Ford Bronco Electric Bike Review: Car Makers Now Make Electric Bikes

There’s an interesting trend in the electric bike industry: Car manufacturers are getting in on the action. One of the latest examples is the Ford Bronco eBike, a motocross-inspired ride that’s so distinctive in appearance that it made everyone from passing drivers to bike mechanics to nostalgic Ford Bronco fans do a double take. With an aerodynamic seat suspended over the back wheel and a beefy aluminum frame, the Bronco could be mistaken for a motocross bike. On the other hand, the integrated cockpit with an analog speedometer, plus an enormous headlight that outputs 2000 lumens, makes it feel sort of like a car. Then again, with a 190 x 50 mm rear-coil shock and nubby Pirelli Scorpion Enduro tires, it’s also reminiscent of an enduro mountain bike. Given this mashup, I was curious to see how the thing would ride. Photograph: Ford Throttle Only The nearly 68-pound bike has a 750-watt motor (with 85 newton meters of torque) that sits in the rear hub. It offers four power modes: Eco ... Read full article.