Monthly Archives: July 2012

NuVinci N360 Harmony—We Need This

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Turbo Bob's Bicycle Blog

NuVinci N360 Harmony—We Need This. When Fallbrook Technologies introduced their CVP (continuously variable planetary) drive train, the biking world was interested.   It didn’t take the world by storm, but did make it on some bikes.   Then came the N360 with … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Electric Bikes Seminar—An Overview of the Evening

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Turbo Bob's Bicycle Blog

Introduction to Electric Bikes Seminar—An  Overview of the Evening. Last week I had the chance to host a special evening that was focused on E-bikes.   Earlier in the year while I was riding my E-bike to the open house for … Continue reading →

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8fun 350 Watt E-bike Motor—First Impressions and a Safety Concern

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Turbo Bob's Bicycle Blog

8Fun 350 Watt E-bike Motor—First Impressions and a Safety Concern. Just on the market is this new 8fun offering for the E-bike world.   I recently got hands on experience with three E-bikes with this motor and a visible feel for … Continue reading →

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Rivendell Bicycle Works to the Rescue

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Turbo Bob's Bicycle Blog

Rivendell Bicycle Works to the Rescue. What a relief to find a bike company that revels in customer service.   And the fact that I’ve never been a customer didn’t seem to matter.   They were quick to help me with a seemingly … Continue reading →

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