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In this week’s news:
The San Francisco Electric Bike Expo is on March 24-26 at the San Mateo Events Center and it is the place for you to ride the latest electric bikes.
And best of all it’s completely FREE to attend and test ride as many eBikes as you like!
In addition you can enter to win a $4,000 electric bike from Tempo Bicycles and learn more about the latest electric bikes by talking directly to the manufacturer reps.
UPS Starts eTrike Deliveries in Portland, OR
Well-known global transport logistics firm UPS has started delivery by electric bike in Portland, Oregon reports Bike Portland.
This is apparently a first for the company in the US and it is initially a testing phase – perhaps no surprise that it has chosen one of the country’s most bike-friendly cities to launch the pilot [Read more…] about eBike News: UPS eTrike in Portland, New eBikes, Bio-Hybrid, Inspiration, & More! [VIDEOS]
The Seattle Electric Bike Expo this past weekend was the fun place to checkout the latest electric bikes and it was evident with many attendees showing their eBike smiles!
One attendee said it was better than taking his kids to the amusement park! Another attendee said it was the most fun he’s had in 10 weeks since breaking his ankle.
Some of the exhibitors were showing off their new eBike models that just hit the market or would be launching soon. Focus, Raleigh, and OHM had new models that are covered in this Seattle report.
In addition, new exhibitor Rad Power showed off their line up which included a fat tire folding electric bike! [Read more…] about Seattle eBike Expo Report: New eBikes & Lots of eBike Smiles!
OHM Cycles has introduced their new 2015 electric bikes that includes their new XS750 Plus with 3.25″ wide off road tires & BionX D Series system.
The XS750 Plus and the XS750 both use the new BionX D series 500 watt motor that provides a lot of torque and is designed for off road riding.
OHM is still focused on commuter/touring style e-bikes too with their XU700 and XU700 LS (low step). Both of the road models also feature the BionX drive system.
Enjoy the following video and pictures of the these new OHM Cycles e-bikes! [Read more…] about 2015 OHM Cycles Electric Bikes [VIDEO & PICS]
Journalists swarm to ride e-bikes at the Charged Up electric bike media event!
Yes, electric bikes are still relatively unknown to a majority of people in the US.
But hopefully that will change soon!
As a way to get the word out about e-bikes, Interbike (organizers of the largest bicycle trade show in the US) partnered with Outdoor Retailer to present e-bikes and other outdoor gear to a group of journalists from large mainstream media companies.
The Charge Up media event was held at the Crystal Springs Resort in Hamburg, NJ and the location was selected because [Read more…] about Charged Up! 2014 Electric Bike Mainstream Media Event Report [VIDEOS]
Electric Bikes: the new corporate vehicles!
This is a guest post from Cathy Lau, of OHM Cycles.
A landscape architecture firm in Montreal, Quebec, found a clever way to encourage companies to consider using e-bikes and greener modes of transportation to get around for business.
Capturing the spirit of two concurrent events (Parking Day – an annual worldwide event where artists, designers, and citizens transform metered parking spots into temporary public parks, and “en ville sans ma voiture” – an event celebrating being “in the city without my car”), the company, Fauteux et associés, presented a playful display comparing the company bikes to company cars.
The display theme was “L’électro-vélo au boulot, super chic!’” (“Electro-bike to work, super chic!”), conveying the meaning, “You can be green AND impress your clients with class!” [Read more…] about Electric Bikes the New “Classy Corporate Fleets” at Parking Day, Montreal
This is a guest post by Cathy Lau from OHM Cycles.
Seattlelite David Somers knew that his electric bike would save him money in the long run, but he didn’t realize just how many dollars it would save him with only a few rides.
David has shared his electric bike experiences with us in the past, describing how he fared while pairing his OHM with a Burley Travoy Trailer to accomplish an impressive task (see Burley Travoy bike trailer review ).
Since then, David has been using his bike as his sole means of getting around, and has a very interesting new story to share with us: [Read more…] about How an Electric Bike Paid for Itself in 3 Rides
Meet Brett Thurber, co-owner of The New Wheel electric bike shop in San Francisco, California.
Beware. You will want to try an electric bicycle after reading this article.
I wanted to interview Brett Thurber for a number of reasons. I remember the buzz in San Francisco’s cycling community when this shop opened exclusively for electric bikes. Despite seeming like a practical choice for SF’s massive hills, cyclists had a bias towards e-bikes. Why? My interest was also perked by Brett’s [Read more…] about E-Biking For Real with Brett Thurber
