Thursday, February 28, 2013

The Brompton: a folding bike for taller riders

The Brompton is a great option for taller riders looking for a comfortable folding bike.  With a telescopic seat post and the tallest H class handle bars, the Brompton will be comfortable for riders well over 6 feet.

Read the latest NYCeWheels Blog, "The Brompton: a folding bike for taller riders" for detailed information about the telescopic seat post and a picture comparison between the M bars and H bars. 

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

How to buy the RIGHT Electric Bike

Average Joe Cyclist just released his new book, "How to buy the RIGHT Electric Bike" explaining everything you need to know to find the absolutely perfect Electric Bike for you!

In this week's Electric Bike Blog, Average Joe Cyclist gives us a sneak peak.  Check it out for great info, pics, and an inside look into what's sure to be a fantastic book!

Saturday, February 23, 2013

City Kicker Vs the Micro Adult Kick Scooter

There are many different types of Kick Scooters at our shop, all with subtle differences.  Tire size, folding mechanism, handling, weight--- there are quite a few different factors to consider and it can be tricky trying to decide on one Kick scooter over another.

This week's NYCeWheels blog takes a close look at two of our most popular Kick Scooters.  Read, "City Kicker Vs the Micro Adult Kick Scooter" and learn which Kick Scooter might be the best fit for you. 

Tern Folding Bike Up-Grades

If you commute everyday on a folding bike, a nice rear rack and a soild set of fenders is a necessity.  Some folding bikes like the Tern Link D8 come with rear rack and fenders already installed, and for the others, Tern has a wide selection.

Read "Tern Folding Bike Up-Grades" and hear from TurboBob as he describes, in fantastic step by step detail, the installation of a front Kanga Rack and fenders on his Tern Link P9 folding bike

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

New Look for the Montague Boston 8!

The Montague Boston 8 is a folding bike with a full sized frame and the standard 700c wheels you'd find on a road bike.  Fast, lightweight, compact, and now, for the first time, available with a beautiful Silver Finish!


Read, "New Look for the Montague Boston 8!" to learn about the new Silver Montague Boston 8!

The Tern Link D8 – Quality, Convenience, and Affordability

The Tern Link D8 is the perfect entry level folding bike - 8 speeds, nice hinges, fenders, rear rack, and a compact folding size all for an affordable price. 

 Read, "The Tern Link D8 – Quality, Convenience, and Affordability, and hear Eric Faris' review of  the Tern Link D8 folding bike. 

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Salvador’s Folding Bike Collection

When someone purchases a folding bike with us it's nice to imagine them out in the world, taking their bike to some new exciting places, and having great experiences.  So it's always nice when a customer contacts us and lets us know how they're doing and what they've been up to.

Last week, a past customer sent us an email, along with some pics of his now fairly extensive bike collection.  Read, "Salvador’s Folding Bike Collection" to hear from Salvador, and see some great pictures of his impressive new bikes. 

The Interbike Electric Bike Media Event

At the onset of 2013, Electric Bikes have never been more popular.  All over the world people are getting fed up with cars and gas guzzlers, seeking out cheaper, cleaner forms of transportation.

In this week's Electric Bike Blog, Turbo Bob attends a large scale Electric Bike media event in southern California, showcasing some of the top E-bikes on the market.  Read "The Interbike Electric Bike Media Event," to get info, see pics, and watch video about the event. 

Thursday, February 14, 2013

The 2013 IF Mode Folding Bike

Looking at the IF Mode Folding bike you'd be hard pressed to find many flaws, but each year Pacific Cycles releases a new updated model, sporting some nice new features.

Read the latest NYCeWheels blog,"The 2013 IF Mode Folding Bike"  and learn about the new 2013 IF Modes, now available for order!

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

New Possibilities with Electric Conversion

Although Electric Bikes are on the rise, few people are very familiar with Electric Conversion Kits, or know how easy it is to convert a regular bicycle into an efficient and powerful e-machine.

Read this week's BionX Blog, "New Possibilities with Electric Conversion," and learn how a conversion kit like the BionX could change your life. 

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Starting up the Brompton Bike Tours!

In March we'll be resuming our free Brompton Tours of New York City!  Every Saturday you'll be able to come by the shop, grab a Brompton Bike and join us for a free ride to some of Manhattan's most beautiful areas. 

Read this week's NYCeWheels Blog, "Starting up the Brompton Bike Tours" to find out more about the upcoming rides.  Learn where we'll be going, what we'll be seeing and how you can sign up for an upcoming tour! Hope to see you there. 

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Dahon JiFo- Ultra Lightweight folding bike

The Dahon Jifo is a single speed folding bike, ultra lightweight, extremely compact, and perfect for joy rides and shorter commutes. 

Read this week's folding bike blog, "Dahon JiFo- Ultra Lightweight folding bike" and learn all about one of Dahon's most unique folders.

Most Creative Electric Bike Conversions

The BionX Conversion Kit is a powerful and very versatile electric conversion kit, capable of transforming almost any bicycle (or other wheeled contraption) into a powerful e-machine. 

Because the BionX fits so many types of systems, it is being used in some amazingly creative ways all over the country.    Read the latest electric powered bike blog,  "Most Creative Electric Bike Conversions" and learn all about some of the most innovative BionX conversions we've come across. 

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Accessories for the Folding Bike Enthusiast

As folding bikes become increasingly popular, we're beginning to see an exciting new selection of folding bike accessories.  

Read this week's NYCeWheels blog,"Accessories for the Folding Bike Enthusiast" and learn about some of the newest and best accessories on the market. 

Stromer Electric Bike – Super Charged!

The Stromer Electric Bike is one of the most powerful electric bikes that has ever come through our doors.  With an efficient 500w motor, you'll be tearing up some rubber and not even breaking a sweat.

Read "Stromer Electric Bike – Super Charged!", and learn all about the Stromer via the first hand account of a first time rider. 

Top 3 places to ride a Kick Scooter in NYC

In a big city like New York where subways are crowded and streets are packed with cars, an adult Kick Scooter is a great way to get around and explore all that this great city has to offer.

Read this week's Kick Scooter Blog, "Top 3 places to ride a Kick Scooter in NYC," and hear our pick of the 3 best places to ride. 

Saturday, February 2, 2013

The Surly Moonlander Electric Bike

Riding the Surly Moonlander Electric Bike is like nothing you've ever experienced.  With fatty 4.7 inch tires and the power of a 350Watt motor you'll feel like you're floating on air, bounding from block to block like the mars space rover.

Read this Week's BionX Blog, "The Surly Moonlander Electric Bike"  to learn all about the Surly Moonlander, see great closeups, and watch a video of this amazing electric bike in action!