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Ideo-Rock Lobster electric bike
Here is a concept electric utility bike from a collaboration between Ideo (design firm) and Rock Lobster Custom Cycles (bike frame builder). This is the bike that recently won the design competition for the Oregon Manifest People’s Choice award.
Here is a little info about the competition “The Oregon Manifest Constructor’s Design Challenge is a one-of-a-kind design/build competition, in which some of the country’s best [Read more…] about Ideo & Rock Lobster Win Oregon Manifest Utility (Electric) Bike Design Competition
E-bikes banned on bike trails in Toronto Canada, via TheStar.com
This is an article by Gary Kaye; a professional writer who is passionate about e-bikes. Check out Gary’s writing/marketing services at CompellingTelling.com.
While the popularity of e-bikes is growing by leaps and bounds, the legislation regulating their use is years behind the times. The Federal government, all states, and many localities all have their own rules and regulations about the definition of an e-bike and how they can and cannot be used. For e-bikers, not only is it important to [Read more…] about Electric Bikes & The Law: A Sticky Situation. Recommend You Stay Informed.
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
FoxL Speakers
This is an article by Gary Kaye; a professional writer who is passionate about e-bikes. Check out Gary’s writing/marketing services at CompellingTelling.com.
We’re starting a new feature at Electric Bike Report. “Pimp My Ride” will look at gadgets, gizmos, and other stuff that can make your e-biking experience even more fun than it already is (assuming that’s possible). We start off with two different products that used together can be music to your ears.
FoxL Speakers with ProClip Mount
We all know that listening to tunes on earbuds while you’re on your bike is a dangerous [Read more…] about Pimp My Ride: Review of FoxL Speakers and Bracketron Phone Mount
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
I just read an article from the Ecologist.org about how electric bikes could be the vehicle to start a cycling revolution in the UK. I believe that e-bikes have the potential to get more people on bikes world wide. The author of this article does a great job breaking down a lot of the benefits of riding an electric bike and even covers some of the financial incentives that are available.
Check out the article and let me know what you think by [Read more…] about Could Electric Bikes Kick Off a 2 Wheeled Revolution in the UK?
Ok, well you don’t see this everyday…..yet. The Aerobicle just came across my desk and I thought I would share it with you for some entertainment and creative thought.
A couple things that come to my mind are:
Let’s add some wings to it!
That propeller could be [Read more…] about Propeller Powered Electric Bike?!
Prince Charles on Spencer Ivy electric bike
This is an article by Gary Kaye; a professional writer who is passionate about e-bikes. Check out Gary’s writing/marketing services at CompellingTelling.com.
Hello, e-bikers! Here are some of the latest developments in e-biking from around the world for August 10th, 2011
Pedego claims the number two spot. But who’s number one? U.S. pedelectric bike maker claims that in just two short years, it has grown to become the second largest maker of e-bikes in the US. Pedego was the combined efforts of two baby boomer entrepreneurs Don DiCostanzo and Terry Sherry both with a vision to [Read more…] about Electric Bike NEWS! Prince Charles on Ebike, Pedego, NuVinci Automatic Shifting, Wireless Ebike
