While the cultures of Taiwan and China continue to slowly drift their separate ways (after a civil war three-quarters of a century ago), there’s one thing that’s still firmly entrenched on both sides of the Strait: bicycles. It’s an indisputable fact that bikes are fantastic for densely-populated areas. They’re small, … [continued]
RMI’s Smarter Mobility Options for Decarbonization, Equity, and Safety (Smarter MODES) Calculator helps decision makers visualize the pollution reduction, cost cutting, and life-saving potential of expanded transportation choices that enable efficient, convenient, and car-free trips. State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) are positioned to significantly reduce transportation pollution, not just with their own … [continued]
Companies can help their employees clean up their commutes by offering e-bike and e-scooter subscriptions as a company benefit, and Ridepanda is here to make that process as easy as possible. Ridepanda acts as a one-stop-shop for employees to pick the micromobility option that best suits them, and then offers … [continued]
One of the biggest concerns people have with e-bikes is theft. Even the cheapest ones are more expensive than the average normal bike, and thieves steal even the cheapest bikes all the time. With an OK e-bike costing over $1,000 and a great one going for $3,000 and up (way … [continued]
Heybike is about to launch what appears to be its first high-end e-bike, a lightweight carbon fiber all-terrain model with a 750W mid-drive motor. The new e-bike is named Hero, and it’s a full-suspension fat tire bike that looks capable of taking on a wide variety of terrain, from singletracks … [continued]
As more people are beginning to explore e-bikes as car replacements or to reduce car trips, those who are serious about it are leaning more toward electric cargo bikes, and there’s no shortage of options on the market right now. Electric cargo bikes are kind of like the minivans or … [continued]
One effective step in transitioning to a lower carbon lifestyle is reducing car trips, and e-bikes are perfect for this, as they can take a lot of the effort out of pedaling, so running errands on a bicycle doesn’t have to require getting (as) sweaty, and e-bikes can effectively flatten … [continued]
If you’d like to go e-bike touring but don’t want to sleep in a tent or rent a hotel room, a tiny camper might be the way to go, but pulling a camper behind your e-bike could really kill your range. However, if your bicycle camper is electric-powered as well, … [continued]
Trek has just announced the launch of a new electric mountain bike built on its popular Marlin model, calling it the “go-anywhere hardtail electric mountain bike,” and it comes in at a price point that is much more affordable than the other Trek e-bikes. The Marlin+ has many of the … [continued]
One of the main disadvantages of riding a bike or e-bike for as a car replacement is their lack of carrying capacity. Sure, wearing a backpack allows for carrying a certain amount of personal gear, and adding a rear rack and panniers can add some extra storage space on the … [continued]
