📉 Bike Prices Keep Falling

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What You Need to Know Today

Bike prices keep falling due to excess stock, yet another sign that 2023 will be the best year to buy a bike since the pandemic. If you’re looking for discounts on new micromobility vehicles, we keep track of the best deals here so you don’t have to.

Ducati has released the first visualizations for the electric version of the Monster, its most popular motorcycle.

SpaceCamper, a German company famous for its Volkswagen bus conversions, is out with its first-ever camper electric bike. Based on the Riese & Muller Load 75 cargo bike, the SpaceCamperBike can be equipped with a table, tent, and other amenities for staying overnight in the great outdoors.

The average mileage for a used electric scooter on Craigslist is 113 miles, compared to 350 miles for a used eBike.

After a turbulent 2022, Hong Kong–based electric bike and scooter maker Fiido has teased a bunch of exciting new models for 2023.

City Transformer’s CT-2, a 3.28-foot-wide micro car that can travel as far as 112 miles on a single charge and hit speeds of up to 56 mph, is expected to go into production in Western Europe by the end of 2024.

It’s only February, but the New Yorkers at Priority Bicycles are already getting ready for some sun and sand with their new e-Coast, an electric beach cruiser with a low-maintenance belt drive.

Check out these renderings of Beam, a futuristic kickscooter concept that can be converted into a moped-style scooter in an instant.

This graffitied VW bug seen rolling around San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park recently is not a car, but a 900-lb bike.

Montague is out with a new folding electric bike called the M-E1. Because it rolls on traditional 700c wheels, the M-E1 won’t shrink to the size of a postage stamp when folded down, but it’s still small enough to be stowed in the trunk of a car or under a desk at work.

Indian vehicle maker Greaves Cotton just unveiled three new high-speed electric mopeds.

Meet the Superstrata, an electric bike that is custom 3D-printed to order using a single piece of state-of-the-art carbon fiber.

Going after a younger audience than usual, NIU has launched a kid-sized version of its NQi sit-down scooter. For now the 3 mph moped is only available in China, where it sells for just $100. 

When a Kenyan physics teacher couldn’t find a replacement battery for his motorbike, he repurposed an old laptop battery instead. Now he’s turning his low-cost power solution into a business.

Parents are forming “bike buses” so their kids can ride to school together in safety. Here’s how to start your own. 

Reviews

The Carver One first appeared on the legendary show Top Gear. Now reappearing close to 20 years later, the Carver electric scooters oscillate between two types of models: the S+ (higher speed) and the R+ (higher range.) 

The Scott Patron eRIDE 900 eBike is a full-fledged mountain bike that redefines biking for thrillseekers. It’s made of premium materials that provide strength and robustness during long rides. The cost may be prohibitive for some, but if you’re looking for a reliable bike to take on the travails of steep terrains easily, then the Patron eRIDE 900 is for you. 

The Castelli Idro Pro 3 Jacket is perfect for those looking to take their rides and races to the next level, even during downpours. This lightweight yet waterproof jacket is designed for cyclists of all types who aren’t afraid to push themselves during a storm. 

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