Pedal-assisted bikes are a great way to get around the city and beyond, with foldable models offering extra between-ride storage convenience. Budget-friendly e-mobility startup KBO Bike has launched a ...

The era of the electric bike is upon us, and as I’ve written about for BikePortland before, I’m one of the people jumping aboard the e-bike boom. Should I get an e-bike with a throttle? How can I ...

Every electric bike has a secret hero — the controller. It’s the brain of your e-bike, managing how power flows between the battery, motor, throttle, and sensors. Without it, nothing moves. In this ...

California's Aventon Bikes says that the recently launched Aventure is the most powerful and versatile ebike it's designed so far, equipped to pedal or throttle from road to beach to forest trails to ...

Unlike in much of Europe and Asia, electric bikes sold in the United States can benefit from the inclusion of a hand throttle, which allows riders to power an e-bike’s motor without pedaling. These ...

This article will introduce the concept, advantages and disadvantages, and applicable scenarios of pedal assist and throttle of e-bikes. LOS ANGELES , CALIFORNIA, THE ...

To grossly oversimplify the e-bike market in the US, there are two types of electric bikes: those with hand throttles and those without. Traditional higher-end bike shop brands have long eschewed ...

General Motors plans to offer an Ariv e-bike in the United States with a top speed of around 20 mph and a hand-controlled throttle. According to Bike Radar, which recently had the opportunity to test ...