The handling at that top speed was excellent. Thanks to the comfortable upright position and frame geometry, cruising along at 28 miles per hour felt smooth and comfortable. Turning at speed and quickly adjusting to avoid a pothole was also easy and smooth, even when I was gunning the throttle. The thrill of riding fast … Read more
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At 37.7 pounds, it’s just a few pounds heavier than my traditional mountain bike. And yet, with a motor capable of providing 350 watts of assistance expertly hidden in the bottom bracket, the new eElja is anything but a traditional bike. Over the past decade or so, Icelandic brand Lauf became most well known for … Read more
The trouble with being an aging mountain biker is that while my skills may marginally improve, the rocks don’t get any softer with every passing year. I’ve come to accept, for example, that I’m never going to clean the Teacup Trail in Sedona when riding from the west side of town over to the fun, … Read more
Once it’s up and running, riders can activate turn signals that illuminate the end of the handlebar, honk a horn at traffic, tinkle a bell to warn others of their presence, and turn on powerful headlights that, when in Auto mode, illuminate the way in low light. It’s all good stuff, but with more tech … Read more