Tag archive: Bike

A bicycle can perk you up on the way to work, burn calories, alleviate congestion on roads, and help reduce Co2 emissions, but not everyone wants to arrive to work strapped head to toe in sweat-soaked spandex. On a visit to Kalkhoff eBikes in Portland, OR, we found out more about the niche for electric bicycles, which help commuters get around town on two wheels without breaking a sweat. Retail manager Todd Peres explains the advantages of an… Read More

We know about GPS nav systems for the car, noise-cancelling headphones for the plane, and regular old iPods for your walk around town, but what kind of technology can you use on a bike? If there’s any place to find out, it’s Portland, Oregon. Nathan Roll from Portland’s Metropolis cycles shows us some of his favorite bike tech, including a cycle computer that transmits wirelessly, a headlight you can charge up on a USB port, and a waterproof… Read More

SANYO announced this morning it will offer journalists test rides of its award-winning “eneloop bike” at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show on Thursday January 7th. SANYO says its “Synergetic Hybrid Bicycle” model of the eneloop bike, which was formally announced in September 2009, is a pedal-assist electric hybrid bicycle. The new eBike recently received the Best of Innovations award for CES 2010 due to overall achievements in the “Eco-Design… Read More

Brooks has been making hand crafted bicycle saddles since 1866, and the Brooks B15 Swallow Titanium is their premier racing saddle.  For anyone who takes pride in the appearance of their ride, this is the quintessential piece of hardware; it is the proverbial icing on the cake.  Style like this takes some getting used to – breaking in that is.  Don't expect your brooks to feel perfect right out of the box, but put it on your… Read More