Saturday, March 29, 2014

How to fold the Brompton bike! A beginners guide.

The Brompton Bike is renowned the world over as one of the best and most compact folding bikes in the world. It rides just like a full sized bike and in just a few easy steps you can fold it up small enough to fit in the overhead of an airplane!

But how easy is it to fold up? In this blog, Dylan, our newest employee asks his coworker for a step by step demonstration. Read, "How to fold the Brompton bike: a beginners guide" and learn how to fold like a pro.

Thursday, March 27, 2014

E-Brompton Banter - Part 11 - "My Gen-E-ration" By TurboBob

Over the last decade, the Brompton Folding Bike has established itself as one of the best folding bikes of all time. Lightweight, compact, and durable, install an electric motor and you have one of the most efficient and portable electric bikes on the market.

TurboBob just his released his latest installment of E-brompton banter, in which he talks about the history of the Brompton bike in the context of his own life. Very interesting, and filled with great information and pics, take a look at "My Gen-E-ration" by TurboBob.

Saturday, March 22, 2014

2012 Stromer Sport Deluxe

The Stromer Sport was one of the top electric bikes of its year, fit with a powerful 500w motor powered by a 36 volt lithium ion battery, capable of a 20 mph top speed and a 25 mile range. Now,  following the release of the Stromer ST1 (and soon the St2), the Stomer Sport has gone down significantly in price, making it a truly great buy.

Take a look at this review of the Stromer Sport and learn more about one of the best deals of the season!


Xootr Cruz: scooters aren’t just for kids anymore

A Kick Scooter is a great way to commute to work in an urban area like New York - lighter and more portable than a bike, but still much faster and easier than walking.

Read "Xootr Cruz: scooters aren’t just for kids anymore" and learn about one of Xootr's first and best loved kick scooters!

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Tern for the Better? The Node D8 (Part II: The Fold)

The Node D8 is one of Tern's newest and most talked about folding bikes. It has the same high quality frame and hinges seen on Tern's famous Link D8, but larger 24 inch wheels for a smoother ride. 


Read Michael's latest installment of "Tern for the better" and learn all about how to fold the Node D8!

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Dahon IOS S9 Review

The IOS S9 is the perfect mix between a commuter folding bike and a high performance road bike, combining larger 24 inch wheels with a lightweight frame and high end components. It is also one of the fastest folding bikes of all time, with an astonishing 142 gear inches!

Read this week's NYCeWheels blog and learn all about the high performance IOS S9 folding bike!

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Tern for the Better? The Node D8

The Tern Node D8 is a great entry level folding bike with a sturdy frame, quality parts, and larger 24 inch wheels for a smoother ride.

This week's blog is written by Mike Norris, who reviews the Node D8, right out of the box and onto the streets: Tern for the Better? The Node D8

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Commuting on the Montague Crosstown w/BionX Motor

The BionX Conversion kit can convert almost any bike into an electric hybrid, including a wide range of folding bikes. Your bike looks like a regular bike, it feels like a regular bike, but when you want it to it can provide you with the strength of three riders and fold small enough to fit in the trunk of a car.

Pretty darn cool. Check out this week's BionX blog, "Commuting on the Montague Crosstown BionX Bike" and learn all about one of the best and most affordable folding electric bikes on the market.

Saturday, March 8, 2014

Best Folding Bikes for Touring!

Touring on folding bikes is becoming more and more popular. Some take advantage of a folding bikes more compact size, touring using a combination of long distance rides and public transit. Others go the full mile, riding hundreds or thousands of miles in search of that perfect stretch of road.

Read this blog to learn about some of the best folding bikes for touring!

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Dahon Formula S18—Big on Looks, Ride and Savings, by Turbo Bob

After the price drop a few weeks ago, the Dahon Formula S18 became one of the best deals of the season. Lightweight, great components, disc brakes, and 18 speeds - the formula is high performance at an affordable price!

Read Turbobob's latest blog, "Dahon Formula S18—Big on Looks, Ride and Savings," and hear what he has to say about the years hottest folding bike!