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The Results Are In: the HPC Trailblazer is still the highest-performing enduro e-bike November 4, 2026 The Results Are In: The Trailblazer Is Still the Highest-Performing Enduro E-Bike By unanimous decision, the HPC Trailblazer is still the highest-performing enduro e-bike on the market: 190Nm, 1.83kW at the wheel, 160mm DVO travel and a full-carbon... Read article Bonnell 775 MX side profile with the HPC 5-speed electronic shifting upgrade kit. It saves nearly 3 lbs and adds more top speed, torque, throttle control and efficiency. September 24, 2026 The #1 Upgrade for Your Bonnell 775 MX: 5-Speed Kit Saves Nearly 3 lbs The single most effective upgrade for your Bonnell 775 MX. HPC's 5-speed electronic shifting kit saves nearly 3 lbs and adds higher top speed, more torque,... Read article HPC origin story hero banner: dark storm-themed graphic reading The First Bike We Ever Sold Saved Lives in Hurricane Ike, with stats for a 16.5 foot storm surge, 110 mph winds, and Officer James Hill, Seabrook PD August 26, 2026 The First Bike We Ever Sold Saved Lives in Hurricane Ike The true story of the first bike HPC ever sold, and the letter from Officer James Hill of the Seabrook Police Department describing how it helped... Read article HPC 2000W V2 Bafang M560 e-enduro motor system — 190 N·m peak torque with interactive dyno torque and power curves for the Trailblazer lineup July 30, 2026 2000W V2 Bafang M560: Interactive Torque & Power Curves HPC's exclusive 2000W V2 Bafang M560 makes 190 N·m of peak torque — 5% more torque across every gear thanks to a lower-KV motor. Explore the... Read article New Bafang M560 V2: The Most Powerful E-Enduro Motor System Hi Power Cycles July 15, 2026 New Bafang M560 V2: The Most Powerful E-Enduro Motor System The V2 Bafang M560 adds improved gears and quieter operation. With HPC's custom controller and 52V firmware: 2000W, 185Nm, 40 mph off-road. Read article Magura MT5e, MT7, and Gustav Brakes: Why High-Power E-Bikes Need Serious Stopping Power Hi Power Cycles July 8, 2026 Magura MT5e, MT7, and Gustav Brakes: Why High-Power E-Bikes Need Serious Stopping Power Magura MT5e, MT7 Pro, and Gustav Pro deliver the quad-piston stopping power fast e-bikes demand. See how each brake compares—and which fits your build, from daily... Read article Ebike Hub Motors Explained: Power, Top Speed, and the Best Hub Motor Kits Hi Power Cycles June 25, 2026 Ebike Hub Motors Explained: Power, Top Speed, and the Best Hub Motor Kits Everything you need to know about ebike hub motors: geared vs. direct-drive, how power translates to top speed, and how to pick the right hub motor... Read article Electric Bike Hub Motors: The DIY Builder's Complete Guide Hi Power Cycles May 24, 2026 Electric Bike Hub Motors: The DIY Builder's Complete Guide Hub motors decoded for DIY builders. Geared vs. direct drive, dyno-tested 2000W–5000W+ kits, and the three specs that actually matter when you build. Read article Best American-made electric bikes by Hi Power Cycles — built in the USA since 2008 May 13, 2026 Why Hi Power Cycles Builds the Best American-Made Electric Bikes Most "American-made" e-bikes aren't. Discover why Hi Power Cycles is the only true USA-built high-performance e-bike brand on GSA Schedule — hand-built in Simi Valley since... Read article The Ultimate Bonnell 775 MX Upgrade: 5-Speed Electronic Transmission Hi Power Cycles May 13, 2026 The Ultimate Bonnell 775 MX Upgrade: 5-Speed Electronic Transmission The Bonnell 775 MX single-speed drivetrain holds you back. HPC's 5-speed electronic transmission kit with a hand-built wheel and all-steel driver is the upgrade that transforms... Read article 40 MPH, 50 MPH, 60 MPH: The Real-World Guide to High-Speed Electric Bikes Hi Power Cycles May 6, 2026 40 MPH, 50 MPH, 60 MPH: The Real-World Guide to High-Speed Electric Bikes Real-world 40 mph, 50 mph, and 60 mph electric bikes — built in the USA. See which HPC models hit each speed, who they're built for,... Read article Meet The 2027 HPC MPUV: Multi-Purpose Utility Vehicle Hi Power Cycles April 29, 2026 Meet The 2027 HPC MPUV: Multi-Purpose Utility Vehicle The new HPC MPUV is a 3,500W USA-made utility e-bike with 350 lb cargo capacity. Built for cargo riders, contractors, hunters, military, law enforcement, fire rescue,... Read article