Electric bikes (e-bikes) are making significant strides in terms of access to trails across the United States, and 2024 marks a landmark year for these bikes—especially for throttle-assist models.

In a significant move that marks a departure from its traditional e-bike offerings, Trek has introduced the FX+ 1, ...

We've ridden thousands of miles on e-bikes—from commuters and cruisers to cargo haulers, folders, and mountain bikes. After ...

The Trek Bicycle Company is a cycling industry powerhouse that makes virtually every type of bicycle and ebike you could ...

Amid those styles are three types of e-bike regulated by Minnesota law. Class 2: A bike with pedal assist and a throttle. The ...

A pedal assist only e-bike, with an allowable top speed of 20 mph, which is permitted on bike paths, bike lanes and multiuse trails (unless locally restricted); (2) A throttle-assist e-bike (no ...

Class 3 e-bikes that can reach 28 mph with pedal assist, but cannot use a throttle to reach that speed. Throttles not allowed to accelerate e-bikes beyond 3.7 mph. A main point of contention over ...

But the appeal of even the best e-bikes (or even the ... hour with the addition of a throttle attached (so you don’t need to put in effort). Class 3: Pedal assist only with a top speed of ...

Oregon went to a three-class categorization system for e-bikes in the 2024 legislative session. The other two classes have top speeds (from the motor) of 20 mph. Class 1 has no throttle and ...