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Bike to Work on a Folding Bike

May 19, 2010

We’re about halfway through Bike Month here in New York City, and I’ve been seeing a lot more commuters out on the streets (with the exception of the days of torrential downpours). Since this week is Bike To Work Week, I’ve been observing an increase in my normal flow of bicycle commuter traffic, including many [...]

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Bikestation Opens in Washington, D.C.

May 17, 2010

One of our electric bike riders in Washington, D.C. pointed us to this fantastic new structure called Bikestation, which just opened in his city this month. Situated just outside the downtown train station, this hub provides bicycle parking, service, rentals, changing rooms, lockers, and a retail shop for parts and accessories. For a commuter, this [...]

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My Fourth Anniversary of Commuting on My Brompton

April 7, 2010

by Steve Boss, April 2, 2010 This week was the fourth anniversary of my commuting to work on my Brompton.  I live up by 90th Street on the east side and commute to my office across from Battery Park. It is 15 miles round trip.  I bike most days, well – except for holidays, vacation [...]

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5 Tips For Riding Electric Bikes in the Winter

January 16, 2010

If you’re like us, you won’t let the cold get the best of you this winter. Despite the temperatures outside, we’re determined to keep riding through the winter, and we encourage you to do the same! Because it’s much more difficult to have an enjoyable winter ride, we’ve developed a list of tips to keep [...]

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Secrets for Lighter Bromptons

December 16, 2009

Brompton Folding Bikes are all the rage. This isn’t a secret. We’ve seen them explode in New York, the compact dimensions fitting perfectly on a train or subway. However, we often get asked about the weight. Aside from getting a Titanium Bike, what are some other ways to minimize the weight of a Brompton? One [...]

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Paul Steely White, making New York City better for biking

December 11, 2009

At the Biking Rules PSA Film Festival, Daniel Leeb premiered a video of T.A.’s Executive Director Paul Steely White talking about what it takes to make New York City better for biking, walking and public transit. We thought you might enjoy watching it while considering whether to take advantage of our very special year-end dollar-for-dollar [...]

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NYCeWheels in the New York Times!

October 24, 2009

We were approached by David Goodman of the New York Times last week concerning an article about electric bikes in New York City. On Tuesday, his article, Electric Bikes Gain Favor in City Streets, was published in the Times. Bert was interviewed by Mr. Goodman about our store, as well as the popularity of electric [...]

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Electric Bike Commuters

October 19, 2009

Today we arranged some interviews with the New York Times with some of our customers who commute with electric bikes. It looks like the press is picking up on new technology! The first of our two lucky customers is Roger. He built a BionX Electric Motor into the Dahon Matrix folding mountain bike. Complete with [...]

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Protected Bike Lanes in the Upper East Side?

October 17, 2009

As a commuter in Manhattan, the dangerous roadways of 1st and 2nd Avenue don’t accomodate cyclists very well. Very often, I am suprised I wasn’t killed on my way to work. Between buses, trucks, and taxis, a commute on the east side is stressful and risky. Luckily, our friends in Transportation Alternatives are collecting letters [...]

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Rain, Rain Go Away

October 15, 2009

If you live in New York like us, you’re probably experiencing a cold, miserable rain storm. For some bike riders, this may result in subway or taxi rides until the weather clears up. For the dedicated commuters, life can be dreary without a few essentials. It’s important to keep dry, especially in cold weather like [...]

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