You can spend weeks comparing ebike motors, batteries, and components, only to accidentally give the lock about 30 seconds of thought. For a bike that might cost a few thousand dollars, that’s a pretty big detail to leave until checkout. Also, choosing a good lock isn’t quite as simple as buying the thickest one you
Summer is winding down, which means retailers are starting to clear out warm-weather gear before fall takes over. REI Outlet already has some pretty aggressive markdowns right now, with select cycling gear, shoes, apparel, and even an ebike discounted by roughly 25% to 50%. The better part is that through September 21, shoppers can save
Labor Day is one of the last major opportunities of the year to score meaningful discounts on current and outgoing-model-year ebikes before the holiday shopping season begins. This week’s best Labor Day deals include substantial savings on standout bikes like the Lectric XPedition2 Dual-Battery and Monarc Tracer, along with discounts on helmets, bike racks, lights,
If you are looking for the best accessories for the Aventon Abound, the good news is that the bike is already useful out of the box. Add the right setup, though, and it can turn into a school-run machine, grocery hauler, delivery setup, or general “why did we ever use the car for this?” bike.
Last Updated: October 15, 2026 Ebikes have made family rides easier, faster, and a lot more fun. They have also made choosing a child seat a little more complicated, because adding a small passenger to a motor-assisted bike is not the same as tossing a basket on the front and calling it a day. Child
If you’ve ever sat through a Lectric checkout screen or scrolled through one of their major holiday promotions, you know the feeling: the “Free Accessory Bundle” is the ultimate siren song. It’s the ebike equivalent of an all-you-can-eat buffet. Everything looks incredibly useful in the checkout cart, but once that massive box of steel and
Look; if you are cruising at 28 mph on a Class 3 ebike, you aren’t just “riding a bike” anymore. You are essentially operating a light electric vehicle. The problem is that many riders are still wearing helmets designed for 12 mph beach cruises. While a standard bicycle helmet is better than nothing, it wasn’t
If you’ve just invested a few thousand dollars in an ebike, the last thing you want to see is your pride and joy swaying precariously in your rearview mirror—or even worse, dragging on the pavement. It’s no secret that your standard bike rack wasn’t designed with a 70-pound electric vehicle in mind. While your old
You’ve finally pulled the trigger on a new e-bike. Now comes the second realization: you need a helmet that doesn’t feel like a Styrofoam mushroom, a lock that actually scares people off, and a way to carry your groceries without them ending up on the pavement. REI is usually the first stop for riders looking
Spring is the official “dust off the saddle” season. The days are finally holding onto some sunlight, the frost has stopped trying to kill your flowers, and the urge to swap the car for the bike is finally winning out. But let’s be real: spring riding is also the season of unpredictable rain, lingering road