We’re all about pure pedal power, but let’s face it, hilly commutes, long distances, heavy loads, or showing up sweaty to work are major deterrents that keep many of us from biking.  A practical solution to these issues is the electric-assist bicycle.  Equipped with a motor and battery that plugs easily into the wall, these bikes are an earth-friendly alternative to a car.  And while you’re doing the Earth a favor on an e-bike, you’ll also find that you’re doing

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Xtracycle. Your Everyday Adventure Xtracycle is the original longtail – the company that started it all when surfers wanted to be able to carry their boards to the beach. Designed originally for use in developing countries with paths instead of roads, the Xtracycle add-on Free Radical kit found a home in the US in the 1990s, and the idea has taken off in the last 5 years. In today’s video I show what an Xtracycle kit is, how it fits

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Sometimes it’s little things that make the difference between a good and a great bike In today’s episode of Go By Bike, I talk about 3 relatively little things that I love about my commuter bike. Having a practical, sturdy and stylish bike is important, but with a few added touches, I find the experience to be considerably better. What are your favorite things about your commuter bike? -Elise Go By Bike is a daily video series that talks

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We’ve had a lot going on this week, with moving our store to a smaller, temporary space while we sort out our permanent retail showroom. Nonetheless, the wheels of my mind are always turning, and here are a few resulting random thoughts: —–On the financial situation in the US. This is the big, big news. I can feel it in the air – everyone senses change is coming. Yes it is. The current blow-up in

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We just returned from our train trip, and found that Greg had the store in good order. Most of all, we have a lot of new products on the floor. We’ll be expanding the website a bit to go into more detail, but here is a brief rundown: • Bicycle cargo trailers from Bob and Burley, to carry groceries, camping gear, hardware, whatever… we have both kinds of trailers in stock as of today, and if there is demand, we

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