Electric folding bikes are turning up on streets, on trains and busses, and in office buildings and apartment hallways for a good reason. It’s hard to beat the comfort of having a bike that not only folds down to fit in your suitcase but can also power you through a 20-mile ride without causing you […]
Recently you may have noticed an increase in cyclists riding around town on bright red e-bikes. That’s because Jump, a dockless e-bike share service that Uber bought last year has gained a ton of popularity since it’s debut last spring. In fact, residents are using Jump’s electric bikes slightly more often that they are hailing […]
Having to switch from a car to an e-bike, or anything else that runs off an electric battery, will sometimes breed skepticism. “How do I know if this is cheaper than buying gasoline?” they’ll ask. “I’m going to be paying extra electric bills each time I plug this bike into the wall!” This is not […]
I usually get upset whenever I introduce someone to the concept of an e-bike and they say it’s cheating. I really think this is a very narrow sense of view of the situation, because most times, the opinion is coming from someone who has never ridden an electric bike and has never had a personal […]
Commuting by electric bicycle is now a thing. A big thing! With the number of e-bike commuters on the street growing each day, regular cycle riders are starting to take notice. Riding of e-bikes isn’t just for the delivery guys and the tinkerers, It’s a real and mainstream movement towards bicycles made better by an […]
A recent study focusing on travel habits in seven different European cities revealed something that does not surprise us: cycling is the healthiest way of traveling. People who ride their bikes every day won’t become overweight. This kind of exercise is great for regulating the body mass index. Lead author Dr Evi Dons of Hasselt […]
E-bikes are so much fun but they also require adept attention paid to safety. By following the safety tips in this guide you will be prepared for potentially dangerous situations that you could encounter on your e-bike. In this guide you will learn about selecting the right gear, selecting the safest route, watching out for […]
Whether or not you are an amateur rider just beginning the sport or a seasoned pro that is looking to increase power to weight ratio, it is very likely that you’ll want to lose weight cycling and be lighter and leaner in your lycra. Losing weight through cycling can be achieved by applying a few […]
Keep A Steady Pace Does cycling burn fat? Yes. When riding, your stomach muscles don’t work as much as your quads or glutes, but cycling’s aerobic nature causes you to burn fat. Ride at a moderately intensive pace, three times a week for about two hours. This kind of lower-intensity training burns a greater percentage […]
The Mountain is the most durable and resilient off-road e-bike and it comes with some top class components such as TRP Zurich hydraulic disc brakes, a 10-speed Shimano Deore XT drivetrain, and an air suspension fork. The difference between the OHM mountain and other available electric mountain bikes is the hub motor design. It is […]
