Welcome to our spec review of the Raleigh Retroglide Royale IE electric bike. There’s been a ton of interest in Raleigh’s latest release, so much that our review team wasn’t able to get hold of one for a full performance review. However, we’ve taken careful notes, comparing the components the latest Royale IE shares with […]
Do You Need A Throttle On Your Electric Bike?
Primarily activated with a pedal-assist system, many eBikes are now including a throttle system as well. Throttles are a fun inclusion, with the big benefit of helping you use the motor system without having to pedal. If you’re riding in business attire, or you’re just tired after a challenging ride, not having to pedal is […]
How Heavy eBike Components Are & Their Affect On Your Ride
Electric bikes are similar to traditional bicycles in many ways, but one significant difference between the two is the weight of the eBike. Electric bikes are notorious for weighing more than conventional bicycles, and it’s easy to see why. The motor, the battery, the electrical wiring, the controller, the pedal sensors, and several other eBike […]
How Important Is Wheel Size On Electric Bikes?
While almost every component on an eBike is essential in its own way, you could make a great argument that after the frame, the next most crucial element is the wheel setup. Wheels will significantly determine your speed, stability, handibility, and numerous other performance factors while riding. Wheel size is critical when it comes to […]
Can You Ride An Electric Bike In The Snow?
Depending on where you live in the world, winter might mean a small drop in temperature, or it could call for a drastic change in climate, bringing several feet of snow. For those who live in areas where heavy snowfall is expected, a common question we get is whether they can still take eBike for […]
The Future Of Battery Tech And What It Means For eBikes
At the core of every electric bike is a battery. This power source is critical not only for the motor, but for other great features like automatic gear shifting, advanced lighting systems, cell phone charging, and more. As a result, batteries are a significant focus for eBike innovation, with batteries getting revamped almost as often […]
Are eBikes Good for the Environment?
Bicycles offer several financial and health benefits when ridden in place of a car, with one of the major benefits being the environmental advantages offered by bicycles. Many organizations that advocate a greener, more environmentally aware society have often pushed for greater bicycle use among the masses. However, while bicycles are a popular alternative to […]
Can Electric Bikes Go On Sidewalks?
While electric bikes are becoming more commonly accepted and recognized by the cycling industry year after year, much confusion still surrounds where you can actually ride eBikes. We’ve written a number of posts about the legal rules and regulations surrounding eBike usage, but a common question we get that we haven’t had the chance to […]
Do eBikes Charge As You Pedal?
Electric bikes are one of the most exciting, innovative, and disruptive changes to the general cycling industry within the last few decades, but there are still a ton of things that even dedicated, serious cyclists who still ride traditional bicycles don’t know about them. One of the most common questions that we receive about eBikes […]
Do Electric Bikes Include Regenerative Braking?
Electric bikes are still very new within the broader biking industry, so many cyclists don’t know how certain components and features perform on your traditional electric bike. One such component that we’ve received many questions about is whether regenerative braking is included with electric bikes. If you want a quick answer, then you’ll be interested […]
