Welcome to SHIFT Basics, a collection of tips, explainers, guides, and advice to keep you up to speed with mobility tech. One of the most important choices you need to make when buying an ebike is ...

MAHLE, the German e-bike drive system maker that is part of the larger MAHLE Group, has announced its newest electric bicycle motor system, the MAHLE X30. We’ve watched with anticipation over the ...

Bulked-up ebikes lugging large hub or mid motors and even larger batteries remain the industry standard, but a number of sleeker e-drive products have been moving ebikes' looks and weights closer to ...

Continuing their forward momentum of offering great eBikes that are safe, accessible, and affordable, Southern California’s Aventon Bikes launches its second mid-drive eBike, the Aventure M. I’ve been ...

In the automotive space, a lot of manufacturers rely on certain brands for certain components. For instance, Bosch supplies electronics for nearly all cars on the road. The same is true in the cycling ...

Though fat-tire ebikes from China's Cyrusher have the look of mid-drive beasts, they all roll with rear-hub drives. Until now. The oddly-named company has announced its first bona fide mid-drive ...

The Lectric XP 2.0 ebike was one of the best bargains we’ve tested, with a powerful motor, folding frame, and decent components for a thousand bucks. But while the XP 2.0 is a well-rounded ebike for ...

Ananda is officially launching the M7000 Series during Velofollies in Kortrijk, Belgium (16–18 January 2026), a new ...

We’re seeing all sorts of new and exciting innovations in the world of electric bicycles, with developments in motor and drivetrain technology being key industry drivers. As it would turn out, ...