Acer is best known for its computers and phones, but now it has also created an e-bike called Ebii. Smart, of course. They say that the bike adapts to your riding style and the bike senses when you’re nearby and locks (and unlocks) itself. The battery can also be used as a power bank. The […]
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Bike Advisor; the latest addition to Gadget Advisor contains the latest news from the bicycle market and industry, riding advice, maintenance and service tutorials, bike reviews and much more.
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Specialized has finally unveiled the Globe Haul ST
The new Globe Haul ST is said to be able to carry up to 190 kilos for 100 kilometres on just one charge, making it an extremely impressive electric cargo bike. Globe is essentially a new lineup of electric bikes that Specialised will start to offer to riders out there. This may confuse a few […]
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5 best bike accessories for the enthusiast who seems to own everything
Offerings from Garmin, Livall, Park Tool, Continental, and Gorilla all feature. As an avid cycling enthusiast, my garage has two bikes — one for the roads and one for the mountains — and piled high in every corner, every cycling gadget imaginable. I started the sport properly in my late teens by embarking on a […]
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Audi joins the electronic mountain bike market
Audi is one of the largest car manufacturers in the world and for years they’ve said that they are committed to sustainable mobility, which apparently applies to mountain bikes as well now as Audi has announced their new limited-edition electric mountain bike. In the brands efforts to try and offer another alternative of e-mobility they […]
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A newbies guide to cadence
As a ‘newbie’ or beginner rider into the mountain biking and cycling world, you’ll get introduced to a whole new world of jargon and other cryptic terms that riders use. So this article will help you better understand one of these new terms, “cadence” and why it is so important in your riding experience. What […]
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Top bike computers for 2023
There aren’t that many bike accessories or add-ons that will be able to offer you as big of a difference as a GPS bike computer will to your riding experience. Over the years these GPS computers have gotten a lot more advanced and not only help you out when you are lost but can even […]
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The Thule T2 Pro XTR Review
Thule, which is based in Sweden, is amongst the lead manufacturers when it comes to car racks as well as bike accessories and the T2 Pro XTR is one of their most dreamed of hitch-mounted bike racks that they offer, which is essentially an evolution to the T2 Classic that was also very popular amongst […]
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Audi launches an electric mountain bike
Audi is now rolling out a new model, but it’s not a car, it’s an electrified mountain bike to ride in the mountains. It’s called The Audi electric mountain bike powered by Fantic, and as the name suggests, it’s Italian Fantic that handles the electric part of this. The design is said to be inspired […]
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How to pick your first or next gravel bike
If you are new to the mountain biking or riding world then you may have heard the name “gravel bike” being thrown around here and there but don’t know what it is. Well as you could probably have figured out just from hearing the name, a gravel bike is a bike that has been designed […]
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She became the first person to cross the African continent on an electric motorcycle
On October 14th last year, Sinje Gottwald took the ferry from Spain to Morocco, and a 124-day-long adventure began. The journey started in the Moroccan sand and took her through Mauritania, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, Angola, Namibia, and South Africa. “My dream […]
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Are tubeless tires worth it
A relatively new addition to the mountain biking world has been the use of tubeless tires and with every year they seem to be gaining more and more popularity amongst all riders. The first conversion to tubeless tires had been made on cars many many years ago, so it was just a matter of time […]
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The 10 best mountain bike brands in 2023
A lot of riders like to look into the background and history of a mountain bike brand before they buy anything from them just because they know that this may have quite an impact on how they design their bikes and how they feel to ride. Nowadays it is hard to find brands that you […]
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The 10 Best Hitch-Mounted Mountain Bike Racks
By far the best way to transport your bikes to and from trails or parks would be to buy a hitch-mounted bike rack. They are able to attach to your vehicle’s receiver hitch, very securely, and just offer a level of versatility as well as ease of use that no other style of racks can. […]
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The Ultimate Guide to buying the best hitch-mounted bike rack for you
For those riders who live far away from any mountain biking trails or don’t want to paddle to and from their local bike parks or even if you are just going on a long trip and there isn’t enough space to put your bike in the car, then a bike rack is an excellent idea […]
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Guide to buying a mountain biking helmet
One of the most important pieces of equipment for when you start riding is your helmet as this could be the thing that stands between life and death, or a serious injury because mountain biking can be a very dangerous hobby without the proper equipment. This article goes through all the different types of helmets […]
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Best Mountain Biking Helmets in 2023
If you are new to the mountain biking scene and you’re busy buying all the gear needed, then you may have noticed just how expensive mountain biking really is. Although there are some areas of mountain biking where you can choose the cheaper item and get away with it, helmets definitely aren’t one of them. […]
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Guide to choosing the right mountain biking shoes
Switching from your old pair of skating shoes or trainers to a proper pair of mountain biking shoes can be a daunting task but is definitely one that will take your riding to the next level if you pick the right pair. To help you figure out what type of mountain biking shoes are the […]
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Get in shape with Acer eKinekt Bike Desk
Soon it will be over with checking the electricity prices before turning on your computer. At the large electronics trade show CES in Las Vegas, Acer has launched a solution that combines state-of-the-art technology with the most analog energy source: muscle power. Yes, if Acer gets its way, you will be able to generate your […]
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Hydrofoiler XE-1 – The bike that “fly” on water
With the Hydrofoiler XE-1, you can cycle on water and it feels like you’re floating forward at over 20 km/h. Manta5 is the manufacturer behind the water bike, which is claimed to be “half bike, half airplane.” It can’t fly, but it should feel like you’re floating above the water, and with a top speed […]
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Best shoes for mountain biking in 2023
This list will have all the best mountain biking shoes for you, all the way from lightweight cross-country options to more compact and aggressive options for downhill and enduro riding. Mountain biking shoes can arguably be one of the most important pieces of gear that you use when you are out riding as they play […]
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Shimano SPD vs SPD-SL pedals
Shimano is one of, if not the biggest name in the clipless pedal industry and their main two types that they offer are the SPD and SPD-SL pedals, but what exactly are the differences and what set is best for you to use on your own setup? These pedals aren’t just popular amongst the road […]
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Cleats or flats for biking?
The thing that basically every mountain bike rider has started off on are flats and that is just because they are much easier to use whilst you’re still learning and don’t cost anything extra. After some time some people continue to use flats but others actually move over to using cleats instead, especially if they […]
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9 best MTB trails around the world
For those riders who aren’t looking to ride for a few days in a park and rather want to take their time and enjoy or explore a beautiful trail then this list will help you find some of the most beautiful single trails in the world that every rider should experience in their lifetime. Although […]
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The best bike parks in the world
If you are an avid mountain biker you’ve probably become a bit bored of your home trails and have wondered what the world has to offer. If you have a mountain bike and want to travel and experience some of the world’s greatest bike parks then it may be time for you to start planning […]
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Top 8 skills to learn on your bike
Many people will say “it’s as easy as riding a bike” and think that riding a bike is easy, which it is but there is a lot more to riding than catches one’s eye. Most people have known how to ride a bike since they were children however just because you know how to stay […]
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New utility e-bike Åik:work from Cake can go over 200 miles on one charge
The Swedish manufacturer known for their innovative design in electrical motorbikes is finally launching a e-bike with pedals. And it is not just any e-bike, the Åik :work is designed for heavy duty as a utility bike for people depending on two-wheel transportation. Åik :work is set for delivery in May 2023. The bike comes […]
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How to choose the best road bike
There are many different types of road bikes and all have different guises. When you would look at road bikes in the past, you’d see that all of them were fairly similar, all just steel framed machines. It may be a little scary to begin looking at buying a new bike because there are so […]
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Top 5 Downhill bikes
Are you a rider who is wondering what beast to choose to help you shred some rough and demanding trails? There are a lot of choices for downhill bikes nowadays and they all look different. Hopefully this article can give you a better idea of what to look for in a downhill bike or hopefully […]
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Best dirt jump/slopestyle bikes
For a bike to stand out as a good option for pump tracks, dirt jumps and slopestyle riding it’ll need to be able to handle aggressive riding like being thrusted through huge turns and taking on huge jumps as well. For a bike to be able to do this it’ll need to be built robustly […]
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The Best Mountain Bike Forks
It is important to find a good mountain bike fork for your style of riding because if you find the perfect one, it’ll add both speed and control to your riding. Here are some of the best ones for each discipline of mountain biking. Why do I need a good fork setup? The mountain bike […]