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iGo Core Elite 3DHD Review: A Sleeper Commuter Option?

In a market dominated by e-bikes equipped with bulky tires and versatile designs, iGo introduces a refreshing focus on dedicated commuting with the Core Elite 3DHD. Despite its somewhat cumbersome name, the bike makes a compelling case as a practical choice in the commuter e-bike category.

It’s equipped with a 500W rear hub motor that powers 28×1.75” Maxxis commuter tires, a front suspension fork, and it includes other essential commuter features like front-to-back fenders, integrated LED lighting, and racks.

After running it through our testing paces testing, the Core Elite 3DHD shined with its smooth handling and well-thought-out amenities that enhance its everyday usability. This testing highlighted several standout characteristics and identified some areas needing a little improvement. Let’s delve into the specifics and outcomes of our evaluation to determine whether the Core Elite 3DHD meets the practical demands and expectations of daily commuters in this detailed review.

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McLaren Joins eMTBs With Interesting Claims

Supercar maker McLaren is entering the e-bike business. They have introduced four eMTBs—two full-suspension models and two hardtails—all of which are assisted by a mid-drive motor bearing the McLaren logo on its housing.

McLaren’s big claim is that two of the models, the Extreme 600 and the Sport 600, are the most powerful trail-legal eMTBs on the market. The other two are built with 250W motors. The claim that they are the most powerful trail-legal eMTBs on the market comes with an asterisk (*). Normally, when someone uses an asterisk like that they include an explanation at the bottom of the page, but we can’t find one on the McLaren site.

Without any deeper explanation from McLaren, it appears that the Extreme 600 and Sport 600 feature motors that produce 600W nominally and 161Nm of torque, with power peaking at 852W.

Swytch Launches the Go

E-bike conversion kits have been around for a while, but because the challenge to install them can be considerable, they haven’t enjoyed widespread acceptance. Most people have found that it’s easier to simply buy an e-bike new. Some folks, however, need to keep their budget snug as an overtightened belt. That’s where Swytch’s latest innovative kit, the Go, comes in.

The Swytch Go is a new e-bike conversion kit that aims to make conversions both easy and affordable. The design is so innovative it won a Red Dot Award. Their approach simplifies matters to a great degree. Rather than replacing the rear wheel, the Swytch Kit goes with a 250W front hub motor, so only the front wheel is replaced.

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