How to Charge Electric Bike As hinted above, e-bike battery charging is a process; you don’t just pull out a charger from anywhere, plug it into a power outlet, and connect it to your bike. Charging ebikes doesn’t work that way. So, how do you charge an electric bike? That’s...
E-bikes combine an electric motor and battery with the traditional bicycle frame to provide a boost in power that makes pedaling uphill and accelerating from a dead stop much easier. If you’re in two minds about whether or not an e-bike is the right choice for you, or you have trouble...
For instance, consider having a coffee while you bicycle. There are plenty of handlebar holders for beverages that would work. There is very little that works better to slow a cyclist than the thought of a cup of hot coffee bouncing into one’s lap. The other option is to make sure a ...
Pedal float:When you step on a cleated bike pedal, the cleat locks into the pedal mechanism and is held firmly in place. Float refers to the amount of angular rotation allowed to the foot on the pedal. Different types of cleats allow for different degrees of float; you can change the cl...
First things first — go and check that you'll be able to mount the rack on your bike without it getting in the way of your cables. You'll still need to be able to change gear (especially if you have a hilly ride to your break), and more importantly you have to ensure you can ...
Most brake and shift cables these days have a plastic lining built into the housing, therefore eliminating the need for lubrication. However, if you ride a lot in wet weather, or have an older bike without the plastic lining, you’ll want to lubricate the cables to prevent rust. I persona...
To tighten a freewheel, all you have to do is get it finger tight and then re-install your wheel and go for a ride. The freewheel will tighten itself while you’re pedaling! Alex Ramon A bicycle geek since early childhood, spent his twenties as a mechanic in bike shops. His passions...
Electric bikes pedal and handle just like a regular bicycle. By and large, an electric bike will use the same parts too. The electric component is meant to augment human power, not completely replace it. It makes obstacles like hills and headwind more manageable and allows you to travel furt...
Affordable bike repair tips So you have decided to reduce your carbon footprint, or get healthy by riding a bicycle. Youfound a used bikewith potential, or you pulled out that 10-year-old bicycle that has been gathering dust in the garage. Pavel Cherkasov, coowner of Magic Wheel Bike Sho...
How to Choose the Right Type of Bike: Recreational or Comfort, Bikes, such as Cruisers Cruiser bikesare built for casual riding, so if you are looking for a bicycle that will allow you to ride comfortably around paved bike paths at the park, for example, this style is perfect. Choose on...