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Heavy Duty Electric Cargo Bikes & Trikes Guide [VIDEOS]

January 30, 2018 by Richard Peace 3 Comments

UPS eTrike in Pittsburgh, PA

Cargo bikes take on a whole new lease on life when electric assist is added and there are now more designs, models, and motor options to choose from than ever before.

This is a guide showing the breadth of heavy duty eCargo bike/trike models that are available for individuals and businesses.

Note that we have focused on models with large carrying capacity and capable of taking big weight payloads here.

Here are guides to personal electric cargo bikes, electric trikes, & electric recumbent trikes.

Now let’s take a look at these heavy electric cargo bikes and trikes! [Read more…]

eBiking Scotland! Guide to Electric Bike Rentals/Hire [VIDEO]

December 12, 2017 by Richard Peace Leave a Comment

Scotland has many great places to ride an electric bike and there are a lot of places where you can rent/hire an eBike to ride and enjoy the scenery.

This guide to eBike rental/hire & eBike tryouts will help with planning an eBike holiday and it is also a good way to test a few eBikes before purchasing your own.

Whilst most dealers are happy to let you have a spin on a showroom model, rental/hire and try-out events give you the chance to get to grips more intimately with the riding qualities of different bikes.

Enjoy this eBiking guide and hopefully it will give you some ideas on new places to ride!
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eBike Trips & Tours: Mallorca, eMTB in the Alps, Cotswolds, Germany, France, Albania, Macedonia, Vietnam & Cambodia [VIDEOS]

November 7, 2017 by Richard Peace 3 Comments

Here is the second installment of our E-bike Trips and Tours feature series. You can read about:

Catch the winter sun in Spain’s Mediterranean island of Mallorca
Head down Germany’s most popular river
Hunt for treasure through some of the UK’s most idyllic villages
Discover the Alps with Shimano and Bosch
Get off the beaten track in Albania, Macedonia, Vietnam & Cambodia
And more!

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Electric Bike Trips & Tours Guide [VIDEOS]

August 29, 2017 by Richard Peace 1 Comment

Electric biking is a great way to enjoy new areas and in this guide we have some eBike trips and tour ideas for you to explore!

Here are the areas covered in this first eBike trip guide:

Paris and a beautiful French riverway
Windmills & waterways of the Dutch countryside
Crystal clear lakes in Bavaria
Be a culture vulture along one of Europe’s great rivers
Ride along a Roman emperor’s wall
Hoist a sail and eBike through majestic Scottish Highlands
eBiking around classic US desert scenery
US history on a 7 day tour
Nature watching in South Africa’s Eastern Cape

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Cheap (Economical) Electric Bikes Guide (~$1,300 and Less)

August 8, 2017 by Pete 20 Comments

Yes, I know cheap electric bikes is probably not the best title but it is a term that is commonly used to describe economical, inexpensive, or low cost electric bikes.

I have had a lot of requests to cover economical e-bikes because not everyone can afford $1,500-$4,000+ electric bikes.

Not only are there inexpensive e-bikes but there are also e-bike kits and e-trailers (pushes your bike) that could be a low cost option. In addition, I have some tips for finding used electric bikes, kits, and [Read more…]

Guide to Car Racks for Electric Bikes

May 16, 2017 by Pete 55 Comments

Hollywood Racks Sport Rider HR1450E

Are you looking for a good way to carry your electric bike on your car?

This can be a tricky issue because traditional bike-car racks are designed to carry non electric bikes that are generally half the weight of an electric bike.

After doing some research I have come up with a few options that will work for electric bikes.

Here is a tip: Remove the batteries from the e-bikes and transport them in your car to reduce the weight on the rack.

Be careful not to store them in the car if you are [Read more…]

UPDATED: All-In-One Electric Bike Wheel Guide [VIDEOS]

December 6, 2016 by Pete 5 Comments

Electron Wheel

All-in-one electric bike wheels have been getting a lot of attention recently because they provide the ability to easily convert a standard bike to electric by simply replacing the wheel.

Generally they house all of the e-bike components in the hub or wheel of the bike: motor, battery, controller, and sensors.

They are a clean way to add electric assist to a bike because you [Read more…]

Do More With Your Electric Bike: Carrying Cargo [VIDEOS]

October 18, 2016 by Pete 4 Comments

Traditional bicycles are great for commuting, running errands, and having fun, but with electric assist you can do even more by bike!

Electric bikes enable you to carry more cargo while riding further, faster, and having the ability to get around town with minimal sweat.

With your eBike and the right gear you can handle a lot of short trips that traditionally have been reserved for the car.

Errand trips by eBike can be: [Read more…]

Guide to Storing Electric Bike Batteries

July 12, 2016 by Edward Benjamin 24 Comments

By Edward Benjamin, LEVA Technician Training Program

One of the problems for ebikes is this: They can spend months inactive, and that is not good for batteries. And a dead battery, damaged by misuse or neglect, is both expensive and frustrating.

Different types of batteries have different needs. Here is a rough guide:

For all batteries: Charging and using them is the best way to keep the battery in good shape. An old saying from Aviation: “To keep em flying, keep em flying…” [Read more…]

The Variety of Stylish Town & Commuter Electric Bikes

June 29, 2016 by Richard Peace 7 Comments

By Richard Peace

There are so many new electric bikes hitting the market today and the variety of commuting style ebikes is pretty amazing!

In this article we will take a look at just a few of the stylish town and commuter electric bikes that each represent specific styles in this category.

There is the economical Easy Motion EasyGo Street, versatile Wallerang M.01, fixie style Coboc One, racing style Haibike Xduro Urban RC, the sleek Kalkhoff Integrale 8, and the high-tech Stromer ST2 S. [Read more…]