Tom Hartley

The “Best” Depends on Whether You Value Speed or Sanity

If you are dealing with chronic back pain, stop looking at “performance” specs like top speed or peak wattage. The best ebike for bad back is almost always a step-thru fat tire model with front suspension and a suspension seat post. Based on my testing, the Rad Power Bikes RadRunner 3 Plus or … Read more

The cheapest ebike for women you can actually commute on without getting honked at on a hill starts at $799 – the Lectric XP Lite. I wanted to believe a $300 eBike could handle a simple 8‑km ride, but after riding the $498 Walmart Concord and the $299 Costco Jetson Bolt Pro back‑to‑back, I arrived … Read more

The Complete eBike Chain Maintenance Guide: Keep Your Ride Smooth, Silent, and Efficient If there’s one thing I’ve learned from years of riding electric b

How to Store Your eBike Battery in Winter: A European Rider’s Guide to Cold-Weather Care There’s a specific kind of dread that hits when you check the for

The Complete eBike Chain Maintenance Guide: From My Garage to Yours I’ve been riding and wrenching on electric bikes for the better part of seven years no

Your employer can give you an e-bike tax-free. Here is how the Dienstrad scheme works and how to save up to 40 percent on your next e-bike.