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Commuting by electric bike
Are those $80-$100 tanks of gas getting to you? Do you want to enjoy some fresh air on your commute to work? I have a cool video for you that may inspire you to consider commuting by electric bike instead of driving your car or truck.
On a personal note, I have used regular and electric bikes to commute for many years. Nearly 2 years ago I took the plunge and parked my truck in the driveway and [Read more…] about Great VIDEO on Commuting by Electric Bike!
The IZIP Metro electric bike in the red rocks of Sedona AZ
After many miles and cargo carrying trips I have prepared the IZIP Metro electric bike review for you! This bike was designed to carry your stuff easily over hills and through the headwinds to let you enjoy the ride. Find out how this bike performed and if it is a fit for you.
The features of this bike:
Make sure you check out the video and pictures [Read more…] about Electric Bike Review – IZIP E3 Metro
So you have spent a lot of money on your electric bike but what about protecting it? Some members of the Electric Bike Report community recently asked me about locks for electric bikes so I put together this guide to locks and tips on how to keep your e-bike safe.
Getting a bike stolen is no fun but if you practice the right techniques you can rest a little easier and feel confident that your bike is safe.
Here are some locks that I recommend: [Read more…] about Your Guide to Electric Bike Locks
IZIP Metro Electric Bike out in the redrocks of Sedona Arizona
Looking for an electric bike that is comfortable and can carry some cargo? The IZIP E3 Metro electric bike might be the ride for you.
The IZIP Metro just rolled in for review at Electric Bike Report and I want to share a VIDEO and some pictures of the bike with you and get you ready for the full review that will be coming soon. Here are some specs of the bike from the IZIP website:
“Power, range and speed. With the new E3 Metro, you can haul big loads of gear with ease. This real-deal electric powered cargo bike [Read more…] about IZIP E3 Metro Electric Bike in for Review [VIDEO, Pictures & Specs]
GM Anti Bike Ad
GM recently posted an anti bike ad in a number of college newspapers across the country. The ad is telling college students that riding a bike “sucks” and spending a lot of money they probably don’t have on a new GM car or truck is a better alternative. Hmmmm?
As I remember driving around most college campuses is really effective too………not!
This has really shaken up the biking community and now GM has [Read more…] about GM Focuses Anti Bike Ad On College Students: Oops!
I am working on a new project for Electric Bike Report and it will be a resource of electric bike information for you.
My goal is to make this a useful resource for you and I would like to know what you are most interested in when it comes to information on electric bikes.
Please let me know:
The young Steve Jobs talks about the efficiency of a bicycle
I am sure that many of you have heard that Steve Jobs (of Apple fame) recently passed away. The news of his passing saddened me because he was such a creative person and he has shown that dreams of the future become reality if you are determined and you remain focused. I hope that some of his vision and persistence can be translated to the electric bike industry to create the best electric bikes possible and ultimately to see more people riding bikes in the future!
So here is the video that I promised. A young Steve Jobs talks about the efficiency of the [Read more…] about Steve Jobs (RIP) Talks About the Efficiency of a Bicycle [VIDEO]
Conscious Commuter folding electric bike
Recently at Interbike (the largest bike show in the US) I met with Gabriel Wartofsky, the designer of the Conscious Commuter folding electric bike that is being created for multi modal transportation. It’s a bike that can bridge the gap between car, train, bus, and/or taxi routes and where you really need to be in dense urban environments. The idea is that you can use this light, small electric bike for those few miles that other transportation modes don’t work for. Not only that, but [Read more…] about Want to Help Design an E-Bike? Checkout Conscious Commuter
Bike Expo in Munich Germany
Recently I was at Bike Expo in Munich Germany and it was great to see the electric bike scene in a country that is leading the way in e-mobility. It was impressive to see how many bike brands now have electric bikes. The growth of electric bikes reminds me of the days when mountain bikes were just becoming popular.
Speaking of mountain bikes, there is a growing electric mountain bike niche growing and according to the companies selling them, [Read more…] about Electric Bike Report from Munich Bike Expo: Lots of Pictures! – Part 1
This is a guest post from Andy Franklin. He is an electric bike enthusiast and is in the process of opening his own electric bike store.
I live southwest of Denver Colorado in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. It was a beautiful fall day and I decided it had been too long since I had taken out my bike. So after cleaning it up I hopped on and went for a ride. As the streets rushed by between the mountain backdrop and the turning leaves I had relaxed and found myself asking the question “why don’t I do [Read more…] about True Story! How I Fell in Love with an Electric Bike
