Articles for tag: Biking, Electric Bikes

Converting a Regular Bicycle into an Electric Bike

The recession was not the only reason so many people decided to give up their cars and start riding a bike. In addition to personal convictions to save the environment, many companies and cities implemented specific programs to encourage people to bike to work. During certain times of the year, biking to work is a ...

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Motorizing a Bicycle

So you have a bicycle and you’re thinking about adding a motor to it – which would allow you to go for longer rides at a time and conserve on your energy – especially on those sweltering summer days. But where do you start? This column tells you how to motorize your bicycle. Sam Wonderly ...

Consumer’s Guide to 4 Folding Bikes

2009 Consumers Guide to Folding Bikes Recently, folding bikes have become very popular because of the ability to easily store them. These folding bikes are great for traveling and perfect for small storage. It can be difficult to find the ideal bike for you. Here is a guide to four of the latest 2009 folding ...

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Do You Need a One Wheel Bike Trailer for Your Child?

If your child is at least four years old and has grown too large for a baby bike seat, but is still too small to bike independently, a one wheel bike trailer provides a good alternative. The one wheel bike trailer is an attached extra wheel and seat that connects to your bike to allow ...

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Best Stationary Bikes Under $500

These stationary bikes are great for spinning and well worth their price. The Spinner Sport $499.99 www.spinning.com This is the original stationary spin bike. Features include a weighted wheel which creates momentum for a workout that is easy on your knees. The resistance knob allows you to control how much energy you exert while pedaling. ...

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Bike Racing and Riding Preparation for Kids and Teens

Long distance bike riding and bike racing have nothing to do with riding your bike around the neighborhood, this is something very different. Whether you know it or not there are a lot of people who ride their bikes on weekends for long distance for many miles, sometimes alone, sometimes with a group. There are ...