Recently we were in Seattle and were delighted to discover Lime bikes. These are shared bikes that you activate with an app from your phone. The really great thing about them was that you can find them and lock them up anywhere. The lock simply locks the back wheel. Each bike has a GPS tracker so you can find it with the Lime app on your phone (and presumably to stop theft). … [Read more...]
How Ebikes Helped Paul Achieve his Dream of Becoming a Bike Commuter – Video
Here is a great video about how electric bikes can help people achieve their dreams. Paul Dieter lives in Seattle, Washington, and dreamed of becoming a bike commuter - but he faced some challenges. In this video, Paul explains how ebikes proved to be the solution, and how his FLX Trail electric bike has changed his life for the better. (Video published here with Paul's kind … [Read more...]
Cube Elly Ride 400 Hybrid Electric Bike Review
This is a review of my brand new Cube Elly Ride 400 Hybrid Electric Bike. She's an eye-catching, retro-styled, stylish, comfort city bike. Her crank-drive electric motor works in synergy with her 10 Shimano Deore gears to give you plenty of power, while her 400 Wh battery makes sure you get home from work. Three years ago I bought my first electric bike for my commute to … [Read more...]
Bosch Launches ABS for Pedelecs
Pedelec cycling is about to become safer than ever. Bosch, the leading producer of motorbike safety systems, is about to launch the market’s first series-produced anti-lock braking system for eBikes. Due to this new development it will be possible to prevent the pedelec’s front wheel from locking up and also to limit the lifting of the rear wheel – thanks to an intelligent and … [Read more...]
Average Joe Cyclist’s Best Posts about Winter Cycling
Here are quick links to our Best Posts about Winter Cycling. Check them out - we've tried to cover all of the most important issues and questions about winter cycling. By far our most popular winter cycling post is all about 7 of the best waterproof cycling jackets. It covers everything you need to know about winter cycling jackets. Our second most popular winter cycling … [Read more...]