E-bike benefits: Why you should ride an electric bicycle

Cycling is the most efficient form of personal transportation in terms of energy consumed to move a person over a certain distance. Here’s a quick overview of the differences between cycling on a regular bike and on an electric bike. What are the benefits regarding your health, finances and the environment?  Cycling on a regular… Continue reading E-bike benefits: Why you should ride an electric bicycle

The most important laws and regulations around e-bikes

There is some discussion about new regulations regarding the increasingly common e-bikes in road traffic. We want to provide clarity and have compiled for you at a glance which laws currently apply. Are there any special regulations in the city? Where are you allowed to ride? Specific regulations are related to Germany and the EU,… Continue reading The most important laws and regulations around e-bikes

The way to the office: the benefits of business bikes for the company

Throughout 2020, the number of journeys made by bike across Europe increased by an unprecedented amount. In Vienna, people were using their bikes 26% more than the previous year. In German cities such as Cologne, journeys made by bicycle in 2020 were at an all-time high. Spurred on by the pandemic, more and more people are cycling to… Continue reading The way to the office: the benefits of business bikes for the company

Fork recall for 52 Curt bikes

In February, we were notified of two broken forks for Curt. Upon inspection, we discovered a quality issue with two batches of shipments by our fork manufacturing partner. We tracked the bikes which were installed with forks from those shipments and issued a recall for the bikes. We will exchange the forks for the bikes and… Continue reading Fork recall for 52 Curt bikes

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E-bike motors and electronics – How does an e-bike work?

The main components differentiating electric bikes from regular bicycles are the motor and the battery, followed by electric-assist modes and controllers and displays. This guide gives an overview of all of these components, making it easier for you to choose your own electric bike. E-bike motors – should you choose mid-drive or hub-drive motor? E-bike… Continue reading E-bike motors and electronics – How does an e-bike work?

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E-Bike buying guide: How to choose the right electric bicycle

E-bikes can cost between 1,000 – 4,000€ on average, so it’s worth researching the different makes and models available before making an investment. Key considerations include weight, range, motor, design, price, warranty and regulations. Below are 7 questions you should ask yourself before buying an electric bike. As you answer these questions, it should become clearer… Continue reading E-Bike buying guide: How to choose the right electric bicycle