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Author: Erik Bassett

Erik Bassett is the founder and editor of Two Wheels Better. He draws on three decades of cycling and scooter experience to help you find the right ride, incorporate it into daily life, and safely enjoy the journey.

Can You Ride A Kick Scooter In Rain? (Simple Tips To Stay Safe)

A kick scooter ride on wet ground

So you’re ready to head out on your scooter, but the weather has other plans. It’s gray overhead, wet underfoot, and there’s no chance of sunshine any time soon. That’ll…

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Are Electric Scooters Good For Commuting?

Electric scooters are good personal vehicles for city, commuting, and recreational use

Electric scooters are hard to miss these days.. They continue to pop up almost overnight in major cities, and the personal scooter market is absolutely booming as well. Consequently, they’re…

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Are Kick Scooters Good For Commuting? (Plus 4 Models For Commuters)

Adult riding a kick scooter for a commute or city trips

If walking is too slow for your commute, but a bicycle is overkill, then kick scooters might seem like a viable option. There are some distinctive advantages at limitations that…

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7 Things To Know About Commuting On A Single-Speed Bike

Rivendell Quickbeam single-speed bike, set up for urban cycling and bike commuting

Single-speed bikes are a blast to ride.  But are they the right choice for your commute? Having ridden them for years, here’s what you’ll need to consider. What should you…

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Razor A5 Lux Hands-On Review: A Great Value Adult Kick Scooter (But I Sold Mine Anyway)

Day to day, nothing’s better than having a blast while you quickly and conveniently get around town. Driving? LOL. Walking is free and usually pleasant, if not the speediest. Cycling…

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What To Wear For (Urban) Cycling In The Rain

A road bicycle with full-coverage fenders for protection from road spray

Running errands or bike commuting in rain isn’t anybody’s first choice, but the right apparel makes a wet ride far better—and more stylish. However, that’s a little easier said than…

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How Much Does A Good Commuter Bike Cost?

Loaded for bear with a pannier and basket.

To a newer rider, most bikes look awfully similar, even though their prices are all over the place. With $99 Wal-Mart bikes on one hand, and $9,999 (or more) marvels…

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Choosing Your First Commuter Bike: 11 Non-Obvious Things To Consider

That’s the ticket! (Photo: http://www.workcycles.com/home-products/handmade-city-bicycles/workcycles-opafiets)

Starting to use a bicycle for practical purposes can be more overwhelming than you’d think. After all, few of us are fortunate enough to grow up in cities like Amsterdam…

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