Velo de Ville AEB 990 review – the sustainable all-round e-bike for everyday use
Sustainable & custom made in Germany – here is our Velo de Ville AEB 990 review.
Commuting
What could be better than starting the day with a little exercise in the fresh air and getting rid of some of your job frustrations after work? Correct: not much! And that is already one of the many reasons that speak for the so-called commuting (i.e. the trip to work) on the bike. By the way, you do something good for yourself and society, protect the environment and save a lot of money. In fact, it’s been proven that employees who come to work by bike are simply more efficient. Actually, there’s only one person who objects to you leaving the car behind: your inner bastard. To beat that, we’ve compiled all sorts of stories and information about commuting here.
Electric bikes are the more environmentally friendly alternative to cars – and battery repair makes them even more sustainable!
Electric bikes are becoming increasingly popular as we modernize our mobility. However, we at lifeCYCLE are looking at this trend with a certain amount of skepticism. After all, the good old “biobike” is so ingenious and efficient that we often ask ourselves: do we really need all this technological effort here, or wouldn’t our own power suffice?
Hase Gravit Dust Test: Does the Gravel Cargobike concept work?
The “Gravit Dust” from Hase Bikes in Waltrop brings two worlds together: Gravel bikes and cargo bikes. When we saw this cargo bike for the first time, we immediately asked ourselves: does this combination make sense? There is only one way to find out: Here is our Hase Gravit Dust Test.
Cargobike tires from Maxxis – the MetroLoads Pro test
Maxxis has positioned itself well in the gravel sector with new tires such as the “Rambler” and the “Reaver”. The MetroLoads Pro was specially developed for use on cargo bikes – what it has to offer sounds excellent, at least on paper. That’s why we strapped a set of new tires to our cargo bike and took a look for ourselves. Here is the result of our Maxxis MetroLoads Pro test.
Doubly sustainable: buy refurbished used cargo bike in Upway online store
We often hear: A cargo bike like this is much too expensive. You can save a lot of money with it – if you see it as a real alternative to the car. The online store Upway improves this effect and also ensures a better ecological balance: At Upway you can buy a refurbished used cargo bike and save twice! We took a closer look at the offer.
CNUT bike bag: Fairly produced handlebar bag handmade in Bavaria
When it comes to sustainable consumption, we always have our eyes and ears open. It’s worth it, because this way we always come across new exciting products that have nothing to do with “fast, fast – cheap, cheap”. Like CNUT Bags, which we would like to introduce briefly in this article.
Bergamont Hans-E review: Urban compact bike with cargo bike genes?
Mini bike with maxi load: in our Bergamont Hans-E review, we take a close look at the new compact bike out of the German city of Hamburg. What Can the Mini Cargobike Do in Everyday Life? And: Can you also go on a bikepacking trip with it?
Knog Scout Test: The spy who bike thieves don’t love
Your bike has been stolen. Now what? The chance of ever seeing it again is rather low. Unless … there was a way to “locate” it. Just as the Knog Scout Bike Alarm & Finder, a modern GPS bike tracker, promises.
It’s getting colourful: Chrome Bags presents new colour styles and celebrates the LGBTIQ+ community with the “Gay’s Okay” Collection.
Chrome Bags has been around for over 25 years. The brand from Portland/Oregon has undoubtedly left its mark on the messenger, commuting and urban bike scene with its bags designed specifically for cyclists. With the new Spring/Summer Collection 2023 Chrome Bags bring fresh colour accents to the city!
Bike insurance, bike lock or GPS chip: Which bike theft protection is the best?
Whether bicycle insurance, bicycle lock or GPS chip: bicycle theft protection is important. We show you how you can secure your bike from thieves and which method suits you best.
2 new Specialized Sirrus Carbon models: Commuting bike with style and sex appeal
The bike is clearly the better car in everyday life, if you ask us! And because cars are known to serve as a status symbol, the news of the new Specialized Sirrus Carbon is particularly hot: With this new commuting bike you let so many noble car pretty old look.
