Author: Felipe T

The Auren EV V4 is a commuter electric bike designed in Melbourne, Australia. This carbon belt-drive e-bike model is one of the first series the brand is launching, featuring a minimalist design. Auren Bikes provided this model for testing purposes. All opinions are entirely my own, and I have not been compensated to carry out this review.  Auren EV V4 Specs Summary (basic) E-BIKE MODEL: 1st Generation PURPOSE: City Rides MOTOR & TOP SPEED Bofeili (Chinese brand) Class 1 (pedal assist (PAS)) Brushless 250W mid-drive (learn about e-bike motors) Max. speed provided: 25 km/h Torque: 50Nm BATTERY Panasonic branded…

When I bought my first electric bike, I barely gave the e-bike frame a second thought. I looked at motor specs, battery range, and the price. The frame felt like it was just there with little purpose, something structural, not something that would shape the ride itself. After spending more time riding different electric bikes, I started noticing patterns: Some e-bikes felt forgiving on broken streets. Others felt sharp, fast, and almost demanding. A few felt efficient but harsh, especially on longer rides. The motors were different, but the real common thread was the frame. That was when I realised…

The Rilu Pogo is a fat-tyre step-thru folding electric bike, built for fun rides on any terrain in urban / beach settings. Rilu E-Bikes loaned this electric bike for testing purposes, and the words are my own. I’m not being compensated to create this review Pogo Specs Summary (basic) E-BIKE MODEL: 2023 PURPOSE: City, Medium-Level Gravel Rides and Beach settings MOTOR & TOP SPEED Bafang branded Class 1 (pedal assist (PAS)) 250W rear hub (learn about e-bike motors) Max. speed at SL1: 7 km/h; Max. speed at SL9: 25 km/h Torque: 50Nm BATTERY Samsung branded Removable water-resistant integrated battery to…

The Rilu Onyx is a step-thru electric bike designed in Australia, focusing on comfort and practicality for city commuting and occasional light off-road paths. Rilu E-Bikes provided this model for testing purposes. All opinions are entirely my own, and I have not received any payment for this review. Onyx Specs Summary (basic) E-BIKE MODEL: 4th Generation PURPOSE: City and Low-Level Gravel Rides MOTOR & TOP SPEED Shengyi branded (Chinese) Class 1 (pedal assist (PAS)) 250W rear hub (learn about e-bike motors) Max. speed: variable Speed Level (SLv) – SLv1: 7 km/h; SLv9: 25 km/h (see more in Speed Level Test)…

The Focus Aventura2 6.7 step-thru electric bike gave me plenty of riding options and was also enjoyable to ride. The brand offers three variations of this model: 6.6, 6.7, and 6.8. The main difference lies in the battery capacity, which is 500Wh, 625Wh, and 750Wh, respectively, while the other components remain the same. Important information about my review: This e-bike was loaned by Spokes Abbotsford for testing purposes, and all the words are my own. I have not been compensated to promote the bike store or the bike’s brand. Focus Aventura2 6.7 Specs Summary (basic) E-BIKE MODEL: 2023 MOTOR &…