BH Emotion NEO Cross reviewed in Wired magazine

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NEO Cross Photographed by Sun Lee for Wired MagazineIf your a Wired reader then check out the latest issue – if not then maybe have a peak in your local newsagent! Wired have tested the NEO Cross in their electric bike test and rated it in the top 5! Here is a snippet of what they say:

Apart from the thick down tube (which houses the battery) there’s little difference between the Neo Cross and a standard road bike. At any power setting above 50 per cent the bike pulled away sharply and could cruise at 27kph. The Tektro disc brakes provide plenty of stopping power.

BH Emotion Volt Folding E-Bike wins award in Taipei

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Extraenergy awards Taipei 2012The Volt was voted the best mixed mobility bike by Extraenergy at the Taipei International Bike Show. Extraenergy have become the leading authority when it comes to testing and comparing e-bikes. The Volt stood out for its comfort, ergonomics, light weight, unique frame geometry and cable routing technology, and its high end components which include the Shimano Nexus 8 speed gearing system and the Panasonic IBS system. The Panasonic system and battery allow the bike to travel up to 80km.

Learn more about the BH Emotion Volt.

BH Emotion Xenion 650 Review by A to B Magazine

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Xenion 650 review by A to B MagazineThe latest issue of A to B magazine (issue 87, Dec 2011) just landed on our desk with a 5 page review of the Xenion 650. This is one of the first bikes available on the market with the Bosch pedal assist system. The review looks at the Bosch system in a lot of detail and compares it to the more well known Panasonic system. The Xenion 650 gets a very positive write up and the Bosch system was described as “powerful, efficient and adaptable”.

ps. you can read the latest issue of A to B online for a small fee.

Road testing the Neo Cross

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Testing riding the EasyMotion Neo CrossTook the Neo Cross out today to stretch my legs, and what a sensation, power to cruise up hills, headwind no problem, happily riding between 20-25 km/h, the only fly in the ointment I forgot to wear gloves so had to cut my ride short at 5km s, there is no better way to cycle.

When you first see the Neo Cross your brain is telling you that this is not an electric bicycle as there is no bulky battery visible but then you look closer and notice the substantial rear hub, the thicker bottom frame rail and the sleek handle bar mounted display. Setting off after switching on the display unit with eco mode selected is absolutely effortless with the motor assisting you as you pedal you along. Before long you have changed up and are cruising in top gear at 20-25 kmh, suddenly cycling makes perfect sense. Why weren’t bicycles invented with electric assistance?

The handling of this bike is nothing short of spectacular, light weight, nimble and with brakes that put some motorbikes to shame. All in all 5 km s of pure fun.

Testing the Offroad 650

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Emotion Offroad 650 with panasonic pedal assist We are constantly receiving more demo samples for the 2012 Emotion range – it is always exciting to get a new bike out too! Riding a bike is without a doubt the best way of learning about it. Customers frequently ask for comparisons between different bike models and pedal assist systems, so we make a point of riding everything so we can answer these questions from first hand experience.

The Offroad 650 is a very exciting bike – the Panasonic crank drive system is well known in the ebike world for its reliability and performance. Most bikes using the Panasonic system though are conventional city bikes with the traditional sit up and beg type geometry. The Offroad 650 is a much more sporty model – it is essentially a recreational mountainbike. It is aimed at those wanting to ride on dirt tracks and trails who need the help of the battery and motor on the hills. It is really fun to ride in the woods and on the dirt tracks where some of the hills can be surprisingly steep! The motor kicked in at these times and made the going a lot easier. On the way back down the hills the motor is not doing anything as we were easily over the 15mph limit.

We would certainly recommend people consider this bike if they are looking for something to ride on the dirt. Other models to look at include the Xenion 650 which uses the Bosch crank drive system and the Neo Xtrem which uses a rear drive system.

See BH Emotion at Eurobike

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BH Emotion at EurobikeCome and see BH EMOTION at EUROBIKE. The show is in Friedrichsafen, Germany from 31ST August to 3rd September. The stand no. is A4-404. Please contact: Rob Montgomery, Ian Mitchell-Innes or Ivan Alonso. To book an appointment, call us now on 01531 890 955 or 0780 441 3083

At EUROBIKE 2011 pedelecs and e-bikes will be in the spotlight more than ever before. As last year, exhibitors with their product focus on pedelecs and e-bikes will be presenting their bikes in the Zeppelin Hall and on the open-air grounds East. With the test track in the Zeppelin Hall and a new spacious outdoor test track starting at the open-air park East, Messe Friedrichshafen is extending on its focus on pedelec and e-bikes.

Test tracks have been a tradition at EUROBIKE for more than 10 years now. They give the EUROBIKE visitors the possibility of testing pedelecs and e-bikes of several manufacturers. This direct comparison of different bikes is the easiest way to find out which bike fits your needs best. Ascents integrated in the test course make the decision easier, as it demonstrates which bikes can cope with the hill easily and which are better for the flat country.