2 Wheels Maybe

[Keep checking back on this post - I will add new sales as I become aware of them. Cyber Monday at the Bottom] Let's get it started! Woohoo! Oh yeah! (Yes, I get electron-excited this time of year!) To start things off, two companies very familiar to the MSRG (Mesquite Hugger Readership Group, AKA Grizz and Spencer) have already thrown down their holiday-sale gauntlets. Rad Power Bikes (11/15/2019) has already dropped their entire line (except the RadRunner) by $200. When you couple that with free shipping, these bikes offer one heck of a deal. That means that you can get the Rad of your choice parked on your porch for just $1299. If you had your heart set on the RadRunner, it is on sale for $100 off, so you can have one of these for $1199. When you look at the stats and components on those bikes, it's gonna be hard to beat this deal! RadWagon (our first cargo bike in this post) - you so sexy!  (See them all here.) Juiced Bikes (11/15/2019) have also introduced...

On Saturday morning I started a post about wanting another bike - a fancier, newer, more expensive bike. I've been riding too little, watching too many videos, and dreaming of far-away (by bike) places with lots of hills and trees and rocks. That sort of thing gets me to wanting more stuff. The Simple Bike But last night the weather was mild and I was itching for a ride. I walked into the garage, looked at the gathered handlebars and went straight to the Huffy klunker. After two miles on the dark and uncrowded streets I found myself smiling and very thankful for what is, in reality, a pretty crappy (but enjoyable) bike. Last night's ride on the HuffKlunk The Huffklunk has turned into my short-trip bike and my play-in-the-dirt bike. While it may not be high-tech or heavy duty, I find that it's consistently tougher than I am and its capabilities far exceed my own, even on our local mountain bike trails. In truth, it's more bike than this mesquite hugger...

[First, the mini-rant - every bike with a motor and pedals is a moped. Whew, I got that out of my system.] This post is about electric bikes that closely resemble those gas-powered mopeds of the early '70s. I both love those bikes (they have wheels!) and I hate them (all those nasty two-stroke gas/oil emissions). I have fantasized for years about converting one to electric, but now I don't have to. Woohoo! The Five Four Big Contenders (No more CTY) Okay, I admit it - I have a positive bias for each of these machines even though I've never seen any of them in person. I've been watching and admiring the Monday for several years now and I find the dual voltage setup very interesting. I ride and enjoy a Juiced bike several times per week and I'm amazed at the Scorpion's introductory price. Rad makes the Radwagon - 'nuff said! And Onyx is the little-known underdog that's making it happen with two one sweet 'ped. One of our earliest ...

Should I go into bumper stickering? (Or stick with my day job?) From last weekend's ride It's been a full year now since my wife bought me an electric bike. It's been a good year! The most important thing I can tell you about it - I ride a lot more (and drive less) because I have it. And that is what I wanted out of it - healthier heart and lungs, less contribution to polluting the planet. It's also been a very dependable ride. It's a workhorse. Before the rear rack (first ride) What have I done to it? Replaced the skimpy tubes with thorn-resistant tubes and added tire sealant to those. (I've not had a flat since. Do this with every bike you bring home!) Added the rear rack. Swapped the handlebars and stem. Adjusted the brakes often. Adjusted the derailleur twice. (I'm thankful there's just one.) Added a Wald collapsible side basket . (Very happy with this addition!) What will I do soon: Replace the brake pads Adjus...

Happy Memorial Day Weekend, Friends! A few posts back, I wrote about the virtues of a simple e-bike for commuting. The electric drivetrain makes a bicycle into a more consistent tool for getting to work while still getting some exercise but not arriving absolutely exhausted. Plus, and it's a HUGE plus in my book, you're not sitting in traffic burning gasoline. I feel very fortunate to have one and wanted to share the opportunity with you when a few are on sale. GenZe Nearly New Sale ($649-899) Early on, I was a big fan of the GenZe 100 Series. When it came out, it was technologically impressive and very competitive in pricing and features. After a few years, though, companies like Juiced and Rad started offering more powerful and flashier e-bikes at lower prices, and the GenZes fell off my radar for a bit. But I've still kept an eye on them and have remained impressed with their consistency and reputation for quality. A while back, I even had the opportunity to ...