A few interesting developments in the Bosch eBike Systems eBike Flow software, including third-party manufacturers now able to host in-app content cards.
Other perks include enhanced service history and usage tracking to help fleet operators, bike shops and leasing businesses, plus an inventory guidance functionality for brands.
https://www.cyclingelectric.com/news/bosch-ebike-flow-app-to-host-manufacturers-content-cards
A perfect score for the Riese & Müller GmbH Charger 5 Mixte Vario from Geoff Waugh, which he found gloriously comfortable mile after mile on multi-terrain.
Looking for an e-bike with robust hardware and smart software that just goes & goes without much odds of mechanical concerns? The Charger platform is worth a look, plus it has a bags of shopping ready MIK HD carrier, adding to the versatility:
https://www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/riese-muller-charger-5-mixte-vario-review
It's been a pleasure to expand our 3-wheeler mobility content with vanRaam.
With a support-oriented construction, a tight turning circle & cargo capacity, this #emobility trike scores highly.
Do you know somebody who could benefit from a pedal-assist trike?
https://www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/vanraam-easy-rider-compact-trike-review
Best Electric Mountain Bikes (2026): Specialized, Cannondale, Salsa
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.wired.com/story/best-electric-mountain-bikes/
E-bike motor longevity not matching consumer expectations, warn researchers in ground-breaking research.
As many as 360,000 e-bikes may go to landfill in just eight of the leading EU countries annually and most of the time the cause is no worse than a failed bearing in a motor. Yet the repairability of systems needs work, so says the researchers.
Brompton Electric T-Line Folding Electric Bicycle Review: Pocket-Sized Pedal Power
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.wired.com/review/brompton-electric-t-line-with-e-motiq/
The 2026 trend is for brands to blend categories in a robust, built to mile crunch, all-terrain urban & off-road spec. We love it, because most of us will buy one e-bike this year & maybe for many years.
Mondraker got the brief with its new Prime & Prime X
TARRAN turned heads with its tech-packed front loader last year, but it's not going to be a one-trick pony. There will soon also be a longtail (L1) and it's no less impressive, with features like radar, a 215kg gross weight capability and on board cameras too:
Reid Bikes is back in the UK, starting with a trio of electric bikes, one of which is the attractively priced (£1,299) E20 compact cargo hauler.
Geoff handled photography duties aboard this low-step short tail for this review:
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