The eFormula vs eBrompton

The eBrompton is one of the most popular electric bikes around. It's powerful motor, throttle system, and super lightweight frame make it a popular choice for commuters. 

The eFormula is less popular, but a strong contender for best commuting electric bike. Mike from DIYBIKE.com rode them both for a couple of weeks and gave us a write up of which one he liked the most. The answer isn't what you'd expect...

Read more here!

Conquer the world with the Haibike FSRX Electric Mountain Bike

Converting my Dahon Vector in to a 20-speed Road Bike

It's hard to come by conversion tutorials on folding bikes, but this is one of the best we've received. One of our friends made a comprehensive write up on how to convert a Dahon Vector in to a fast, efficient mini-road bike.

Check out the tutorial here, The results are insane!

Meet the BionX powered Surly Moonlander.

The Mars Rover meets Surly attitude in this space age electric bike. We took it through the streets of Manhattan and the mud and cliffs of Central Park to see how well the Surly Moonlander performed. The results blew us away.

Check out our photo blog post on it here.

Haibike: Xduro FS RX vs. AMT PRO

Looking for some serious off-road cycling? Maybe you want to bike up a long, curvy, wooded hill, and then turn around and go back down. Both the, Xduro FS RX and the AMT PRO (brand: Haibike) are some of our new and exiting electric motorized mountain bikes.



In today's post, shop employee Dillon recounts taking out each bike and committing his body to a series of unnecessarily dangerous events. He's OKAY, though--in case you were wondering.

eBrompton Around Town: Part I

The Electric Brompton is one of our most powerful and most compact electric folding bikes. It has all the advantages of the original Brompton, fit with a 250 watt motor and a 36 volt lithium ion battery!

Read Mike Norris' new blog all about his first rides on the Electric Brompton Bike!

Dahon Electric Formula S18 Review

The dynamic Dahon Electric Formula S18 is both sleek and lightweight, but also powerful and speedy when necessary. Thanks to the BionX powered motor, this bike can reach a max speed of 20 mph, ranging between 30 to 45 miles on a full charge (depending on rider weight and terrain).

How does an amateur rider react to his first experience on a folding bike with attached motor? Find out in the latest NYCeWheels blog post!

"Dahon Electric Formula S18 Review"

Fastest Kick Scooters!

An adult kick scooter like the CityKicker can go surprisingly fast. Just find a nice long hill and you'll be zipping along at 15 miles per hour wishing you'd payed more attention when the salesmen explained the brakes.

What is the fastest kick scooter on the market? The answer maybe less clear cut than you think...

Read "Fastest Kick Scooters!"and learn all there is to know about speed.

IF Move - Beautiful Folding Bike

Electric folding bikes: BionX vs A2B Kuo!!!

The BionX conversion kit can be installed on almost any type of bicycle, including super compact folders like the Dahon formula S18. The result is an electric bike that is powerful, lightweight, and can be folded for easier transport and storage.

How does a BionX folding bike compare with other electric folders on the market? Here's a blog comparing the BionX system with the A2B Kuo!!!: "Electric folding bikes: BionX vs A2B Kuo."

E-Brompton: Charge up your Commute – The Ride

Of all the electric folding bikes out there the E-Brompton is one of the lightest, fastest, and by far the most portable.

Here's a detailed review of the electric brompton written by Michael Norris, one of our most knowledgeable and prolific bloggers:

"E-Brompton: Charge up your Commute – The Ride!"

Enjoy

The A2B Kuo +: Our Most Affordable Electric Bike!

The A2B Kuo is a folding electric bike that is lightweight, ultra portable, and affordable. Fit with a 250 watt motor and a 24 volt lithium ion battery, the Kuo has everything you need for a lower price.

Check out "The A2B Kuo +: Our Most Affordable Electric Bike!" and learn more about one of the best deals of the year!

Victoria Foe Customer Review: The E3 Metro!

The iZip E3 Metro is a sturdy electric cargo bike with 500 watts of power and beefy front and rear racks to transport pretty much anything you can imagine.

A recent customer  bought the E3 Metro and sent us this blog filled with great insights from a first time rider!:  "Victoria Foe Customer Review: The E3 Metro!"

The New EcoReco M5: Ride with comfort!

The new EcoReco M5 electric scooters are in!! The M5s have the same great range and power as the original M3s but are now fit with rear suspension for an even more comfortable ride!

Read, "The New EcoReco M5: Ride with comfort!" and learn about one of the year's most innovative products!

EcoReco: Last mile commuting, gone electric!

The EcoReco has raised the bar for electric scooters everywhere with its light weight, fast 20 mph top speed, and slick folding design!

Read "EcoReco: last mile commuting, gone electric!" and learn more about one of the most innovative designs of the year!

Xcited about the XDuro Trekking RX!

The Haibike XDuro Trekking RX  takes the concept of an electric mountain bike to a whole new level. This is a professional grade mountain bike fit with a Bosh centerdrive system that gives you more range and more power on real mountain terrain. Unreal.

Read "Xcited about the XDuro Trekking RX!" and learn all about this new line of high end electric mountain bikes!

Tern Twins Tour the Town, by Turbo Bob

The Tern Link P9 is the "go to" bike for urban commuters. It is lightweight, weighing only 25.3 lbs, has 9 speeds for climbs and high speeds, and has great components! This is the perfect bike for someone who needs something dependable for everyday rides, but also wants to burn some rubber!

Read TurboBob's latest blog, all about the Tern Link P9 folding bike: "Tern Twins Tour the Town, by Turbo Bob."

The Next-Gen BionX D500 is here and it is awesome.

Today we were excited to un-box our first ever BionX D500 conversion kit! The D series, the latest in BionX technology, features a much larger and thinner 500 watt motor, capable of much more power and speed than ever before!!!

Check out this week's NYCeWheels blog and learn all about this revolutionary new system!:"The Next-Gen BionX D500."

The Dahon Formula BionX Bike!

The new Dahon Formula S18 electric bike is in!!! Fit with a 350 watt motor and a 48 volt lithium ion battery, this bike is fast, powerful, and lightweight, weighing just 39.1 lbs and capable of 20 miles per hour!!!

Check out this week's BionX blog and learn about the new Dahon Formula BionX Bike.

Newest Brompton Bike Accessories!

This year we are excited to offer more accessories for brompton bikes than ever before!

Check out this week's folding bike blog and learn about the game bag, the lightSKIN seatpost, new titanium upgrades and more!!!

"Newest Brompton Bike Accessories!"

By Jack Ramsey

Free Tickets for the NYC Century Bike Tour!!!!

This year, NYCeWheels bike shop will be giving away free tickets for Brompton riders who would like to attend the New York Century Bike Tour! Don't have a Brompton? No worries! We'll also be providing use of our Brompton Bikes for anyone who doesn't have a bike of their own!!!

Read this week's NYCeWheels blog to learn more about this years New York Century ride and to register for your free ticket!!!:"Free Tickets for the NYC Century Bike Tour!!!!

The Dahon Formula: How it Folds – and Why

The Dahon Formula S18 is light and fast with 18 speeds, rapid fire shifters, and disc brakes that will stop you on a dime. It is also very compact making it easy to take on buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation!

Mike of "DIYBIKING" took a Formula S18 on the subway and wrote us this great piece!: "The Dahon Formula: How it Folds – and Why!"

Fixing a flat on the Brompton Bike!

While my co-worker Josh was replacing a tube on a store Brompton, I asked him if I could take a few closeups and wrote this blog with step by step instructions!

Read "Fixing a Flat on a Brompton bike" and you'll be fixing your own flats like a pro in no time!

Adult Kick Scooters: Choosing your deck size!

All of the adult kick scooters we sell will fulfill the basic needs of most riders. They are all durable, fast, and easy to fold up - totally capable of shorter commutes or joy rides around the city. So how do you decide between them?


Here's a blog focusing on a very important and often over looked detail: "Adult Kick Scooters: Choosing your deck size! "

Tern for the Better: One Last Ride

"Any folding bike that gets a lot of attention from a professional and attractive woman but none from a mass-transit employee is a winner in my book."

Words to the wise from this week's blog, featuring the Tern Node D8 Folding bike!

Gene's Brompton Commute!

A special thanks to Gene who recently purchased a Brompton folding bike from our shop, and wrote us an in depth email describing his multi-modal commutes to and from work!

Check out "Gene's Brompton Commute!" for great commuting tips, pictures, and an informative first hand account of what it's like to commute on a folding bike!!!

Call this number and help Legalize Electric Bikes!

We need your help to legalize electric bikes across the country!!

Please act today — call your legislator and ask for the bill to be heard!
For calls to the Assembly: Ask that the Speaker put this on a debate list.
o 518-455-3791
• For calls to the Senate: Ask that Co-Leader Skelos and Co-Leader Klein put this on an active list.
o Skelos-518-455-3171
o Klein-518-455-3595

Here's a blog with talking points and more information about this important electric bike initiative!: "Call this number and help Legalize Electric Bikes!"

New Website for BionX!

Exciting news: BionX has just released a brand new website, filled with great information about all their latest products!

Learn all about their new online interface: "New Website for BionX!"

The New BionX S350 DX Cassette Motor Kits!

Just last month, we unpacked the new BionX S350 DX Cassette Motor Kit! Easy to install, it uses a more advanced gearing system, and is 20% lighter than the Pl 350!

Check out this blog and learn why the BionX S350 DX Cassette Series represents the best of BionX: The New BionX S350 DX Cassette Motor Kits!

Reviewing the Brompton Electric Bike

The Electric Brompton Bike is really one of the best e-bikes in our shop. It uses a throttle activated front hub motor which jets you along at 20 mph no problem, and it still folds small enough to fit in the trunk of your car. Pretty awesome!

Josh is our newest employee here at NYCeWheels and he just tried the electric brompton for the first time. Check out his review for tons of information and great pics! I promise he's very photogenic: Reviewing the Brompton Electric Bike.

BionX E-folders Coming From Tern—Great Combo, By Turbo Bob.

This year we will see some exciting new Tern bikes converted into powerful electric folders!!!

Check out TurboBob's latest and learn about the newest Tern BionX Bike!!

Stromer Sport vs. A2B Alva+: A ride by ride comparison!!

The Stromer Sport and A2B Alva + are both powerful, speedy electric bikes with nice components - great quality offered at a nice price point.

So how do they compare to one another? Check out "Stromer Sport vs. A2B Alva+" for a ride by ride comparison!!

The EcoReco – a Perfect Electric Scooter

The EcoReco is our newest electric scooter - fast, foldable, lightweight, and offered at an affordable price!

Here's a detailed review with great information, and closeup pictures: "The EcoReco – a Perfect Electric Scooter"

Upcoming Brompton Events in 2014!

There are some great Brompton Bike events coming up in 2014 which we want you to know about - including free tours, scavenger hunts on folding bikes, and much more!

Check out this week's folding bike blog to read about all the latest upcoming events, and register for upcoming rides!

Dahon Mu SL—Fancy, Fresh and Fast, by Turbo Bob

The is year, we are excited to add a great new folding bike to our collection: the Dahon Mu Sl!!

Read "Dahon Mu SL—Fancy, Fresh and Fast," and hear TurboBob's take on one of the year's hottest new models.

A quick ride on a Dahon Formula S18

Following the price drop in March, the Dahon Formula S18 is becoming one of the most "talked about" models of 2014. It is light and fast with 18 speeds, disc brakes, and great components so it's no surprise that this bike is becoming so popular.

Josh, our newest employee here at NYCeWheels just wrote a nice review after his first ride on the Formula. Check out "A quick ride on a Dahon Formula S18" and see what all the talk is about.

BionX for Postmates

The new BionX DX Cassette kits are in - the newest, the best, and the brightest of BionX to date. These high powered and efficient conversion kits have a 20 mph top speed and a range upwards of 40 miles per hour, making them perfect for hardcore urban commuters.

One of our sales reps here at NYCeWheels works with postmates, a bike courier company which provides same-hour delivery. Here's a piece he just wrote for us about his experiences working with postmates and the impact BionX is having on courier services everywhere!: "BionX for Postmates."

Happy Surly Moonlander Customer!

The Surly Moonlander BionX bike is an exciting intersection of two of our most exciting products - A fat bike with monster 4.6 inch tires and the BionX, a high end and powerful electric conversion kit.

This week's blog is courtesy of a recent customer who emailed us to tell us how much  he's enjoyed his new moonlander electric bike!

Dahon Formula S18: Speedy Ride for a Sweet Price

There's been a lot of buzz about the Formula S18 this last month. Previously offered at $1399, this ultra fast folding bike was always a great bike for the price, but after a price drop last month the Dahon Formula really is one of the best deals of the year.

Here's a detailed review of the Dahon Formula by guest blogger Tracy Dong with great info, pictures, and a video!

Brompton: Why Wait?

Bromptons are not only one of the smallest folding and best riding folding bikes in the world, they are also some of the most versatile. You can choose how many gears you want, your handlebar type, and even the color of your bike.

Custom ordering a Brompton bike can take up to 10 weeks, but there is a way to avoid the wait!

Read this week's blog, "Brompton: Why Wait" and learn how you can get the Brompton bike of your dreams in a matter of days instead of months!!!!

Brompton for a Great Cause

The Brompton Folding bike is perfect for city commuting, riding longer distances, and it folds so small you can take it virtually anywhere and do pretty much anything with it you could possibly think of.

Read Vicky Lynn's latest blog, Brompton for a great cause, and see how she uses her Brompton bike to give back to the community!

Dahon Formula E18 Review

The Dahon Formula is light, fast, and has great components. If I were going to convert any folding bike into an electric hybrid, this would be the one.

Check out this Blog by Electric Bike Review, and read all about the Dahon Formula BionX bike!!!

Best places to ride a kick scooter in NYC!

Kick Scooters are becoming more and more popular here in New York, and it's not uncommon to see an entire family scoot by on a fleet of City Kickers. But where are the best places to ride?

Read this week's blog and learn about 3 of the best places to ride a kick scooter in New York City!

Brompton Takes on Acadia

For serious riders like our friend and guest blogger Vicky Lynn, the Brompton is not just a bike it's a life style. She's taken it on airplanes, trains, buses, through security check points, and explored thousands of miles of road. 

Read "Brompton takes on Arcadia" and hear about her latest adventures!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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. 

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.