Archive for 'Bikes'

This e-bike from Liberty Electric Bikes will get you around town or campus quickly, efficiently and without unseemly trips to the gas station. The EB-418 sports a top speed of 15mph, charges in 6 to 8 hours, has a 250w motor and a 36V/10AH lead acid battery. Comes in blue or grey. [...]

I like the looks of this. This bottle opener from Resource Revival is constructed of recycled bike parts. For those who wish to integrate their obsession with pedaling into all facets of their lives.
$10 @ LiveGreen.com

This new bike is rolling out soon from the French company, Matra Sports, who in its earlier incarnation was a car design firm and a Formula One racing player in the 60’s and 70’s. They now make funky electric and hybrid vehicles. The MS1 will be available in spring 2008 and will [...]

Urban commuters wanting to avoid further contributing to their city’s air pollution problems, concerned about working up a pre-work sweat, yet intent on maintaining their transportation independence may want to consider the OHM XU450 electric bike.
The XU450, which may be the ultimate in urban electric bikes, sports a lightweight aluminum frame and a plethora of [...]

Gotta admit I’m not a serious spinner, but I do love cruising on two wheels on a cool summer’s eve or crisp, fall day. I’m intrigued by these bamboo babies from Craig Calfee of Santa Cruz, California-based, Calfee Design. Pictured above is the bamboo/hemp cross bike, which can be customized to meet your personal [...]

Here’s a look at one of the UK’s best selling, fold-able bikes that comes with a nifty handle/shoulder bag. Use the bag to carry or store your bike. When ready to roll, zip open the bag and it doubles as a backpack to carry any incidentals you might need to bring along.
Bike in [...]

I love the retro-futuristic look of the PowaBlade electric bike from PowaCycle. Though it has an adult sized frame this bike is primarily marketed to kids from ages 14 to 99.
Formerly called the “Barracuda” this little honey has many positive qualities:

zero emissions
motor power only - 10mph max speed Assisted-power
motor and Pedals - 10mph max speed
cycling [...]

The highly rated (Cycling Plus 2007 Pick of the Year) Ezee Torq is light and fast. Weighing in at 49 pounds with the Li-Ion battery, or 54 lbs in the NiMH version. The Torq has slightly less power than the eZee Cadence or Sprint models but has similar top end speed and more [...]

Transform your 2-wheeler into an extended riding machine, and create a Sport Ute Bike. Shift your rear wheel back 15 inches, and gain a lot of cargo space, like adding a rear seat and trunk.
Check out the modular rack systems that allow you to customize your existing bike. Morph those wheels into a serious [...]

Americans aren’t the only ones who need electric bikes.
in Great Britain @
www.powerscoots.co.uk
www.electricbikesdirect.co.uk

www.electricbikesales.co.uk
in Australia @
www.bicyclestore.com.au
www.powerped.com.au

Classic modern furniture created primarily from the recycled steel and aluminum of bicycle rims, handle-bars and frames. From the original bike chair, Bike Furniture Designs has extended its product line to include a funky collection of high-quality tables, bar stools, love-seats, and more chairs. In addition to utilizing bicycle parts, new designs also [...]

Is the Vectrix Electric Maxi-Scooter the future in emissions-free urban travel? We’ll soon find out. It appears the Vectrix maxi-scooter can go toe-to-toe, or even surpass, its gas-powered brethren on speed, power and performance. Contacts at Vectrix Scooter company say they’re set to launch here in the states sometime in March. [...]

The genesis of the idea for Oregon-based, Resource Revival began back in 1991 and all because of a flat bike tire. Founder Graham Bergh went from pedaling to his recycling job, to peddling thousands of pounds of recycled bike parts to people all over the world. Just in time for cupid is one [...]

If you’re a commuter who likes to bike but not pedal, or an individual who wants to fight global warming on a personal level, you might want to consider an eGo electric cycle. Sold in America as the eGo Cycle and in Europe as the Helio Cycle, these rechargeable electric cycles can get [...]

Living environment space-challenged, or you just can’t travel without your bike? Check out these easy-to-store, easy to carry, 2-wheelers from bikefold. The Chameleon can be wrapped up in 3 minutes, just before you check-in for your flight, or check into your office.