Peacefully Sharing the Road, a Challenge for Ebike Riders And Drivers
Since a growing number of commuters ride ebikes, peacefully sharing the road with car drivers is an issue for both.
Tips and instructions for a happier e-biking. Find here practical tutorials to get rid of the most commnon problems and avoid getting stuck ion the middle of nowhere during ebike tours.
Since a growing number of commuters ride ebikes, peacefully sharing the road with car drivers is an issue for both.
Excepted S-pedelecs with costly plates and insurance, in Europe ebikes electric assistance must stop at beyond km/h. Is that reasonable?
Choosing an ebike is not easy, since so many factors play a decisive role: motor, battery, and components. Nevertheless, frame remains paramount.
Does the standard equipment of your ebike include an LED Remote that you would like to replace with a Purion 200? Here you go.
Not everyone likes factory settings. Here you can find out how to change the screens of the Bosch Smart System displays.
Slim and narrow like a perch, or comfortable like an armchair? How to choose the best saddle for our ebike.Read More »What saddle choose for your ebike? Sleek & light, or bulkier & comfortable?
Batteries are an essential component of e-bikes. One should base his choice on energy capacity, price, and size or encumbrance.Read More »Choosing the Right Battery. Bigger is Better? Not Always!
Ebikes are heavy, what renders quite delicate choosing the right, safe bicycle carrier for your own car.
Read More »Safely Transport E-bikes with Suitable & Safe Ebike Carriers
The actual economic crisis can break havoc on small ebike startups. Consequently, you can buy their ebikes at a fabulous discount, with no risk.Read More »Cargo Ebike Manufacturer Kiffy Is out, Gorgeous Bargains Are in
Shock absorbers and dampers smooth functioning is even more essential for ebikes, since they are heavier than conventional ones.
Read More »How to Extend E-Bike Shocks & Dampers Life Through Proper Service
E-bikes are sensibly heavier than organic bikes, and enable riders to climb higher or ride longer, thus wearing their brakes faster.
Ebikes require more efficient tires than organic bikes. This is due to their weight, heavier by at least six or 7 kg.
Read More »Correctly Choosing Tires for Your Ebike, for Road or Trail
Ebikes can be easily stolen and sold with very little risk for the crooked reseller and eventual purchaser, having no plates nor registration.
Read More »Tips and Tools to Effectively Prevent Ebike Thefts
“Dooring” means opening your car door without watching, thus injuring a cyclist passing by. Since ebikes ride faster, they are more exposed to it.
Read More »Dooring Wounds and Kills, Even More with Ebikes. Tips to Avoid It
“Light” has lately become one of the most prized attributes for ebikes. How light should your ebike be?
Read More »Every Single Gram or Ounce a Light Ebike Spares is Pricey
Purchasing a secondhand ebike can be smart and spare you quite a lot of money, provided that you take some precautions.
Read More »Buying a Secondhand eBike Can Save You Money: Tips to Get the Best Deals
When buying an ebike, this factor is often overlooked, although… Read More »Choosing the Right Crank Arm Length to Get the Best of Your Ebike
Although ebike motors in Europe can’t legally deliver more than… Read More »Correctly Choosing Your Ebike Motor
The insurer Wertgarantie addressed the question of why ebikes break down and how intensively people maintain their bikes.
E-bikes are one of the most effective ways to lose weight, even better than regular bicycles!Read More »Ebikes Can Help You Lose More Weight Than Regular Bikes, If You Are Overweight
A chain ring has to bear the pression of both… Read More »How to Change a Chainring in a Few Easy Steps – Tutorial
Although many Bosch Smart System eBikes are not equipped with… Read More »Retrofitting the Bosch Kiox 300 display on your Smart System eBike
Video of the installation Find more ebike tips here.
In some rare condominiums in the USA and in Europe ebikes are forbidden because they could allegedly catch fire. Let’s delve into that matter.
Read More »Ebike batteries catching fire: when, why, what to do
Experts from bicycle associations and testing institutes have revised the guideline for repairs on pedelecs and speed pedelecs.
What do you need to know when you wake up your ebike from hibernation? We have put together the most important points for you.
If something breaks or needs to be replaced due to age, distinguishing between the two types of design becomes very important.
Choosing the ebike that precisely fits your requirements is not easy. Some simple tips.Read More »How to Choose the Best Ebike for Your Needs – Guide
Performance losses in Li-Ion batteries in cold weather are annoying, but unavoidable. Fortunately, there are a few countermeasures.
The 250 Wh legal limit for European ebikes may seem a huge hindrance, until you experience their car-like torque.Read More »The Whopping Torque of Ebike Motors, an Engineering Masterpiece
What are electricity consumption, charging possibilities, real energy costs of charging an ebike battery?Read More »Electric Bikes and Electricity: Charging, Consumption, Costs
What do I have to bear in mind when installing the appliance? What problems can arise? Find out the answers here.
Of course, we also ride ebikes in autumn and winter! With this equipment you can now make your bike weatherproof.
High-temperatures can considerably endanger our health, but should not always discourage biking, provided that we take some precautions. You may not know all of the following.Read More »Tips for a Cool, Healthy Biking in The Heat
A disc brake can be seriously damaged during a bike tour. Here are some simple and easy remedies. Read More »Emergency Reparations on Disc Brakes, on the Road
If our chain breaks or our shifter fails during a tour, turning our bike into a single speed can allow us to return home.
Why bike chains break Bike chains incidents are not very… Read More »Emergency Bike Chain Reparation, on the Road and at Home
A short do-it-yourself tutorial to replace a broken or crooked spoke, no matter where you are. Read More »How to Replace a Spoke on the Road or in Your Workshop
In this post, we want to share with you our know-how to repair a punctured or ripped tire by yourself, even on the road or on the trail. Read More »Repairing by Yourself a Punctured or Damaged Tire on the Road
We share some tips to get out of trouble for the most common incidents happening on bike tours. Read More »Do-it-yourself Bike Repair on the Road: Tubes & Tubeless Tires
There are some tools that you should always bring with you when you leave on a bike or ebike tour. Read More »Must-take for Short and Long Bike Tours
Not all bikes are fitted for long distance bike tours. Here are some tips to fit yours and enjoy your trip.
Read More »Day, Week- or Month-long Bike Tours – Fitting Bike Equipment
They call them mixed wheel bikes or mullets: MTBs with a 29″ front wheel and a 27.5″ rear wheel.
Read More »Mullets, or Mixed Wheels Bikes are Trendy. Eight Reasons to Ride One
A hub derailleur is a groupset in which the gear ratio selection system is internal and enclosed in the body of the rear hub.
Read More »Hub Gears Shifter Pros & Cons, How You Should Choose
Your chain should be lubricated and clean. A dirty chain can slow you down and require you more effort to ride.
Read More »Cleaning and Lubricating Your Ebike Chain and Shifter
Shift properly on your ebike to ride more smoothly, silently, faster and safer, preserving your drive from quick wear-off.
Read More »Correctly Using your Shifter Greatly Improves Your Ebike Experience
Lately, mid-drive motors are becoming trendier. Nevertehless, hub-drive are not yet out of fashion.
Read More »The Difference between Mid-drive and Hub-drive Ebikes
Not all ebike displays automatically switch to daylight saving time. You can find out how to do this for selected models here.