With the Naro family, Aventon is venturing into the city e-bike market for the first time, aiming to offer a bicycle "for all urban adventures." However, city rides with the Naro are unlikely to prove particularly adventurous, as the North American brand presents what appears on paper to be a very reliable and sensibly designed package – and at a… read more
Wordplay like "wire donkey" almost inevitably comes to mind when thinking about the eUrban Donkey from the brand of the same name – but it's misplaced, because the city e-bike's frame is made of a composite wood! The Austrians also demonstrate considerable experience with frames made of birch, ash, and walnut in the rest of their bicycle lineup. The newly unveiled eUrban Donkey is aimed at commuters and… read more
Test / E-Bike: The Desiknio Dopamine breaks with the trend towards heavy everyday e-bikes, focusing instead on consistent lightweight construction, clean design, and the discreet Mahle X30 rear hub motor. With a total weight of around 15 kilograms and a choice of classic derailleur gears or a Pinion gearbox, this Spanish-Swiss urban runabout is aimed at sporty commuters. In our… read more
Product news: Bosch is expanding its city e-bike portfolio in two ways – with a new generation of the proven Active Line Plus mid-drive motor and a true innovation: the first hub motor in the smart Bosch system. The Bosch Hub Line hub motor is joined by a new display, a more compact control unit, an improved ConnectModule, and two new batteries. We'll take a look… read more
Gazelle Avignon C380+ review: The Netherlands may be a paradise for cyclists, but you have to be on your toes to navigate the traffic there. While cycling in Germany is often associated with a certain attitude, in the Netherlands it's primarily a practical mode of transport that functions well thanks to suitable infrastructure… read more
