From the monthly archives:

February 2010

Sanyo Eneloop Electric bike at Interbike

February 27, 2010

Great interview at Interbike Dave is introducing the Sanyo Eneloop Electric bike as well as a new folding bike and the amazing carbon fiber eneloop electric bike. Please check out our product page for the Sanyo electric bike it is one of the best integrated electric bikes we offer.

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3 Reasons NYC Taxis Love the Electric Bike

February 26, 2010

I was crossing the street in New York City the other day; sadly because of the weather I couldn’t sport an electric bike. Suddenly, inches from my leg, was a honking a taxi! New York taxis really don’t like anything that gets in their way-especially bicycles. But, the next time a cabbie honks at you, [...]

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Fashion Week, Dog Shows, and Electric Bikes

February 24, 2010

As the snow melts here in the Big Apple, activities and events are already starting to become more frequent. Our friend Zorin popped in to say hello, riding his cargo bike with an eZee Conversion Kit. We guessed he was on his way to the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, with his pug Coco riding [...]

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Demo-cart for electric bikes, folding bikes and kick scooters.

February 21, 2010

Below is a first draft of a demo cart we are putting together for this season. The base bicycle trailer is the model 64 available from bikesatwork.com The NYCeWheels demo-cart will hold a few folding bikes and kick scooters. The cart is pulled by an electric bike which is recharged by the solar panel roof. [...]

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CBS NEWS Electric Bike segment

February 20, 2010

Janet Choi from CBS News just stopped by NYCeWheels for a few hours to get the low down on electric bikes. Janet’s reaction when she first got on the Sanyo electric bike was “this is awesome, I want one” ..and Bert was brilliant again, he dripped over 2 bikes, started stuttering, drooling and spitting and [...]

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TransAmerica Cole Bear on Folding Bikes

February 19, 2010

NYCeWheels had the privilege to interview Cole Bear Grosner, who cycled across the United States in 2009. Greg: Cole Bear, you rode across the United States. What inspired your decision to make that journey? Cole: It came from a couple of different strands of inspiration. I made a new friend in college- a girl two [...]

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Electric Bikes on Atlantic City’s Boardwalk!

February 18, 2010

What better way to experience the flavors of New Jersey than with electric bikes? Two hours outside of Manhattan via the Garden State Parkway N, Atlantic City is well known for its casino gambling, sandy beaches, shopping centers, view of the Atlantic Ocean, and perhaps the city’s greatest allure-its famous Boardwalk. The Boardwalk starts at [...]

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Electric Bikes on WOR Radio | Sat 8:30am

February 17, 2010

“Electric bikes are commonplace with NYC bike commuters” will air on the The WOR Morning Show on Saturday 8:30 February 20th. The WOR Saturday Morning Show is hosted by WOR News Director and Morning Show host Joe Bartlett. He will be interviewing Bert and a NYCeWheels customer that commutes in New York City on his/her electric bike daily. [...]

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Transportation Alternatives: Reclaim!

February 16, 2010

The new issue of Reclaim Magazine has arrived by our favorite cycling advocacy group, Transportation Alternatives. In this issue, you can read about different programs, people, and plans to make NYC more fun and safer. NYCeWheels is a proud sponsor of Transportation Alternatives and the Century Bike ride.

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Electric bikes, go cheap?

February 15, 2010

Electric bike models are now available in price ranges from $300 to $12,000.  So, the question arises, how much should good quality,  but not over-priced electric bikes cost? Where is the sweet spot if I am looking for a decent quality electric bike but do not want to be paying for technology that I don’t need [...]

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