News Archives < Edit MTB https://editmtb.com/category/news/ Mountain bike reviews and news Mon, 27 Feb 2023 07:54:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7 https://i0.wp.com/editmtb.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/cropped-edit-favicon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 News Archives < Edit MTB https://editmtb.com/category/news/ 32 32 189174869 Porsche Revs Up Its eBike Game with Complete Buyout of Greyp https://editmtb.com/porsche-revs-up-its-ebike-game-with-complete-buyout-of-greyp/ https://editmtb.com/porsche-revs-up-its-ebike-game-with-complete-buyout-of-greyp/#respond Mon, 27 Feb 2023 07:54:37 +0000 https://editmtb.com/?p=2517 Ebike news! Porsche expands eBike portfolio with acquisition of Greyp for innovation.

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Revving up its eBike portfolio, Porsche has made a move to acquire Greyp in a complete buyout of the Croatian eBike brand. This comes after the luxury car manufacturer launched its own eMTBs and took over eBike motor and battery brand, Fazua, in 2022.

According to Bicycle Retailer, the Porsche eBike Performance group structure will now include Porsche eBike Performance GmbH based in Ottobrunn, Germany, and Porsche eBike Performance doo, situated in Sveta Nedelja, Croatia. Greyp, the world’s first connected electric bicycle developer and producer, founded by Mate Rimac, is now fully integrated into Porsche’s unique ecosystem.

While the extent of the integration remains unclear, Greyp is anticipated to continue as a brand under the Porsche eBike Performance group. Keep your engines running for more updates on this exciting development!

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Commencal Les Orres Team Welcomes Shred-Ready Duo Erice Van Leuven and Leo Abella https://editmtb.com/commencal-les-orres-team-welcomes-shred-ready-duo-erice-van-leuven-and-leo-abella/ https://editmtb.com/commencal-les-orres-team-welcomes-shred-ready-duo-erice-van-leuven-and-leo-abella/#respond Thu, 02 Feb 2023 19:53:53 +0000 https://editmtb.com/?p=2427 The Commencal Les Orres squad is fired up to welcome two new shredders to the team! Eric Van Leuven and Leo Abella are ready to join forces with the squad and bring their skills to the table. Erice Van Leuven is a well-known force in the MTB scene, crushing races and impressing onlookers with her […]

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The Commencal Les Orres squad is fired up to welcome two new shredders to the team! Eric Van Leuven and Leo Abella are ready to join forces with the squad and bring their skills to the table.

Erice Van Leuven is a well-known force in the MTB scene, crushing races and impressing onlookers with her technical abilities and aggressive riding style. Leo Abella, on the other hand, is a rising junior star, making waves in the industry and showing off his talent in race wins.

The Commencal Les Orres team is excited to have both Erice and Leo aboard and is ready to see what they can bring to the table. With their combined experience, talent, and drive, this squad is poised to make a big impact in the upcoming race season.

The team is dedicated to supporting its riders and helping them reach their full potential. With Erice and Leo now on the roster, the Commencal Les Orres squad is ready to take on any challenge and continue to make their mark in the mountain biking world. Get ready, it’s time to shred!

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Leaked | Chromag steel full suspension bikes come with external cable routing!! https://editmtb.com/leaked-chromag-steel-full-suspension-bikes-come-with-external-cable-routing/ https://editmtb.com/leaked-chromag-steel-full-suspension-bikes-come-with-external-cable-routing/#respond Mon, 12 Dec 2022 17:46:19 +0000 https://editmtb.com/?p=2255 Details are still thin on the ground, but Chromag is set to launch a trio of steel full suspension bikes ranging from a 120mm trail bike to the long travel Lowdown!

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No official details have been revealed yet, but from the following leaked images and Chromag’s own social media accounts, we can see that the Canadian brand is about to launch Titanium and steel full-suspension bikes.

2023 Chromag Darco steel full suspension bike

2023 chromag Darco steel full suspension bike

2023 Chromag Darco Ti full suspension bike

2023 chromag Darco ti full suspension bike

2023 Chromag Lowdown steel full suspension bike

2023 Chromag Lowdown steel full suspension bike

More news as we receive it.

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SRAM patents AXS solar battery charger! https://editmtb.com/sram-patents-axs-solar-battery-charger/ https://editmtb.com/sram-patents-axs-solar-battery-charger/#respond Mon, 12 Dec 2022 17:27:26 +0000 https://editmtb.com/?p=2250 SRAM's innovative engineering team has been on a patent filing whirlwind tour with 2 wild new ideas. SRAM solar AXS battery charging and a new thru-axle battery location.

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SRAM Solar AXS Battery Charger patent

SRAM solar battery charger for AXS

SRAM seems to be embedding solar panels into any spare space on the bike, such as fenders, frames and water bottle cages, which will be able to charge AXS batteries, the name given to Sram’s radio sub-kits, by way of integrated fixing. These batteries are exclusive to Sram, such as front and rear waves or lift seat posts, and charging is currently done via a charger at home or via a USB cable to connect to a computer for charging.

SRAM solar battery charger for AXS

In patent application number 20220131404, Sram’s rationale for the invention is as follows: “Modern bicycles are increasingly equipped with electronic components, such as hand shifts, front and rear paddles, power meters and lift seat tubes, and these batteries can run down and stop working, which can be inconvenient for some riders who must monitor the status of the batteries and recharge them regularly. ” “For this reason, riders may choose to carry spare batteries with them while riding. But these batteries also discharge naturally, they power the battery management system (BMS) and there is some internal chemistry to discharge them, which means that even batteries that have never been used may not stay fully charged.”

SRAM Thru-Axle Battery patent

Patent number 20220194509 shows that Sram is working on putting a replacement battery into the barrel axle and then connecting it to the rear derailleur with a wire.

The application suggests that this battery location could theoretically address the power needs of multiple components, not only the nearby rear derailleur but also “seat posts, bike lights, air pumps, GPS transceivers, shocks or other”

SRAM says that “conventional power sources can lead to unbalanced weight on the bike”, as well as exposure to bad weather or shocks. “Traditional power supplies may be limited in size to reduce unbalanced weight and the likelihood of impact, thus limiting the capacity of the power supply,” positioning the battery inside the axle may be the solution. Elsewhere in the application, SRAM suggests that a USB-C charging port could be added to the rear paddle, thus allowing for an external backup power supply.

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