Friday, November 28, 2014

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!

Friday, October 24, 2014

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!

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

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.

Thursday, October 9, 2014

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.

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

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!

Saturday, October 4, 2014

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.


Saturday, September 27, 2014

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."


Wednesday, September 24, 2014

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

Thursday, September 18, 2014

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!

Saturday, September 13, 2014

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!

Thursday, September 11, 2014

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!


Saturday, August 30, 2014

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."

Thursday, August 28, 2014

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."


Saturday, August 23, 2014

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.

Thursday, August 21, 2014

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