Someone with a 1-hour car commute needs to earn 40% more to be as happy as someone with a short walk to work. On the other hand, if someone shifts from a long commute to a walk, their happiness increases as much as if they’d fallen in love. So found engineering firm Arup after they analysed dozens of studies to…
Spurcycle makes precision engineered bicycle bells. Cheap they are not, but the nickel alloy bell creates a powerful, enduring sound. And they look great. We think of them as bicycle bling; a beautiful adornment for any set of handlebars. Fabricated from stainless steel and brass components, Spurcycle claims it’s the only bell you will ever need. Win a Spurcycle bicycle…
The price of e-bikes is plummeting, but are cheaper models any good? It’s now possible to buy a well-equipped e-bike for £500 – £1,000. One of the reasons is companies like Hong Kong-based Fiido cut out the middle men by shipping their bikes direct to the customer. Of course it means there’s no bricks and mortar dealership to turn to…
Do I need to have my mobility scooter serviced? If you want your mobility scooter to last, it pays to have it serviced. A comprehensive service should include the checking and adjustment of brakes, wheels and tyres. Electrical connections should be inspected and the battery tested. How much does a mobility scooter service cost? Here in the UK, the costs…
There’s a quiet revolution happening on our roads. Without the benefit of the government subsidies, costly charging infrastructure and advertising on which the success of electric cars relies, sales of e-bikes are soaring. The benefits of e-bikes can include a significant and long-term effect on how people travel. The University of Lausanne examined this so-called ‘modal shift’ and discovered that…
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