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Flyer Via Pro Review

As the e-bike equivalent of a minivan, cargo e-bikes can be a great alternative means of transport for running errands, taking the kids to school, swinging by the farmer’s market or corner store, and otherwise living your life to the fullest. Most, however, require additional purchases to be outfitted for their rider’s specific needs.

The Flyer Via Pro can make these use cases far more practical thanks to its included accessories, customization options, high weight capacity, and more. This Flyer Via Pro review details our thoughts on the bike’s feel, function, and real-world performance.

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QuietKat Unveils “Unprecedented Features” On New Apex HD & XD

QuietKat has just announced updates to its Apex model, the Apex HD and Apex XD. These are new takes on QuietKat’s popular hardtail, fat-tire e-bike which we reviewed earlier this year. The Apex HD and XD share many of the same features, but differ in a few key ways.

Both the Apex HD and Apex XD feature a 1000W mid-drive motor from Bafang that produces a gargantuan 200Nm of torque; power maxes out at 1500W. And both motors feature multi-speed systems that allow them to automatically shift gears at designated speeds. The Apex HD features a two-speed mid-drive motor that automatically shifts based on the rider’s speed, while the Apex XD features a 5-speed drivetrain. With the 2-speed motor, the motor changes gears automatically at 11 mph. No word yet on at what speeds the 5-speed motor shifts.

New York Residents: Try Not To Mind The Tiny Truck In Your Bike Lanes

We recently reported on “eQuad” e-bikes that joined UPS’s delivery fleet in the United Kingdom. Now, the city of New York has announced that it is testing a similar delivery vehicle. Meant to be a model for delivery companies such as UPS, Amazon and FedEx, the eQuad, conforms to new rules New York issued in March.

The new rules are remarkably generous; they stipulate that a cargo e-bike can be as much as: 16 feet long, 7 ft. tall and 4 ft. wide. The prototype, called Cargi B thanks to an online poll, was made by Montana-based Coaster Cycles, which makes several different cargo e-trikes as well as a trailer. Cargo e-bikes are restricted to a maximum speed of 15 mph in New York.

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