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Pedaling Seattle by Electric Bike: Commuting & eBike Adventures

By Paul Tolme

As an avid bicyclist who hates driving in the city and who pedals for all errands such as grocery shopping and visiting the Post Office, moving to Seattle was both exciting and challenging.

Seattle gets high marks from bicycle advocacy groups, and the city has a decent network of bike lanes, segregated trails and paths.

However, I was among the doubters when a 2016 study ranked the city No. 1 in the country for bicyclists. 

The truth is that Seattle is tough place to ride every day due to many factors [Read more…] about Pedaling Seattle by Electric Bike: Commuting & eBike Adventures

2017 eBike Highlights: eRoad, eMTB, eFolder, eCargo, eAdventures, & More! [VIDEOS]

2017 was a big year for electric bikes.

eBike designers used the latest technology to improve features, reduce eBike weight, and blend the looks of the electrical systems with the bike design.

In addition, the way people use eBikes continues to evolve; from daily commuting to deliveries to all sorts of fun eBike adventures. 

Here’s a look back at some of the most notable e-bike stories that made the news in 2017. [Read more…] about 2017 eBike Highlights: eRoad, eMTB, eFolder, eCargo, eAdventures, & More! [VIDEOS]

How Government Grants Can Help eBike Deliveries

By Richard Shrubb

Rob King, Managing Director of Cambridge, UK based Outspoken Delivery spoke to us about how a London borough council supported them into opening a new branch in London. 

Outspoken Delivery was originally a cycle couriers Rob founded in 2005 in the ancient university city of Cambridge.

While the business did well initially, they found that competition was extremely intense so the company moved into ordinary cargo bikes that had 120lb payload capacity, and could be used for last mile deliveries.

This enabled the business to expand.  [Read more…] about How Government Grants Can Help eBike Deliveries

Electric Bike Touring Tips From a 70 Year Old Bicycle Tourist

By Richard Shrubb

Seventy year old retired manager in the electricity industry, Alan and his friends have been cycle touring for the last 12 or so years.

Here he passes on some tips based on his own experience in riding long distances around the UK. 

He returned to cycling aged 50 on a hybrid bike and one year cycled the 100 or so miles to a friend’s house in Devon from his home in Dorset.

This triggered the idea of touring, and realising that they were getting no younger they firstly transitioned from carrying tents and camping to cycling between hotels, and then, in November 2014 to e-bikes. [Read more…] about Electric Bike Touring Tips From a 70 Year Old Bicycle Tourist

eBike News: eTandem, Tilting eTrike, Light eFolder, eMTB Racing, eBike Share, & More! [VIDEOS]

In this week’s eBike news roundup:

  • Chike Tilting Cargo eTrike
  • New Pedego Mid Drives
  • Orbit’s Electric Tandem
  • New Orbea Gain eRoad & eGravel bikes
  • Video of eMTB Racing in So Cal
  • 26+ Pound Folding Electric Bike
  • Schwarzenegger Rides an eBike
  • eBike Share in Sacramento & Davis
  • 2018 E-JOE eBikes & Discounts
  • And Much More!

[Read more…] about eBike News: eTandem, Tilting eTrike, Light eFolder, eMTB Racing, eBike Share, & More! [VIDEOS]

EVELO Quest Max Folding Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

EVELO went all out with their new Quest Max mid drive eFolder!

This is a compact, nimble, portable, and storable electric bike that has many of the features of a full sized eBike. 

The Max’s Bafang mid drive motor with the Gates Carbon Drive belt, and NuVinci N380 CVT creates a smooth, quiet, clean, and easy to use drivetrain. In addition it can climb steep hills with ease.

The ride feel is solid with the Schwalbe balloon style tires and comfortable grips and saddle. 

And the range result from the ride test is impressive.

The Quest Max is priced at $2,599. For current pricing, checkout the EVELO website, or send them an email to [email protected]. [Read more…] about EVELO Quest Max Folding Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

eBiking Scotland! Guide to Electric Bike Rentals/Hire [VIDEO]

Scotland has many great places to ride an electric bike and there are a lot of places where you can rent/hire an eBike to ride and enjoy the scenery.

This guide to eBike rental/hire & eBike tryouts will help with planning an eBike holiday and it is also a good way to test a few eBikes before purchasing your own.

Whilst most dealers are happy to let you have a spin on a showroom model, rental/hire and try-out events give you the chance to get to grips more intimately with the riding qualities of different bikes. 

Enjoy this eBiking guide and hopefully it will give you some ideas on new places to ride!
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