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		<title>Folding Bikes- Easy Transportation as Well as Storage</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:48:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Folding bikes have a feature of portability as it can be stored away neatly and can be carried on buses and trains easily. This is the main reason behind the great option of lightweight folding bikes.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Folding bikes have a feature of portability as it can be stored away neatly and can be carried on buses and trains easily. This is the main reason behind the great option of lightweight folding bikes.</p>
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<p>Most of the people these days are selecting to travel on folding bikes opposed to driving cars, standard bikes or motor bikes. These folding bikes are generally made from light weight aluminum and are available in different sizes and styles to suit your needs. These folding bikes have gears so you can zip around on them knowing you have gears to help you out.</p>
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<p>As folding bike can be packed away, so they are easy to store and is a big advantage of you worried about bicycle theft. There are various other reasons behind choosing a folding bike. If you are anxious about the risk of punctures or mechanical problems when commuting, again folding bikes come into their own &#8211; as in the event of a problem you can simply fold the bike away and step on the bus or train.</p>
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<p>One thing about which you should be aware is that generally folding bikes have smaller wheels than other types of bikes. There are myriad ranges of tyres also for folding bikes, some of them with reflective strips and puncture-resistant bands, but because of their small size, the tyre pressure is also important. Be sure to invest in a decent bicycle pump.</p>
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<p>These bikes are expedient and competent also but what about the prices? Are they cheap enough to purchase for the average person. Well if you take the time to shop around for bargains then they can be inexpensive for you. Bargains can be done easily while online shopping so you can find and purchase folding bike online as there are many suppliers of folding bikes who have been offering you varied range of folding bikes for you.</p>
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<p>As the fuel cost is rising many people are thinking of purchasing a folding bike. These folding bikes are easy to use also and don’t need any license or vehicle registration and there is usually less regulations. They are great in traffic and you can store them easily at your home or working place.</p>
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<p>The design of folding bike is a compromise between strength and lightness and sometimes that can cause problems. These are the several things to look out for when shopping for a folding bike:</p>
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<p>Be sure that folding bike that you are going to buy has the sturdy and well made hinges. Bad hinges can make your bike flex or can even break. Check that folding bikes haven&#8217;t cut corners in construction.</p>
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<p>Beside that you should be sure about the good quality fittings. The parts such as gears, wheels and brakes should be well made. Most of the bikes come with a set of gears, check that the range suits you. You should also check that the seat post can be raised enough so that your leg is almost straight when the pedal is down.</p>
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		<title>Electric Bicycles &#8211; Green Transportation</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:09:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Electric bicycles are one of the greenest forms of transportation there is.Green Electric bicycles are becoming more widely accepted, as the Consumer Product Safety Commission has recently classified electric bicycles as bicycles, provided the top assisted speeds do not exceed 20 mph, total propulsive power does not exceed 1 Hp, and the vehicle includes fully [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Electric bicycles are one of the greenest forms of transportation there is.Green Electric bicycles are becoming more widely accepted, as the Consumer Product Safety Commission has recently classified electric bicycles as bicycles, provided the top assisted speeds do not exceed 20 mph, total propulsive power does not exceed 1 Hp, and the vehicle includes fully functional pedals. Green Electric bicycles are the new way to get around. Green Electric bicycles are a fantastic method of transportation that allows you to get where you need to be in a fast, efficient and eco-friendly manner. An electrical bicycle offers you a lot more than freedom of movement</p>
<p><strong>Electric Folding Bicycle</strong></p>
<p>Folding bikes come in a wide range of sizes and with a variety of features. Folding bikes are also especially convenient in cities and college dorms where space is an issue. Green Electric folding bikes present an excellent way for one to commute, as they provide all of the advantages of portability coupled with the benefit of electric assistance. A folding bike is a bike that is designed so that when not in use it can be folded into a much more compact size. Due to the nature of their folding mechanisms there is absolutely no risk of a bike collapsing while in motion we have made it a point to mention this as this is a legitimate concern experienced by those new to folding bikes; for those that are experienced, well, they share our confidence.</p>
<p><strong>Electric Scooter</strong></p>
<p>There are many different manufactures and styles of scooters with different characteristics. Motorized kick scooters are usually larger than non-motorized ones. Scooters had somewhat larger motors, but none of them produced more than one horsepower (746W). And are cheaper and less polluting than most conventional scooters and mopeds. Somebody may argue that the scooter still use the fuel indirectly (electricity). Silent Scooter brings affordable, high quality street-legal, green electric bicycles to America. Motorized scooters usually have hand brakes and often have larger, pneumatic rubber tires; and some have pedestal seats. Power scooters rely on multiple batteries and can weigh up to 90 kg (200 pounds). Lots of electric scooters, for example, are outfitted with nonfunctioning pedals and with speed-limiting devices designed for easy removal after purchase.</p>
<p><strong>Batteries</strong></p>
<p>Batteries and hub motor are positioned to lower the center of gravity, minimize rotational steering inertia and provide optimal balance about the steering axis. Batteries and bicycles can be used at very low temperatures. Green Electric bicycles use rechargeable batteries, electric motors and some form of control. Battery systems in use include lead-acid, NiCd, NiMH and Li-ion batteries. 90% of bikes today use sealed lead acid batteries, which cost about $45 to $99 to replace. An e-bike battery can be fully charged from a regular electrical outlet in less than 4 hours, costing less than 3 cents per charge.</p>
<p><strong>Cost</strong></p>
<p>About $25 worth of energy from a wall plug gets you 5,000 miles of travel at a fraction of the cost of gas vehicles, not to mention, a lot more fashionable. Charging the battery takes about four hours and costs just a few cents. Nevertheless, experts are optimistic that the green electric bikes will ultimately prevail because of the adverse environmental and health effects of automobiles and the rising cost of petroleum products. Green Electric bicycles cost about $5 worth of electricity a year. Bicycle. Battery costs are going down steadily with increasing demand. An electric bike costs anywhere $800 to $2000, depending on features. Did you know that riding an Green Electric Bicycle only costs Pennies per charge?</p>
<p>Electric Bicycles Green Transportation<br />By Alejandro Chacon<br /><a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.gogreenelectricbicycle.com/electric-bicycles/" target="_new">http://www.gogreenelectricbicycle.com/electric-bicycles/</a></p>
<p>We offer only electric bicycles, mopeds, scooters, ATVs, utvs, pocket bikes, sea scooters and helmets. Unlike other web sites that offer both gas and electric products. We want to maintain and help keep our environment clean and green even if it&#8217;s only one bike at a time. For the best deals on are all electric line up go to <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.gogreenelectricbicycle.com/" target="_new">http://www.gogreenelectricbicycle.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Best Folding Bike For Easy Storage And Transportation</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:26:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lighter in weight, easy to carry and can be easily maneuvered, yes such characteristics aptly describe a Best Folding Bike. It is quite an easy task to store and transport a best folding bicycle. Such bikes fit well in conventional carrying cases and they can be carried in trains too. 
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Lighter in weight, easy to carry and can be easily maneuvered, yes such characteristics aptly describe a Best Folding Bike. It is quite an easy task to store and transport a best folding bicycle. Such bikes fit well in conventional carrying cases and they can be carried in trains too. </p>
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The range and category of folding bikes are gaining opulence in contemporary bike bazaar and they are being more and more used on road, off road and for racing purposes too. It is true that folding bikes are a bit too costly in comparison to non-folding bikes but they are worth that extra six pence. </p>
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Best folding bikes are items of growing interest </p>
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The Montague and the bike Friday varieties of the folding bike have recently gained immense popularity in U.S, while Brompton folding bike are becoming known to the bike enthusiasts of U.K. However, the groups of folding bikes manufactured by the Taiwan companies are also capturing the market as they yield more with higher end models and superfine biking components.</p>
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On the other hand, the specialty of DaHon folding bike lies in the fact that despite their small stature, the bikes can be easily folded with both wheels on. </p>
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The basic motto of buying folding bicycle is to easily carry them on several public and private transports including trains, ferries, RVs, small planes and boats. There are some areas where non-folding bikes of massive size and weight are not allowed during the peak traffic hours. However, the best folding bicycles are ideal for such places and even hours of the day as they can be transported without any external hazards. </p>
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A perfect folder is always required to store a superior-quality folding bike because unless you get hold of a suitable folder, storage is difficult. Though each folding bike is best in their own way, still they are not without disadvantages. </p>
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1.		Montague and Slingshot folding bikes, They are the best for their excellent performance but they cannot be easily folded due to their large sized wheels. <br />&#13;<br />
2.		The bike Friday folding bikes, Again an excellent folding product but they seem inconvenient due to their small wheel size, which brings about a harshness in riding and the wheels get heated quite rapidly.  <br />&#13;<br />
3.		The Birdy, Brompton and the small DaHons, These folding bicycles lack an extensive gear range. <br />&#13;<br />
What should an ideal folder of a folding bike possess? </p>
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1 The folder should fold as small as a 18inchs Birdy, a 20inch DaHon Explorer or 16inch Brompton. </p>
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2 It should not weigh more than 26 pounds </p>
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3 The folder should have a very wide gearing, handles that of a full sized bike along with a suspended frame </p>
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4 It should also have folding pedals, which help in reducing the folded width </p>
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5 The folder must make use of several standard components and accessories and it should get folded and bagged in less than 2 minutes </p>
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It is the neatness, which matters in every equipment and judged from this perspective the best folding bicycle is sure to catch the attention of the contemporary bike freak publics.</p>
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