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Electric Bikes

The eFlow: latest in E-bike Tech

March 7, 2013

Earlier this month a new electric bike joined the NYCeWheels repertoire: the eFlow Nitro! The decision to bring in a new bike is not made lightly here at the shop, but the eflow impressed us from the start. Let’s take a look. Powerful motor on the eFlow Electric Bike The eFlow electric bike uses a powerful 500watt [...]

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It’s Raining Folding Bikes

August 28, 2012

As August draws to a close, the string of blisteringly hot sunny days has begun to give way to colder temperatures and thundershowers– harbingers of the colder seasons to come. In the spirit of the changing seasons, I thought I would take a moment to talk about the bikes that are best for rainy weather. [...]

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The TransAmerican Electric Bike Tour

July 12, 2012

Last week I met up with Boris Mordkodich who, together with his friend Anna, just completed a 4000 mile bike tour across America with two Electric Bikes. The tour, which began in New York on April 7th and ended in San Fransisco two months later, marked the first time anyone has ever completed a coast-to-coast [...]

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So many folding bikes to ship, so little time…

June 14, 2012

Last week, we went through a bit of a shift here at NYCeWheels, our shipper left the team, and one of our two salesmen, the charismatic, multi-talented Roberto, took over shipping duties. It’s definitely not the easiest time for a shift like this. We are right in the middle of our busiest season, just got [...]

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Folding Bike Frenzy! – Inside a nyc folding bike shop

April 26, 2012

Here at NYCeWheels, the steady approach of summer means many things: sunny days, happy bikers, more customers and, of course, much more work! Selling Fold-up bikes in NYC is hard work! When I first started working here, the shop cultivated healthy levels of efficiency—everyone was busy, VERY busy, but there was still time to stop [...]

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Behind the Scenes at Top Electric and Folding Bike Shop

April 6, 2012

On Wednesday, April 4th I got up at 8:00am, gulped down a banana/frozen berry whipped drink and headed out on my bike to start my part-time job at NYCe Wheels. I started out test-riding folding bikes… Over the past few months I’ve become increasingly involved with NYCe Wheels. My roommate, Peter, has worked at the [...]

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Jack’s Kettler Twin Electric Bike Review

March 27, 2012

A guest blog by Jack R. Last week, I found myself, once again, at the bike shop where my roommate works, bright eyed and cheery, ready to check out a new folding bike and take on the world. Little did I know that my roommate had something a little a more “electrifying” for me to [...]

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UltraMotor bought by electric bike giant Hero

January 17, 2012

A2B electric bicycles have been long been some of the most powerful, coolest looking, electric bicycles available in the US. This is part of what attracted electric bicycle giant Hero Eco to their side. Hero has long been a major player in the Indian electric bicycle market, producing top quality electric scooters, two wheelers, and [...]

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The Stromer: A Superior Electric Bike

October 4, 2011

At first glance it’s hard to believe the Stromer is an electric bike. It’s subtle battery placement in the bottom tube, the unintrusive rear-hub motor, and the unassuming handle bar mounted console all contribute to a low-profile and high-powered electric system. The Stromer electric bike also comes in four different frame sizes – each with [...]

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Michael W’s Torq II electric bike review

July 8, 2011

We haven’t had a customer review lately, and this one seemed worthy of presentation. So without further adieu I present: Michael W’s Torq II electric bike review -Peter I have had the Ezee Torq II for a few months now and I am happy to report that I am very pleased with everything that this [...]

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