• What is the Tern RidePocket?

    The Tern RidePocket is a compact handlepost bike bag built to hold everything you usually keep in your pockets, such as your wallet, cellphone, and keys. It can even fit a water bottle. With the RidePocket, you can bike more comfortably knowing all your smaller items are secured and accessible…

  • Why Doesn’t Propel Sell Throttle eBikes?

    Unfortunately, we do not sell throttle-activated electric bikes. We truly wish we could, but here’s why we don’t: In the decade Propel has been in business, we have yet to find a company that can provide a throttle-activated eBike that meets the same standards in quality, safety and support offered…

  • What maintenance is required for disc brakes?

    Hydraulic disc brakes (which pretty much all of our bikes come with) work a little differently than cable brakes, which you may find more familiar as they often come on road bikes and mountain bikes of years past. While the cable brake is much simpler to service, the hydraulic brake…

  • Do I need the Tern DuoStand Gen 1 or Gen 2 for my HSD?

    Before hitting that “complete order” button, make sure the Tern DuoStand in your cart will fit on your HSD. Check out this info provided by Tern, where they tell you everything you need to know about DuoStand compatibility. 1. Identifying Your HSD Frame Generation Two types of HSD frames have…

  • Benno loading tips

    Before packing your Benno full of cargo and going out on a ride, make sure you’re doing it properly and safely. Check out these tips on how to stay safe.

  • How do I (properly) shift with a derailleur?

    Do you hear a “clunk” when shifting gears? Does your bike sound like it’s crying? This short video will show you how to fix that so you can shift more smoothly. A well-maintained derailleur gear has the best efficiency of all shifting options. This is important for sporty riders who…

  • Tern DuoStand Gen 2 installation

    An upgraded version of the DuoStand Gen 1, the Gen 2 fits perfectly on the HSD 1a. The Gen 2 can also be installed on an HSD 1, but you’ll need to get yourself the DuoStand kit.

  • I got my new eBike from Propel! Now what?

    From taking care of your chain to submitting a warranty, these nine tips are important for every new electric bike owner to know. Whether you read everything right away or refer to this if you have a question about, say, when your brakes need to be replaced, we hope this…

  • What bikes(s) are compatible with the Rohloff E-14 electronic shifter

    The Rohloff E-14 electronic shifter is compatible with Bosch eBikes that are equipped with the Intuvia, Kiox, or Nyon displays, and the Panasonic mid-drive motor when paired with the Panasonic FIT display. Outside of these two motor systems, the E-14 is not compatible with other eBikes. Since the E-14 is an…

  • Benno eJoy side-by-side comparison

    Trying to figure out the difference between Benno eJoy models without clicking on multiple pages or having countless tabs open on your computer? Then you found the right place! Check out this chart below that highlights the differences in each model. Model eJoy 10D eJoy 10D Performance Sport Bosch Motor…