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Android-compatible tracker and bicycle frame mount up for grabs

When we gave away an Airtag tracker last week, someone on Twitter spoke up on behalf of android users. We promised to redress the imbalance and, true to our word, here we are with a Tile Pro and bicycle mount. Without GPS trackers it’s almost impossible to recover stolen bicycles; it’s why the police give so little priority to the…

How can I save money on my mobility scooter?

Mobility scooters are expensive to buy and run so being canny can save you thousands. Buying a mobility scooter on the cheap Mobility scooters come in many different shapes and sizes; Class 2 scooters are restricted to pavement use and 4 mph whereas Class 3 scooters can travel on the road at speeds of 8 mph. However, both types can…

Knog Scout Alarm & Finder helps find stolen bikes because the police don’t

Without GPS trackers it’s almost impossible to recover stolen bicycles; it’s why the police give so little priority to the crime. An investigation by a national newspaper last year revealed no suspect is identified or charged in 87 per cent of cases. In other words, cycle thieves in the UK are very likely to get away with it. Trackers can’t…

Whatever you ride, winter will be hard on your bicycle

Most cyclists agree a good bicycle should be protected from the ravages of winter. It’s how you achieve it that causes disagreement. Mothballing an expensive bike in favour of a cheap hack while roads are covered in grime and salt is a school of thought considered perverse by those who don’t believe in keeping things ‘for best’. More importantly, one…

The electric car with a removable battery charges like an e-bike

What if you could remove the battery from an electric car and carry it inside to recharge? One of the reasons electric bicycles make so much sense is that, unlike electric cars, they don’t rely on widespread charging infrastructure; e-bikes have removable batteries that can be replenished via a household socket. Most electric cars have batteries that are too heavy…