We've all seen the lone wheel padlocked to railings and we can imagine the frustration of the bike owner still holding the key. Of course, quick release axles have made this a more common occurrence. Bike theft in some European cities has risen to significant levels -- for example, 10% of all the...

4 - Stylish / sporty When eBikes were first introduced into the UK most of them were large, heavy and clumsy looking things. They've come a long way since then. eBikes now come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, from dutch touring styles, to folding travel bikes, all the way to sporty carbon fibre...

Some of you may be thinking "Ah but wait! Don't you have to charge the batteries? Doesn't that increase my home electricity bill?" Well yes you do have to charge the battery, most will charge overnight and some will charge over 2-3hours. But on average the cost of charging a battery is between...

Cycling or biking is a low-impact type of exercise which is good for toning the muscle groups, losing weight, reducing blood pressure, alleviating stress, improving cardiovascular fitness and contributing to a general sense of health. So, there you have the essential benefits one can get from...

Economic Reasons For Riding Your Bike Currently where economic downturn is at its peak, many people are trying to find ways to make a cut back. If one is 10 miles away from his office, then cycling might be an excellent alternative for those who are physically healthy enough to go to work this way....

And if you remain unconvinced with the issue of global warming, you might want to realize that you are burning the Earth's supply of gas and oil (fossilized fuels) at an unsustainable rate. There are many campaigns about the use of alternative energy to scale back our excessive dependence on...

The daily commuters Daily commuters always consider daily commuting as a troublesome thing because they always have to deal with traffic jams. However, with the emergence of electric cycles, they find that riding electric bikes is much more convenient. Electric cycles are fast and cheap to ride....

While the electric bicycle comes with a higher price tag than a traditional bicycle, many will find that this is a very worthwhile investment. The electric bicycle is currently popular in urban areas. In these cities, driving a car can present difficulties such as finding and paying for parking...

Electric bikes are the perfect option for the nature lover. They allow for fun, fast trips. Cyclists are not distracted from the beauty around them by having to exert hard effort in climbing a hill or riding for miles on end. Electric bicycles open a new world of exploration and discovery to the...

Weight Bonded carbon parts are typically lighter weight than aluminum. Carbon cranksets tend to weigh between 700 and 800 grams (24 to 28 ounces). That is less than two pounds for both crank arms and the full set of chainrings. Aluminum cranksets, however, tend to weigh between 900 and 1000 grams...