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Bionx Electric Bike Kit Review

I have ridden many different bikes with the Bionx electric bike conversion kit and I have to say that it is probably the most refined ebike kit that you can buy.

To compare it to cars, it is like the Mercedes Benz of electric bike kits.

This is a review based on a number of rides on the Bionx electric bike kit.  This is not an in depth review based on hundreds of miles of use, etc.

I just wanted to let you know what I think of the system based on some ride experiences.

Here is a video about the Bionx system:

What I like about the Bionx ebike kit:

Hills? What Hills? E-Bikes in San Francisco [VIDEO]

Here is a fun ebike video that has some great points about electric biking in San Francisco.  It is an ad for a shop in San Fran but it is so well done that I wanted to share it with you.  It’s gotta a catchy tune too!

Ebikes make a lot of sense for a hilly city like San Francisco where normal bike commuting would be a sweaty endeavor!   Don’t get me wrong, I think ebikes are great for all places, it’s just that for places that have a lot of hills and/or wind they make even more sense.

Check out the video below: [Read more…] about Hills? What Hills? E-Bikes in San Francisco [VIDEO]

Top 3 Tips For Keeping Your E Bike Running Well

One of the coolest things about electric bikes is how easy it is to keep them running well and how easy it is to repair them.  Cars these days are so complex that even people who used to work on their older cars are forced to take their newer cars to a mechanic for costly maintenance and repairs.  Being able to maintain and repair your own e-bike is another way to save money and an advantage over costly car maintenance.

Here are my top three tips for keeping your electric bike running well. There are many more tips that I will share with you [Read more…] about Top 3 Tips For Keeping Your E Bike Running Well

Take an E Bike Test Ride. You Won’t Regret It!

When I see the look on people’s faces after they have gone for an E bike test ride, they are almost always smiling.  I think some people like the concept of an electric bike, but it’s not until they through a leg over one and go for a spin that they realized how much fun it can be!

It doesn’t matter if you are an avid cyclist or if you haven’t ridden a bicycle in years.  The results are almost always the same.  People are excited when they ride an E bike.

I’ve had some serious cyclist friends, who were a little skeptical about electric bikes at first.  But once [Read more…] about Take an E Bike Test Ride. You Won’t Regret It!

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.

Checkout the video [Read more…] about Video: The Benefits of Riding an Electric Bicycle

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.

Check out the video [Read more…] about Why & How to Maintain Your Bike Tire Pressure [VIDEO]

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.

Checkout the [Read more…] about Pedego Electric Bike Review [VIDEO]

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

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