Science shows that if we fail to keep our brain active, it’s power can dim as we get older. If left unchecked, this can also darken our sense of well-being. However, science also supports the view that there are two key ways to counteract this and brighten both our brain power and our sense of […]
E-Bikes & E-Scooters Replacing Car Trips! In a recent Calgary municipal report, up to 1/3rd of car trips are being replaced by e-scooter and e-bikes in Calgary. This is having a significant impact on tail-pipe and CO2 emissions. Also, trips to the local bakery or the grocery store are becoming “fun” again, as electric modes […]
Wheels, an e-bike startup based out of the U.S., is making safety a priority. With their newly redesigned two wheel e-bike, all their e-bikes come with a special place to hold a helmet. Better yet, the helmet is attached to the bike, so that anyone who uses their e-bike has access to the helmet. The […]
Xioami is upping its ante in the electric bike game with it’s updated Qi Cycle e-bike. The new e-bike has a lot going for it, especially considering its highly affordable sticker price of approximately $425.00 USD. According to Gizmochina.com – “The new bike is similar in design to the Qicycle EF1 foldable electric bike. This […]
Giant, one of the largest e-bike manufacturers in the world, has gone on the record, saying they predict to sell 600,000 e-bikes by the end of 2019. Compare this to the previous year, where they sold 385,000 e-bikes. This represents a 56% year over year growth. 600,000 e-bikes is a staggeringly large number of e-bikes, […]
According to the D.C. Department of Transportation – 2 Electric Bike Companies, including one new one – HelBiz, will be bringing 5,000 E-Bikes to the Washington D.C. Area. D.C. is more than doubling the number of e-bikes and e-scooters that can operate. The DDOT received 19 applications to operate dockless vehicles in D.C. next year, […]
Starting in 2020, Mississauga, Ontario residents may be getting a few new options to travel around the city. According to Mississauga.com -“City council directed its staff to look at how Mississauga can encourage “micromobility” sharing systems, including e-scooters, e-bikes and bicycles”. The big goal for this program is to help local residents and visitors / […]
Cowboy e-bikes, a Belgium based start up, has begun selling their e-bikes at a selection of outlet stores, including Decathlon, Fiets!, and Fnac. It should be noted that up until now, the bikes had only been available to buy online. The Cowboy bike is a Single speed bike – it has no gears, and no […]
E-bikes are back in New York and San Francisco Last April, Citi Bike took thousands of e-bikes out of action due to the front brakes causing injuries due to a “harder than expected” braking force on the front wheel. Well, Citi Bike claims to have fixed this issue and the bikes are now back in […]
A quick rundown of the essential tools for keeping your E-bike running efficiently and in good shape for years to come.
