Dan Hanebrink’s Unique Fat-Tire Bikes

For the last three decades Dan Hanebrink has proven to be one of the most eccentric but visionary bike designers in the world. With proven credentials as the inventor of the fat bike, Dan has now brought pedal assist to his bikes, which…

Electric Bike Glossary

If you are new to the electric bike world, there are a flock of technical terms and descriptions being tossed around that you may be unfamiliar with. We know that it helps to have a little background before diving in, so here are the…

Putting the “race” into the Easy Motion Neo Race

From their mainstream acceptance in Europe to their growing popularity in Southern California, the electric bike has certainly been making its presence known. Funny thing, though; as we’ve seen them in every conceivable size and style,…

Haibike Xduro Superace Mid-Drive Road Bike

When it comes to styling, even the most ardent e-bike enthusiasts would agree that in the land of electric bikes, there hasn’t been much to get excited about. Since their inception, electric bikes have traditionally relied on a truly…

E-Bike Tech: Currie Electric Bike Conversion Kit

One of the bigger challenges facing many people interested in taking advantage of an electric bike is the price of most electric bikes. No, they aren’t cheap. More to the point, what if you already have a perfectly good bicycle that you…

Product Review: Crankbrothers Mini Pump

Crankbrothers’ product line aims to blend elegant design with top-notch functionality. Their new $50 Sterling pumps can be found at the top of their mini-pump food chain. Tech features: Crankbrothers’ Sterling family of pumps gives…

Product Review: Abus Bordo 6000 Bike Lock

Tech features: The 2-pound, 10-ounce, 3-foot-long folding lock opens and closes with the use of a key (Abus also offers a combination lock if you are better at remembering numbers than keys). It comes with a universal mounting bracket…

The Santa Ynez Valley has become a star of its own making

California’s Central Coast has gained a reputation for many things. Chief among them are the scenic drive up Pacific Coast Highway and a growing wine-making industry centered between Santa Ynez Valley and Paso Robles. That same spate of…

Two Wheel Poineer Preston Petty

By: Zap At 72 years old, with nothing more than a bright moon high in the sky to light his way, it would seem that the last thing Preston Petty should be doing is fast accelerating across a deserted construction yard aboard his…

Product Spotlite: Club Ride Clothing

Jack tech flannel jersey No, the Club Ride Jack Tech flannel jersey looks nothing like your typical cycling jersey. By combining Club Ride’s Western-inspired style with ride-friendly technical attributes, the Jack Tech jersey is…