Plywood Bicycle Makes Frame Building More Accessible

A man and a woman stand at opposite ends of a wooden-framed bicycle. It has 20" tires and a long, black seat. A rack extends over the front tire for carrying small items.

Bike frames are simple on the surface, but can quickly become complicated if you want to fabricate one yourself. Brazing and welding tend to be less common skills than knowing …read more Continue reading Plywood Bicycle Makes Frame Building More Accessible

Surly Skid Loader hauls like an e-cargo bike, handles like a commuter

Well known for building rock-solid steel mules that can move a load over solid or supple ground, Surly this week debuted the Skid Loader, an all-new electric bike that splits the difference between an electric cargo bike and a standard city ebike. The … Continue reading Surly Skid Loader hauls like an e-cargo bike, handles like a commuter

JetCycle hydrofoil is the recumbent bike that soars over water

Hydrofoil cycling is among the more intriguing young water sports out there, but it can also be rather intimidating for the uninitiated. Something seems quite unnatural about trying to balance a narrow frame on top of water while at the same time pedal… Continue reading JetCycle hydrofoil is the recumbent bike that soars over water

Retro-styled Brat ebike cuts through the city and wanders off-road

Texas-based e-bike outfit Volcon has trotted out its fourth ebike, introducing an all-electric two-wheeler capable of adventuring off the road and on it in equal measure. The Brat carries on the company’s retro-inspired aesthetic with a moto-style fram… Continue reading Retro-styled Brat ebike cuts through the city and wanders off-road

Origami-like bike helmet folds flat enough to slide in laptop bag

The folding bicycle helmet certainly isn’t a new concept, but it’s one that seems desperate for a home run design, a helmet that truly combines solid protection with exceptionally convenient, transportable packaging and a style that doesn’t look like s… Continue reading Origami-like bike helmet folds flat enough to slide in laptop bag

All-aluminum ebike camping trailer makes for tiniest, homiest micro RV

The idea of pedaling a camping trailer via bicycle always seemed like too much calf-torturing squeeze for the juice – an awful lot of weight and bulk behind the rear wheel for a small comfort boost over a much lighter, more packable tent or hammock. Bu… Continue reading All-aluminum ebike camping trailer makes for tiniest, homiest micro RV