Author: Russ Lowthian
-
Bike Pic Aug 24, a wheelie may get you into your sweet spot
It’s Wheelie Wednesday, where are the BMX’rs from the Ride Factory?
-
Bike Pic July 16, testing his mountain bike skills on the Jail Trail
This Saturday, testing mountain bike skills on the Jail Trail, near St Cloud, MN
-
Bike Pic Aug 12, ice cream smiles Friday, in Anoka!
This ice cream smiles Friday, stop and enjoy a cool treat
-
Pedaling around Winona can give you a feel of Indiana Jones
Soon, Minnesota’s beautiful fall colors will be gracing the Mississippi River Bluffs in and around Winona. Pedaling along the bluffs at this time of the year may make you feel like you’re Indiana Jones scouring foreign lands for lost treasure. But hold on there just one minute, Major Tom, you’re still in Southeast Minnesota. Ready…
-
What’s an e-bike battery’s range and its life cycled?
Estimating the distance your e-bike can travel per charge is called range. This is an important specification to pay attention to when comparing a specific e-bike battery with your desired riding style. For example, if your commute involves steep climbs, you don’t want to run the battery low halfway up the hill. Without power (volts),…
-
What are the different types and speeds of e-bikes?
Referred to by most as an e-bike, an electric assist bicycle refers to a motorized version of the traditional bike. With three general classifications, the speeds of e-bikes vary. Compared to a regular bicycle, which relies totally on your pedal power. The electric motor assists your pedaling efforts allowing you to go farther using less…
-
What you need to know if considering e-bike financing
Now that you have selected an electric assist bike, you may want to know if e-bike financing is an option. And should you finance all or part of the purchase to get the right bike that will fit your needs over the next two to five years? With the growing popularity of electric bikes, many…
-
Why are there so many variables to pedal-assist e-bike costs?
You may want to compare all kinds of features and components when looking at an e-bikes cost. First, consider the style of the e-bike you like. Will the bike help fulfill your transportation needs to justify the investment. Next, are there options for the battery and motor size, the warranty, and the weight? With that…
-
E-bike assistance after hip or knee surgery
Recovering from hip or knee surgery can be fun when adding an electric-assist bike to the post-rehab process. After my second hip replacement and talking to others with hip or knee procedures, an e-bike can make the rehab process easier. Helping to achieve full-joint motion and an active lifestyle after surgery. Especially with the improvements…
-
E-bike-maintenance, and what if it needs a repair?
Just like a regular bicycle, doing an ABC (Air, Brake & Chain) check regularly can help you avoid any unnecessary repairs and maximize your e-bike investment. E-bikes aren’t a one-and-done kind of purchase. You’ll need to consider the maintenance costs or have a good warranty because repairs can a shocker.