micromobility - Ebikes, scooters, longboards: Whatever floats your goat, this is micromobility
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTRBM-3u6q0&t=1s ENGWE does **not** seem to be notifying their US customers about this, as usual: Their customer experience is a dumpster fire. Contact them ASAP for a fix, but good luck because my experience with their support has been total dog shit. Never again will I buy from them and you shouldn't either.
So... That was quite a surprise, here's the link to the statistics: [Link](https://www.destatis.de/DE/Presse/Pressemitteilungen/2024/03/PD24_N014_46241.html) 188 fatalities out of nearly 24k accidents don't qualify as 'most cases end deadly'. I don't want to speculate as to how someone can misread a statistic that significantly while writing an article for a public service news site. But the damage of such false narratives is considerable.
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New research suggests riders and city planners need to make changes to keep people safe.
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Everything must go as the Pro's Closet's entire inventory is now officially Up for public auction until October 23rd
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Specialized launches its Reduce, Reuse, ReSpecialized on October 26th, offering free repairs, tune-ups, and bike discounts for all bikes.
The Heritage Spirit Scrambler is now available for pre-orders and starts at $25,473. This ridiculously overpriced motorcycle is a joke and here's why.
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Juiced Bikes, the much-lauded Southern California electric bicycle maker, appears to have been sold at auction for around US $1,225,000.
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The Ventete aH-1 Cycle Helmet, awarded the prestigious Luminary Winner title at this year’s Red Dot Award: Design Concept, is an innovative take on personal safety for urban cyclists. At a time when cities are embracing cycling as a sustainable and efficient mode of transport, the aH-1 helmet emerges as a design-forward solution, combining portability,
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By no means is this exhaustive and it's from 2017, but I found it really interesting. And this site says that the cheapo helmet from a few years ago is still just as effective as a new expensive one.
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Energica, Europe’s leading electric motorcycle maker and often considered ‘the Ducati of e-motorcycles’, appears to be in financial distress. New...
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Our guide explains what bicycle rolling resistance is, how it’s measured and the factors that influence it.
So quick review, but know that this is my first e-bike, so I'm definitely no expert. I recently purchased the Jasion EB5 e-bike on Amazon for less than $400. Got delivered two days later. It came mostly assembled, but I did need to attach the front wheel, handlebars, light, and pedals. The quick-release bolt for the wheel made things easier, but the instructions were a bit unclear, especially since I'm not used to putting bikes together. Still, I got it done in about 45 minutes without needing to search for extra help online. I charged the removable battery, which took about four hours. The bike came with the tires pre-inflated, but I topped them off to make sure they were good to go. Three electric assist modes (1, 2, and 3), and the LED display was super easy to navigate without needing the manual. The throttle-only option fun when I want to cruise without pedaling. But since I want to get in my cardio, I rarely use it. Riding the EB5 is a blast! The 500W motor gives it a zippy feel, reaching up to 20 mph on flat and slight hills. Drops down to around 9 on super hill tho. Still fine and easy to pedal though. The 26-inch tires and front fork suspension handled the bump bumps in the road and inclines with ease, which was a pleasant surprise. Although I’m new to e-bikes, the EB5 feels solid and sturdy, especially compared to my regular pedal bikes in terms of build quality. Bike is relatively light, around 50 pounds, and I had no problem carrying it up a few steps into my house. The front light is bright enough for night rides, and the display is easy to read in different lighting conditions. Even after 40 miles of commuting and running small errands, the bike has held up perfectly—no issues so far. I’m especially impressed by the four riding modes. The pedal assist is smooth and customizable, allowing me to adjust how much help I get based on the terrain. For quick errands or my one-mile commute, the throttle-only mode is perfect for effortless riding. The booster mode even helps me push the bike uphill without breaking a sweat. It's been a reliable and fun investment, especially for the price. It's comfortable and makes my daily rides much more enjoyable. The charge has lasted a while, and I have only charged it once since I got it. So this bike is a great option for those looking for a cheapie entry into the e-bike world.
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There's an old saying in motorcycling: 'Got a $10 head? Then wear a $10 helmet.' The Fox V3 RS is an expensive helmets, but the state-of-the-art safety tech is worth it.
On a mission to get photos for a review I was writing, I went to re-pair my phone with my Sena Impulse helmet so I could talk to my photographer. Chaos ensued.
Private equity has scooped up countless brands in recent years, the latest being Bell Helmets which is part of Revelyst, and was just purchased for $1.125 billion by Strategic Value Partners.
MADRID, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Operators of rental e-scooters will have until Oct. 25 to remove all their mobility devices from the streets of Madrid, the mayor's office said on Tuesday, following an outcry against reckless driving and chaotic parking by their users. After withdrawing their licences last month, the mayor's office said the three foreign operators - Lime, Dott and Tier Mobility - had failed to implement limits on their clients' circulation or control their parking to regain the licences. Amsterdam-based Dott, Germany's Tier Mobility and U.S.-based Lime, whose scooters are available via the Uber have around 2,000 e-scooters each throughout Madrid. ...
