The Best Cruiser Style Bicycles
“Cruisers”, the sturdy, balloon-tired bicycles that were a common sight on American streets through the 1950s, have seen a serious spike in popularity lately. And their throwback style is attracting commuters and other riders for some very good reasons: cruisers are comfortable to ride, thanks to an upright pedaling position; they’re relatively inexpensive compared to sport-specific models like mountain bikes; their frames and components are typically very durable; and they’re mechanically simple, which means minimal maintenance. A cruiser can be a great option for biking around town, and these are 7 of the top models on the market.
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Pedro's Blowout Recycled Seat Bag
Bike gear manufacturer Pedro’s takes its environmental footprint seriously. Their philosophy is, “The best way to help the planet is to help people ride their bikes.” Plus, they strive for sustainable manufacturing techniques wherever possible – and they’ve combined these two principles with their recycled rubber Blowout seat bags.
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Best Around-Town Bike Panniers
Even if you’re not biking cross-country, you still need a good way to carry items while biking to work or running errands. You can do away with your makeshift bungees and get the most out of your bike rack with one of these single panniers. These are four of the best ones available for day-to-day use; all of them feature carry straps and attach to your existing rear rack.
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A solar-powered car charging station has opened in Chicago. We may see a lot of these in the near future. It’s called ChargePoint, and the charging power is provided by a “solar tree”. [click to continue…]
Last year, Zero Motorcycles introduced an 100% electric off-road motorcycle, called the Zero X. This year the company is introduce the Zero S, which is the on-road version of the Zero X.
The Zero S is equipped with a brushed permanent magnet electric motor. It gets 31 HP and 62.5 ft-lbs torque (at zero RPM). It uses a lithium ion array battery, which can power the bike to 60 MPH with a range of 60 miles. It weights just 225 lb curb weight. [click to continue…]