Electric Stringbike Ditches the Chain

Stringbike is pioneering a revolutionary way of getting bikes into motion, completely doing away with conventional chains, derailleurs, gear shift mechanisms and related parts. The heart and soul of the Stringbike uses a uniquely innovative…

Grace MX II: America’s E-Bike Solution?

Americans love their SUVs and 4x4 pick-up trucks. Even if they are only using them to drop the kids off at baseball practice or for commuting to their office jobs. The sight of a skinny-tired, aluminum-fendered, step-thru commuter bike…

E-Scooter Or E-Bike? Yes To Both

This is a cool little vehicle that looks like a scooter but pedals (with electric assist) like a bike. Its LCD illuminates the current speed, indicates voltage left on its battery, and indicates when its headlight, rear light, and turn…

August 2014

BIKE TESTS • Izip Commuter vs. Beach Cruiser Shootout • E-Joe Epik SE: A fun and affordable folding e-bike • Easy Motion Neo Jumper 650b • Kuberg Trials Bike: Kid-size small, but still not a toy • EcoReco M3: Commutes shouldn’t be…

Hammacher Schlemmer Offers Foldable E-Bike

This is the electric bicycle that folds in half, ideal for commutes and storage at work or an apartment. Folding around its integrated battery compartment, its front half collapses against its rear half while its front unifork folds into…