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Learning Opportunities for Aspiring Technicians Historically, bike mechanics usually learned on the job. I started working in bike shops as a teenager and was mentored…

Ride quality is a complicated topic that addresses how a bike feels to ride. The subject incorporates fit, comfort, handling, motor responsiveness, the user interface,…

While more subjective than our data-based tests, discussing ride quality (how a bike feels to ride) is every bit as important. In this section, we…

The previous test sections have measured objective performance with data, but the subject of ride quality tends to be much more subjective. In this section,…

The first thing I evaluate on any trike is its stability. Several factors influence a trike’s overall stability, but two straightforward ways to achieve it…

While it’s easy to find areas where the “MTB” aspect of the Summit 1 could improve, the folks at Velotric did this by design. The…

Rad Power Bikes struck gold with the RadWagon 4, one of the most popular cargo e-bikes on the market. However, the design was due for…

Overall, we were impressed by the Radster Road’s ride quality. Many of the bike’s upgrades served it well, though there were some areas with room…

We’ve talked about how impressive the motor, battery and brakes are on the Aventon Ramblas. Those three features alone make this eMTB an absolute standout…