Cycling to work is cheaper, healthier and… less stressful than driving. E-Bikes can even save time when compared to either driving or travelling via public transport, as you will no longer be stuck in those boring traffic jams. Any commuter who has either driven or travelled via public transport to work knows how slow and stressful roadworks and delays can be. When compared to a commute on an E-Bike, however, you can be pedalling along, taking in the fresh air, reducing stress levels all whilst doing exercise. Cambridge is a fantastic example for their bicycle commuters, with one in three of their residents cycling to work. E-Bikes have the potential to boost the growth of cycling to work by up...
Fat bikes are brilliant for use in diverse terrain. They perform well on ground such as sand and snow, and are superior to regular bikes in this setting. The wider tyres with lower pressures provide extra traction and grip, where regular bike tyres would sink. Although it’s a whole lot easier to pedal through sand or snow on a fat bike when compared to a regular bike, sometimes it may still be a struggle. Not anymore! We can now convert your fat bike and make it electric, so you have that extra boost when you need it most. Also, it’s not uncommon to see a fat bike on the trails nowadays, as they’re good for hill climbing. Even though you...
We could all do with reducing our carbon footprint, and by making a few small changes to our transport habits, we can significantly reduce our own carbon footprint. This blog post has been taken from an in-depth study of commuting data from more than 3,800 people across seven cities. Choosing a bike instead of a car just once a day, will reduce an average citizens carbon emissions from transport by 67%, according to research led by University of Oxford Transport Professor, Christian Brand. This means that even if not all journeys are substituted for bicycle trips, the potential for reducing emissions is very high. Although normally, we would focus on commuting, more often than not, even recreational travel such as...
One common complaint surrounding e-bikes more than anything else, is that it causes you to cheat. Well science to proves otherwise! Studies have investigated the health-effects of electrically assisted pedal cycles (EAPC's), and they rule out these misconceptions. This specific study was compiled of 33 people, all who had to do a six-mile distance on a regular mountain bike, and an e-bike. After, the participants had to measure their heart rates, and when they did, it was found that riding an e-bike requires almost as much physical exercise as riding a traditional bike. The average heart rate of a test subject riding an e-bike was 93.6% of those riding conventional bikes. Most importantly, however, the vast majority of participants said they didn't feel as though...
