Lyft continues to forge ahead in its effort to become a one-stop transportation hub. A week after the company added protected scooter- and bike-friendly routes to its mobile app, it today took the wraps off a revamped experience that spotlights bike, shared ride, scooter, subway, bus, and walking options in cities around the U.S. Once […]
Swagtron EB12 electric bike review: The bare necessities “Swagtron’s EB12 pushes affordable ebikes to a new frontier.” Attractive, classic style 7-speed drivetrain Lightweight Easy to maneuver Lacks disc brakes Low price means budget build quality Skinny tires Here’s the Swagtron EB12’s elevator pitch. It’s $ 1,000, and you can buy it now from select Best […]
Previous Next There are so many electric bikes hitting the market these days that it can be hard to know where to start if you’re looking to make a purchase. If portability and a clean, sturdy build are important to you, then you might want to take a look at is Gocycle’s recently unveiled GXi, […]
[embedded content] As many folks continue to look skyward in expectation of drone delivery services, they’re missing the development of an increasingly popular delivery technology back on terra firma. Wheel-based delivery robots may not be quite as sexy as their flying counterparts, but with fewer regulatory hoops to jump through than drone services, the technology […]
[embedded content] Motorbike leathers are there to protect riders from injury, as well as to keep them warm while riding in colder climates. But darker leather jackets, which are some of the most popular available, also have an obvious downside: They make bikers difficult to see in the dark. This poses a clear safety risk […]
Enlarge Eric Bangeman As the managing editor of Ars Technica, one of my duties is to monitor the daily torrent of news tips and PR emails. The overwhelming majority of them is deleted after a glance, and the news tips and story ideas are passed along to the appropriate writer. Sometimes a product announcement will […]