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Berlin (dpa) — A curved frame and wide balloon tires — these are the most obvious features of cruiser bikes. This type was invented in the US and has been around for about a century, but it remains a niche product with some manufacturers. One innovation that might help sell more of them is electrification. The French brand Bocyclo (formerly United Cruiser) sells its cruiser bikes as e-bikes once they’re retrofitted by German electric motor specialist Pendix. We tested a model called the Beach Cruiser. Bocyclo managing director Denis Veyrenche thinks the bike will mainly be used in cities. Howe...
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Drivers in the UK are being urged to place small “think bike” stickers on their wing mirrors to remind them to look out for those on two wheels. The UK's AA motoring club said fatality statistics show its campaign to get people to look out for cyclists, which was launched in 2014, is “as relevant today as it was 10 years ago”. Latest Department for Transport figures show 91 cyclists and 350 motorcyclists were killed on Britain’s roads in 2022. A survey of 12,700 AA members indicated that 89% agree with the statement “it’s sometimes hard to see cyclists.” A 2019 study of a thousand German cycli...
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An alliance of several transport associations has called on the German government to provide greater support for cycling and sustainable mobility. In a paper published in Berlin on Monday the associations representing car-sharing schemes, cyclists and public transport companies say Germany needs "equal conditions on the roads for all modes of transport. This requires, among other things, €1 billion [$1.08 billion] per year for attractive and safe cycling infrastructure." The alliance is calling for a mobility guarantee involving "defined minimum standards throughout the country and a legal ent...
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When it comes to buying a new bike you’ll probably find yourself asking whether a conventional pedal bike is right for you or whether you should go electric. The pd-f, a cycling organisation in Germany, has a few tips. With an electric bike the support provided by the motor means that steep hills are no longer scary and you can go on longer trips. On the other hand, bikes without electric motors are usually lighter and cheaper. They’re also easier to fix yourself if something goes wrong. By taking away some of the physical exertion, e-bikes can help lure people back to cycling. Sporty people c...
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