As more and more electric bikes hit the market, consumers are spoiled for choice when it comes to hunting for their own e-bikes. More often than not, simplicity is the key when it comes to e-bikes, as bicycles in and of themselves are among the simplest vehicles out there. The motor is just there to supplement your own pedaling efforts to help you ride further without breaking a sweat.
We’ve seen a lot of needlessly high-tech e-bikes come and go, with VanMoof being a prime example of how too much proprietary tech could lead to failure. As such, a lot of new e-bikes keep things simple. Take, for example, the new e-24 from Solé Bicycles. Headquartered in Venice, California, the e-24 marks the brand’s first electric bicycle, a departure from the brand’s chic and trendy single-speed and fixed-gear bikes. Nevertheless, the e-24 keeps things classy with a retro-inspired design, sort of in the same vein as Super73’s two-wheelers.
