HumanForest Vs TIER Vs Lime: Which London Electric Bike Is Best? (Updated October 2023)

London’s electric bike revolution has transformed the way we get about the capital.

And with car ownership declining and the ULEZ expanding again to cover the entire city as of August 2023, London’s electric bike hire schemes are becoming increasingly vital.

All of which begs the question: Which of the London electric bike services is the best?

Single-Speed Bikes: What Is A Single-Speed Bike, And Why Are They Useful?

You’ve probably heard of fixed-wheel bikes – or “fixies” – with no freewheel component and only a single gear to ride with.  But what’s a single-speed bike? Surely it’s the same as a fixed wheel, as the clue’s in the name? Wrong!  Although there are some similarities between the two, there are also some distinct … Read more

The “Fixie”: What Is A Fixie Bike?

Fixed-wheel bikes (better known as “fixies”) are bicycles with no freewheel mechanism, meaning that the pedals always spin with the rear wheel. In other words, you cannot coast on a fixie. If the bike is moving, so are the pedals. Previously only really seen on the banked tracks of the velodrome or with the odd … Read more