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On July 15th, 2013 an adventure ride of solar electric bikes called The Sun Trip will start from Chámbery, France and will finish after many weeks in Astana, Kazakhstan. The purpose of the adventure is to let the world know about the new possibilities in solar electric bike/trike transportation.
The route is 7,300 km long with only one [Read more…] about Czech Solar Team to Race 7,300 km on Solar Electric Trikes in The Sun Trip! [VIDEOS]
It’s a cool, February afternoon in Portland, Oregon. There is intermittent rain falling, the type Oregonians sometimes call ‘dry rain’. On the city’s East side, I’m looking for a company called B-Line PDX.
Not seeing obvious signs on the buildings around me, I [Read more…] about Truck Replaced! B-Line = Delivery by Electric Trike in Portland, Oregon [VIDEO]
The appearance, component spec, and price point ($2,199) of this USA assembled e-bike definitely make it stand out!
Make sure you check out the video, large pictures and specifications of the Prodeco Outlaw SS to get familiar with this fast and [Read more…] about Prodeco Outlaw SS Electric Bike Review
Post from Electric Bike Report correspondent Brett Thurber, co-owner of The New Wheel electric bike store. 
Why is America so behind in using the bicycle as transportation and what can we do about it? I’ve written before about a problem we have in the land of the free: you can choose any mode of travel you’d like as long as it has four wheels and a combustion engine.
In 2012, the budget for the U.S. Department of Transportation was over $122 billion, with a paltry $6 billion allocated to [Read more…] about Getting the E-Bike Word Out! The Interbike Electric Bike Media Event [VIDEOS]
The Pacific Northwest is a land rich in cycling culture. For many here, bikes are used as the core transportation vehicle year-round and in every type of weather. Portland, Oregon embraces bicycles and electronic bicycles are going ‘on’ in a big way. One company at the heart of the movement is EcoSpeed. The company recently invited me over for a conversation and to go on a ride with some of their machines. EcoSpeed crafts power systems for electronic bicycles. Unique in many ways, EcoSpeed provides a combination of features that will compel many more people to incorporate the electric bicycle into their daily lives.
[Read more…] about Visit to EcoSpeed Headquarters (Mid Drive Electric Bike Kit)
If so, then you should definitely consider the Easy Motion Neo Jumper e-mtb!
The Easy Motion Neo Jumper is a well balanced e-mountain bike with it’s integrated Samsung battery mounted on the downtube and a geared rear hub motor.
It also comes equipped with a solid component package with brand names such as Shimano, Rock Shox, [Read more…] about Easy Motion Neo Jumper Full Suspension Electric Mountain Bike Review
Here are the Jumper’s specifications as well as a video and a bunch of pictures!
Make sure you check out the full review of the Easy Motion Neo Jumper after you review these specs.
Frame: Aluminum full suspension frame with SR Suntour rear shock [Read more…] about Easy Motion Neo Jumper Full Suspension Electric Mountain Bike: Specs, Video, & Pictures
These “fat” e-bikes generally have tires that are 4+ inches wide and they are designed to handle all sorts of terrain like snow, sand, rough trails, the urban jungle (curbs, stairs) and anything else you can think of.
Because of the large volume of air these tires hold you can [Read more…] about Guide to “Fat” Electric Bikes [VIDEOS]
Are you looking for a way to smooth out the road and enjoy a more comfortable ride on your electric bike?
If so, you may want to check out a suspension seatpost as a way to economically add a little bit of rear suspension to your bike.
A suspension seatpost replaces your existing seatpost and provides a little bit of cushion using either elastomer bumpers, a coil spring or in some cases, an airspring system.
I personally use a suspension seatpost on my electric cargo bike and it really [Read more…] about Enjoy a More Comfortable E-Bike Ride with a Suspension Seatpost!
