OHM cycles urban XU700 review

I had received the OHM Urban XU700 to test a few months ago and this bike has probably seen the most abuse of any other bike I’ve tested. I’ll get into the test procedures later.

My time spent on this bike is a mixture of bike commuting to and from work, errands as well as taking the occasional Saturday morning rides through town.

The OHM XU700 offers a variety of riding options:
1.There are 3 other levels of assist from this bike. 1 being the lowest amount of assist from the motor and 4, being the greatest amount. I spent most of my time on level 4, no pedaling required.

2. Regenerative braking. You read it right. Basically what this means is you can adjust your motor from the control panel to generate electricity and recharge your batteries while going down the hill. Regeneration also works by adding resistance to your pedal stroke. This allows your to pedal and recharge at the same time.

If you take a gander at the detailed spec sheet found HERE, you’ll see that the OHM XU700 is outfitted with some decent parts such as hydraulic Tektro brakes, Shimano Deore drivetrain components and many more. I do have to note that the Suntour NCX fork was pretty plush and when combined with the Suntour suspension seat post, this bike rode like a dream. Pot holes, bumps and any imperfections of the road or trail were quickly absorbed.

Power for the headlight and tail light was generated by the Shimano dynamo hub. Keep in mind that this is more of a “be seen” light rather than one to see with.

Let’s get down to the nitty gritty of the OHM Urban XU700. There are a few things that most people would want to know about an e-bike. I’ll break it down in various sections below:

Battery life between charges-I was averaging about 20 miles per charge. Keep in mind, that I was at the highest level of assist, meaning I barely pedaled while riding. So I relied heavily on its battery power to move my 206lb body.

How long does it take to recharge?-Once the battery is fully depleted, I recharge it and that cycle takes about 5 hours. Typically what i do is when I arrive at my office, I remove the battery pack and charge it. By the time I head out to get some lunch, the battery is about 3/4 charged. Once I return, the battery is back on the charger. By the end of my day, it’s fully charged and ready to go.

How does it handle?-There’s no difference in the way the OHM rides than any other bike out there. The geometry suggests a more relaxed stance and has a comfort bike feel to it.

How fast can it go?- On flats, I was able to take it up to 21mph.

How does it work? -”In auto assist mode, the system automatically provides boost proportionate to the rider’s pedaling effort. The harder the rider pedals, the more the boost the system will provide. Alternatively, rider can use the throttle to propel the bike without pedaling. Note: throttle can only be engaged after 2 km/h.”

Stopping power?The hydraulic brakes make stopping on a dime easy.

Is it user friendly?-Yes, it’s very easy to use. Turn it on, set your pedal assist level, then ride!

Is the bike reliable? In a short and simple answer, yes. The OHM Urban XU700 has been down trails that it wasn’t meant to go on and I’ve tested its durability in more ways than one.

For starters, the bike did well on the street. Not once did I have any problems with it. The electrical system worked as designed and it made my commute easier because I hardly had to pedal. As far as testing its durability, I took this bike through various mountain bike trails as well as a Super D and Downhill course at the Southridge Challenge back in November. The photo below was taken moments before a downpour. I have purposely left the bike out in rain to see if that would cause any problems. To my surprise, everything worked perfectly. The drivetrain has never needed any sort of tuning or adjustments.

In fact, when I rode it down the Super D and DH courses, people would stop and stare because they couldn’t believe that this e-bike was able to handle the abuse I was giving it. I tried to beat up this bike, but the only thing I did to it was a pinch flat and it caused the rear wheel to come out of true. Other than that, the bike is in great shape!

I’ve gotta admit, the OHM Cycles Urban XU700 has me very excited. It’s an absolutely entertaining bike to ride. Everyone that has tried it simply falls in love with the pedal assist. During one of my Saturday morning, 15 miler rides with the OHM, I had stopped at the local 7/11 and a gentleman came up to me asking about the bike. He said that he was in the market for an e-bike, but had never tried one. So I offered him the OHM to ride in the parking lot. Much like the responses that people have when they ride the OHM, he too fell in love. He made it a point to write down the brand and model name.

Fortunately, this bike does come with some accessories that a large number of our readers love: fenders, rack, and lights!

In closing, the OHM Cycles Urban XU700 has been a very fun bike to test. It has taken me on some great adventures and its durability has been pretty stellar. But the question is, would I buy one at the price of $3299? If I had the cash laying around — yes, I would.

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Review: Jersey bins waterproof case

A few months ago the kind people sent from Jersey bins some samples of their waterproof cycling bags for us to test.

The Jersey bins come in two sizes: trim bin. 7? X 7?(95mm_x_177mm) at 3-3/4 and the big 3? X 7? (120 x 177 mm) moved to 4-3/4. Both sizes is eight gauge vinyl with a satin or clear stops and all have a zipper style opening and rounded corners so you don't get stuck. In the photo above the bins with the black zippers are "Limited edition" models with somewhat more rigid vinyl.

I spend much time on my Bikes…in rain and in the moist heat of SW Florida. Most of the times during the summer trip I with a frozen Waterbottle in mid back bag of my Jersey…extra hydration and a simple core cooling technology (a frozen block water next to the spine works quite well). As I above and as heat that melt bottle's contents, soaking mean condensation and sweat shirt. I used to use plastic bags, and they only take sandwich not more than a few travel before you have holes in you. Not good. With the trim although I can certainly a few AA bear, my "Dumbphone", batteries, ID card/debit card and a few dollars and everything stays nice and dry. I think a larger big bin in my work bag so if rain on the way to the or threatens from work, I can stash and my wallet and phone there worry about things, the always wet.

There really isn't much more to say - the Jersey bin works and are relatively inexpensive ($ 3.75 for the frosty trim moved, $4.75 for the frosty big Bin…limited edition models, the more). These would make a nice last minute stocking stuffer for the cyclist in your life! Take a look at the Jersey bin offers by visiting your website.

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Urbana current electric assist bicycle review

Meet the Urbana Current. This is a new Electric Assist model that Urbana Bicycles will be introducing in the near future. We had received this bike right at the beginning of November and we’ve been putting it through its paces since then. The demo unit sent to me came from another media outlet. So when it arrived at the BikeCommuters.com Test Lab, the bike was a mess! Not only was it dirty, but it was simply torn up! UPS didn’t help the situation either, the box was punched in on the corners and torn all over. In fact the UPS Driver even suggested that I refuse the package because of the condition it came in.

Well after bit of time in the lab, I was able to assemble, tune and clean the Urbana Current. The front fender was damaged during transit. Even though Urbana offered to send me a new front fender, I turned it down just because it rarely rains in Southern California.

As bad as the condition of the bike was at arrival, the Current was still in working order. The electronics (which I was really concerned about) fared just fine and once I charged everything up, it all worked! That in itself is a testament to the durability of the bike. But don’t worry, I was able to beat up the Current during the testing period.

Let’s get a few things out of the way before I go on.

Suspension:The Current is a rigid frame, but you can definitely feel the “suspension” benefits of the large-volume tires.

Step-thru frame: Makes it easy to get in and out of the bike.

Rear Rack:RNR rack has to be the most unique design out there. Rated to carry 100lbs…it’s definitely beefy and I was able to utilize its hooks that allowed me to carry items without the need of panniers.

The three items I just mentioned can actually be found on a previousUrbana Bicycle Review that staffer Noah Dunker wrote a few months ago. With that in mind, I’ll won’t rehash some of the same things he’s already talked about.

The Urbana Current is equipped with a Bionx hub and battery pack. The control panel is user-friendly — so much so, a child can operate it.

While riding the Urbana Current on full pedal assist, I was averaging about 15 miles per charge (your mileage may vary depending on your riding conditions) at an average of 15mph. This is a mixture of flat and hilly terrain. Keep in mind, I’m a big boy: 202lbs.

During the testing period, I never experienced any problems with the electrical system. Charging the battery took a few hours. Basically as soon as I arrived in my office, I’d plug it in; by lunch time, it was 3/4 charged and by 2:30pm, it was 100% charged.

The Current came equipped with Avid BB5 disc brakes. I’ve always been a fan of BB5s because they provide awesome stopping power for a fraction of the cost of their hydraulic counterparts.

One thing I have to admit when riding the Urbana Current: it’s straight out fun! I’ve let about a dozen people, ranging from my kids, my wife, and all the way up to professional mountain bike racers ride the Current, and they simply loved the bike. It never fails to put a smile on people’s faces.

Durability: One concern I had with this bike was its durability. Personally, if I were to spend $3299, I want to make sure this bike lasts. With that in mind, I put this bike through the wringer. Believe it or not, Urbana Bicycles told me…“We want you to try and BREAK IT!” WTF? Were they serious? They were, because when I asked them to repeat what they just said, they said it with more confidence and with a serious tone….“We want you to try and BREAK IT!” So I obliged.

For the durability test, I had about 5 professional Mountain Bike Super D Racers TRY and damage this bike while riding it through a Super D Race course. Granted, there were no jumps, but the terrain was pretty brutal even for mountain biking standards. One thing I have to say is, the wheels are bomb-proof! Even after the Super D course, they stayed true and I never experienced a flat tire. Another note I need to add, the battery pack stayed in its place the whole time. In addition, I left the bike out in the rain and guess what? The bike works just fine. The circuitry was untouched and moisture did not penetrated the LCD control panel.

Since this was my second e-bike review, I have been asked “Which one do you like better? The OHM Urban XU700 or the Urbana Current?” To tell you the truth, they are both different in their own ways. For starters, the OHM has a front suspension fork, and a suspension seatpost which made potholes and other imperfections of the road more manageable. But the Urbana’s slack geometry was more comfortable overall. Though it lacked a suspension fork, the high-volume tires did make the ride more bearable. However, I think the Current can benefit from a suspension seat to smooth things out a tad more.

If I may, one thing I’d like to see on the Urbana Current is a front light. The battery pack actually comes with a tail light, so they might as well as add one in the front, right? If that’s too much strain on the battery, perhaps equipping the bike with a Shimano Dynamo hub to power the lights?

The items I suggested aren’t a deal breaker at all. The bike with its current spec sheet is fantastic: precise shifting, powerful braking and a wonderful geometry that allows riders from 5' to 6’5? to ride it without a problem. As much abuse as the Urbana Current has received, I’m genuinely surprised that it has survived this long. But what’s great about it is, the way it rides, you never would have guessed that it’s been through the wringer. The Urbana Current doesn’t disappoint and just keeps on riding!

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Princeton TEC PUSH review

Now, where the Sun is going down earlier in the day, can you see with a good light system and seen on the streets. Princeton Tec PUSH was a mechanism to see us, when it is sent up to par with bike commuters was needs.

SPECIFICATIONS
POWER 100 lumens
Maxbright LAMP LED
BURN you TIME 63 the hours 4/14/63-hour run time
LIGHT mode of high, low and Flash Mode page view window create 260 deg of visibility
Batteries 3 AAA alkaline or rechargeable
Weight 115 grams
MSRP: $50, but can for online be found as low as $34 (Google it)

One of the things that I have the PUSH like is the fact that it is self-contained.I have to mess with battery packs and wires.

Here is a nice little feature: a page view window with a flashing red LED light for added Sichtbarkeit.funktioniert it?It does;If I people if you could see the red light from the side was asked how I of horseback riding, all agreed that pop out.I like the idea of in page view, because we but give enough side marker attention front and tail lights.The red LED gives an additional way to see drivers.

100 Lumen is in my opinion quite hell.Aber it is hard to capture that on the Kamera.Allerdings is 100 lumens bright enough to with see and if you Flash mode, cars will certainly change you see from the Ferne.Ich would point out that the light on my Cyclocross bike was mounted, I rode the local mountain bike trail system using the PUSH as my primary Licht.Die PUSH lit the tracks with enough light, where I could see safely and travel at the speed I usually ride the trail with.

Total Princeton Tec PUSH is a pretty good Licht.Es serves both BE mentioned Lakes and light system for your bike to sehen.Wie, it is bright enough to mountain biking verwenden.Lebensdauer of battery on it is pretty spot on with to what the information recommended retail price is around $50 zeigen.Die but found after googling, I it for about $34! I would definitely recommend this light to anyone who is on the market for a decent light system at a great price.

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Pedaling revolution: A review

"Pedaling revolution: how are cyclists changing American cities," written by Jeff Mapes, was read and checked for well over a year, but it is still a read and a mention is more than eighteen months after its publication. This book is the finest Wonkiness. Mapes, their professional credentials mainly in political reporting, covers a wide range of bicycle transport - topics, combining his journalism expertise and his personal commuter experience today to construct an insightful and very readable account of the role of bicycles in society.

There is something for every type of bicycle advocate in Mapes book. The topics are predictable: lessons from Amsterdam, the development of bike culture, entry barriers, Portland (the Platinum bicycle friendly city inside the Mapes), and the health and security, to name a few. Fortunately Mapes travelled extensively, thoroughly researched and interviewed many knowledgeable people to bring a fresh and reasonable analysis of these areas of the bicycle advocacy.In each chapter he mixes data effectively with his personal experiences in each Situation.Obwohl it is clear that he opinions and preferences of given problems on it offers a balanced and informative description of each topic it covers.

Here is an excerpt:

How I easily maneuver in addition to cars and trucks moved my own perspective and my physical fitness began to improve. I joked about wearing a sign that says, "me questions as I lost weight, while commuting to work."The political reporter in me - I have one for three decades - started me questions, what inspired to make the city to these improvements? happens the same thing in other cities? Can Americans really out of their cars in large numbers, at least for short trips be seduced?

My search for answers took me across the country as it supports American bike in the Netherlands the Mecca.As I discuss in later chapters, there are no American Amsterdam... noch.Aber I found that cyclists have become part of a much larger movement to reduce the predominant role of the car in American cities. Provide fewer parking lots and more public places. Think of urban neighborhoods that have the walk-in ambience of the old European cities, not wide streets and strip malls.Or maybe just the way of the road is secure once again to play enough for children.

Each section focuses on a specific goal, and each chapter could be read independently from the rest and still relevant and understandable."Pedaling revolution" as a whole an excellent representation provides how all these issues at the same time work however."In fact each lawyer or interest group gravitiert towards one or two big issues and that is not necessarily a bad Sache.Ob support your cause for increased funding for bicycle infrastructure or securing dollars for safe routes to school programs more fights, a concentrated effort is generally more effective than dabbling in a bit of allem.Aber all these problems are verbunden.Erstellen inextricably a culture and a community supporting alternative methods of transport, requires an understanding of the infrastructure, education (for adults and children), health and Politik.Mapes offers an absorbing takes into account all these facets at work from the saddle of a truly dedicated bicycle advocate.""Pedaling revolution" is essential reading for anyone that is interested in and for each of the development of the Community transport initiatives is involved in any single area of advocacy or simply loves to ride a bike.

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Review: Light and motion vis 360 °

The past few weeks have been absolutely crazy for me. Lots of really early-morning commutes, some late days at the office.

Combined with the shorter days, I’ve had some of the best testing conditions imaginable for a helmet-mounted lighting system that was purpose-built for bike commuters!

Let’s take a look at the gear. The rear part houses the battery, two amber side-facing LEDs, three bright red rear LEDs with a combined output that matches some of the most popular rear blinkies on the market, and a generous-sized swath of engineering-grade prismatic reflective material, all inside a water-resistant case. A rubber flap covers the Micro-USB charging port.

There’s also a small window on the under-side of the unit that displays a multi-color LED which functions as a battery gauge and charging indicator. I was able to fully charge the Vis 360º in about 5 hours, meaning that a full recharge at home or in the office is easily achievable.

The rear part of the Vis 360º snaps onto a plastic base that attaches to the helmet with velcro. I found that getting this part mounted securely was somewhat difficult on all of my helmets. This was the most frustrating part of getting the Vis 360º installed. I eventually found a position that worked well enough with a little bit of tinkering. The headlight snaps into a plastic base that attaches to the helmet with a notched rubber strap. This part was easy to mount on several different helmets. The ability to remove the lighting hardware from the helmet while leaving the mounting hardware attached is a nice touch.

The headlight itself features one bright white LED and two amber pieces to scatter light to the side with a rubber-covered power button on the top, all packed into a small, light and attractive metal shell. The light has three modes: Full power, half power and flashing. The front LED flashes quite rapidly. The rear LEDs always flash twice per second (250ms on, 250ms off) regardless which mode the front light is in. You must hold the power switch for two seconds to shut the unit off.

The whole package looks a bit bulky on the helmet, but it’s surprisingly light at 130 grams. I notice the extra weight on my helmet, but it’s not unwieldy or uncomfortable.

The proving grounds:
A very dark section of walking trail around the community pond where I live. All photos were taken using the exact same exposure settings on my digital camera.

The competition:
Bell Orion. This 3 LED helmet-mounted lamp is powered by two CR2032 batteries. It’s on par with any cheap department store bicycle headlight I’ve ever seen. When blinking, it might draw some attention to you, but it won’t help you see much on a dark road even at a very low speed. What this light (seriously) lacks in output, it gains in run-time. It will go dozens of hours on a pair of CR2032 batteries. Good thing, too, because CR2032s aren’t rechargeable, and they’re not usually cost-effective to replace. MSRP: About $15

Blackburn Flea. This rechargeable light is a decent headlight to use if you want to be seen on a budget. If you keep it slow, the high output setting (used in this photo) is bright enough to alert you to potholes or obvious road hazards in a pinch and run for about 3 hours. Really, though, they’re best suited for riders who ride near dusk or dawn, or spend time riding under streetlights. MSRP: About $25

NiteRider Evolution Halogen (Upgraded to 15W). This was my first serious commuting light, and it features a bulky NiMH battery pack that can be strapped to the bike’s frame. The OEM bulb was 10 Watts, and when it burned out, my LBS only had the 5W and 15W bulbs in stock. With the 15W bulb shown here, this system runs for about an hour. As you can see, it provides a very high intensity spot without much side visibility. This model isn’t made anymore, but you can expect to pay between $100 and $200 for a quality halogen system.

Vis 360º lights up the path more evenly and plenty bright. I have to admit, when I saw 115 lumens listed for the specification, I was concerned that this might not light the way far ahead enough for some of the faster sections of my commute. I usually average about 15 MPH, and never had any problems seeing the road surface far enough ahead for my own comfort. On the high setting, I was getting a little more than 2 hours of total use before the low battery indicator kicked in, but it was still on regulated battery power, with no obvious fade in brightness. Advertised run time on high is 2:30. MSRP: $169

On normal mornings when I leave as the sun is peeking over the horizon, I used the Vis 360º in flashing mode. A whole week of commuting (about 6 hours on the road) without a recharge didn’t even put a dent in the battery with flashing mode. It still registered as “fully charged” this evening when I got home.

Is this unit worth the price? I’d say it is. The system is competently designed and can fulfill all the basic lighting needs of a bicycle commuter with the additional bonus that you don’t need to leave any hardware on your bike while it sits vulnerable and unattended throughout the work day. It has ample run-time for even the most die-hard long-distance commuters and shines far enough ahead that most average cyclists shouldn’t need to seek supplemental light.

I’m giving this one two thumbs up.

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Review: Suitsak garment backpack

SuitSak participates in Backpack, part garment bag. A few weeks back, the folks at SuitSak a drive sent us to test. On the back there are some reflective piping and bags for things, you fast access which could need.

It has pockets all over the place in your wallet, towel, telephone and everything you want a pair of shoes, and of course a change or two nice clothes could.As this opens up, it looks and acts just like any normal suit bag I used habe.Kleider come out properly and folds.

On the front, it works like a backpack with a chest strap.

This thing is great but it works anyway as advertised. Some people I know to bring clothes just once or twice a week.This would work probably quite well for these people, because there is more than a change of clothes you have to dress grow.If it seems snappy, this would fit the Bill. Occasionally, I need to dress up a bit in the Office and it works great for these occasions. It's also great for other types of travel.

For my longer commute I like Rucksäcke.Leider in General, this one brings the worst backpack features but it not much selection, have to be able to keep it to a suit, shoes and accessories just by the design.It is bulky, wide and a bit difficult, right balance, especially if you choose to wear shoes.I'm getting some dress shoes at work, but some people have the appropriate option.

SuitSak is available for $99.99, set about which one would decent garment bag back anyway, and this has added Backpack straps and many reflective material.

All in all seems this like a solid choice for people who wouldn't mind backpacks and have a real drag nice clothes and folds auftauchen.Andere work options are available such as rack top rack bag style garment bags, but often suffer heel strike and other Probleme.Dies certainly is a response to the ubiquitous problem which always things with you in the Office are always brauchen.Wir promote people to experiment and find out what works best for you.

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Mission Workshop Vandal Cargo Backpack Review

Geschrieben von RL Policar Juli - 15-2010

Ich habe die Mission Workshop Vandal Cargo Rucksack für den letzten Monaten getestet.Bevor ich in die Details der Überprüfung, ist einige Informationen unten die Tasche bezüglich.

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Group cycling: Works "Share the road" Jersey review

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Soma Double Cross Review

Geschrieben von RL Policar Juni - 29-2010

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Preis: Ich habe gesehen, den Rahmen, die rund $ 350 starten und bis; die Gabel beginnt rund $ 89.00.

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Peace Coffee-Blue OX Review

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PDW 3wrencho Review

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Unverbindliche Preisempfehlung: $ 20 .00Words von der Firma

Die 3wrencho (raw) ist Ihr bester Freund, wenn Sie eine Wohnung haben.Im Gegensatz zu Ihren anderen Freunden der 3wrencho ist aus wärmebehandelter Stahl gefertigt, entfernt 15 mm Achse Nüsse und können pry Reifen aus der Felgen

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2010 Kona Band Wagon Review

by Bike Shop Girl

Originally posted over at Cyclelicio.us, this is reposted with his head nod and smile.  This is a great looking bike and a perfect commuter.

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Velo Orange Brass Temple Bell Review

We are big fans of bells here at Commute By Bike.  Every good commuter bike, or bicycle that is ridden near people and dogs, should have some sort of bell attached to it.  After many years of trying various bells, some expensive and some inexpensive, I think Velo Orange has crafted my favorite for the city commuter.

The Velo Orange Brass Temple Bell attaches to only certain handlebars due to the limited clamp diameter.  I would say it is safe to install it on a straight bar, townie or anything without an over-sized design.  This bell is also pretty inexpensive at $8.00.  You can save your pennies and install one on every bike you own.    For a bell with better mounting choices, check out the Japanese Bell with Retro Space Mount.

 

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Torker T-450E Hybrid Review

The Torker T-450E is a bicycle that some people me frown upon and some people may be curious about it. The concept of a Hybrid bike is quite an interesting one, not really an electric moped and not really a traditional bicycle, but a bike that assists you to pedal.

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