EBIKES

Felt Tote’m $4,699

As the bike’s name suggests, the Felt Tote’m might be the ultimate way to get you and all of your cargo wherever it needs to go. With a short wheelbase for a cargo bike and the Shimano Steps pedal-assist power system, the Tote’m is agile and easyto-ride. Integrated into the aluminum frame are front and rear lights and aluminum cargo carriers on the front and back. Included in the price are a pair of Felt pannier bags that sit atop the bamboo top plate, as well as fenders and a stable kickstand. The drivetrain and disc brakes are from Shimano. The Tote’m rolls along on durable Alexrims Supra wheels with Schwalbe Crazy Bob 24 x 2.35 tires. ( feltbicycles.com)

Giant Road-e+ 1 Pro $4,499

Based on Giant’s Hybrid Cycling Technology, the Road-e+ 1 is the powerhouse brand’s aluminum eroad offering with purpose-built geometry. Available in four sizes, the Road-e+ is powered by the Giant Syncdrive Pro motor, which uses a 500 Wh battery for lots of assisted time on the road. The system is monitored by an easy-to-read Ridecontrol display and controlled by bar-mounted buttons. The drivetrain is Shimano Ultegra with an fsa crankset and r785 hydraulic disc brakes stopping the Giant R-P2 wheels. The handlebar, stem, seatpost and saddle are all from Giant’s Contact lineup. ( giant-bicycles.com)

Pinarello Nytro 3,500€ (Canadian prices still TDB)

The new Pinarello Nytro has the soul of race bike with a battery-assisted heart. The Nytro’s carbon frame is based on the Dogma F10 geometry to make it feel like a traditional road bike. But when needed, there are three levels of power assist ranging from 125 W to 400 W. The whole Fazua Evation power drive system is integrated into the frame and adds just 4.7 kg to the scale. But if you don’t need that assistance on a particular ride, the battery can be removed and the Nytro goes back to being a traditional lightweight road bike. The Nytro comes equipped with disc brakes and is available in five sizes. ( unoimports.com)—dandakin