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KTM Has 265,000 Unsold Bikes Just Sitting Around

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KTM Has 265,000 Unsold Bikes Just Sitting Around Legendary Austrian motorcycle brand KTM is up against the ropes at the moment getting pummeled. It was revealed during the company’s current insolvency hearings that it is sitting on a whole year’s worth of inventory, to the tune of 265,000 unsold motorcycles. In all my years on this big planet I’ve never seen company… Read more…

Jalopnik 1.2k 2024-12-24

Mesmerizing Maps Show Different Journey Times Between Cars, Bikes And Public Transport

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Mesmerizing Maps Show Different Journey Times Between Cars, Bikes And Public Transport In a straight line, a car will obviously beat a bus or car in a race, but when it comes to commuting across town the result can be much closer. To show just how close those races can get in busy cities, a Finnish geographer has plotted journeys by bus, car and bike on a series of mesmerizing maps. Read more…

Jalopnik 594 2024-11-07

Free update makes Cowboy e-bikes better climbers and more efficient

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Free update makes Cowboy e-bikes better climbers and more efficient Yes, the Cowboy Cross comes in “zune brown.” | Image: CowboyCowboy is rolling out a free over-the-air update to its single-speed, belt-driven e-bikes that promises to flatten steeper hills while also making its 250W rear-hub motor more efficient when the road levels out — no gear changes required. Specifically, Cowboy says its AdaptivePower 2.0…

The Verge 401 2024-07-23

DJI expands into e-bikes and drive systems

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DJI expands into e-bikes and drive systems An exploded view of the Amflow PL e-bike showing the Avinox drive system. | Image: DJIDJI is expanding into electric bikes in a big way with its new Avinox drive system and Amflow e-bike brand. The company best known for its drones is launching its first e-bike — the carbon fiber Amflow PL electric mountain bike — before the end of the year, com…

The Verge 1.1k 2024-07-03

Testing VanMoof’s refreshed e-bikes, which are again available to buy

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Testing VanMoof’s refreshed e-bikes, which are again available to buy The new 2024 VanMoof S5 in Amsterdam where the majority of this UK-owned company still works. | Photo by Thomas Ricker / The VergeBig question: can you trust the new company to build a better S5 and A5 electric bike? Continue reading…

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How do I photograph bikes at night ?

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How do I photograph bikes at night ? Hi everyone. I’m new to photography and some of my friends have invited me for a ride tonight. It’ll be a great opportunity for me to photograph some BMWs and Kawasakis but I am very gear limited. I only have a Canon 200D II / Rebel SL3 with 2 lenses. The kit lens 18-55 and the nifty fifty. I will also be taking a tripod because the 50mm is not …

Ask Photography 1.1k 2024-04-15

Sure EVs Are Nice, But E-Bikes Are Slashing Oil Demand By A Million Barrels A Day

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Sure EVs Are Nice, But E-Bikes Are Slashing Oil Demand By A Million Barrels A Day Sales of electric vehicles are on track to hit a million cars this year for the first time, which is helping cut down fossil fuel usage across America. However, the amount being saved by our slow and steady switch to EVs pales in comparison to the amount of fossil fuels being burned by people making the switch to… Read more…

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Giordano Bikes 75% off $165

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Giordano Bikes 75% off $165 Giordano Bicycles has select *Men’s & Women’s Bicycles* on sale. *Shipping is free*. Thanks to Community Member *oOOo* for posting this deal. Examples:700c Brava Hybrid Bike…

Slickdeals 388 2024-02-16

Rad Power Bikes says it will only produce UL-certified e-bikes and batteries going forward

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Rad Power Bikes says it will only produce UL-certified e-bikes and batteries going forward Photo by Andrew Hawkins / The VergeRad Power Bikes, the largest e-bike manufacturer in North America, says that going forward, it will only produce bikes that comply with UL safety standards. The announcement comes after a series of deadly fires, mostly in New York City, were linked to malfunctioning e-bike batteries. UL Standards and Engagemen…

The Verge 194 2023-10-03

VanMoof e-bikes finds a buyer

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VanMoof e-bikes finds a buyer People swarm around the S5 at its reveal in March, 2022. VanMoof’s future is less clear. | Photo by Thomas Ricker / The VergeLavoie is buying bankrupt e-bike maker VanMoof. The e-mobility subsidiary of McLaren Applied announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the VanMoof e-bike business. The announcement gives ne…

The Verge 171 2023-09-03

Gamescom 23: Flashback 2 gets a fresh trailer, loaded with action, intrigue, and jet bikes

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Gamescom 23: Flashback 2 gets a fresh trailer, loaded with action, intrigue, and jet bikes Okay so it’s only a tease, but it does look like Flashback 2 will be getting its motor running with some high-speed conveyance. Head out on the highway Continuing to look like a side-scrolling action game to watch, Microids and series’ creator Paul Cuisset’s Flashback 2 is shaping up nicely indeed. The title has a … The post Gamescom 23: Flashba…

Brutal Gamer 213 2023-08-23

The Radrunner 3 Plus Is the SUV of E-Bikes

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The Radrunner 3 Plus Is the SUV of E-Bikes I’d always thought of ebikes as substitutes for normal bicycles—a way to cheat gravity on hills and Mother Nature on windy days. But my mind was changed by the Radrunner 3 Plus from Rad Power Bikes—this cargo bike is versatile enough to replace your car. Read more…

Lifehacker 256 2023-08-15