Brompton Carry On?!

At one time or another, we've all meditated on those very same age old questions: "Can I fit my Brompton bike in the over head compartment on an airplane?  How will I get it through security?  Will there be extra fees?!!

Last week, Newton Dixon, Brompton bike lover and representative of American Airlines dropped by to answer all our Brompton questions.  Read our latest blog, "Brompton Carry On" and learn about the future of folding bike air travel. 

Electric Surly Fatbike Revolution!

The Surly Moonlander is a true fat bike - high class mountain bike components, avid disc brakes, and, creme dela creme, huge 4.7 inch wide tires that could roll over a wildebeest without spilling your coffee.   Can't think of a better bike to super charge with a 350 watt electric motor...

Read this week's blog and learn all about the "Electric Surly Fatbike Revolution!"

The Urban Mountain Biker

The Montague Paratrooper is a folding mountain bike with full-sized 26 inch tires, disc brakes and deep suspension, capable of taking on mountain trails while still able to fold up small enough to fit in your trunk. 

This week's NYCeWheels blog features Alex Wright, who purchased his Montague Paratrooper last year, and has since been clocking some serious miles in NYC.  Read "The Urban Mountain Biker" and learn about some of his favorite routes!

Inside the Brompton Bike Tour!

What's that expression... "nothing in life is free... except Brompton Bike tours in NYC!." Every Saturday, we hit the streets with a fleet of yellow three speed Brompton bikes, riding through some of the best sights that NY has to offer.

Check out this week's NYCeWheels blog and see the Brompton bike tour from the inside, with great  route details and awesome pics of the city taken bike-side. 

Stromer ST1 Electric Bike Review

Our latest video features the super cool Stromer ST1 electric bike. Amazing performance, beautiful style, and built to last - The ST1 is our favorite electric bicycle of 2013! This electric bicycle is ever gaining popularity and we expect Stromer will be the ebike company to watch in 2014 as well. Get your own Stromer ST1 and start having fun on every ride.

Panama tours–now with dogs!

As many of you know, Roberto is NYCeWheels' representative in Panama city, where he is a strong advocate for folding bikes - starting up free Brompton bike Tours, spreading the word about new folding bike technology and, most importantly, finding ways to bridge the gap between cyclists and adorable puppies.

Read this week's NYCeWheels blog, and learn about Roberto's new Brompton bike tours, now with dogs!!

Brompton Commuting: What’s in your bag?

The Brompton Bike is the folding bike of choice for many everyday commuters due to its dependable ride and extremely small folding size.  The Brompton can also be fit with tons of great accessories, from bags and panniers, to lights and bells, which makes commuting that much easier.  

Read this week's NYCeWheels blog, "Brompton Commuting: What’s in your bag?" and learn about all the accessories no serious Brompton commuter can do without. 

Creative BionX Conversions

With an electric conversion kit like the BionX, you can convert pretty much any bike into a powerful electric machine.  For some, this versatility makes it possible to add a little electric boost to an old tried and true; others see an opportunity to express a little creative flair...

Read the latest BionX Bike Blog and see some of the most creative BionX bike conversions we've ever come across. 

"Winter is Coming (Prepare to batten down the bike battery)

There is no bike quite like the Electric Brompton Bike. Folding small enough to fit in your pocket (pocket sizes may vary), the Brompton Bike is one of the most amazingly compact folding bicycles ever to have been folded.  Add a 250 watt motor and a super charged 15 amp hour battery and ohhhhh man, you end up with one of the most powerful lightweight electric folding bikes we've ever seen.

This month's electric bike blog is courtesy of a past customer, Steven Hess, who shares some great advice on how to best prepare your electric bike for a long winter. 

New KickPed Design!

The KickPed has long been a favorite among Kick Scooter enthusiasts, admired for it's thick rubber tires, super durable construction, and slim wooden deck.  Now it's back, with more flair than ever, sporting a brand new handlebar design!!

Read this week's NYCeWheels blog and learn all about the all new KickPed.

Time to Get a Grip

When considering the "feel" of a folding bike, most immediately think of components - strong frame, streamlined tires, shifters that will turn on a dime - but sometimes something as small as a really nice pair of grips can make all the difference.

Read the latest NYCeWheels blog, and learn about some of the most comfortable grips for folding bikes and kick scooters. 

NYCeWheels “work from home” dress code?

A special thanks to Roberto -  shipping manager, extreme mountain biker, brompton bike aficionado, and the best dressed man in Panama. 

Check out this folding bike blog and meet Roberto in style (pic courtesy of my lap top, which took a screen shot of Roberto while he wasn't paying attention)...

Think you know nyc? 3 riverside Kick Scooter rides you’d never think to try.

What are the best places to ride a kick scooter in NYC?  You know that everybody and their grandmother's going to be kick scooting/rollerblading/biking/cartwheeling down the Hudson bike path this weekend, so what are some other places, not so coveted by tourists and speed crazy road bikers?

Read the new kick scooter blog and discover three riverside rides you’d never think to try. 

Folding Bikes: Beyond the Subway

One of the real advantages of a folding bike is that you can take it pretty much anywhere - coffee shops, movie theaters, bathrooms, your girlfriend's apartment, your friend's girlfriend's apartment.  And of course on any and all forms of public transit. 

Read this week's folding bike blog and learn what it's like to take a folding bike on buses, trains, and the New York metro.