Thursday, October 10, 2013

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.

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

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

Saturday, October 5, 2013

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)...


Thursday, October 3, 2013

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. 

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Claire’s Specialized Titanium Brompton

Michael and Claire Li have been loyal attendees on our Brompton Bike Tours over the last few months.  In addition to being great people in general, these two are also some of the most passionate Brompton Bike riders I have ever met. 

Read our latest folding bike blog, "Claire's specialized Titanium brompton bike," and learn all about Claire's personal Brompton bike, suped up with 6 speeds, all the best accessories, and rare Titanium parts. 

Saturday, September 21, 2013

Electric Brompton Bikes

No folding bike rides so well, folds so small, and has such loyal admirers as the Brompton Folding bike.  If only it came with a super powerful electric motor installed....hmm.....

Read the latest electric bike blog, and learn all about the Electric Brompton, one of the fastest, lightest, and most versatile electric bikes ever made.  



Thursday, September 19, 2013

Total Eclipse of the Heart

Nothing quite soothes the soul like powerful disc brakes, ergonomic grips, and an advanced internal hub with 11 speeds.  The Tern Eclipse S11i is jam packed with more features than any other folding bike in the shop -  an everyday commuter with the parts of a high performer. 

Read this week's folding bike blog for a detailed review of the Tern Eclipse S11i.  If I may say so, it's high time time to get your Bonnie Tyler on. 

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Why BionX and Folding Bikes?

Here at NYCeWheels we have the privilege to work with some of the most creative and innovative bikes on the market - folding bikes that collapse to the size of a suitcase and electric bikes that can go up to 30 mph, and travel 20-30 miles on a charge.  So why not combine the best of both worlds?  Electric folding bikes you say?

Check out the latest BionX Bike blog and learn about how folding bikes can be converted into the lightest, most efficient, and cheapest electric bikes on the market. 

Thursday, September 12, 2013

How to ride in NYC traffic: 5 Tips every biker should know.

As New York becomes more bike friendly and ultra portable folding bikes become more popular, many who would never have considered commuting to work on a bike are taking to the streets. 

So how does a first time rider handle New York traffic?  Read this week's folding bike blog and learn 5 simple tips that every biker should know.