The Verge tested an "electric SUV" e-bike called the Amflow TL Carbon. These e-bikes have wide all-terrain tyres and front and rear suspension. They aim to work both in the city and on rough trails.
Deputy editor Thomas Ricker rode it for a month around Amsterdam. He also took a three-day bikepacking trip along coastal paths and forest tracks.
He found it is better on trails than in the city. The bike costs about 3,499 euros, or 3,899 US dollars.
π The Backstory
Amflow is a brand linked to DJI, the drone company. Its small but powerful Avinox motors shook up the mountain bike market a few years ago.
Other makers also sell crossover e-bikes, including Cowboy, Canyon and Specialized. Most of those work better on pavement than on dirt.
Ricker praised the power and range of the TL Carbon. But he warned that it is a target for thieves and that city accessories make it a weaker mountain bike.
π― Why It Matters
E-bikes can replace short car trips, save money on fuel and cut pollution. A bike that works on streets and trails may suit people with room for only one.
The Verge tested an "electric SUV" e-bike called the Amflow TL Carbon. These e-bikes have wide all-terrain tyres and front and rear suspension. They aim to work both in the city and on rough trails.
Deputy editor Thomas Ricker rode it for a month around Amsterdam. He also took a three-day bikepacking trip along coastal paths and forest tracks.
He found it is better on trails than in the city. The bike costs about 3,499 euros, or 3,899 US dollars.
Amflow is a brand linked to DJI, the drone company. Its small but powerful Avinox motors shook up the mountain bike market a few years ago.
Other makers also sell crossover e-bikes, including Cowboy, Canyon and Specialized. Most of those work better on pavement than on dirt.
Ricker praised the power and range of the TL Carbon. But he warned that it is a target for thieves and that city accessories make it a weaker mountain bike.
E-bikes can replace short car trips, save money on fuel and cut pollution. A bike that works on streets and trails may suit people with room for only one.