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Miley Cyrus Rides a Pedego Electric Bike!

Miley Cyrus (Hannah Montana star) rides a Pedego Electric Bike!

Miley Cyrus, the star of Hannah Montana, was recently spotted riding a Pedego electric bike in Los Angeles.  She was on her way to a local coffee shop when she got a flat tire and the paparazzi was all over the story!

The story spread quickly on the internet (People, The Sun, Daily Mail, etc,) due to Miley’s fame.  Here is a link to the story with more of the paparazzi details!

Celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio and Jay Leno are also fans of electric bikes and this is a nice way to bring electric bikes to the attention of the main stream public.

Don DiCostanzo, the president of Pedego Electric Bikes, added this background to the story: [Read more…] about Miley Cyrus Rides a Pedego Electric Bike!

Burley Travoy Bike Trailer Review: Carry Some Cargo with Your Electric Bike!

The Burley Travoy trailer with an Ohm electric bike.

This is a guest post from Cathy Lau of Ohm Electric Bikes.

Dave Somers knows how to maximize the potential of his electric bike. Taking advantage of his OHM XU700’s ability to take the weight off heavy loads, he hitches his Burley Travoy Trailer on for almost every ride. The Travoy’s quick-hitch mechanism and 60 lb carrying capacity turn his OHM into an instant cargo bike.

Dave recently put his OHM and Travoy to the test when he decided to ride with [Read more…] about Burley Travoy Bike Trailer Review: Carry Some Cargo with Your Electric Bike!

IZIP Express Electric Bike: Specs, Video & Pictures

The IZIP Express multiplies your power!

Wow!  Do you want to feel like a professional bike racer without all the training?  If so you should check out the IZIP Express.

It has Evo-Drive that truly multiplies your power while you pedal.  The 750 watt motor provides assistance to the rear wheel via a Gates belt and cog on the “other side” of the wheel (see pictures below).

Not only does the Express multiply your power but it also goes the distance.  The 36 volt 20 amp hour lithium ion battery pack is double [Read more…] about IZIP Express Electric Bike: Specs, Video & Pictures

Jandd Grocery Bag Pannier Review – A Great Electric Bike Accessory

Grab some groceries with the Jandd Grocery Pannier!

Electric bikes are great errand running “vehicles” and they can make zipping around town a lot of fun!

With an electric bike you can forget about traffic jams, circling the block for a parking spot, paying for parking, and spending money on gas.

There are some accessories that make an electric bike more convenient for running errands and the Jandd Grocery Bag Pannier is that type of accessory.  As the name implies it is a bag for getting groceries but it also [Read more…] about Jandd Grocery Bag Pannier Review – A Great Electric Bike Accessory

VIDEO: A Southern California E-Biker Talks About Electric Bike Commuting

Calvin Phuong of Marina del Ray, California uses an electric bike for commuting and fun!

With gas prices on the rise and the summer months approaching, people are starting to look at electric bikes as a viable commuting alternative to driving a car.

This video caught my eye because Calvin Phuong of Marina del Ray, California decided to use an electric bike to replace some of the in town commuting he normally does with his truck.

Calvin says that the electric bike is a great way for him to commute around town without [Read more…] about VIDEO: A Southern California E-Biker Talks About Electric Bike Commuting

Electric Bike Review: IZIP E3 Path

The IZIP E3 Path has a European commuter styling.

If you are in the market for a fun commuter electric bike with European styling you should definitely checkout the IZIP E3 Path.  It is a bike that combines an efficient ride with a comfortable up right position that will make you look forward to your next ride!

At a price of $1699 the Path offers a lot of value with the quality of its components and overall style.  Just be aware that the Path is designed for mellow riding; it will not [Read more…] about Electric Bike Review: IZIP E3 Path

Electric Bike Review: Optibike 1100R

The Optibike 1100R out on the trail.

Are you looking for a fast, powerful, and custom off road electric bike that is built in the USA?  The Optibike 1100R may be your next e-bike.  Just be prepared to pay the price!

The Optibike 1100R is so fast and powerful that it won the Pikes Peak hill climb race in Colorado in 2011.  Not only did it win, it beat the 2010 time by 40 minutes!

This bike exudes high quality from the custom monocoque aluminum frame to [Read more…] about Electric Bike Review: Optibike 1100R

IZIP E3 Path Electric Bike: Specs, Video & Pictures

The commuter style IZIP E3 Path electric bike.

The Currie Technologies IZIP E3 Path just rolled in for review and here is a preview of this new electric bike.

This is a bike that is all about commuting, city cruising and all around fun!  It has an upright position combined with the larger wheels and skinnier tires that make this a good bike for the urban environment.

Checkout the video, pictures and [Read more…] about IZIP E3 Path Electric Bike: Specs, Video & Pictures

Optibike 1100R Electric Bike: Specs, Video & Pictures

The Optibike 1100R is a luxury electric bike!

Talk about a high quality, powerful, fast and expensive electric bike!  The Optibike 1100R is that bike.

This preview will give you a good idea of the specifications of the bike along with an in depth look at all the parts that make this bike unique.

Make sure you check out the full review of the Optibike 1100R electric bike here.

Optibike 1100R Electric Bike Specifications: [Read more…] about Optibike 1100R Electric Bike: Specs, Video & Pictures

Electric Bike Review: BH Emotion Volt Folding Electric Bike

The Emotion Volt electric bike folded up.

Folding electric bikes are a new up and coming niche in the e-bike market and I recently had a chance to ride and test the Emotion Volt folding e-bike.  If you are in the market for a high quality folding e-bike you should check out this review!

Take this bike with you where ever you go: in the trunk of a car/taxi, on a bus, on a subway, on a train, on a plane (you will need to ship the battery separately because the airline won’t let you fly with a lithium ion battery), on a boat/ferry, on a camel [Read more…] about Electric Bike Review: BH Emotion Volt Folding Electric Bike

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