Tag Archives: electric bicycle

Goodbye, N + 1

Posted on June 14, 2019 by

N + 1 is the formula to calculate the number of bicycles one should own. Have one bicycle? The right number to own is two. Have 15 bicycles? The right number is 16. There are at least three reasons why … Continue reading →

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30 Days Begins

Posted on April 1, 2018 by

One of the best ideas in bicycling is 30 Days of Biking. The rules are simple: Ride every day in April. It doesn’t matter how far or fast, just ride. And yes, as the folks behind the idea say, spinning … Continue reading →

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Bartali documented. Keener electrified. And, tourism takes a community

Posted on May 20, 2014 by

Bob Fisch: “The point is that no matter what type of bicycle you ride or how far you ride or how slowly you ride or how infrequently you ride, you are a real bicycle rider deserving the same respect as anyone else pedaling.” Continue reading →

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Big wheel, modest income. And bicycling in Oregon adds up

Posted on May 24, 2013 by

When I worked in retail in the early 1980s, I liked Quality Bicycle Products because they had what my customers wanted, and its catalog was a pleasure to use. Today, Quality is more than a wholesale supplier to bicycle shops: … Continue reading →

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Inspect, don’t ride Bike Friday tikit. Also, Specialized recalls bikes, Joe Cargo folds (in a good way)

Posted on October 2, 2012 by

Let’s start with the good news. Bicycles are good for the economy. (Fast Company) People who ride bicycles can save billions of dollars a year, too. (Forbes) Bike Friday says don’t ride your 16-inch tikit folding bicycle. The company continues … Continue reading →

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Quick trip: Trek Transport+

Posted on August 8, 2012 by

Update 9/2/15: Trek no longer produces an electric cargo bike, but its new standard-wheelbase electric bikes are interesting, with a motor in the vicinity of the bottom bracket–a Shimano STePs mid-motor–and downtube-mounted battery. One advantage: a lower center of gravity. The Trek … Continue reading →

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The unfolding story: Brompton racing comes to Minneapolis

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

You don’t have to travel to Britain to race Brompton folding bicycles. Instead, head for Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the Brompton U.S. Championship on June 10, 2012. Remember the dress code: jacket, collared shirt, tie and no visible Lycra. Oh, and yes: First-place … Continue reading →

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