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“The Government is going to drastically change the way we commute and move around our cities and towns – the shift toward moving people, not vehicles. Electric scooters could be a common sight on the roads around the UK within a year”, reports Jonathan Ratcliffe. “We are looking at ways to incorporate the demand for electric scooters into the fabric of our London properties, we think they could be as popular as they are on the Continent”, Ratcliffe added. Trials are being set up in Birmingham and Coventry to test the technology and benefits that e-scooters could bring to city...

Your tech news digest, by way of the DGiT Daily tech newsletter, for Thursday, May 14. 1. Dell’s refreshed XPS 15 and new XPS 17 Dell has announced its new XPS 15 and XPS 17 line-up, and the 17-inch design is at a size not seen for about 10 years from the company. What’s new, and what’s dividing opinion? Let’s take a look. XPS 15 9500: The new XPS 15 9500 has its biggest round of changes in five years, with the design finally growing to an almost-bezelless 15.6-inch display. Gone is the inch-thick black bar at the bottom, and...

May is National Bike Month. Of course, millions of Americans enjoy biking, so there’s reason to celebrate. But even if you’re not much of a rider, you can apply some of the guidelines and lessons of bicycling to other areas of your life – such as investing. Consider taking some of these ideas for a spin: Tune up your portfolio. When bicyclists tune up their bikes, they adjust their brakes, clean and lubricate the chain, tighten nuts and bolts, and check the tire pressure, among other tasks. Such a tune-up keeps their bikes running smoothly and reduces the chances for...

KENDA TIRE THE ALL-NEW PINNER DEVELOPED WITH AARON GWIN The Pinner is Kenda’s all new dry condition gravity tire. Developed with Aaron Gwin, the Pinner was designed for World Cup tracks like Leogang and Lenzerheide and to hold its own against the toughest competitors. The Pinner shines with excellent cornering predictability and particularly high puncture protection. Available with AGC or ATC casing upon the launch, the Pinner is an excellent choice for gravity racers and trail riders alike. HIGHLIGHTS » Excellent predictability – A consistent contact patch when the bike is leaned over creates a super predictable feel – no...

Awesome deals for adventure from evo Awesome deals, and some of the latest gear, from the masters of savings at evo. These savings extend beyond just the bicycle upgrades – you can get a full-on bike! Specifically picked for the Mtbr crowd, the deals that follow are sure to get you stoked! PNW Components Bachelor Dropper Post The PNW Components Bachelor Dropper Post is enduro race-ready in every aspect. It’s made from lightweight aluminum and is air-sprung, so it’s lightweight and tuneable. It’s made with a sealed damping cartridge with a DU bushing to keep the slop at bay, going either up or...