Philadelphia manufacturer debuts redesigned site and new hunting and trail models, built entirely at its own U.S. factory as import tariffs reshape the e-bike industry
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Christini AWD Bikes, the only manufacturer of mechanical all-wheel-drive bicycles and e-bikes, today announced the launch of its redesigned website, christinibicycles.com, alongside an expanded lineup of trail and hunting bikes — including its newest model, the AWD Fat E-5 Split Rail.
The launch comes as the e-bike industry navigates a volatile stretch of import tariffs. Cumulative duties on Chinese-made e-bikes climbed as high as 84% in 2025 before settling closer to 45% in 2026 — a significant cost given that an estimated 90% of e-bikes sold in the U.S. are fully assembled in China or built with Chinese-made components. Because every Christini frame is hand-welded, fabricated, and assembled at the company's own factory in Philadelphia, the brand is largely insulated from that pricing volatility — a distinction that has become more meaningful to buyers as import costs rise industry-wide.
For more than 25 years, Christini has built its bikes start to finish under one roof, making it the only hunting e-bike brand manufactured entirely in its own U.S. factory. Its AWD e-bikes have been in continuous production for more than a decade and are distributed to riders worldwide. The company's patented mechanical AWD system, engineered since the technology was first developed in 1995, sends power to the front wheel only when the rear wheel loses traction, engaging and disengaging on the fly from the handlebars with zero battery drain and no added electronics. The complete AWD system adds just 2.3 lbs to the bike.
The new website reflects a shift in how Christini talks about its bikes: leading with what riders actually care about — American-built durability, factory-direct service, and bikes that don't get stuck — rather than the mechanical AWD technology alone, which the company positions as the proof behind that performance rather than the headline.
Key Features:
- Patented Mechanical AWD — Engages automatically on rear-wheel slip, disengages on demand, zero battery drain
- Built Entirely In-House — Every frame hand-welded, fabricated, and assembled in Philadelphia, PA
- Custom Color, No Upcharge — Every bike painted to order
- Military-Proven — AWD e-bikes supplied to U.S. Special Forces and allied forces since 2011
- Backed to Last — 5-year frame warranty, 2-year AWD warranty, 1-year crash replacement, 7-day money-back guarantee
The redesigned lineup includes the AWD 29, AWD 29 FS, AWD 29 i, and AWD 29 FS i mountain bikes, the Fat 4 family of fat-tire bikes — a category currently leading e-bike demand across North America — and the new AWD Fat E-5 Split Rail ($5,895), an electric hunting e-bike built around a Bafang M560 mid-drive motor and 52V 15Ah battery.
Christini has supplied the U.S. military since 2011, including AWD Special Forces e-bikes delivered in 2022, as well as allied forces in Norway, Belgium, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan. The brand has also been featured on the Today Show, Discovery Channel, History Channel, and Outside TV, and appeared on the cover of Electric Bike Action in April 2021.
Every Christini bike ships with a 5-year frame warranty, 2-year AWD system warranty, 1-year crash replacement guarantee, and a 7-day money-back guarantee. Orders are placed by phone or email; visits to the Philadelphia factory are welcome by appointment.
View the full lineup at christinibicycles.com.
About Christini AWD Bikes
Christini AWD Bikes is the brand name of Christini Accessory Group, LLC, based in Philadelphia, PA. Founded on technology developed in 1995 and patented in 1997, Christini has hand-welded and assembled its mechanical all-wheel-drive bicycles and e-bikes in its own U.S. factory since 2000. Christini also manufactures AWD motorcycles and hybrid electric adventure vehicles for military and civilian use, available at christini.com. Learn more at christinibicycles.com.
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Media Contact
Steven Christini, Christini AWD Bikes, 1 215-351-9895, [email protected], www.christinibicycles.com
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