Bike
-
Blog
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…
Read More » -
Blog
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…
Read More » -
Blog
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,…
Read More » -
Blog
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25774027/2187636759.jpg)
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…
Read More » -
Blog
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…
Read More » -
Blog
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…
Read More » -
Blog
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…
Read More » -
Blog
Bike League Codes (November 2024)
Update: we checked for new Bike League codes on November 3, 2024 Since childhood, I have been a fan of biking around the neighborhood and always dreamt of becoming a biking league champion. Well, that dream finally comes true with the Roblox Bike League. While this game shares similarities with other simulator games, it requires dedication and practice to become…
Read More » -
Blog
The Peloton Bike Is $216 Off (and More Prime Day Sales on Exercise Bikes)
If you’re looking to pick up an exercise bike, Amazon has deals on several brands for October Prime Day. These include deals on Peloton bikes and shoes, Bowflex and Echelon bikes, and deals on several Sunny models. Unfortunately for non-Prime members, the big-name bikes are for members only. But don’t stop reading—we have the dirt on some of the best…
Read More » -
Blog
Review: The Merach S26 Is an Impressive, Affordable Exercise Bike
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Not everyone can afford a Peloton, but honestly, you don’t need one. If what you’re looking for is a no-nonsense bike exercise workout at home, there are plenty of more affordable alternatives. The quality varies depending on what you’re looking to spend, but I’ve found the Merach S26 to be…
Read More »
