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New Commuter Bike By Kona

August 11, 2007 by Justin Thomas 3 Comments

This is a new bike from Kona, called the Ute, to be released in 2008. With a cargo rack as part of its design, it will be one of the few bikes designed with the commuter in mind. The bike also comes with two grocery-style pannier bags that include a raincover. You can also opt… [Continue Reading]

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Turn Your Bike Into A Powerful Commuting Vehicle: StokeMonkey

May 12, 2007 by Justin Thomas 3 Comments

Here at MetaEfficient, we’re always looking for an excuse to ride a bike, rather than drive a car. It’s just more fun, and you get the added benefit of exercise. But what if you want to take your bike to work or to get groceries? Most bikes in the U.S. are built for recreation in… [Continue Reading]

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Electric Bikes For Commuters

May 8, 2007 by Justin Thomas 3 Comments

The New York Times recently featured an article about people using electric bikes for commuting to work. They recommend spending about $2000 for a good electric bike. You’ll get a range of 20-50 miles with these bikes, and this can obviously be extended with pedal power. Some notable electric bikes shops are Electric Bikes Northwest… [Continue Reading]