Schwinn Hurricane Storms Back In as a Compact eBike for Teens
The Schwinn Hurricane is back. Only this time, it’s as a low-cost eBike, and it’s marketed to young riders. Hold on, doesn’t it seem like a bad time to release a bike named the Hurricane? On the surface, yes, but most bikes are in development for years before they are launched, so Schwinn likely named […]
Strength and Style Merge with Hollywood Racks’ New CrossTrack Bike Rack
We haven’t heard much from family-owned, Los Angeles-based, Hollywood Racks since last October. That’s when they celebrated 50 years in the industry. Now, they’ve launched their new hitch-mounted CrossTrack Bike Rack. The rack is available for one or two bikes and 1.25″ and 2″ receivers. It also has frameless touchpoints and additional accessories. (Photos / […]
REI Co-op Becomes Authorized Service Partner for Canyon Bicycles
Yup, you read that right. Canyon Bicycles’ customers can now get authorized service for their bikes at REI. Why REI Co-op? Well REI is one of the nation’s largest specialty outdoor retailers and consumer cooperatives. So it makes sense that Canyon would choose REI to expand and strengthen its existing service network. (Photo / REI) […]
Check the New Meriwether Cycles Ponderosa, an All-Round, Big Clearance, Gravel/Touring Steed
Meriwether Cycles has a new bike called the Ponderosa. This particular bike is a collaboration between John Watson of The Radavist and Whit Johnson of Meriwether. When John told me the two were working together, I thought this is going to be a sweet bike. Whit already makes stellar machines. But mix in Whit’s clever […]
MAHLE SmartBike Systems Launches New XS eBike System without Internal Battery
The German company MAHLE SmartBike Systems specializes in ultralight, compact eBike systems. Today, they launched the new XS System. This new system consists of only essential eBike components – without an internal battery. (Photos / MAHLE SmartBike Systems) The XS System is meant to offer a combo of lightness, versatility, sustainability, and an “unrivaled power-to-weight […]
Trek Adds All-New FX2 & FX3 To Hybrid Fitness Line of Bikes
To help their customers ride more, worry less, and live a “happier and healthier lifestyle”, Trek has launched two new hybrid fitness bicycles. Introducing the new FX2 and FX3. trek says these two new models will bring more durability and capability to its fitness platform. FX3 (Photos / Trek Bikes) The new FX models look […]
Shift Cycling Culture Joins Forces with Eight Cycling Brands for Climate Action
Shift Cycling Culture is a global non-profit organization. They’ve recently teamed up with Accell, Canyon, Quality Bicycle Products, Rose, Schindelhauer, Schwalbe, Scott, and Trek to launch a free Climate Action Training Course for the cycling industry. They are hoping the course helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the cycling industry’s global supply chain. (Photos / […]
Aventon Launches Affordable New Abound SR, Adds 4G Connectivity & GPS Tracking
Earlier this month, I was invited to Huntington Beach, California, to be introduced to Aventon’s new eCargo bike, the Abound SR (Short Rack). Unlike the existing Abound, this new version is a little taller, and sports a shorter wheelbase, a better stem and stack height, and a more comfortable handlebar. My office for the day…(Photos […]
The New Viral Bikes Dérive with Pinion Smart.Shift is Ready for Anything
Viral Bikes in Bentonville, Arkansas, is launching an updated bike – and to celebrate, they’re offering 10% off for preorders. Introducing the new Viral Bikes Dérive. The new Dérive will feature updated geo and design cues from the Wanderer Drop Bar Adventure Bike. The titanium Dérive is also now being offered with a complete spec […]
The New Rocky Mountain Instinct Power Play SL is Packed with Power, Not Pounds
Canada’s Rocky Mountain released the new Instinct Power Play SL line of eMTBs last week, with six flavors, three carbon and three alloy models. The new Instinct Power Play SL has their Dyname S4 Lite motor, which helps keep these bikes on the leaner side. The powertrain is said to be “smooth, light, and efficient”, […]
