The Dutch spend five to six times as much on a new bike compared to Australians reported Bicycling Trade magazine in November. Ride On spoke to shops selling Dutch-style bikes in Australia for comparison. The average Dutch outlay for a new bike is now €1,200 (AU$1,846) the Australian industry publication Bicycling Trade reported in November.
Read More…
In this second part, Simon Vincett revisits his highlights of 2015 in the commuting–touring spectrum of bikes and riding. Thanks for reading over the past year. What were your highlights? Following on from my colleague Iain Treloar’s list, this is my collection of the highlights of 2015, ranging from products to experiences and from articles to developments in the
Read More…
In this first part, Iain Treloar provides his highlights of 2015 in the world of bikes. Just as we did in 2013, we’re taking a moment to cast our minds back and assess the best products and experiences Ride On came across in 2015. We’ve covered some ground in this time, with extended tests of over 25
Read More…
Rohloff hub gears, hydraulic disc brakes, a dynamo-powered USB outlet and refinement in every feature make this Australia’s premium touring and transportation bike. Simon Vincett reviews. I want to tell you that I won’t rave excessively about this bike but that would be a shakey promise. I have admired the Vivente World Randonneur (VWR)
Read More…
Is this the ultimate urban transport bike? Simon Vincett puts it through its paces. Joe Breeze was one the inventors of the original mountain bike, along with Gary Fisher and friends, and he has never stopped innovating bike design to achieve ultimate performance. His Breezer brand has offered impressive urban transport bikes for many years
Read More…
Just how good is the best? Iain Treloar puts a jaw-dropping superbike to the test. Lighter, faster, smoother—it’s long been the mantra of road bike marketing, the core to the justification for extravagant and expensive machines. It’s easy to be skeptical about whether anything can justify the bombast of these claims, and it’s extremely easy
Read More…
A new service centre provides domestic servicing of Bosch ebike systems. Simon Vincett reports. International electrical equipment manufacturer Bosch, has established a centre in Sydney to service their ebike motors and electrical systems in Australia. It is a move that promises increased confidence in Bosch ebikes for customers and the bike industry. Bosch-equipped ebikes have been
Read More…
Iain Treloar grapples with the weight of expectation with this German cyclocross weapon. There are some bikes that leave an impression, and perhaps the most indelible for me was the mark left by an orange and red cyclocross bike from Focus a couple of years back. That bike, the Mares CX 4.0, offered a rare
Read More…
With Dutch smarts, this electric motor assisted cargo bike delivers the goods for a household. Simon Vincett test rides. The grocery shop seems an unlikely occasion for an enjoyable cycling experience but this is the bike to make this mundane chore a triumph. I could park just outside the door, unload straight from the trolley
Read More…
Is there a better measure of something’s value than the smiles it brings? Cargo bikes carry cartloads of smiles for a wide variety of people, as well as smile-value for businesses. Simon Vincett investigates. Abby started using a wheelchair when she was about four years old. Before then she had specialised strollers. Abby doesn’t walk
Read More…