Today Electric Bikes are ridden by all different kinds of people and in all different kinds of ways. For some, an ebike is a cheap and healthy way to commute to work, for others its an opportunity to have fun and explore.
Read the latest Ebike Blog, and learn why electric bikes are becoming an increasingly popular mode of transit for today's New Yorkers.
A blog about electric bikes, folding bikes and kick scooters. We try to keep our post as short as possible so you can enjoy info about electric bikes and folding bikes in under 30 seconds - life in the fast lane.
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Kick Scooter revelations
A Kick Scooter is a great way to explore a big city--- faster than walking, great exercise, fun, and portable enough to take with you where ever you go.
Read the latest Kick Scooter Blog and hear from Jack Ramsey as he considers the advantages of commuting to work on a Kick Scooter in NYC.
Read the latest Kick Scooter Blog and hear from Jack Ramsey as he considers the advantages of commuting to work on a Kick Scooter in NYC.
The Dahon Formula Video Review
The Dahon Formula folding bike is unique, tough and dependable, ideal for everyday commutes, but also high performance with nice components, 18 speeds and disc brakes.
Check out the Dahon Formula Video Review to see this bike in action and learn more about its many great features.
Check out the Dahon Formula Video Review to see this bike in action and learn more about its many great features.
Saturday, December 15, 2012
The BionX Paratrooper: an Electric Folding Mountain Bike.
The Montague Paratrooper is a folding mountain bike fully loaded with suspension, disc brakes, 24 speeds, and a tough frame able to handle the toughest trails. So how do you make the Montague Paratrooper even more impressive? Put an electric motor on it.
Read the latest NYCeWheels Blog to learn how we used the BionX Conversion Kit to turn the Montague Paratrooper into a powerful electric mountain bike, fit with a 350watt motor and still able to fold up small enough to fit into the trunk of your car.
Read the latest NYCeWheels Blog to learn how we used the BionX Conversion Kit to turn the Montague Paratrooper into a powerful electric mountain bike, fit with a 350watt motor and still able to fold up small enough to fit into the trunk of your car.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
E-brompton Banter Part 5: Surfin' Safar-E
In the fifth installment of Turbo Bob's 'E-Brompton Banter', Turbo takes his Electric Brompton Bike to the coastline to see some great surfing.
Read the latest electric bike blog and join Turbo as he cruises the seaside on his E-Brompton in search of the perfect ride.
Read the latest electric bike blog and join Turbo as he cruises the seaside on his E-Brompton in search of the perfect ride.
Tern Verge X20—First Impressions
The Tern Verge X20 is about as good as it gets- incredibly lightweight, fast, portable, and made with high-end SRAM Red components found at the top levels of competition.
Read Turbo Bob's folding bike blog to hear about his first rides on the Verge X20--- great info, pics, and stories straight from the mouth of a folding bike expert.
Read Turbo Bob's folding bike blog to hear about his first rides on the Verge X20--- great info, pics, and stories straight from the mouth of a folding bike expert.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
The Tern Verge S11i
The Tern Verge S11i is one of the most versatile folding bikes in the shop--- lightweight, fast, portable, and also a dependable commuter loaded with features.
Read the Latest NYCeWheels Blog to learn more about the Tern Verge S11i folding bike.
Read the Latest NYCeWheels Blog to learn more about the Tern Verge S11i folding bike.
Saturday, December 8, 2012
The Stromer Electric Bike Discount!
For the holidays we're offering a great discount on the Stromer Electric Bike--- free shipping, free accessories and more!
Check out the latest Electric Bike Blog, learn all about the Stromer Electric Bike and our limited time only holiday special!
Check out the latest Electric Bike Blog, learn all about the Stromer Electric Bike and our limited time only holiday special!
Thursday, December 6, 2012
The Montague Navigator
The Montague Navigator is a full sized folding road bike, fully loaded with rear rack, fenders, and standard 700c wheels. With 27 speeds and high-end Shimano shifters, you'll be able to cover any distance and reach top speeds with ease.
Read the latest NYCeWheels blog to hear from Jack Ramsey as he takes his first test ride on the Montague Navigator folding bike.
Read the latest NYCeWheels blog to hear from Jack Ramsey as he takes his first test ride on the Montague Navigator folding bike.
BionX Bike Share?
In November 2010, Sacramento, California launched a four week Bike Share Trial, using a fleet of BionX powered Electric Bikes. Since then, Sacramento has participated in numerous other Bike Share trials, but thus far none have implemented e-technology on a larger scale.
Read this week's BionX Bike Blog to learn more about the bike share programs popping up around the world, and see how the BionX Conversion Kit could create exciting new transit possibilities in the near future.
Read this week's BionX Bike Blog to learn more about the bike share programs popping up around the world, and see how the BionX Conversion Kit could create exciting new transit possibilities in the near future.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
The Brompton Bike Street Demonstrations
The Brompton Bike is among the best, smallest folding, and most portable folding bikes on the market.
To help spread the word about the Brompton Bike, we conduct weekly demonstrations on the streets of New York. Read the latest NYCeWheels blog to hear from Jack Ramsey as he takes three Brompton bikes out to the NYC streets and shows the world what they can do.
To help spread the word about the Brompton Bike, we conduct weekly demonstrations on the streets of New York. Read the latest NYCeWheels blog to hear from Jack Ramsey as he takes three Brompton bikes out to the NYC streets and shows the world what they can do.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
How to defy gravity on your Kick Scooter
Anyone who's serious about their Kick Scooter is always on the lookout for that ever elusive "perfect ride"--- you know, that long, uninterrupted downhill stretch, no kicking, no pushing, just wind in your hair and a smile on your face.
In the latest Kick Scooter Blog, Jefferey the Barak shares a few tricks of the trade, some very creative tips that can help you make the most of your Kick Scooter.
In the latest Kick Scooter Blog, Jefferey the Barak shares a few tricks of the trade, some very creative tips that can help you make the most of your Kick Scooter.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
A Tern Airporter for Christmas
The Tern Airporter is a hard suitcase which fits all Tern Folding bikes and can be checked on an airplane.
Read this week's NYCeWheels blog to learn more about the Tern Airporter. Hear from Jack Ramsey as he considers buying the Tern Airporter so he can visit his family for Christmas, folding bike in hand.
Read this week's NYCeWheels blog to learn more about the Tern Airporter. Hear from Jack Ramsey as he considers buying the Tern Airporter so he can visit his family for Christmas, folding bike in hand.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
A Brompton Holiday
The Brompton Folding Bike is a great thing to have around during the holiday season--- easy to travel with when you fly home to see the family, a good conversation starter, and a great Christmas present.
Read the latest folding bike blog to hear how Vicky Lynn uses her Brompton Bike to make the most of her holidays.
Read the latest folding bike blog to hear how Vicky Lynn uses her Brompton Bike to make the most of her holidays.
The Brompton Tool Kit now in stock!
The Brompton Toolkit is now in stock and ready to order!
Read our NYCewheels blog to get a refresher on the Brompton Toolkit--- check out the specs, enjoy some close up shots of the kit, and watch our latest video review.
Read our NYCewheels blog to get a refresher on the Brompton Toolkit--- check out the specs, enjoy some close up shots of the kit, and watch our latest video review.
The Montague Paratrooper Video is now live!
The Montague Paratrooper is a high-end folding mountain bike, able to handle the roughest trails and still fold up small enough to fit in the trunk of your car.
Read the latest NYCeWheels blog to get an inside look at the new Montague Paratrooper Video Review- read up about the location, the crew, and get a refresher on the Paratroopers impressive specs.
Read the latest NYCeWheels blog to get an inside look at the new Montague Paratrooper Video Review- read up about the location, the crew, and get a refresher on the Paratroopers impressive specs.
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Crash Course in BionX Conversion Kits
The BionX Conversion Kit is one of our most versatile products, able to convert virtually any bike or folding bike into a powerful e-machine. When converting your bike using the BionX kit, it's important to have a basic understanding of how the kit works and what your options are.
Read the latest BionX Bike Blog to get a beginners crash-course in the BionX Conversion Kit. Learn how the BionX motor works, the differences between different models, and why the BionX remains one of the best and most powerful conversion kits on the market.
Read the latest BionX Bike Blog to get a beginners crash-course in the BionX Conversion Kit. Learn how the BionX motor works, the differences between different models, and why the BionX remains one of the best and most powerful conversion kits on the market.
Hurricane Sandy on a Stromer
When Hurricane Sandy hit, it was a good time to own alternative means of transit like folding bikes, kick Scooters, or powerful ebikes like the Stromer.
Read the latest E-bike blog to hear from Alex, our lead salesmen, who was happy to have a Stromer Electric Bike in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
Read the latest E-bike blog to hear from Alex, our lead salesmen, who was happy to have a Stromer Electric Bike in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
Friday, November 23, 2012
Playing with the Brompton Toolkit
We just received word, the Brompton Toolkit has been shipped from the Brompton Factory and should be available by the end of December.
Read the latest NYCeWheels blog to learn all about the Brompton toolkit--- see some great pics, watch our latest video, and see what the Brompton Tool kit can do.
Read the latest NYCeWheels blog to learn all about the Brompton toolkit--- see some great pics, watch our latest video, and see what the Brompton Tool kit can do.
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Kick Scooters for Christmas
The Holiday season is rapidly approaching, and it's time once again to begin the ever elusive search for the perfect Christmas Gift.
Read the latest Kick Scooter Blog to learn why Kick Scooters make such great Christmas gifts for all types and all ages.
Read the latest Kick Scooter Blog to learn why Kick Scooters make such great Christmas gifts for all types and all ages.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Picking the right Kick Scooter
The City Kicker, KickPed, and Micro Adult are three of our best and most popular Kick Scooters-- fast, lightweight, and portable. So how do you decide between them?
Read the latest NYCeWheels blog to learn more about the City Kicker, KickPed, and Micro Adult. See what makes each Kick Scooter unique, and learn how to tell which one might be right for you.
Read the latest NYCeWheels blog to learn more about the City Kicker, KickPed, and Micro Adult. See what makes each Kick Scooter unique, and learn how to tell which one might be right for you.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
A Special Thanks to Tern
We'd like to extend a special thanks to Tern Bicycles
for their support during Hurricane Sandy.
Read the latest NYCeWheels Blog to see how Tern's special in-store discount helped many to buy a folding bike and get around NYC at a time when almost every other form of public transit was down. Thanks again.
Read the latest NYCeWheels Blog to see how Tern's special in-store discount helped many to buy a folding bike and get around NYC at a time when almost every other form of public transit was down. Thanks again.
Back On Two Wheels With My New Brompton Folding Bike
Because the Brompton Folding Bike folds up so small, you can take it with you wherever you go- on the train, into a coffee shop or a bar--- you can even put it in the Brompton traveling suitcase and check it on an airplane. This creates exciting new possibilities for the experienced traveler.
After traveling the world on foot, Josh Cook settles down in San Antonio intent on buying a Brompton Folding Bicycle and broadening his horizons. Read this week's folding bike blog to hear his story.
After traveling the world on foot, Josh Cook settles down in San Antonio intent on buying a Brompton Folding Bicycle and broadening his horizons. Read this week's folding bike blog to hear his story.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
The eZee Sprint Electric Bike
The eZee Sprint Electric Bike is powerful, lightweight, and efficient. Using long lasting 15 Amp Hour Lithium Batteries and capable of out-putting up to 750Watts of power on demand, the eZee Sprint packs a punch, starting on a dime, and running for up to 30 miles on a charge.
Read the latest Electric Powered Bike Blog and learn why the eZee Sprint Electric Bike is one of the best selling E-bikes on the market.
Read the latest Electric Powered Bike Blog and learn why the eZee Sprint Electric Bike is one of the best selling E-bikes on the market.
The Montague Crosstown with BionX
The Montague Crosstown is a folding road bike with full sized 700c wheels and a stiff lightweight frame. Convert the Montague Crosstown into an electric bike using our BionX Conversion Kit and you have a one of the fastest, lightest, and most efficient e-machines on the market, weighing only 43lbs, able to cover over 20 miles on a single charge, and which folds up small enough to fit in the trunk of your car.
Read the latest BionX Bike Blog to learn how we converted the Montague Crosstown into one of the best E-bikes on the market.
Read the latest BionX Bike Blog to learn how we converted the Montague Crosstown into one of the best E-bikes on the market.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
The Best Folding Bikes for the Price
The Tern Link D8 is one of the best folding bikes for the price--- easy to ride, folds up easily, and equipped with the high quality hinges that Tern is famous for.
Read the latest NYCeWheels Blog, to learn more about the Tern Link D8 and other folding bike models that offer the best quality for the most affordable price.
Read the latest NYCeWheels Blog, to learn more about the Tern Link D8 and other folding bike models that offer the best quality for the most affordable price.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Finance your bike with PayPal
Read the latest NYCeWheels Blog to learn how to use PayPal to franchise your bike in just a few simple steps.
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Get Around Town on the Micro Adult Kick Scooter
The Micro Adult Kick Scooter is a fast, lightweight, and portable folding Kick Scooter, perfect for adult riders. One of our most intuitive Kick Scooters, the Micro is fitted with a rear brake, kickstand, and folds easily at the push of a button.
Read the latest Kick Scooter Pro Blog to learn more about the Micro Adult Kick Scooter.
Read the latest Kick Scooter Pro Blog to learn more about the Micro Adult Kick Scooter.
Montague Paratrooper Pro
The Montague Paratrooper Pro is a high-performance folding mountain bike, with thick 26" wheels and full suspension.
Read TurboBob's latest folding bike blog to learn more about the paratrooper pro. Right out of the box, Turbo puts the Paratrooper pro folding bike to the test, jumping some curbs, braving some stairways and examining the craftsmanship with a fine-tooth-comb.
Read TurboBob's latest folding bike blog to learn more about the paratrooper pro. Right out of the box, Turbo puts the Paratrooper pro folding bike to the test, jumping some curbs, braving some stairways and examining the craftsmanship with a fine-tooth-comb.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
BionX: Create an Electric Folding Bike
Using the BionX Conversion Kit you can convert a Folding Bike into a lightweight, folding e-bike, capable of going over 20 miles on a charge, and compact enough to fit in your closet.
Read the latest NYCeWheels Blog to learn about some of our favorite folding bike BionX Conversions.
Read the latest NYCeWheels Blog to learn about some of our favorite folding bike BionX Conversions.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Why I Ride a Brompton
Vicky Linn has ridden her Brompton bike all
across America, on highways, interstates and bike paths of all different kinds.
Read the latest folding bike blog and learn why the Brompton Folding Bike is her bike of choice.
Read the latest folding bike blog and learn why the Brompton Folding Bike is her bike of choice.
Bike City: the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy
In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, most
forms of public transit are down, and people are taking to the streets on their folding bikes to explore the city.
This week's NYCeWheels blog focuses on NYC post hurricane. See how folding bikes are helping people cope during this tough time.
This week's NYCeWheels blog focuses on NYC post hurricane. See how folding bikes are helping people cope during this tough time.
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Commuting with the Kettler Twin Electric Bike
The Kettler Twin Electric Bike is one of the lightest and most efficient e-bikes on the market. Weighing only 56.4 lbs, it uses a powerful 250 Watt motor, incorporating fully automated pedal assist and throttle activated power on demand.
Read the latest Electric Bike Blog and learn why the Kettler Twin is one of the best e-bikes out there.
Read the latest Electric Bike Blog and learn why the Kettler Twin is one of the best e-bikes out there.
The Tern Tool - fix your bike
Lightweight and compact, the Tern Tool Kit contains everything you'll need when you set off on a ride. Change your tires, adjust your gears, change the angle of your seat, with this one tool kit you'll be prepared to make any adjustments you need.
Read the latest NYCeWheels blog and learn more about the Tern Tool Kit.
Read the latest NYCeWheels blog and learn more about the Tern Tool Kit.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Getting Started with the BionX PL350 Electric Bike Kit
Read the latest BionX Blog for a beginners introduction to the BionX PL350 Electric Bike Kit--- learn how it works and see why it out performs most other e-bike models on the market.
The New 15 Ah E-bike Battery
You can now upgrade your ezee electric bike or Electric Brompton bike to a 15Ah Lithium Ion Battery that will increase your range by 50%!
Read this week's NYCeWheels blog to learn more about the 15 Ah lithium Batteries and see how you can make your electric bike more efficient and more powerful than ever.
Read this week's NYCeWheels blog to learn more about the 15 Ah lithium Batteries and see how you can make your electric bike more efficient and more powerful than ever.
Saturday, October 20, 2012
E-Brompton Banter Part 6
The Electric Brompton is a powerful and extremely portable folding electric bike with a 250 Watt motor powered by a 10 ah lithium battery.
This week's Electric Powered Bike Blog features the 6th installment of Turbo Bob's "E-brompton Banter." Give it a read to learn more about the E-Brompton, the worlds best folding e-bike.
The KickPed Kick Scooter
The KickPed Kick Scooter was designed to be more comfortable for taller adult riders, with an extended 39inch handlebar, and large rubber wheels that can handle the roughest terrain.
There's still ten days left to sign up for our newsletter and be entered in the Free KickPed Raffle. Read the latest Kick Scooter Pro blog to learn more about the KickPed and see what you could be winning!
There's still ten days left to sign up for our newsletter and be entered in the Free KickPed Raffle. Read the latest Kick Scooter Pro blog to learn more about the KickPed and see what you could be winning!
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