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The Electric Bike Scene at Interbike 2013 – Part 1 – Pedego, Haibike, eFlow, IZIP, Optibike, & BH Easy Motion [VIDEOS]

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Wow, there was a lot happening in the electric bike world at Interbike 2013!

Interbike is the largest bicycle tradeshow in the US and it is where bicycle brands show off their new products for the next year and meet with their dealers to talk about orders for the next year.

This first part of electric bike coverage at Interbike features videos of the new electric bikes for 2014 from brands like Pedego, Haibike, eFlow, IZIP,  Optibike, and BH Easy Motion.

Enjoy the following videos and [Read more…] about The Electric Bike Scene at Interbike 2013 – Part 1 – Pedego, Haibike, eFlow, IZIP, Optibike, & BH Easy Motion [VIDEOS]

A2B Alva+ Electric Bike Video, Pictures, & Specs

The A2B Alva + is ready to hit the open road! This bike features a 500 watt direct drive rear hub motor, 36V 13.2ah lithium ion battery, wireless key, and much more.
This is part 1 of the A2B Alva+ electric bike review and it will give you an idea of what this e-bike is all about with a bunch of pictures and info on the specifications.

Part 2 of the A2B Alva+ review will give you info on ride characteristics, results from the range test, pros, cons, and overall thoughts on this e-bike.

Alright, let’s get into the details of the A2B Alva+ electric bike! [Read more…] about A2B Alva+ Electric Bike Video, Pictures, & Specs

Life With An Electric Assist Cargo Bike – Part 2: Kids

In part 1 of “Life With An Electric Assist Cargo Bike”, I wrote about why I ride such a bike and why the Yuba Mundo with BionX became my long-term partner for these stories.

In part 2, I write about a big reason I ride the bike: kids.

Bicycles fascinate us. Attending the “Cyclepedia” exhibit at the Portland Art Museum in August was eye opening for me. I thought I had seen it all over 40 years of studying the bike.

I realized that most of the “inventions” to make bicycles more efficient, comfortable, and practical forms of transportation were actually [Read more…] about Life With An Electric Assist Cargo Bike – Part 2: Kids

Preview of the NEW 2014 ProdecoTech Electric Bikes! [VIDEO]

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When I visited the new ProdecoTech electric bike assembly facility near Fort Lauderdale, Florida I had a chance to see and test ride some of their new prototype bikes that will be launched in their 2014 line up.

The 2 bikes that I test rode were the Phantom X3 and the Oasis beach cruiser style e-bike.

In addition, I also have some info on new bikes that are still on the drawing board. [Read more…] about Preview of the NEW 2014 ProdecoTech Electric Bikes! [VIDEO]

Interview with the Fearless Leader of the Ride The Future Tour, Susan Jones

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The Ride the Future recently finished at Google headquarters in Mountain View California after 3,700+ miles from Charleston, South Carolina all while setting 4 Guiness World Records for longest electric vehicle trips for the electric car, electric motorcycle, electric scooter, and electric bike!

I had a chance to join the tour for their Flagstaff, Arizona to the Grand Canyon leg of the trip.  I rode an A2B Metro electric bike with Ben Hopkins who set the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest trip on an electric bike (riding an A2B Alva). [Read more…] about Interview with the Fearless Leader of the Ride The Future Tour, Susan Jones

Life With An Electric Assist Cargo Bike – Part 1

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This is part one of a multi-part story: Why an electric cargo bike, and how do you build one of these?

Earlier in my life, I was a bicycle racer. From about the age of 10 until 30, most waking moments were spent trying to figure out how to go faster on a bicycle. That ended nearly 15 years ago. At that time, cargo bikes weren’t seen on the roads, let alone electric assist cargo bikes. So why now, in my mid 40’s, was I interested in such a machine?

For starters, I need to keep moving my body. With kids, jobs, hobbies, social lives and everything that goes with that, I don’t have the time – nor do I want to – ride a standard bicycle for [Read more…] about Life With An Electric Assist Cargo Bike – Part 1

Cemoto City Commuter Electric Bike Review

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If you are looking for an affordable, urban commuter style electric bike then you should take a look at the Cemoto City Commuter (CCC).

It features a 300 watt geared rear hub motor, 36V 10ah lithium battery, Shimano 6 speed drivetrain, suspension fork, and a bunch of accessories for $1,199 (USD).

Make sure you check out part 1 of this review with a video, large detailed pictures and specifications of the Cemoto City Commuter to get familiar with this e-bike.

In this second part of the full review Cemoto City Commuter e-bike, you will get an idea of the ride characteristics, range test, pros, cons, and [Read more…] about Cemoto City Commuter Electric Bike Review

E-Bike News: New E-Bikes at Eurobike, Gates Drive Unchained, New E-Cargo Bike, Darfon’s Besv Thinks For Itself, & More! [VIDEOS]

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We can barely keep track of the number of e-bikes that are making their world debut this week at the huge Eurobike Show in Germany.   Only a few years ago, e-bikes were only an asterisk at this show, but now they’ve taken center stage.

The only real question is which of these beauties will make it to the U.S. market.  We’ll have a better idea when we see who’s wheeling and dealing at [Read more…] about E-Bike News: New E-Bikes at Eurobike, Gates Drive Unchained, New E-Cargo Bike, Darfon’s Besv Thinks For Itself, & More! [VIDEOS]

Trip Report: Touring the NEW ProdecoTech US Electric Bike Assembly Facility [VIDEO]

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Can you imagine electric bikes being assembled by hand in the USA?

Well that is the reality at the 60,000 square foot ProdecoTech electric bikes assembly facility near Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

All ProdecoTech electric bikes are assembled at this new facility.  The frames and parts mainly come from China or Taiwan, but the assembly, fine tuning, boxing, and shipping happens at the ProdecoTech facility near Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA.

ProdecoTech currently employs [Read more…] about Trip Report: Touring the NEW ProdecoTech US Electric Bike Assembly Facility [VIDEO]

Cemoto City Commuter Electric Bike Video, Pictures, & Specs

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This is part 1 of the Cemoto City Commuter electric bike review and it will give you an idea of what this e-bike is all about with a bunch of pictures and info on the specifications.

Part 2 of the Cemoto City Commuter review will give you info on ride characteristics, results from the range test, pros, cons, and overall thoughts on this e-bike.

The Cemoto City Commuter is priced at $1,199 at the time of this review.  Cemoto is offering $100 off to EBR readers: use this coupon code at checkout: PETE100

Alright, let’s get into the details of the Cemoto City Commuter! [Read more…] about Cemoto City Commuter Electric Bike Video, Pictures, & Specs

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