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My First Impressions of the Velotric Breeze 1 – A Stylish, Surprising Ride From the moment I hopped on the Velotric Breeze 1, I was impressed. It's light, fast, and more powerful than it looks, and the satin white paint job is absolutely gorgeous in person. The bike feels responsive and nimble...

Since 2022, I’ve owned two Trek Allant+ 8S e-bikes, and both delivered impressive performance. The first bike gave me 4,500 miles of flawless, uninterrupted service. The second followed closely behind with 7,700 miles, only experiencing a single battery issue, which Trek resolved by replacing...

Let me start by saying, this bike is impressive. The Ride1Up Vorsa is solidly built, and I really appreciate that they took the time to smooth out the welds. That kind of detail matters. I've owned 11 e-bikes over the years, Specialized, Trek, Giant, and even the Ride1Up Prodigy V2. I still have...

After a year of riding and for the most part, really enjoying the Prodigy V2 eBike, I ultimately decided to part ways with it. It wasn't an easy decision, because I truly believe this is a very good bike. In fact, I’ve owned several Specialized eBikes over the years, and the Prodigy holds its...

Yesterday, just after hitting 7,400 miles on my trusty Trek 8s, the original chain finally gave out and broke. Fortunately, I was only about 5 miles from home, so I was able to coast most of the way back, taking full advantage of every downhill stretch. Now, I fully admit, I probably should’ve...

My first Specialized 2022 Vado (red) was an absolutely perfect machine. I rode it seamlessly for 4,000 miles without a single issue. After selling that bike to a relative, I bought a black 2023 Vado 4. Unfortunately, this bike had problems from the start, including charging issues and error...

My Review of the 2024 Ride1Up Prodigy V2 XR (Chain Version) After clocking 1000 miles on the V2, it's time for an update. Ride1Up has truly outdone themselves with this ebike. It’s robustly built, sports an excellent paint job, and features top-notch components. Powered by a Brose motor with...

For anyone looking for a pick of the Prodigy V2 minus fenders.....here you go.

What's going on with Trek.....seems like a fire sale on some models. Are they moving product, or is this a sign of the times....too much inventory with Covid-19?

I acquired the Prodigy V2 XR chain version, and it boasts a premium feel, offering solid stability at high speeds. The attention to detail at this price point is remarkable, drawing parallels to my Specialized Vado 4. While not an apples-to-apples comparison due to the Vado's larger battery and...

First Impressions Vado 5 IGH I took my bike out for the first time two days ago, and I must say, the experience left me quite disappointed. Despite recalibrating the bike twice, my initial ride through the neighborhood was far from satisfying. The internally geared hub (IGH) system failed to...

Curious to see what range folks are getting on full charges on the Trek Allant 8s or 9.9's. My longest ride to date on a 2023 model is 53 miles, returning home with 32% battery left.

I've been fortunate enough to own the Specialized Vado 4 e-bike for over a year now, and I am thrilled to say that it has provided me with 3,000 trouble-free miles of riding pleasure. From its impressive 70 Nm of torque to its exceptional performance, this bike has exceeded my expectations in...

I have owned two Trek Allant 8s's.....2021 and now 2023. When I purchased the 2021 model, the instant I powered it on, it showed 96 miles in estimated range for the ECO setting. Fast forward to 2023, and my current Trek showed 47 miles in estimated range for the ECO setting. Over the last 500...

The Bosch Kiox 300 is a game-changer for e-bikers, offering numerous benefits over the traditional Smartphone hub. Unlike the latter, which requires you to use your own phone, the Kiox 300 is a standalone device that doesn't drain your phone's battery or clutter up your handlebars with an...

I have the latest Fastroad Ex Pro purchased in late 2022. I have roughly 1300 miles on it, and have broken 3 spokes, and had the rear wheel rebuilt with 13 gauge spokes, and now the wheel has a large crack along the seam (discovered by the LBS). So, I also own a Trek 8s (2500 miles) and a Vado...

As I have done with my other ebikes, I am going to review my 2022 Giant Fastroad E+ EX Pro frame size large. Currently, I have a little over 1200 miles on this bike. First, I love the looks of this bike, call me crazy, but the matte black just looks good. I did add Schwalbe Super Moto X tires...

Noticed today on Giant's website in the US, the Road E and Revolt E no longer are showing up. I wonder if they are being discontinued????

This is my personal opinion of the 2022 Specialized Vado 4, after 1000 miles of ownership. Earlier in 2021, I owned a Vado SL 4.0. That bike was great but didn’t have enough power to really get me up steep hills. Now, on to the Vado 4….what a great bike and a superb piece of engineering. Yes...

This is my personal opinion of the 2022 Trek 8s, after 1000 miles of ownership. I think the bike is sturdy, well built, and a blast to ride. Although the motor is strong, and surges forward even in Eco mode, it doesn’t coast as well as I think it should, and it seems the speed cuts out at 26.5...