Latest Input on eBikes from WIRED Magazie

Most Versatile Bike

Yamaha Wabash E-Bike

A gravel bike is a versatile choice for everything from daily commuting to gentle weekend bikepacking trips. The Yamaha Wabash (7/10, WIRED Review) is more affordable than the Turbo Vado SL, and I used it for everything from heading to my local coffee shop to hitting (some) trails on the weekends. Yamaha's custom motor and zero cadence trigger are powerful enough to let me start up in the middle of very steep hills. It also has rear rack mounts, an LED headlight, and a little bell. I did find its slim wheels and lack of shock absorption quite jarring on rougher roads. Specialized also has a very nice gravel-ready electric bike.

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How (E-)Cycling Can Keep Post-COVID Cities Moving

Pedaling Through Pandemic: How (E-)Cycling Can Keep Post-COVID Cities Moving
Wednesday July 16th 12:00-1:30pm

In a short time, the coronavirus crisis has forced communities worldwide to reevaluate their mobility networks, especially as public transportation faces reduced capacity for the foreseeable future. Enter the bicycle, which—in combination with an electric pedal assist—is filling a portion of the gap. This webinar will discuss how cities across the globe are adapting their streets to this new reality and are working to ensure this ‘bike boom’ sticks long-term. Register for the webinar here.