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When he was orphaned by Geocities, Cameron set out to learn how he could carve out his very own corner of the web. He is especially enthusiastic about motorcycles and ebikes, and has owned 8 of the former and 11 of the latter. In 2010, he turbocharged a Kia Forte in his garage (coindidentally, he learned that same year why that is a dumb idea). His favorite color doesn't matter (since he's colorblind), but don't remind him of that or he'll be seeing red (he thinks). His wife dresses him in order to save him from a repeat of the "navy and black" fiasco of 2015.
The last ebike I reviewed was a Heybike – the 1,000-watt Ranger S folder. By comparison, the Horizon is quite...
The updated-for-2024 HeyBike Ranger S arrived on my doorstep in mid-October. Thankfully, Alberta has had a relatively mild fall, which has permitted me to make ample use of the local trails. Most of the time, I ride “acoustically” on my Orbea Occam H30, but when reviewing an ebike, I spend...
The Fucare Gemini X is one of the most eye-catching ebikes I’ve seen or ridden. Its trellis frame deviates significantly...
The new-for-2024 Himiway A7 Pro fills a unique role in the commuter ebike segment, offering a full-air-suspension setup with a...
The Pedego Moto is a premium moped-style ebike, packed with convenience features and build elements that owners will appreciate – including rear pegs for a passenger. With a 400-lb weight capacity and a beefy 19.2 Ah battery, the Moto might actually fit you and a companion, assuming you both are...
The Himiway D5 Zebra is the follow-up to the Zebra (which I reviewed last year). In addition to appending D5...
New for 2024, the Surface 604 Trio is unique among its three-wheeled peers because of its mid-drive motor configuration. Instead...
Two weeks ago, I received the new-for-this-year Himiway C5 to review. The C5 is a full-suspension motorcycle-inspired ebike with motorcycle-style dual-crown suspension forks, a 750-watt hub motor, a banana seat, and 20”x4” wide fat tires. Himiway says that the C5 is part of its new “family” series of ebikes, alongside...
Having reviewed the KBO Breeze in 2021, I knew what to expect from the Compact: a value-focused ebike using entry-level...
Shopping the Brawn and wanting to understand what it’s like to live with? This is the review for you. The...
The 2023 Himiway Zebra is an entry-level all-around fat-tire ebike. Priced at just under $2,000, the Zebra features a robust frame with an integrated battery and 4” thick fat tires. Himiway is a band I’m quite familiar with, having now reviewed three of them. Other Himiways I’ve reviewed include the...
If I were someone who wanted an inexpensive way to travel around 60 km (~37 miles) every day and didn’t...
The 2023 Michael Blast Soda is an entry-level hub-drive ebike. Priced at just under $2,000 ($2,500 CAD), the Soda is...
It’s late fall, and the weather is still warm, though the mornings have that special brand of chill that reminds you that winter is coming. But I don’t really care about that right now. I’m saddle-side on a very cool vintage electric bike from Michael Blast: the Vacay Lo Mid-Drive....
Not long ago, I published a review of the 2023 Surface 604 Boar Hunter’s sister bike, the Boar Explorer. These...
Note: this is a comprehensive review of the HeyBike Tyson, coming in at 4,400 words and going over every aspect...
As the summer starts to wrap and the beginnings of fall begin to materialize – if only just – the time is good for the fat tire ebike. Ideal for off-road, cooler conditions, and, dare I say it, snow, fat tire ebikes are not only wildly popular, but capable too....
The 2023 Surface 604 Big Sky is the step-over cousin of the Sunny Day, which I recently reviewed and enjoyed....
I’m back for another ebike review with the 2023 Surface 604 Sunny Day. This cruiser-style ebike is tastefully designed and...
Not long after I published my Outsider 4.0 review in May, Michael Blast got in touch and asked if I’d swing my leg over the new and improved Outsider 5.0. Seeing as how I still had the 4.0 in my garage, I thought that this would be a great chance...
The Surface 604 V-Rook is a variant of the Rook, a Step-Thru ebike from the Canadian brand. The Rook is...
While it isn’t the first folding ebike I’ve ridden, the 2023 Surface 604 Twist is the first one reviewed on...
Authors note: this review is an in-depth look at the 2023 Himiway Cobra Pro, from build quality to how it handles trails and light downhill riding. It’s 5,500+ words long and has 25+ high-res photos. If you want to know what you’re getting into before putting your hard-earned money down...
We Assess the Softail Himiway Cobra Pro While We Wait for the Snow to Melt May 15 Update: The complete...
Review Summary The KBO Breeze is $1,399 USD as of September 25, 2022 There are two models: the Breeze, with...
Review Summary The Sena M1 is a solid helmet and easily a top contender in the bluetooth mountain bike helmet segment The Sena M1 weighs in at 430 g / 0.95 lbs and is comfortable to wear Adjusting helmet fit is easy thanks to the rear adjustment rotary dial and...
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The miles piled on the Himiway Cruiser quite quickly. Shortly after we did our unboxing article we promptly hit the...
eBikes have been on my radar for several years, but due to my professional mix (and the fact that I tend to work a lot), I haven’t pursued them very seriously until recently. But with eBikes becoming a focus for our business, I find myself in the happy circumstance of...
Himiway emailed us several months ago about sending us an eBike for review. We connected and asked to review all...
Ahh, the Pedego Boomerang: the eBike that bills itself as “the world’s most accessible eBike”, and with an ultra-low 9”...
I’m excited that eBikes are now part of my professional mix, and not just because they’re a lot of fun to ride. Having spent the better part of a decade obsessing over the Powersports space, being able to take the same energy to the lighter side of the industry feels...
Surface 604, an eBike brand based in Vancouver, Canada that was founded in 2013, is back again with four updated...
Merkava hails from the land of Canadian Francophones – Montreal, QC. They boast an expansive lineup of electrified vehicles, including...
Sondors was founded in 2015 with one of the most successful crowdfunds in history. They kept the momentum going by launching two more products within that same year. With such a successful start, Sondors was able to change the way people view eBikes. All Sondors are hand-built and made to...
Luna is a fresh company based out of El Segundo, California and is determined to drive the Electric revolution forward...
SUPER73 was founded in 2016 out of Southern California. The initial bikes were hand-built and fabricated by their close-knit team...
Aventon Bikes was founded in 2012 by two friends, a delivery van, and a one-room warehouse office. In a true display of American spirit and drive, the company now has several hundred employees across the USA and China and makes cheerful, sturdy e-Bikes that are also easy on the wallet....
Putting it All Together is a Real… Breeze When eBikes meet flat-pack assembly and shipping, you get the modern (and...