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The Denver Electric Bike Expo is on June 17-19 at the Colorado Mills Mall and it is the place for you to ride the latest electric bikes.
And best of all it’s completely FREE to attend and test ride as many eBikes as you like!
In addition you can be entered to win 2 electric bikes, meet eBike adventure celebrities, and learn more about the latest ebikes directly from the manufacturer reps.
[Read more…] about Denver Electric Bike Expo June 17-19 [VIDEO]
The city of Portland Oregon is all about bikes and it was fitting to have the Electric Bike Expo in this city that continues to push the envelope of bike infrastructure and bike culture in the U.S.
The highlights of the #PDX Expo were a policy makers ride hosted by the mayor of Milwalkie, a lot of local media coverage, a lucky Tempo eBike winner, Bixby the wild eBike traveling dog and her human, and many eBike smiles on and off the test track!
The Portland Electric Bike Expo was scheduled to coincide with May being Bike Month and all of the activities [Read more…] about The Portland Electric Bike Expo Report
By Martin Laird
Electric bikes are great, but what if there was an option for an electric cargo trailer that pushes your traditional bike?
There is!
From the small trailers that can handle the daily commute items to large e-cargo trailers that can carry kayaks and up to 330 pounds of capacity, there is a growing number of options in the e-cargo trailer world.
You can take the extra weight, people, or cargo with you without putting the strain on your bike or your legs, and here are the top options for an effortless ride with a heavy haul. [Read more…] about 10 Electric Bike Motorized Trailers for an Extra Boost [VIDEOS]
As part of their annual press camp with Magura, Bosch was in Sedona to show off their new CX electric mountain bike system on eMTBs from Haibike, KTM, Easy Motion, BULLS, and others.
Kicking the camp off on Monday morning included a nice ride up Schnebly Hill Road that climbs from the high desert of Sedona at 4,500 ft elevation to the cool Ponderosa Pine forest near Flagstaff at 7,000 ft.
Schnebly is a technical jeep road that offers a bunch of scenic views and it’s a good place to ride electric mountain bikes in Sedona. [Read more…] about Riding the Bosch CX Electric Mountain Bike System in Sedona, AZ [VIDEO]
By Richard Peace.
Shimano STEPS E8000 is the new electric assist system designed specifically for eMTB use and joins the well-established E6000 system already used on many manufacturers city and leisure e-bike models.
According to Shimano the E8000 features a powerful drive unit rated for full-on MTB use (the E6000 system was rated for ‘light off-road use’) and a bigger 500Wh battery.
There is a new look handlebar mounted cycle computer. It can be paired with an electronic shift (Di2) MTB drive train or a [Read more…] about eMTB Market Heats Up as Shimano Unveils MTB Version of STEPS Mid Drive System
By Richard Peace.
34% of British people would choose an electric bike over public transport says a recent survey of a thousand people conducted by One Poll for Shimano.
Of course, ‘would’ implies a the change from public transport to e-bikes if something else happens.
In this case the survey results implied high e-bike cost and the perception of cycling safety were barriers to a switch from public transport to e-bikes.
Government subsidy of e-bikes was cited as a factor that would persuade public transport users to consider two wheels instead, as was the provision of more safe cycling infrastructure. [Read more…] about 1/3 of UK Public Transport Users ‘Would’ Switch to Electric Bikes
The cruiser is one of the most beloved forms of bicycle. Visit any laid back community, resort or beach town, and you’ll see more cruisers than anything else on two wheels.
The bikes welcome less experienced riders with their smooth, forgiving shapes and fat tires. Most of the bikes are probably ridden less than a handful of city blocks at a time.
Heavy bikes with low saddles and limited gear ratios don’t make very good companions for long distances or getting places fast.
I once rented a cruiser in a foreign country to ride 30 miles each way to a trade show. Having the time, I thought “I can do this.” I returned the bike that night exhausted, chafed and aching.
Adding electric assist to a cruiser changes everything, though. Now, [Read more…] about Ariel Rider N-Class & W-Class Electric Bike Review [VIDEO]
Richard Peace takes a look at three products that can enhance your electric bike riding:
The Cane Creek Thudbuster suspension seatpost to take the edge off of rough roads.
The innovative Lightrider light that illuminates you and the road ahead.
And the handy Blackburn Grid 13 compact multi tool. [Read more…] about Accessory Roundup: Cane Creek Thudbuster, Lightrider Lights, & Blackburn Grid 13 Multitool [VIDEO]
Adam Alter and his Stromer ST2
As the warm glow of the Texas morning sun rises over the State Capital building in Austin, a cyclist suddenly flashes by.
Flash is the right term. For someone seemingly commuting to work by bike, this one was really moving.
The rider, Adam Alter, is just finishing his 19 mile daily commute from his home in Round Rock to BSX Insight, a company making and using specialized human performance monitoring equipment in Austin.
Alter makes his living helping bike riders monitor and understand how their bodies and muscles, more precisely, are performing. [Read more…] about Riding an Electric Bike is NOT Cheating. Here’s the Data to Prove It [VIDEO]
May is national bike month and the Electric Bike Expo will be in Portland, Oregon; a city that lives and breathes bike culture!
The Portland Electric Bike Expo is on May 20-22 at the Lloyd Center and it is the place for you to ride the latest electric bikes.
And best of all it’s completely free to attend and test ride as many eBikes as you like!
There are a lot of fun activities and events happening in Portland during the month of May and the Expo adds to the festivities by opening on national bike to work day, May 20th.
[Read more…] about Portland Electric Bike Expo & National Bike Month [VIDEOS]
