Free-Roaming Wheels
At an individual level, there are now probably more alternative means of transportation out there than cars. Bicycles, scooters, and hoverboards, owned or rented, have flooded the streets in recent years, and judging by the way things are going, this is a trend that will probably accelerate even more.
So, for all you people with a passion for hardware that allows you to roam more freely than an automobile could ever do, be it on the roads of the city or in the wilderness, here’s a section on our website dedicated to all things that can take you places.
Make sure to bookmark this page or follow via RSS if you’re into bicycles, scooters, and hoverboards, and everything in between.
999-Piece LEGO Bike Is Fully Functional, Has a Working Drivetrain and Everything
3 Aug 2021, 15:45 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Building your own fully functional bike is challenging, but rewarding. This guy did it using 999 LEGO pieces and the result is utterly impressive.
Ford Presents TOD, the Park Bench You Can Ride
30 Jul 2021, 11:34 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Urban mobility is changing, so why not think outside of the box? This idea has won the Ford Fund Smart Mobility Challenge and will be turned into a prototype
BMW Shows Electric Cargo Bike and e-Scooter, Plans to Have Others Make Them
26 Jul 2021, 08:14 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / BMW presented this week a concept for an electric cargo bike and another for an e-scooter, plans to have them made by others
The Uitsloot Is a Motorcycle That Runs on Methane from a Pond
25 Jul 2021, 08:26 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Gijs Schalkx from The Netherlands has created a fully sustainable motorcycle as a means to keep the internal combustion engine alive in “a fossil-free future”
Engine-Lab E450 Has Just What It Takes to Become Your Perfect Daily Companion
22 Jul 2021, 11:36 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A lightweight frame, powerful but silent electric motor, range and durability - these are just tome of the things that make this e-bike a great choice.
Colnago’s Special-Edition Bikes Can Make You Feel Like a Tour de France Winner
21 Jul 2021, 11:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Colnago rolls out capsule-collection dedicated to the bikes that champion Tadej Pogacar rode on the Tour de France, with special extra perks.
E-Scooters Got A Bad Reputation and Superpedestrian Wants to Change That
20 Jul 2021, 16:50 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Superpedestrian wants to change the bad rep of electric scooters by implementing safety measures that keep pedestrians protected from irresponsible riders.
So Simple, Yet So Genius. Discreet Bike Phone Mount Works in Portrait Mode, Too
20 Jul 2021, 15:22 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Finally, a phone bike mount that looks like it actually belongs on your bike. The Loop Mount Twist works in portrait mode as well and it is very discreet.
Shorter Riders Will Love the New Fat Tire E-Bike From Rad Power Bikes
20 Jul 2021, 13:27 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Rad Power Bikes upgraded its flagship fat tire e-bike with a more ergonomic, powerful, and user-friendly version. Meet the RadRover 6 Plus.
This Bike Is a Real-Life Transformer, Turns Into a Full Home on Wheels
18 Jul 2021, 11:16 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Designed by Bernhard Sobotta, this bike has everything you need. From a bed, lounge, desk and even a tent. It's called circle and it looks pretty cool!
Silverback’s New Hybrid E-Bike Looks Minimalist but Is Great for Commuting
16 Jul 2021, 08:29 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / The new S-Electro Metro hybrid e-bike is built for comfort and convenience, with a minimalist but practical look and ranges between 18.6 and 62 miles.
Princess Diana’s Childhood Tracker Bike Is About to Cross the Auction Block
15 Jul 2021, 08:49 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The Tracker bike is all-original down to the tires and in decent condition. It was previously offered at auction in 2007, and is now looking for a new owner
Virgin Galactic Faked Sir Richard Branson’s Pre-Flight Bike Ride
15 Jul 2021, 08:12 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / World’s first private astronaut did not really ride a custom Trek bike to board the Virgin Galactic spaceplane; that footage was actually filmed the day before
New E-Bike From Blix Is a Great Cargo Vehicle and Offers an Impressive Range
15 Jul 2021, 07:30 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Packa Genie is Blix's new electric bike, packing impressive payload capacities and offering an impressive range thanks to its dual battery setup.
GT New Line Delivers E-Bike Performance In a BMX Package
14 Jul 2021, 14:42 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / GT Bicycles introduced its new Life+Style line which features two e-bikes that share BMX DNA. They're versatile and offer riding styles that can suit anyone.
This Cycling Accessory Will Help You Easily Capture the Beauty of Your Rides
9 Jul 2021, 07:23 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / The Makers in Motion camera strap is made for cyclists and it quickly, easily, and tightly secures your camera, so that you can take beautiful shots on rides.
Fiido Announces Two New, Folding E-bike Models, They Are Lighter and Smarter
8 Jul 2021, 14:22 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Fiido X and X Lite are two folding e-bikes that combine performance with convenience, and comfort. They promise ranges of up to 80 miles.
This Is How You Defy the Law of Gravity and Master Slopestyle Biking
6 Jul 2021, 15:03 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Watch how slopestyle biking is done by the pros, with Emil Johansson's run on the 2021 Crankworx Innsbruck Slopestyle festival in Austria.
Frontier Is a Promising Race e-Motorcycle Developed by UK Students and Norton
6 Jul 2021, 13:57 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Students and researchers at the University of Warwick turned a Norton frame into a surprisingly powerful e-motorcycle, packed with innovative technology.
CrownCruiser E-Bike Is What a Smart Bike in a Retro Package Looks Like
5 Jul 2021, 16:26 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / England-based startup CrownCruiser Motorsis getting ready to launch its e-bike on Indiegogo. Highly versatile, the bike is made to fit anyone's taste