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Video: The Benefits of Riding an Electric Bicycle

This is an older video, but the benefits they go over in the video summarize why electric bikes are a great alternative to driving a car!

There are a couple of things that I would like to point out in the video. This is an electric bike conversion kit that the Michael added to his existing bicycle. The kit might look a little “funky” because it is one of the older kits. Today’s conversion kits are a little cleaner.

He also states that he can go up to 35 mph. That speed is too high to be considered an electric bicycle in the US and other parts of the world. The speed limit in the U.S. and Canada is 20 mph and the speed limit in Europe and other parts of the world (with some exceptions) is 25 kmh or 15.5 mph.

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Why & How to Maintain Your Bike Tire Pressure [VIDEO]

Having the right pressure in your tires is important because it will make your bike easier to pedal and it will avoid pinch flats.  And nobody likes to get a flat 🙂

In this video I show how easy it is to maintain your tire pressure.  Included is how to use both types of valves, shrader and presta, as well as a trick to inflate the tire if the pump is giving you a lot of resistance.

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Pedego Electric Bike Review [VIDEO]

After a few days of intensive testing of the Pedego Classic Crusier electric bike, I have put together this video review for you.  This is a real world review based on me riding my normal commute route to work, running errands, and taking it on some steep hills and gravel bike paths.  I feel like I really put the Pedego electric bike through it’s paces and I got a great handle on the pros and cons of this bicycle.

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Join Me & Support People for Bikes

Would you like to see better bicycling infrastructure in the U.S.?  Would you like to see bicycling recognized more in the U.S.?  If so, then you should join me and sign the People for Bikes pledge of support.  And don’t worry, it is totally free.

People for Bikes is an organization that is working towards building a massive list of people around the U.S. to show their support of bicycling.

Here are two quotes from the “Our Goals” page on PeopleforBikes.org:

“The goal of peopleforbikes.org is to gather a million names of support, to speak with one powerful voice—to let policy makers, the media and the public know that bicycling is important and [Read more…] about Join Me & Support People for Bikes

New Pedego Electric Bikes & Trikes!

Recently at Interbike (the largest bicycle convention in the U.S.) I had the opportunity to meet with Don DiCostanzo, the CEO of Pedego Electric Bikes, to learn about all the new electric bikes that they are coming out with.

One of the things I like about Pedego Electric Bikes is that they have some of the more stylish electric bikes out there.  Their current line of bikes are the classic beach cruiser style that a lot of people like for the looks as well as the laid back, comfortable ride.

When I met with Don he explained that Pedego’s mission was to the make the [Read more…] about New Pedego Electric Bikes & Trikes!

Quick Update From Pete

Hello! I just wanted to give you a quick update on what’s happening at Electric Bike Report.

I was recently at Interbike in Las Vegas which is the largest bicycle convention in the U.S. It was a great event where I was able to check out a lot of the new electric bikes and new bike commuting gear andaccessories. I also met a lot of great people in the bike industry.

Over the next couple of weeks I will be bringing you info on what I saw and info on the ebikes that I test rode. This week I am on vacation and my wife will have a big problem with me if I spend too much time “working” 🙂

In the meantime I will continue to add some of the pictures I took at Interbike to [Read more…] about Quick Update From Pete

The Electric Bike Report Gear Store.

The Electric Bike Report gear store is here! The store has everything from stickers, t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, tote bags, messenger bags, and water bottles.  There is the traditional logo as well as products that have a catchy slogan intended to encourage people to “Think outside the car.”

This store will provide some revenue for Electric Bike Report, but the main purpose of the products is to spread the word about going green by ditching the car now and then for a ride on an electric bike.

Above is the “My Other Car is an Electric Bike!” t-shirt.  Below are some more examples of the products that you will find in the store.

Here is a womens t-shirt with the “Time to Think Outside the Car.” slogan: [Read more…] about The Electric Bike Report Gear Store.

Electric Bike Motor – How Much Power Do You Need?

When looking at electric bikes you may come across information on the watts that an electric bike is rated for.  Understanding how many watts you will need for an electric bike can be confusing.

The following is guest post by Ed Benjamin about the common sizes of electric motors found on electric bikes and some background on the what will suit your electric bike riding needs the best.   Ed Benjamin is the founder of the Light Electric Vehicle Association (LEVA).

What is the Difference in Motor Power  250w, 500w, 750w, By Ed Benjamin

A “bicycle” is a very privileged vehicle. It can [Read more…] about Electric Bike Motor – How Much Power Do You Need?

Top 5 Reasons Portland is a Great City for eBiking

This is a guest article written by PDXebiker.  PDXebiker lives, works, and ebikes in Portland, OR. He discovered ebiking as an alternative to driving his commute, and hasn’t driven a commute in the year and a half since he first got hooked. He rides a converted old Schwinn cruiser, and regularly tows his dog in a trailer behind him. His blog can be found at pdxebiker.org, and he tweets under the name @pdxebiker.

Top 5 Reasons Portland is a Great City for eBiking

1) Portland is a great ebike city, because it’s also an awesome bike city. Years of work has resulted in lots of dedicated infrastructure already in place, and there are efforts being made to [Read more…] about Top 5 Reasons Portland is a Great City for eBiking

Parking Problems? Not With an Electric Bike!

Don’t ya love circling the block for that perfect parking spot?  And then worrying about the parking meter running out when you are running errands downtown that are taking longer than expected.  Well the cool thing about an electric bike (and regular bike) is the ability to pull up and park as close as possible to where you are going.  Oh yeah, and it’s free to park your electric bike!

Parking a bicycle is so much easier than parking a car.  It is really nice to be able to pull up to where you are going and find the nearest bike rack or tree and lock your bike to it.  That’s it. Done 🙂

Parking a car on the other hand can be a frustrating experience.  Circling the block or parking lot for that perfect spot that is as close to the store you are going to is frustrating!  Finding that perfect spot is also time consuming.  When you consider [Read more…] about Parking Problems? Not With an Electric Bike!

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