This week’s e-bike news includes the welcome announcement that Juiced Bikes has a new owner—and it’s none other than Lectric’s co-founders, Levi Conlow and Robbie Deziel. Other headlines include Brose selling its e-bike drive system business to Yamaha, as the Japanese brand looks to expand its presence in Europe. Meanwhile, JackRabbit—the leader in pint-sized
e-bikes”—has unveiled the latest additions to its lineup: the OG2 Pro and the XG Pro.
For this week’s trail system highlight, we’re showcasing the Phoenix, AZ canal paths. These consist of nine multi-use trails that run alongside canals throughout the greater Phoenix metro area. Originally dating back to the 1860s gold rush era, the canals were eventually purchased by the local government and are still operated by the regional water
association today. With more than 180 miles of pathways lining either side of the canals, they offer a great way to navigate the city—or simply ride near a cooler water source to help beat the desert heat.
In Rider Q&A, we fielded several questions about how other bikes compare to Ride1Up’s Vorsa, which we reviewed this week. We also received inquiries about e-bikes well-suited for older riders, and models ideal for carrying kids
with reliable throttle use.
