy app with prices starting at €69 / £69. Best of all, you don’t have to visit one of the company’s bike store partners since a technician will be dispatched directly to your doorstep. The On-Demand service is meant to complement Cowboy Care, the company’s subscription maintenance service. Appointments can be booked and managed directly in the Cowboy app.Image: Cowboy “It’s imperative that customers feel confident that when they invest in a Cowboy e-bike, they can service and maintain it at a time and place most convenient for them,” said Cowboy co-founder and CTO Tanguy Goretti a statement. “Continuously investing and improving our post-sales support is a huge part of our strategy this year and On-Demand is a big part of that, with more news to come in a few months time.” The On-Demand service offering is now available nationwide in Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, …

Cake’s first e-bike can go over 200 miles before needing a charge

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Cake, the Swedish maker of deliciously designed electric motorbikes, finally has an e-bike with actual pedals, not pegs. The Cake Äik comes in two street-legal variants: In the US, it ships with a throttle and mid-drive 500W motor (with a 1000W peak) with a 20mph (32km/h) top speed, while in Europe it’s pedal-assist only and you’re stuck with a 250W motor (500W peak) capable of just 16mph (25km/h) max.  Like the Cake Ösa electric moped I reviewed last summer, Åik is positioned less for commuters, and more as a utility bike for people that rely upon two-wheeled transport for their livelihoods or rugged outdoor fun. Mount a fridge on the back and power it off one of your three 750kWh batteries.Image: Cake The 66lbs (30kg) Åik, which translates to “big and heavy load,” is capable of carrying about 176lbs (80kg) in cargo — 132lbs (60kg) on the back and 44lbs (20kg) up front. The modular aluminium frame can be fitted with dizzying assortment of racks, bags, trailers, baskets, and even a passenger seat. It can …