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By Morgan Lommele, E-Bikes Campaigns Manager at PeopleForBikes.
On October 7, 2015, California Governor Jerry Brown signed A.B. 1096, legislation that clarifies the regulation of electric bicycles in California. This new law means that riding an electric bicycle on bikeways is no longer illegal in California.
The bill designates three classes of e-bikes and distinguishes [Read more…] about The New California E-Bike Law & Electric Mountain Bikes
Elby is one of the latest new e-bike companies to make a splash in the e-bike world but they have an interesting background with BionX and the automotive industry.
This new Elby electric bike is a stylish step thru that has a well thought out design and accessory selection.
The step thru frame makes for an easy get on and go ride and the 48V 11.6ah (555 Wh) lithium battery is mounted low and centered to provide for good handling. [Read more…] about The New Elby Electric Bike [VIDEO]
As part of their Technical Certification Tour, Bosch will be providing dealer training at all 6 of the 2016 Electric Bike Expo multi city test track events.
Bicycle dealers from around the country are invited to attend any of the Expo events to obtain their Bosch Technical Certification.
The Expo events are being held in Phoenix (AZ), San Diego (CA), Houston (TX), Palo Alto (CA), Portland (OR), and Denver (CO) from January to June of 2016. [Read more…] about Bosch Technical Certification Training at Electric Bike Expo Events
Our 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]
The 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 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]
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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
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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
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, 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
