The Trek FX+ 2 Ebike Is the Complete Commuter Package
The FX+ 2 has a 250-watt Hydrive rear hub motor, which is the European standard. That might seem slightly underpowered to Americans looking to power up huge hills, but the bike is so light…
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The Pandemic Bike Boom Survives—in Cities That Stepped Up
In 18 years working in bicycles, Eric Bjorling had never seen anything like April 2020. With no end to the pandemic in sight, people were desperate for things to do. “They had time on their…
When the Big One Hits Portland, Cargo Bikers Will Save You
But then we had a kid, and after her first birthday we enrolled her in daycare. As I flipped through the parent handbook, skimming the guidelines on nut-free snacks and religious holidays,…
Skarper’s Clip-On Motor Turns a Regular Bike Into an Ebike
Connecting the Skarper unit to the frame is brilliantly simple. The rear section slots onto the DiskDrive at two points, and the tapered front end clips securely into a small bracket that…
Here’s What Happens When Countries Use Bikes to Fight Emissions
Transportation produces about a quarter of the world's greenhouse gas emissions, and passenger vehicles account for over half that figure. As such, nearly every plan for future emissions…
Trick Out Your Two-Wheeler With These 33 Bike Accessories
Bicycles are growing only more popular as people look for alternative ways to meet friends, head to work, zip across town to run errands, and stay in shape, and electric bikes are expanding…
Pinarello’s Sleek New Gravel Bike Awakens Your Need for Speed
The 19.5-pound Grevil F Ekar build I tested, and the only build that will be available in the United States until September, comes with alloy wheels and Campagnolo Ekar components, the first…
I Shredded a 70-Mile Dirt Ride on a Folding Commuter Bike
When we crossed the finish line after a mere 9.5 hours the other riders who had already finished applauded. I attempted a bow, but wobbled—everything hurt. Andrew admitted he hadn’t thought…
Chinese bike-sharing firm HelloRide enters S’pore with a fleet size of up to…
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced today (July 1) that it has awarded a Type 2 (sandbox) licence to Chinese bike-sharing giant HelloRide, allowing it to operate a shared mobility…
Canyon’s New Pedal-Assist Mountain Bike Devours Every Trail
Like most humans who have passed the half-century mark, I flip between fantasy and reality when it comes to my physical fitness. My fantasy is that I’m as fit and strong as I was when I was…