There Is A Change In The Wind
It has been a long time.coming. Only a few years ago even I was arguing against e-bikes on MUP's. Not only did I not understand their proper operation, but I could see no way to determine what would be allowed. Persons much
Butt Hurt
No, I am not talking about NIMBY's complaining about expanded bicycle infrastructure or having to obey the law this week. I really am talking about saddle soreness. Saddle soreness is not necessarily the same as saddle sores. Sores come later and are usually
This Has Got To Stop!
Please forgive the rant, but I am livid. If I do not share I just might hurt someone (most likely myself
Grumpy Old Guys On Bikes
One of my saddest days was the day I visited my father to retrieve his cruiser bike. He would ride no more. I am beginning to understand. Getting older is a privilege, not a sentence. I'm enjoying it more and more. Wish
Your Own Custom Built E-bike!
I often talk about the best e-bike as being the one converted from the bike you already love. You aren't going to find a factory bike as comfy, efficient or reliable, but what if you don't have a bike and you don't
A Challenge
There is nothing particularly special about the bikes pictured above. They are entry level, though great values. Once converted to torque sensing, mid-drive e-bikes though, they are FAR superior to anything comparable that costs $1,000 more! I challenge anyone to come up
Horses For Courses
In horse racing there are horses called mudders. They may not win on smooth, hard, flat, dry courses, but they leave othes behind on a rainy day. Bikes and especially e-bikes, are no different. No one bike does everything well. Probably my single
Would You Ride It If It Weren’t An E-bike?
Before you buy any e-bike, ask yourself, would I ride this if it weren't an e-bike? If the answer is no, don't buy it! You ride bikes with lightweight hydroformed and/or butted ROUND or oval tubed frames. We haven't used heavy, buzzy and
What Happened!?!
The year was 1967. My Weekly Reader was reporting on a rail road turned into a bike path between Sparta and Elroy Wisconsin. This was too amazing for me to believe at the time. I am sure there were earlier cycling stories,
“Proper” Cycling Gear
If folks only knew the number of people I meet that don't ride because they feel they don't have the proper kit or bike