China currently produces most of the rare earth elements like neodymium, used in the permanent magnets that make most modern eBike motors work. However, a different type of motor design could significantly reduce the demand for neodymium. Read more here. ...
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What’s TOD? Throttle On Demand! That means you no longer have to start pedaling or rolling for the throttle to become active. You can hit the throttle from a stop to jump across intersections. This is not the safest option for pushing your bike, though, so not everyone will like it....
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If you’ve visited our website recently, you might have noticed that things look a bit different. Work is still in progress, so check back often. We hope the changes result in a more engaging and user friendly experience....
26/02/2021in Uncategorized
With eBikes, it is particularly important NOT to ride with your chain near either of the positions shown in this picture. Especially in the “small small” combination shown in Fig 1, the extra torque from the motor can cause your cassette cogs to wear out extremely quickly....
26/02/2021in Uncategorized
Here are two helmet upgrades you should consider: full face protection and light. The full face helmet protects your face as well as your cranium. Lights on your helmet make you more visible to cars approaching from behind....
24/02/2021in Uncategorized
There are lots of options when it comes to riding safely: lights, helmets, mirrors, bright colors, bells, hand signals; the list goes on. My personal favorite is defensive riding. If you never put yourself and your bike inside any potential path that a car or truck could take, your worries are relatively few. However, distractions...
23/02/2021in Uncategorized
The Aventon Sinch folding eBike is speedy, agile, and a fun, go-anywhere eBike!...
