Once we got riding, the Electron Wheel did indeed add some nice pep when riding on level roads, and made hill-climbing a lot easier – it was definitely nice to have the bike's rear gear cluster ...

The GeoOrbital wheel can replace almost any front bicycle wheel in less than 60 seconds to turn it into an electric bike. The idea led to a successful Kickstarter campaign, which ended Wednesday.

At its core, the Noomad is a simple metal panel connected to dual 18- or 20-inch wheels. It attaches to the bike fork with a quick release axle and screws that secure into the V-brake mounts.

Thru Axles have become “standard” on mountain bikes much like disc brakes did years ago. Not even five years ago mountain bikes has 9mm x 100mm quick release fronts and 10mm x 135mm quick release rear ...