Brompton takes a combined approach to increasing gear range

Cycling to work can be a great way to keep fit, but if your journey involves hopping on a train you may find it easier to ride a folding bike. There are many brands that make them, but Brompton is probably the most well-known and well-respected. Now th… Continue reading Brompton takes a combined approach to increasing gear range

Pender hydraulic ebike lift hoists bikes onto car roof in seconds

Ebikes are great at replacing cars for short urban rides, but they’re not so great when it comes to driving to a destination in or on the car. Their added size and weight often exceeds the limits of traditional bike racks and makes them difficult or im… Continue reading Pender hydraulic ebike lift hoists bikes onto car roof in seconds

Lightest Trek road/gravel ebike makes e-assist as natural as tailwind

Trek’s been on an ebike tear of late, debuting a new generation of DS+ electric city bikes and the Fuel EXe eMTB in the past three months. Now it’s fast-climbing high-alpine pavement with the all-new Domane+ SLR. The carbon fiber road and gravel platfo… Continue reading Lightest Trek road/gravel ebike makes e-assist as natural as tailwind

Pinarello takes aim at Hour Record with “world’s fastest” 3D-printed bike

Italian manufacturer Pinarello has wheeled out what it bills as the first high performance 3D-printed bike, and the fastest 3D-printed bike ever built. We won’t have to wait long to see if those claims check out, with celebrated Italian cyclist Filippo… Continue reading Pinarello takes aim at Hour Record with “world’s fastest” 3D-printed bike

Woom mini cargo bike supports industrious and adventurous kids

Usually when one hears the term “cargo bike for kids,” it’s something like the Tern Quick Haul with bike seat attached. But child bike specialist Woom puts a different spin on the concept. It’s all-new Now bike is a versatile “cycle truck” specced like… Continue reading Woom mini cargo bike supports industrious and adventurous kids

Woom mini cargo bike supports industrious and adventurous kids

Usually when one hears the term “cargo bike for kids,” it’s something like the Tern Quick Haul with bike seat attached. But child bike specialist Woom puts a different spin on the concept. It’s all-new Now bike is a versatile “cycle truck” specced like… Continue reading Woom mini cargo bike supports industrious and adventurous kids

Hard-edged ebike brings beefy MTB specs to your daily urban commute

A full-suspension electric 29er built for the urban jungle, the Belgian-designed Åska may look like the latest electric light motorcycle, but a Gates carbon belt drive and Pinion gearbox keep your feet and calves engaged. The rugged, mountain bike-insp… Continue reading Hard-edged ebike brings beefy MTB specs to your daily urban commute

NASA’s shape memory airless tire tech makes its way onto bicycles

An advanced tire technology developed by NASA for use on planetary rovers could be coming to a bike lane near you, with startup the Smart Tire Company leveraging the technology to introduce an airless alloy tire to the world of cycling. With the elasti… Continue reading NASA’s shape memory airless tire tech makes its way onto bicycles

Short bike rides drive “death marker protein” to refresh worn muscles

There’s no question that exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, but there remains a lot to discover about the ways physical activity positively influences the human body. A new study has delved into the mechanics of muscle maintenance, f… Continue reading Short bike rides drive “death marker protein” to refresh worn muscles