An electric scooter with gears? If that sounds familiar it is because British student and scooterist Ben Readings developed his own such conversion a couple of years ago as part of his university course, and before the global pandemic struck. We first wrote about Ben in edition 19 of ScooterNova magazine back in 2020, and … Continue reading New Geared Electric Conversion for Classic Vespas – and others before it…
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Scooter Wonderland this Christmas
Yes folks, edition 23 is about to roll off the printing presses in deepest, darkest Wales and if you've pre-ordered or subscribed by Sunday 13 December your copy will be posted out before the Christmas deadline too! As always, the magazine is packed full of wonderful reading material and fabulous images to keep you enthralled … Continue reading Scooter Wonderland this Christmas
FREE 2020 wall-planner with ScooterNova magazine
Edition 16 of ScooterNova is well on the way to completion and we're pretty excited about what's inside! Not only some great articles, but we're also doing something a little special for all those who subscribe to the magazine. We have a FREE 2020 wall-planner for subscribers that will be sent out with edition 16 … Continue reading FREE 2020 wall-planner with ScooterNova magazine
The Indie Farmer’s Vespa Road Trip
The indie farmer is a chap by the name if Nigel from east London who has set up a new venture for himself, to 'bring the limelight to' some of the best independent farmers and small producers the UK, and our thanks go to KenHooperUK who tipped us off about the farmer via Twitter. At … Continue reading The Indie Farmer’s Vespa Road Trip
Scooter Tyres – how safe are yours?
Now in our fourth decade of riding scooters without a break, I'd like to think that here at Scooternova we've learned a little about tyres. Gone are the days where cheap 'n' cheerful Ditchfinders were the choice simply by virtue of the fact that they cost less than the rest, now we appreciate that road … Continue reading Scooter Tyres – how safe are yours?
Scomadi scooters – latest update
During the recent Morecambe pre-season scooter rally, PM Tuning - one of the companies behind the forthcoming Scomadi brand - held an open day at their Lancashire shop. During the day scooter riders were invited to test the power of their steeds on the Dyno following a small donation to charity, the local Air Ambulance … Continue reading Scomadi scooters – latest update