Intuitively, people concerned about the environment have reasoned that riding a bike or taking public transit offer more ecological benefits than driving a car, especially when they’re traveling alone. Now the University of California and the New York-based international nonprofit Institute for Transportation and Development Policy have provided some heady … [continued]
Walk into a Ford dealership soon and you will find the highlight of the recent National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention in New Orleans. The bolt of black that “won the hearts” of Ford dealers is a splendid electric bike. The bike’s beauty immediately captured these dealers — 10 of … [continued]
Originally published on Bikocity. Redefining is the catchword for our progressive bicycle landscape. It is not lip service. As part of that, companies are rapidly redefining bicycles, and consumers now have a grand wave of bicycles to choose from. Gliding over and around the entire globe has never before been … [continued]
The electric bicycle industry has seen some of its greatest success in Asian countries. However, thit industry is still in its infancy in the rest of the world. As it grows, according to a report from Navigant Research, international revenue from electric bicycles should attain $10.8 billion by 2020. $2.6 billion … [continued]
Voltage Cycles, the popular maker of electric bikes, is releasing a new line of very ‘stylish’ electric bikes. The new models from Voltage Cycles are expected to sell for around $4,400 for the fully-optioned ones, so it’s certainly designed for the luxury market. The bicycles are certainly very distinctive … [continued]
One of the leading retailers and manufacturers of electric bikes in North America, Pete’s Electric Bikes, launched three new models at the Interbike convention last week (the largest gathering for the bicycle industry in North America). The three models include an electric bikeshare eBike, an electric mid-drive cargo eBike, and … [continued]
Hanebrink’s electric extreme terrain bicycle excises the huffing and puffing out of pedaling steep inclines. This monster of an e-bike has 20-inch diameter tires, a 750-watt motor and battery range of up to 20 miles. Hanebrink says the bike handles well on all surfaces, from snow to sand to … [continued]
Pedaling around town with a couple reusable bags full of organic produce or your ecofriendly sweetheart never looked as good as it does on Yuba’s Boda Boda Cargo Cruiser. This stylish bike bills itself as as lightweight, comfortable, and easy-to-ride bicycle capable of transporting cargo of various weight and length … [continued]
Piggy-backing on my post the other day about electric bicycles (focused on the fact that you can buy an electric bicycle for about the same money as it costs to fill up your gas tank 20 times), here’s more electric bicycle news: annual sales of electric bikes are expected … [continued]
Personally, while I think electric bikes are pretty cool, I would just go with a normal bike in most situations. But, in really hilly areas or if you’re going a long way, an electric bike might be a good option. Either way, whether electric or non-electric, bikes cost a ton … [continued]
