Looking for a folding, fat-tire e-bike? The Buzz Centris should be on your list of contenders. Thanks to the high volume 4 inch tires, the Centris is perfect for cruising mellow dirt roads or sandy beaches. Add in the fact that it folds (easily and quickly), and it becomes an ideal bike for folks who … Read more
The Cero One is the perfect electric cargo bike for folks who need to carry a little bit of gear, but not everything and the kitchen sink. It’s shorter and more nimble than your traditional cargo bike, and is easy to zip around town on while still hauling your daily essentials. I had the opportunity … Read more
E-bikes don’t usually bring the words sleek or simple to mind. And yet, those are the exact adjectives I’d use to describe the VVolt Alpha. A relative newcomer to the electric scene, VVolt offers bikes that are affordable, low maintenance, and that don’t look like your traditional e-bike. With a Gates belt drive and stealthy … Read more
Last summer I moved to a new city where my home, job and favorite restaurants are close enough together to make driving feel like an unnecessary hassle. Biking between these locations is the obvious solution. However, I live at the top of a killer hill that can be tough to simply push my bike up. … Read more
Thinking of biking cross-country? Or maybe just a long weekend tour of wine country? In any case, for multi-day rides, a touring bike is the ideal setup. A touring bike offers eyelets for racks and panniers, multiple water bottle cages, and more relaxed geometry. The bad news for women is that there really aren’t many … Read more
So you’re getting ready to shop for a bike and aren’t sure what the difference is between a women’s bike and a men’s bike (or a unisex bike). The truth is that all bikes are unisex bikes and that the difference between those that are marketed as “women’s bikes” and those that are marketed as … Read more
Gravel bikes are the trendiest niche in the bike world right now. And for good reason! They let you go just about anywhere and do just about anything. If you’ve been thinking about getting a gravel bike, but want to do more research before you buy one, this post is for you. We’ll guide you … Read more
Bicycle commuting is the embodiment of everything we love about cycling. It is environmentally responsible, provides good exercise, boosts your mood, is affordable, and reduces congestion. Unfortunately, there are far fewer female cyclists than there are men. There are many reasons for this–risk tolerance, child-care, etc. Another reason is that women are often marginalized in … Read more
You’re ready to buy a bike, but intimidated by all the numbers and specs? One of the first steps is knowing which size bike you need. There are a couple of different ways women’s bikes are measured and sized, and we’re going to walk you through all of it. And there’s no need to feel … Read more
Part of the reason buying a bike is so challenging is because there are SO MANY different types of bicycles: road bikes, mountain bikes, e-bikes, cargo bikes, yikes! While it can all be a bit confusing, the good news is that this huge variety of bicycles means that there is a bike out there perfectly … Read more