2 Wheels Maybe

Be still my heart! (a Benno Carry On Spotted this week at DFC Cycles ) Longtail cargo bikes - for years I've been watching but have never seen one in the Hub City. But this month I've run across two, real, honest-to-goodness, longtail cargo bikes here in Lubbock. For cargo bike dorks this is exciting stuff! Even more exciting to me is that the two cargo bikes I've seen have been two at the top of my most-wanted-bikes list - the Benno Carry On and the Radwagon. Rad Power Bikes Radwagon (Version 3) The Radwagon has appealed to me since its release and has consistently represented the best cargo bike deal out there. While there are nicer bikes out there with higher quality components, the $1500-$1600 Radwagon continues to be the most impressive bang for the buck - and Rad Power has done a great job of being consistent in their deliveries, service, and customer satisfaction.  For dorks (like me) who are always questing for ways to get out of the car and get...

[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...

[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 ...

[Update at the bottom] For those of you who've been following the most-read story on this blog, there's a full resolution. You can order the Envoy for $749 from Amazon and receive free shipping if you're a Primer. My hope for this bike is that it helps Americans to develop an appetite for cargo bikes and creates a larger market for all the cargo bike manufacturers/sellers. There are so many really great offerings out there, but I live out here in the sticks (only a quarter million people live in Lubbock) and I have never seen a longtail, midtail, or bakfeits style cargo bike pop up within 200 miles of here. And I've looked! Spread that cargo bike love people - they're the healthiest station wagon, pickup, minivan recreation/transportation device available! So, yes, it's very inexpensive and pretty cool, but be sure to check out the other amazing cargo bikes on the market, and if you're lucky enough to be near a shop that sells them, check them o...

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...