Ebikes are growing more sophisticated by the season, in the subtlety of their technology and in the chic of their appeal. Simon Vincett catches us up on the latest developments. It’s another Euro trend that’s taking hold in Australia: pedal-assist ebikes. In Europe ebike sales are booming, while conventional bike sales hold steady. Similarly in
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With 10 years of Ride On realised, Simon Vincett—who’s been part of every Ride On since the first issue—looks back over the decade of publication and the genesis of the magazine from its plucky predecessors, Pedal Power and BV News. The history of Ride On is inextricably linked with the history of its publisher, Bicycle
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Iain Treloar hits the city streets on four classically-styled urban bikes. Carbon fibre, disc brakes, and suspension all have their place, but that’s not necessarily the city. An affordable dedicated urban bike has much to recommend it— lower maintenance, decreased servicing costs, and in many cases a riding position best suited to the job. A big branch on the commuting bike tree is the
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Margot McGovern road-tests four retro-styled steeds for women. If you think, as I do, that your journey should be every bit as glamorous as your destination, then you can’t be cruising around on just any bike, and you certainly can’t arrive at your destination with sweat smeared make-up and chain grease on your leg.
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A smart and beautifully-executed wide-range gearing solution for the road: Iain Treloar reports on testing. Rating 90% Function 38/40 Quality 38/40 Price 7/10 Appearance 7/10 Derailleur from $94.95 (Apex), $174.95 as tested (Force 22); cassette from $71.95 (Apex), $134.95 as tested (Force 22) At
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A sports-oriented solution to chronic pain: Iain Treloar reports on testing. Rating 84% Function 30/40 Quality 37/40 Price 9/10 Appearance 8/10 RRP $250 You’re probably aware of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) machines from
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A rear-facing HD video cam and tail light that does both jobs well: Simon Vincett reports on testing. Rating 89% Function 36/40 Quality 38/40 Price 7/10 Appearance 8/10 $290 Having been rear-ended by
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Scott Mayson has revived an ingenious, lost gearing system, with the aid of a 3D printer. Retro-direct gearing provides two forward gears by pedalling either forward or backwards. It was invented in the 19th century and developed by various people before being patented in a single-chain version by Hirondelle in 1903. Once derailleurs and internal hub
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Iain Treloar finds that there are people bringing bikes of the past back to their former glory—regardless of the vintage. For all the thirst for new and high-tech advancements in bike riding, there’s an equal thirst for the nostalgic. When it comes to bikes, many admire the exploits (and rides) of the greats from the
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Iain Treloar puts seven endurance road bikes through their paces, discovering that there’s a whole lot more to this exciting category than meets the eye. The temperature is a scorching 42 degrees, and you’re already 80km away from home on a ride out to the middle of nowhere. Your legs are starting to feel heavy,
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