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The First Electric Bike Sharing Program in the US

Would you like to "borrow" an electric bike?

Imagine this: Instead of owning an electric bike you are able to “borrow” one for a while to run errands or just cruz around town.  After you are done using the bike you return it to an electric bike sharing station and you go on your way.

This idea is very similar to the Zip Car concept.  In fact there are a number of traditional bike sharing programs around the world, but now there is an electric bike sharing program being tested in the US at the University of Tennessee. [Read more…] about The First Electric Bike Sharing Program in the US

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Schwalbe Winter Marathon Studded Snow Tires Review [VIDEO]

Schwalbe Studded Snow Tires

Just as we started to get some hints of snow in Flagstaff, Arizona (yes it snows here!) this winter I called up a friend of mine and said I need a pair of those Schwalbe Winter Marathon studded snow tires so I can keep riding!  He had ridden them in previous winters and he said he was able to continue riding despite the snow and ice.

When I was young we built our own studded snow tires at the bike shop that I worked at with mountain bike tires and sheet metal screws.  These days there are a couple of studded bike tires to [Read more…] about Schwalbe Winter Marathon Studded Snow Tires Review [VIDEO]

Problem: Normal Transport Not Working! Electric Bike?!

Mmmmm, Traffic!

This is the first part of a guest post from Paul, an EBR Community Member, who lives in the UK and has struggled with a tough commute using traditional transport options.

Part 1 – The Problem

The price of fuel in the UK is getting ridiclous; as it stands it costs the equivalent of $8 for a gallon of what we call petrol, or gas in the US. Added to that I was finding that my commute was getting longer [Read more…] about Problem: Normal Transport Not Working! Electric Bike?!

Electric Bike Review: Ohm XS 750

Ohm XS 750 Electric Bike

Have you been looking for a high quality electric bike that will endure some off road/trail use?  Well the Ohm XS 750 might be your ride…….just be ready to spend some money!

I have been able to put the Ohm through quite a bit of rough riding and get a feel for it’s strengths and weaknesses.  The bike has been through sunny days, snow storms, paved paths, gravel paths, some trails, hills, stop and go traffic and everything else I could throw at it.  My usual commute to [Read more…] about Electric Bike Review: Ohm XS 750

Electric Mountain Bikes Guide

Stealth Electric Mountain Bike

One of the new trends in electric bikes is the electric mountain bike or electric conversion kit for mountain bikes.  An electric mountain bike may sounds strange at first, but it does have it’s place.

I am putting together this guide to give you an idea of what electric mountain bikes and kits are available.  First of all let me give you an idea of why they even exist.

Downhill mountain bikes have always been hard to pedal up hills because [Read more…] about Electric Mountain Bikes Guide

Interview with Norbert Haller: German Electric Bike Designer & Bike Commuter


Norbert Haller, Electric Bike Designer

A while back I interviewed some electric bike and commuter bike specific store owners in the US to get their perspective on what it is like to run their stores and to see if these specialty shops are getting more people on bikes.  To follow that up I have embarked on a new adventure of interviewing people around the world who commute by bike/ebike.

To kick off the interviews I have Norbert Haller who is the lead designer at Ultra Motor (makers of the A2B electric bikes).   Norbert is an active bike commuter who lives in Berlin, Germany.  So with out further ado, here is my interview with Norbert:

Pete: First of all, could you give us a little background [Read more…] about Interview with Norbert Haller: German Electric Bike Designer & Bike Commuter

Electric Bikes Part of the Sydney Australia Sustainable Transport Plan

Bike paths being built in Sydney Australia

This is a guest post from Nina at Reef Bikes of Australia.

Worldwide, cities are remodeling themselves and investing in more sustainable transport alternatives. There have been huge investments in improving public transport, building cycle path and pedestrian infrastructure, with the aim of reducing their greenhouse emissions, cleaning the air, and reducing traffic congestion and reliance on cars.

It is shocking that in parts of Australia the transport sector accounts [Read more…] about Electric Bikes Part of the Sydney Australia Sustainable Transport Plan

NuVinci’s Latest: Automatic Bicycle Shifting!

Nu Vinci Automatic Shifting System

OK, check this out; you jump on a bicycle and there are no shifters!  No, this is not a one-speed bike; it has a lot of “gears”.

This is something I experienced on my recent visit to the NuVinci design and testing headquarters.  They let me test ride a bike equipped with their “developer kit” that automatically shifts the “gears” for you.  But really there are no “gears” because their [Read more…] about NuVinci’s Latest: Automatic Bicycle Shifting!

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