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New E-Mobility Mashup: Gi FlyBike, Super Ped, Revelo, Liberty E-Trike, GrillRider [VIDEOS]

black background, red logoOur mobility landscape is changing. No longer is it just the car.

We now have many options that can be combined to get us where we need to go.

Options like walking, skateboards, rollerblades, bikes, kick scooters, mass transit (bus, subway, train, ferry, etc.), car shares (Zip Car, Getaround ), taxi/rideshare (Uber, Lyft), and of course, the new generation of electric mobility.

Electric bikes are a great addition to this new mobility landscape because blending pedal power with electric assist makes riding a bike for transport (and fun!) a viable option for many people. With an e-bike there is no longer a concern for hills, headwinds, and getting too sweaty. [Read more…] about New E-Mobility Mashup: Gi FlyBike, Super Ped, Revelo, Liberty E-Trike, GrillRider [VIDEOS]

RiidePass Electric Bike Subscription Service [VIDEOS]

Riide electric bikeThe initial price of an electric bike can hold some people back from buying one but Riide has introduced a new subscription service that could make it easier for more people to own one of their e-bikes.

Right now $299 down and $79 a month gets you on the list for a Riide e-bike, charger, ABUS lock, theft insurance and unlimited maintenance (currently for Washington DC or San Francisco, CA). [Read more…] about RiidePass Electric Bike Subscription Service [VIDEOS]

The Swedish Wallerang M.01 Modular Electric Bike [VIDEO]

Wallerang-M-01The Wallerang M.01 is a new Swedish designed and built electric bike that is now available in the U.S.

The M.01 features their Modular Travel System that is a sturdy looking front and rear rack system that easily bolts to the bike frame for carrying cargo for commuting or touring.

The M.01 is also one of the few e-bikes in the U.S. to feature the 250 watt Shimano STePS mid drive with Di2 electronic shifting & Alfine internally geared rear hub. This STePS system comes with a 36V 11.6Ah lithium battery mounted on the downtube.  [Read more…] about The Swedish Wallerang M.01 Modular Electric Bike [VIDEO]

New California Law Brings Clarity to Electric Bike Regulations

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Image courtesy of People for Bikes.

California Governor Jerry Brown has signed into law a bill that clarifies electric bike regulations and creates a model that other states could follow throughout the U.S.

Current electric bike laws in the U.S. can be confusing on a state by state basis.

This new California law clarifies that electric bikes will follow similar rules to a conventional bicycle. [Read more…] about New California Law Brings Clarity to Electric Bike Regulations

CLOSED: Enter to Win a Bosch Powered Electric Bike

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UPDATED: This promotion is now closed.

Bosch wants to hear from you and in return you could be the lucky winner of a Bosch powered electric bike worth up to $4,000!

By completing an online survey you will be entered to win an electric bike from one of the bike brands that features the Bosch mid drive system.

The survey has questions to help Bosch better understand electric bike consumers in the U.S. market.

I took the survey myself and it was nice to provide my personal preferences for new e-bike features. [Read more…] about CLOSED: Enter to Win a Bosch Powered Electric Bike

Interbike E-Bike Report: Tempo, Faraday, Spir, Virtue, Cobi, Surface 604, & More! [VIDEOS]

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The new Tempo Santa Barbara step thru.

In this continuation of coverage of the electric bike scene from Interbike we will take a look at some of the new bikes and tech from Tempo, Faraday, Spir, Virtue, Cobi, NYX, Surface 604, M1 Sportechnik, Scott, Karmic, Ripple, e-Joe, Dahon, and eProdigy.

Make sure you checkout the first part of e-bike Interbike coverage with videos of the new indoor test track, ProdecoTech, Raleigh, IZIP, Easy Motion, Juiced Riders, Blix & Wallerang, Magnum, and Haibike.

And the second part of coverage with videos from [Read more…] about Interbike E-Bike Report: Tempo, Faraday, Spir, Virtue, Cobi, Surface 604, & More! [VIDEOS]

Kalkhoff, Focus, & Gazelle Join the Electric Bike Expo Events

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Kalkhoff, Focus, and Gazelle electric bikes will be available for test ride at the Electric Bike Expo test track events that start in January 2016.

These are brands with a long history in the European bicycle market and each brand has a group of unique electric bike styles that will bring a good variety of e-bikes to the Expo test ride events.

I had a chance to interview Taylor Cain (marketing manager for all 3 brands) about [Read more…] about Kalkhoff, Focus, & Gazelle Join the Electric Bike Expo Events

BESV to Offer New E-Bikes for Test Ride at Electric Bike Expo Events

BESV LX1 electric bikeBESV Electric Bikes made a splash in the U.S. market last year with the debut of their futuristic looking e-bikes with high tech features.

BESV is a division of Darfon Electronics Corporation, a large company involved in solar, power & energy devices, and they are a major manufacturer of computer keyboards.

BESV recently joined the Electric Bike Expo test track events to offer test rides of their electric bike line up that includes 2 new models. [Read more…] about BESV to Offer New E-Bikes for Test Ride at Electric Bike Expo Events

E-Bike Report From Eurobike: New Tech & New Batteries

IMG_3662It’s time for the e-bike technology update from Eurobike 2015!

Some of the new e-bike technology at Eurobike was injection molded frames for quick production, EnergyTube modular battery solutions, a hub motor with built in automatic transmission, an autonomous electric trike prototype, and more.

Battery cell energy density improvements from Samsung and LG were also a highlight of the show. These battery cell improvements being driven by the auto industry could have a big impact on e-bikes. [Read more…] about E-Bike Report From Eurobike: New Tech & New Batteries

Stromer To Demo New E-Bikes at Electric Bike Expo Test Track Events

IMG_3845Stromer has joined the Electric Bike Expo test track event series for 2016 and they will have some new e-bike models available for test ride!

Stromer just announced their new ST1 T & S models and the new ST2S model at Eurobike in Friedrichshafen Germany.

I had a chance to catch up with Scott Anderson (head of marketing in the U.S.) about the latest at Stromer. [Read more…] about Stromer To Demo New E-Bikes at Electric Bike Expo Test Track Events

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