Bike -1 works with a lithium battery. 1 credit A Greek engineer from the northern town of Kozani has built a four-wheeled electric bicycle to protect the environment and make Greek cities “greener and cleaner”. Dimitris Gloumpos, 52, said he created his e-bike during the long coronavirus lockdown. It is believed to be the first […]
SINGAPORE: Electrically assisted cyclists will have to pass a road safety theory test before being allowed on the roads under proposed changes to the Road Traffic Act (RTA) presented to parliament on Monday April 5. The changes are aimed at making roads safer, the Interior Ministry (MHA) said in a statement on Monday. This test […]
Driving around a velodrome track at a speed of 60 mph is certainly thrilling, but if that same thrill is brought to the city streets or to the outskirts of the dwelling, then it has its own adrenaline rush. . Taking a detour from the usual bicycle design, Prototype 0 designed by Gaetano De Cicco […]
Coatesville could become the first indoor velodrome on the East Coast, offering cycle track racing for events from local level to Olympic and international-caliber competitions. Joseph “Zeke” DiSciullo of the Coatesville Redevelopment Authority told Coatesville City Council at its March 22 meeting broadcast on YouTube that an agreement had been reached with developers to convert […]
Most bikes have a frame number stamped into the metal under the bottom bracket. If it is a carbon frame, the number will be engraved on the surface or displayed on a sticker. Sometimes the frame number is on the inside of the chainstay or on the down tube or top tube. See the diagram […]
While some people took on the early challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic by taking advantage of Netflix specials or catching up on sleep, Ben Grice, a mechanical engineering junior from Louisiana Tech University, used his free time to design and build an electric mountain bike. When the pandemic hit last spring, Grice was determined to […]
VENTURA (ZEITBIKE) – ZEITBIKE now exclusively distributes bicycle brake pads from the famous German brand – MILES RACING. Miles Racing has a long history in the professional brake component industry since the 1980s. The business started with a group of friends in a rural suburb of Germany who were passionate about horseback riding and that […]
There’s just something so natural about charging an e-bike from solar power. Electric bikes are already such eco-friendly alternatives to cars that they make me want to go all the way and charge them in a form that also feels eco-friendly – with the solar power that I myself produced on site. I have already […]
Electric bike prices have followed a rollercoaster trajectory over the past few years. While there are still several great options for low-cost e-bikes on the market, prices are trending up right now. Here’s why. The ongoing trade war between the US and China isn’t the only reason for inflated e-bike prices, though that certainly hasn’t […]
Can you believe spring break is just around the corner? It looks like we’re celebrating the new year and now we’re looking at pool days, weekends at the beach, and just a little more time outdoors. How is your physical condition? Specifically, how about those abs? Abs? That six-pack? Whatever you want to call it, […]
As e-bike sales have hit record numbers lately, fewer people need a lot of persuasion to get out of a car and onto a fun, energy-efficient e-bike. But for the few people scratching their heads and wondering what the fuss is about, this video is for you. The 5-minute video is technically clever marketing from […]
Source: Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) EZ Bike Project, a new electric bike (e-bike) demo program run by SBCAG Traffic Solutions Division, kicks off by offering a wide range of free e-bike demos of various models, including cargo bikes, cruisers, city bicycles and folding bicycles for local residents and commuters as a measure […]
FuroSystems has just unveiled the company’s latest urban electric bike, the Aventa. Fresh out of a £750,000 funding round, UK e-mobility company FuroSystems is adding the lightweight Aventa to its range. At just 16.5 kg (36 lbs), the aluminum alloy e-bike is definitely on the lightweight end of the e-bike spectrum. Although we’ve seen lighter […]
Federal legislation was introduced today to create a federal tax incentive for the purchase of e-bikes in the United States. Electric cars and motorcycles already have their own federal tax incentives in the United States, and now e-bikes could be next. That’s thanks to the Electric Bicycle Incentive Kickstart for the Environment (E-BIKE) Act, which […]
While the e-bike industry has witnessed impressive growth over the past few years, 2020 has witnessed rapid gains in the industry unlike anything we have seen before. But what does the e-bike industry have in store for us in 2021? Here are my top five predictions for this year. Wave of affordable mid-drive e-bikes Mid-drive […]
For anyone involved in building small electric vehicles, it has become very interesting to be able to make a cheap high-power electric motor from a humble car alternator. It’s a conversion made possible by the advent of affordable three-phase motor controllers, and it’s well presented by [austiwawa]electric bike build video (embedded below). The bike itself […]
When cycling legend and three-time Tour de France winner Greg LeMond announced he was launching a pair of new e-bike models last year, we knew these weren’t going to be ordinary e-bikes. With deliveries set to begin next month, LeMond Cycles releases the first official photos of one of the new e-bikes. The new model, […]
As cities continue to tackle traffic problems, the idea of restricting car traffic has led to a need for good alternatives to crowded streets and public transport. ride a bike is certainly the preferred alternative, but bad weather and lack of transport are major obstacles – it is known that 70% of cyclists do not […]
Sondors is starting 2021 with a bang by announcing the unveiling of the “final chapter in the SONDORS story” on January 14th. And the last chapter looks suspiciously like an electric motorcycle. The SONDORS electric motorcycle is coming? SONDORS debuted in 2015 with budget-conscious $500+ low-power e-bikes. Since then, they’ve mostly shifted to e-bikes, except […]
While you are riding a bike, you may want to access your phone for GPS, change music, receive calls, read messages and for related purposes. And that’s why bike frame bags are so popular because they allow you to ride with convenience. Made from premium quality polyester, these bicycle frame bags are known for their […]
Harley-Davidson caused a stir on the Intertubes last month when the company launched its first pedal-assist electric bike through its new spin-off, Serial 1 Cycle Company. Well, the prototypes are here – all 20 of them – and the iconic American motorcycle manufacturer delivers on everything it promised, and more. The new Harley Davidson Serial […]
Bikes, and especially e-bikes, are often the fastest way to weave through city traffic. So it only makes sense to see them transform into electric ambulance bikes for first responders. That’s exactly what a team at tech company Wunderman Thompson Paris set out to do when they designed their own e-bike ambulance. They teamed up […]
I used to bemoan the high cost of e-bikes, but lately we’ve seen prices go down while component quality goes up. And the Aventon Level Electric Commuter Bike is a prime example of fair pricing paired with quality components. And the performance is great to boot! Aventon Level Electric Bike Review We’ve reviewed Aventon e-bikes […]
Ducati is following just behind fellow motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson in rolling out new e-bikes for the 2021 season. While last week’s announcement from Harley-Davidson saw new urban-oriented e-bikes from the legacy motorcycle maker, Ducati’s e-bikes are built for the dirt. The latest electric mountain bike to earn the Ducati badge is the new TK-01RR electric […]
Finish the old, make way for the new! Dutch train stations are getting a facelift, including replacing their old ashtray terminals with new e-bike charging stations. Some days the world smiles at you when you wake up to wholesome, old-fashioned good news. Today is one of those days. After Holland banned smoking in all of […]
a year ago, harley-davidson announced it was getting into high-end e-bikes with its series 1 cycling company. Today the company unveiled its first product line that will arrive in spring 2021 — a new e-bike that we still don’t know much about except what it looks like, and we can say it’s seriously gorgeous. . […]
On November 16, Harley-Davidson unveils its new bike: a real bike. The Serial 1 is the first electric bike in what will be a new product line from the American motorcycle manufacturer. Harley-Davidson introduced its first electric motorcycle, the LiveWire, last year, but soon ran into production issues (with the battery). The company doesn’t share […]
That’s it. Harley-Davidson has been teasing us with the prospect of its own in-house e-bikes for over two years. And today, the bar-and-shield motorcycle maker finally announced its new dedicated e-bike brand known as Serial 1 Cycle Company. The brand name is a tribute to the very first motorcycle ever built by Harley-Davidson in 1903, […]
While the COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the world and the e-bike industry with it, the pandemic has also led to a huge increase in e-bike sales. Almost every company that offered e-bikes soon found itself with empty shelves and warehouses. Between people who are at home with more free time, cyclists coming out of lockdowns […]
The limited-edition bike shares design cues from the dreaded Italian supercar that set a Nürburgring record. Lamborghini Lamborghini has teamed up with Cervelo Cycles of Toronto to create a racy bike dressed in a limited edition Aventador livery. Lamborghini Specifically, the Cervelo R5 Automobili Lamborghini Edition sports the same gray, black, white and orange camouflage […]
While the COVID-19 pandemic has decimated some parts of the global economy, it has also created unique economic engines in others. One of the “winners” of the new world we live in has been electric two-wheelers like electric bicycles and electric motorcycles, which commuters have turned to in droves. Most e-bike and e-motorcycle companies are […]
We’ve seen lightweight e-bikes before, but none have ever come close to the 15.15 lb (6.872 kg) Freicycle e-bike built by mechanical engineer Dennis Freiburg. Its featherweight e-bike recently set a new Guinness World Record for lightest e-bike – prototype. The Freicycle took Freiburg a good part of the year to design and build, part […]
Simon Cowell broke his back testing his new electric bike at his home in California. The music mogul, 60, was trying out the bike in the yard of his Malibu home when he fell. A spokesperson for Cowell said he was scheduled to undergo surgery on Saturday evening. He is currently under observation in hospital […]
Kim Willis and Bill Keviny | USA TODAY ‘AGT’ judge Simon Cowell breaks his back in e-bike accident The ‘America’s Got Talent’ star is doing well after surgery. USA TODAY, Wochit MALIBU, Calif. — Simon Cowell broke his back Saturday while testing his new electric bike at home. The 60-year-old entertainment mogul broke his back […]
Simon Cowell broke his back on Saturday afternoon while testing his e-bike in Malibu, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed. The English record executive and host of America’s Got Talent is being treated in hospital and was due to undergo surgery. “Simon fell off his bike on Saturday afternoon while testing his new electric bike in the […]
NEW DELHI : Riyaz, an aspiring cyclist and class 9 student in the nation’s capital, got his “Eidi” on Friday when President Ram Nath Kovind gave him a racing bike to help him achieve his dream of becoming a class cyclist global. A pupil of Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya at Anand Vihar in Delhi, Riyaz originally […]
The Fiido D11 folding electric bike just launched last week on Indiegogo for pre-order at $799. That’s an incredible price for a sleek e-bike, but who really knows in advance if a new product launched on Indiegogo is bang or bust? So I spoke to the company and convinced them to send me one of […]
If you did enough bike crunches to dethrone Jasper Stuyven, you might think you’re a bike expert. But this exercise requires a lot more attention to detail than the average sit-up. When done correctly, the bike crunch works your abs and obliques. In 2001, the American Council on Exercise actually considered the bike crunch the […]
One of the biggest benefits of e-bikes is that they can help riders go further with the same leg power. But with manufacturers quoting wildly different range ratings for seemingly similar e-bikes, how can you tell what an e-bike’s true range is? It’s actually easier than you think. And after spending over a decade working […]
GM has officially announced that it is ending its ARIV e-bike program, blaming the decision largely on the havoc wrought on its balance sheets by COVID-19. GM’s Ariv e-bike program was announced in late 2018 with a flashy competition that allowed the public to nominate the e-bike. The winner received $10,000 and the Ariv name […]
As government-mandated shutdowns spread across the United States in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses are suffering. With people stuck at home and tightening their purse strings, many feared the hardship would be felt acutely by the dozens of e-bike companies that have sprung up in recent years. But it turns out that […]
If you’ve ever ridden a few e-bikes, you’ve probably found yourself using Bafang’s e-bike parts without even realizing it. Bafang is one of, if not the biggest, e-bike motor and component manufacturers, and we were lucky enough to be invited into their factory to see how they build e-motors. Getting the chance to see how […]
Hey, any Americans want a cheap Ducati? How about an electric? There’s only one catch: it’s a Ducati electric bike. Oh, and it’s only cheap if you compare it to the rest of the Ducati lineup. The electric bike is the Ducati MIG-RR. It was first unveiled at last year’s EICMA Milan 2018 motorcycle show. […]
Electric motorcycles are increasingly entering police fleets for patrol, but now we could see e-bikes entering the mix as well, thanks to the new Delfast Top Cop e-bike. Delfast Top Cop Electric Police Bike Delfast’s Top Cop e-bike is based on the company’s Top 2.0 high-power e-bikes. The Top 2.0 is (believe it or not) […]
Lotus hasn’t launched a new car in a while, preferring instead to produce endless variations of its existing models. The next new four-wheeled Lotus is probably a few years away, but the British automaker has a new two-wheeled creation. The company’s engineering division has partnered with bicycle company Hope Technology to design a racing bike, […]
At a time when many e-bike manufacturers are showing small incremental advancements, the X One e-bike is ready to surpass them all. That’s because this futuristic e-bike combines sleek, futuristic design with new technology rarely seen in an e-bike. And the price is pretty groundbreaking too, in a good way. The X One high-tech electric […]
If you’ve done a double take recently after seeing an otherwise unassuming cyclist zip past you or climb a steep hill without the typical blast, you’re not crazy. You’ve probably seen one of many e-bikes in a rapidly growing wave of e-bike adoption. And Giant’s massive e-bike sales forecast for this year further underscores the […]
Electric bikes are available in a wide range of power levels. From adorable little 250W e-bikes to massively overpowered 10kW+ motorcycle level e-bikes. But which power is best for you? Keep reading to find out more! Just a quick note before we get to power level comparisons: not all motor horsepower ratings are created equal. […]
In what is sure to divide the e-bike world, Delfast has updated its latest high-speed e-bike. The Top 2.0 is a high-powered 80 km/h (50 mph) e-bike that pushes the boundaries of e-bikes. Delfast Top 2.0 Electric Bike The Delfast Top 2.0 is the company’s latest high-speed e-bike update. The original Delfast Top e-bike had […]
Delfast is no stranger to long-range e-bikes. The company now offers a new model specially designed for delivery people. It looks like with those specs, there might also be a lot of commuters lining up to buy the bike. Delfast currently holds the world record for the longest distance on an e-bike on a single […]
With so many cheap e-bikes to choose from these days, many people wonder what sets the more expensive e-bikes apart. This was one of the reasons I wanted to get a hands-on experience with the new Priority Embark e-bike, to see what made this premium Class I e-bike different. Marketed as a maintenance-free e-bike, I […]
In London, UK, last month, Sakine Cihan was hit by an e-bike and later died in hospital. This tragic incident is not the only one. E-bikes have been implicated in fatalities in studies conducted in the Netherlands, Israel and Beijing, although almost all of these fatalities were due to cyclists and not pedestrians. Studies in […]
Dario Pegoretti, one of the world’s most beloved and important bicycle frame builders, died suddenly from heart disease on Thursday, according to the Italian Cyclinside website. He had previously survived a bout with lymphoma in 2007 and made a full recovery. Pegoretti, 62, was considered one of the great modern carpenters, even though his preferred […]
These days there seems to be an endless supply of new e-bikes being announced every week. From inexpensive e-bikes with just 7.5 mi (12 km) of range to specialty e-bikes with 400 mi (643 km) of range. But consumers have always had to take these range estimates with a grain of salt due to the […]
Whether you want to feel the wind in your hair like Tom Cruise racing an F-14 Tomcat on the track in Top Gun or just want to get to work faster, there are several ways to increase the speed of your electric bike. Here, we’ll cover the top 10 methods for getting more speed out […]
There’s a new trend in the world of plug-and-play e-bike design: retro minibike-style e-bikes. A few years ago, Lithium Cycles released its Super 73 electric bike with a design reminiscent of something between an old minibike from the 1980s and a Honda Ruckus. Unimoke followed that up with a strikingly similar design, which was then […]
The Chinese company Xiaomi offers an impressive range of affordable products, ranging from consumer electronics to sofas. They are also no stranger to personal electric vehicles, having produced a very popular electric bicycle as well as an equally popular electric scooter. And now they’re doubling down on affordability even more with their new e-bike, the […]
Anyone who tries to steal YERKA will have to break the frame of the bike, rendering it useless Video loading Video unavailable The video will start automatically soon8Cancel play now Unstealable bike chases crowdfunding money A team of Chilean designers have created what they describe as an “unstealable” bike – called YERKA. Instead of having […]
How to make your bike frame like new Posted on December 11, 2017 To share: Like many of you at GCN we love to keep our bikes clean and shiny. To take cleaning your bike to the next level, Jon has a few tips for polishing your frame. Subscribe to GCN: http://gcn.eu/SubscribeToGCN Register your interest […]
created by dynalab, the nobike reinvents traditional methods of bicycle production to create a special bicycle, which adapts perfectly to the size and style of each rider. Where most standard bike frames are constructed by metal tubes welded together, the nobike sports a body made up of four triangular laser-cut aluminum shapes, slit together by […]
Caterham has confirmed plans to produce an ultralight version of its Seven sports car in early 2017, incorporating bicycle tube technology into its space construction. Working with bike tubing expert Reynolds Technology and computer-aided engineering (CAE) consulting firm Simpact, Caterham has already created a Seven 270 prototype with a 10% lighter chassis but still retaining […]
Image: Cycling exercise in the ECU improves patient outcomes (Photo courtesy of Michelle Kho / St. Joseph’s). Early bicycle exercise by mechanically ventilated patients in the hospital’s intensive care unit (ICU) may help them recover faster, a new study finds. Researchers from St. Joseph’s Healthcare (St. Joe’s; Hamilton, Canada), McMaster University (Hamilton, Canada), Johns Hopkins […]
Here is the latest cycling product to hit Kickstarter. The Bike Blanket is a protective cover for the bicycle frame and is intended for use when transporting the bicycle on a car rack or on the train. Or just when he’s leaning against the wall in the hallway. The bike cover is made from a […]
the Caterham Seven in the 270 version, it weighs 1,188 pounds and develops 135 horsepower, numbers tiny enough that the 2,332-pound, 148-horsepower Mazda Miata looks like a dreadnought. But while preparing a centerpiece for the Niche Vehicle Network Symposium in the UK, Reynolds Technology asked Caterham if they wanted to try to make a Seven […]
Can titanium be used as a cost-effective material to make bike frames for the average commuter? Super-strong metal has been used for decades in the creation of high-end bikes that are primarily used by consumers willing to pay more for more expensive materials and tougher tooling. Free Download: New! The January 2016 MMI report Could […]
Many bicycle owners and cyclists are adamant about safety, especially when it comes to vehicle lighting. Seeing in the dark is usually not a problem, being seen by motorists is. Interestingly, the cool factor and road safety are not competing interests. Many bicycle owners and cyclists are adamant about safety, especially when it comes to […]
Phantom Frames uses Makrolon polycarbonate material to provide a transparent bike frame with internal multi-color LED lighting. Materials specialist Covestro (formerly Bayer MaterialScience) announced the results of a partnership with bicycle frame maker Phantom Frames which resulted in a youth bike with a transparent frame including dynamic LED lighting inside the frame. The project demonstrates […]
Keirin is the most extreme sport you’ve never heard of. Competitors circle a track on fixed-gear bikes without brakes, pacing behind a motorbike before doing a mad sprint at the end as betting fans cheer wildly. Photographer Jasper Clarke captured these speed demons during a training day in October. The sport started in Japan and […]
St Ann label YGF Records have released a second set of songs on their latest project – the rhythm Bicycle Frame – in conjunction with Canadian label Platinum Records. The release coincided with the label’s artists’ first trip to Guyana, as well as CEO Tevin Richards, who took the opportunity to promote his label there. […]
KINGSTON – A Swoyersville man was arraigned on Tuesday for stealing a racing mountain bike from a West Bennett Street garage over the weekend. Police charged Carmen Anthony, 42, of Tener Street, with burglary, criminal trespassing, theft and receiving stolen property. He was arraigned by District Judge Paul Roberts in Kingston and jailed at the […]
jan rediscovers natural materials with a wooden bike frameall images courtesy of jan tailor-made bicycle manufacturers are slowly rediscovering and returning to the aesthetic and technical values innate in natural materials. wooden, for Czech companies Jan, turned out to be perfect for their new bicycle frame. excellent in terms of flexibility and durability, the element […]
Moo-ve long, nothing to see here (except the cow that sort of got its head stuck in a bike) View cow wandering village streets with its head stuck inside bicycle She didn’t seem bothered by the bike and finally shook it off Police officer checked brown and white cow which was not injured The cow […]
omer sagiv uses selective laser sintering for luna nylon bike frameall images courtesy of omer sagiv Selective Laser Sintering (otherwise known as SLS) is an additive manufacturing technology that has multiple advantages. the process works by converting 3D data into layers of materials which will be compiled on top of each other according to the […]
Red Ant must work in the chemistry lab to concoct secret cleaning formulas optimized for specific frame finishes and materials. This formula is for titanium and is advertised as a fast, effective, and safe titanium bike cleaner that includes cleaning chains, plastic, rubber, and wheels, as well as the frame itself. It’s good to see […]
News: British bicycle brand Empire Cycles has collaborated with additive manufacturing company Renishaw to build the world’s first 3D printed metal bicycle frame. Thanks to a 3D printer developed by Renishaw print metal parts, Empire Cycles created a titanium alloy frame that is over a third lighter than a traditional frame, increasing design flexibility while […]
Design house Uber UBC GmbH (Murr, Germany) counts Formula 1 racing teams and car manufacturers Porsche, Bugatti and Audi among its customers. When UBC applied its accumulated expertise to an all-new urban bike concept, company CEO Ulf Bräutigam said, “We gave our designers carte blanche… telling them they could more or less ignore the rules […]
Core77’s Hand-Eye Supply is extremely pleased to welcome Ben Falcon, the Frame Set Painter for Chris King Cielo Bikes to the Curiosity club. The conference begins at 6 a.m. at the Hand-Eye Supply store in Portland, OR. Come early and check out our space or check in with us online for the live stream! Ben […]
Tortola ROUNDTAIL CFEpr+ The Tortola ROUNDTAIL got a lot of attention at the San Diego Custom Bike Show this weekend CFEpr+ A Canadian inventor has unveiled a new bike frame design that he claims is significantly more comfortable than a traditional double-diamond setup while maintaining the same lateral stiffness and pedaling efficiency. Lou Tortola’s ROUNDTAIL […]
