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Random articles on electric bikes, bike motors, scooters and folding bikes.

Sometimes, we get away from folding bikes and electric bikes and write about things like urban commuting, Brooks saddles, and Kryptonite locks. It's nice to read up on the accessories you're buying.

In this section, we'll discuss some of the best accessories for electric bikes and folding bikes, as well as battery care and maintenance, urban commuting, and any other miscellaneous stories related to electric bikes, folding bikes, and kick scooters.

How to break in a Brooks leather saddle

Brooks leather saddles are a gorgeous addition to any bicycle but many people are scared away by tales of their difficult break in period. It's true that you have to break in a Brooks just like any other leather saddle and it takes several hundred miles to do so. But aside from the cautionary tales I'm here to give you an objective view of the entire break in process. I've cataloged the break in period of my Brooks B17 Special.

How to break in a Brooks leather saddle
Urban Commuters - Taking It Above Ground

Urban commuting can be tedious and stressful, so why not make it fun! Folding bikes and electric bikes are great urban commuters, and it beats a crowded subway car! Here are some of the best alternatives to public transportation that are clean, cheap, and fun to ride.

Urban Commuters - Taking It Above Ground
Breaking In A Brooks Saddle: A Testimonial

When I got my first Brooks saddle, I knew it would be tough to get through the "break-in" period, but afterward, it was certainly one of the best investments for a bicycle. After a few weeks of riding, the Brooks saddle is the most comfortable seat out there.

Breaking In A Brooks Saddle: A Testimonial
Batteries 101

There are a few different options for electric bike and electric scooter batteries. They range in price from $50 to $500 and can weigh anywhere between 4 lbs. all the way up to 30 lbs. Which battery is the best electric bike battery? This article compares and contrasts some of the most popular batteries.

Batteries 101
Electric Bikes, folding bikes and Urban Fitness

New Yorker's weight problems are now reported to be worse then ever, with scarier and scarier side effects. One of the biggest problems is the lack of exercise. With a folding bike or electric bike, people can now get their daily dose of exercise during their daily commute. It's a great way to stay healthy.

Electric Bikes, folding bikes and Urban Fitness
Estelle electric bike motor kit

The Estelle electric bike conversion kit is an easy-to-use system for almost any bike, utilizing a super-reliable Heinzmann electric bike motor. Although these kits have been discontinued, there is still some great information here about electric bike kits and some of the best conversion kits that are currently available.

Estelle electric bike motor kit
Keeping Warm on a Bike in the Winter

Winter time is not a fun time for bicycle riding. Unless of course, you live in Florida or southern California. In the Big Apple, it gets COLD, so we're giving some tips to all of you year-round electric bike and folding bike commuters. Follow some of these tips and you won't end up a human popsicle.

Keeping Warm on a Bike in the Winter
Kryptonite New York Lock U-lock reviews

Kryptonite is widely known as the best bicycle lock manufacturer. They made U-Locks, chain locks, and the popular heavy-duty New York City lock. Need more convincing? Here are a handful of customer reviews for various Kryptonite Locks.

Kryptonite New York Lock U-lock reviews