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How to Make Your Electric Bike Last Longer
Some e-bikes, regardless of where the motor is located, have a separate throttle control, typically a thumb-operated lever that applies electric power without the rider needing to pedal. This is handy for a quick, effortless takeoff, but it uses a lot more battery life than a pedal-assist setup, and that can limit the bike’s electric range and the amount of…
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Is an Electric Bike Right for You?
As with conventional bicycles, there are several types of e-bikes, each with a special purpose. They can be built to ride on mountain or forest trails, take long rides on the open road, or cruise around at a leisurely pace near home. Conventional cycling purists may knock electric bikes because of the greater ease of pedaling, but some converts have…
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Bike Riding Safety Tips for New and Experienced Riders
Keep in mind that safety doesn’t just mean protective equipment; it’s also about how cyclists interact with motorists, pedestrians, and other cyclists. Obey the law. The League of American Bicyclists reminds riders, “You have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers.” This means that cyclists have to follow all traffic laws and obey street signs, signals, and road markings. Ride…
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Your Exercise Bike Knows a Lot About You—and It Doesn’t Keep Secrets
So, what are these companies doing with all this workout data they’re collecting? Who else can see or use it? Well, apart from Kinomap, which specifically says it shares information with the International Olympic Committee, it’s hard to say for sure. (Kinomap didn’t respond to a question from CR about this.) In most cases, your data could be shared with a…
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Why Buying a Bike Helmet Online Could Be Dangerous
It’s reasonable to be wary about purchasing a bike helmet online. Here are some tips to help ensure that a helmet complies with CPSC standards. (Also see CR’s bike helmet buying guide.) Watch out for third-party sellers. It’s important to be cautious about platforms like Amazon or Walmart that allow outside vendors to sell goods. They’re legally responsible for products…
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How to Prevent an Electric Bike Fire
Electric bike sales have soared in recent years as more people welcome the easy, fun mobility these motor-assisted bicycles can provide. An unfortunate side effect has been more lithium-ion battery fires. Nationwide, there have been 188 explosions and more than 3,000 fires caused by lithium-ion battery-powered consumer devices since 2022, according to data from UL Solutions. In New York City,…
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Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting reportedly didn’t use a Citi Bike to escape
CNN is reporting that according to an unnamed source in law enforcement, the person who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside the Hilton hotel in midtown Manhattan fled on an e-bike, but not a Citi Bike, as NYPD Chief of Detectives Joe Kenney previously said during a press conference. Thompson had been scheduled to appear at the company’s…
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Best Bike Locks to Protect Your Conventional Bicycle or Electric Bike
We rated the locks based on this one aspect: how well they might deter thieves trying to break them open, and not on other variables, such as how easy they were to lug around or carry with you on a bike ride. “Unfortunately, when it comes to locks, heavier is actually better for security but worse for portability,” says Bernie…
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How to Choose and Use the Right Bike Rack
That’s where bike racks and carriers come in. They can provide a smart, safe, and easy way to transport your bike(s) to those beautiful country roads, serene bike paths, or secluded forest trails you’re dying to visit. The problem is that choosing the right bike rack isn’t simple. There are now a plethora of types, makes, and models of racks…
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Best Bike Racks – Consumer Reports
We decided on a sampling of hitch-mounted platform racks, including a low-priced option, one designed with heavy electric bikes in mind, and another intended for serious cyclists who use their bike rack on a regular basis. We also evaluated low- and high-priced hitch-mounted hanging racks, and we tried two different-sized pickup truck tailgate pads to see what all the fuss…
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