Important Innovations

  May Be World's #1 E-Bike With Silver Arrow Heritage Source:  Mercedes Benz Silver Arrow Concepts You Can Own & Ride a Mercedes for $4500 What a fun and amazing new product from Mercedes-Benz.  It's the Mercedes electric bike called the n+ MB EQ-Formula E Team Silver Arrows or Silver Arrows, for short.  Mercedes EQ's Formula E Team created the cutting-edge Silver Arrows in collaboration with n+ or nplusbiking, a big name in e-biking.  Made on an aluminum 6061 frame which is very lightweight, the bike combines the n+'s ebiking expertise with Mercedes design team's expertise from Formula E racing and road cars into an awesome new electric bike, that is not that expensive at $4,500.  The Silver Arrows e-bike joins a legacy of MB Silver Arrow vehicles, including a concept racing car and motorbike concept. Tech Specs Here are some specs and features concerning Silver Arrows.  It is equipped with: Tektro hydraulic disc brakes Kendra Ks puncture-resistant tires Gates

  Ares Design of Italy's e-Bike Is Under 20 Pounds                                                                              Source:  Ares Design Bici Le Super Leggera One of Italy's top custom car design studios, Ares Design, has unveiled its 1st fully electric bike, which it says is the world's lightest bike at 19.8 pounds.  Most electric bikes are heavy, averaging 40 to 70 pounds. The weight makes them difficult to carry up stairs or throw into the back of an SUV.  Ares' Bici Le Super Leggera, through engineering marvels, is the world's reigning lightweight of electric bikes . Growing Popularity of Electric Bikes During the pandemic, e-bikes have soared in popularity as people try to avoid public transit crowds. Ares new Bici Le Super Leggera takes e-biking to a whole new level.  The e-bike is lightweight because of its very compact drivetrain, that contains only the motor, battery and electronic control unit.  The system is so compact it is barely visible on

  Ares Design of Italy's e-Bike Is Under 20 Pounds                                                                              Source:  Ares Design Bici Le Super Leggera One of Italy's top custom car design studios, Ares Design, has unveiled its 1st fully electric bike, which it says is the world's lightest bike at 19.8 pounds.  Most electric bikes are heavy, averaging 40 to 70 pounds. The weight makes them difficult to carry up stairs or throw into the back of an SUV.  Ares' Bici Le Super Leggera, through engineering marvels, is the world's reigning lightweight of electric bikes . Growing Popularity of Electric Bikes During the pandemic, e-bikes have soared in popularity as people try to avoid public transit crowds. Ares new Bici Le Super Leggera takes e-biking to a whole new level.  The e-bike is lightweight because of its very compact drivetrain, that contains only the motor, battery and electronic control unit.  The system is so compact it is barely visible on

  Limited Edition of Harley's 1st Electric Bike                               Source:  Harley Davidson Mosh/Tribute Mosh/Tribute Serial 1 E-Bike In a surprise move, Harley Davidson is selling a limited edition version of its first electric bike.  The bike was originally categorized as an aesthetic "styling exercise".  Now Harley's e-bike subsidiary Serial 1 has made the e-bike, called the Mosh/Tribute, available for sale.  The e-bike is a tribute to Harley's first motorcycle, the Serial Number One, built in 1903.  The e-bike is a one of a kind. Zero Emissions and Performance The bike runs on a Brose S MAG motor that produces 66 ft-lbs of torque and a top speed of 20 mph.  It comes in three sizes to accommodate drivers of different heights.  It's a very nostalgic, traditional looking bike modeled with a leather seat, glossy black paint and white Schwalbe Super Moto-X tires.  The tires, which give extra traction on the road, are designed exclusively for Serial 1

  Limited Edition of Harley's 1st Electric Bike                               Source:  Harley Davidson Mosh/Tribute Mosh/Tribute Serial 1 E-Bike In a surprise move, Harley Davidson is selling a limited edition version of its first electric bike.  The bike was originally categorized as an aesthetic "styling exercise".  Now Harley's e-bike subsidiary Serial 1 has made the e-bike, called the Mosh/Tribute, available for sale.  The e-bike is a tribute to Harley's first motorcycle, the Serial Number One, built in 1903.  The e-bike is a one of a kind. Zero Emissions and Performance The bike runs on a Brose S MAG motor that produces 66 ft-lbs of torque and a top speed of 20 mph.  It comes in three sizes to accommodate drivers of different heights.  It's a very nostalgic, traditional looking bike modeled with a leather seat, glossy black paint and white Schwalbe Super Moto-X tires.  The tires, which give extra traction on the road, are designed exclusively for Serial 1

Jeep Goes Electric with a Powerful Mountain Bike Jeep Super Bowl Ad: Bill Murray on RidgeRunner e-Bike RidgeRunner:  Electrified Biking Jeep Style Chrysler- Fiat's Jeep is going electric with a powerful electric mountain bike.  It's Jeep's first EV.  It's called the RidgeRunner Jeep Edition.  Jeep is partnering with the Colorado based e-bike builder QuietKat, which makes top-of-the-line e-bikes, costing as much as $6000. The Jeep RidgeRunner vehicle will be released for sale in June. Automotive industry experts are calling the e-bike "massively powerful".  Jeep claims "it's the most capable off-road e-mountain bike there is." Plenty of Watts Jeep's e-bike is equipped with a huge, 750 watt class 2 electric motor, backed up by a 48 volt battery with a range of 30 to 60 miles on a charge. This is a ten speed suspension bike with a 17 inch or 19 inch frame.  It weighs a hefty 80 pounds.. It can travel up to 25 mph. 

World's 1st Self-Balancing Electric Bike Source:  Delft University of Technology Smart Steering, Smart Motor, Smart E-Bike Researchers at Delft University of Technology and bike manufacturer Koninklijke Gazelle have designed the world's first smart steering assistance system for electric bikes.  They say it's the first system that can help bicycles remain upright.  They designed it with seniors in mind to help them stay active.  But it can work for anyone and may cut the number of falls from bikes.  For more details on this from fellow journalist Ed Kane go to Important Innovations Collection: Fall Proof Electric Bike : Very Smart Motor Source:  Delft University of Technology Innovation from the Netherlands' TU Delft This is the first system in th...

Small, Portable Device to Convert Your Bike to Electric Source: CLIP  Significant New Innovation This is new innovation to enable a doable, urban work commute and enable cyclists to get up difficult hills and endure long distances.  It is called the CLIP. It's a portable electric motor that can be attached to the front end of your bike and convert it into an electric bike.  It's small enough to go into a backpack and can be placed into action in the front fork in seconds.   For more details, go to Important Innovations Collection: CLIP Turns Any Bike into Electric Bike : Portable, 4 Pound Clip-on Electric Motor Source:  CLIP photo CLIP on to Cycle Electric The portable electric motor CLIP turns any ...