Pete Prebus

1 week ago | electricbikereport.com | Pete Prebus

This week’s e-bike news brings a wave of new releases and one welcome comeback story. At the Bentonville Bike Fest, several notable brands showed off their latest gear, but what stood out were the displays from newer and emerging companies. Many brought fresh innovations, whether in bikes, components, or supporting infrastructure. Specialized has already launched the Gen 4 Turbo Levo lineup, but more budget-friendly aluminum models are now hitting the market.

1 week ago | electricbikereport.com | Pete Prebus

Specialized made waves with the launch of the updated Turbo Levo Gen 4, but it initially rolled out only in the premium S-Works and Carbon models, leaving many riders wondering what the more affordable versions would offer. Well, now we know. The all-new Turbo Levo Alloy and Turbo Levo Comp Alloy are here, and they bring the same high-powered motor, large battery, and outstanding geometry that grabbed headlines months ago, but now at a price point accessible to a wider range of riders.

2 weeks ago | electricbikereport.com | Pete Prebus

This week was lighter than usual in the world of e-bike news, but we managed to track down a few buzzyworthy stories: Across the pond, a partnership between Swobbee and the Yamaha-backed ENYRING is set to provide battery swapping stations with subscription plans in two major European cities. Pirelli has a new Cinturato road tire with a range of standard sizes available now. Larger sizes, including beefy 55mm widths, will be available later this summer.

2 weeks ago | electricbikereport.com | Pete Prebus

When you need a reliable method of getting to your daily destination, commuter e-bikes are the way to go. They’re typically well-equipped for all conditions with lights, fenders, and durable street tires. Most have high-capacity batteries to cover long round-trip rides. And many can reach swift Class 3 speeds to get you where you’re going post-haste. Not all commuters, however, offer the array of customization and security features found on the Aventon Level 3 ST.

2 weeks ago | electricbikereport.com | Pete Prebus

Even one of the world’s biggest cycling brands still has new ground to break. Trek’s latest release, the FX+1, marks a first: the addition of a throttle. And at a launch price of $1,999, this is the kind of price we’re used to seeing on clearance—not on debut. Throttle-enabled e-bikes aren’t new, but legacy brands have largely been slow to adopt the feature.