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Cheap Electric Bikes Guide (~$1,000 and Less)

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:00:48 +0000

A guide to buying economical / low cost electric bikes, e-bike kits, and e-trailers. Includes tips on finding used e-bikes.

Top 5 Tips for Lithium Ion Electric Bike Battery Care

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:08:49 +0000

Get more miles from your electric bike battery by following these 5 e-bike battery tips.

E-Bike News: Portable Solar Charger, New Stealth E-Bikes, NYC Ban, & More [VIDEO]

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:22:23 +0000

Checkout this portable solar charging solution from EcoSpeed! It can plug directly into their batteries with a custom converter. The panels are not cheap but it is exciting to think about the possibility of solar charging while out and about. It could add a new dimension to e-bike touring. May is national bike month in the US. [...]

Seattle Cafe Delivers Tasty Grub with Electric Bike

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Tue, 14 May 2013 00:15:02 +0000

An electric bike helps The Other Coast Cafe delivery their sandwiches in the steep Capitol Hill area of Seattle.

Light Up the Night! Ferei Bike Lights Review

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 09 May 2013 23:06:38 +0000

Review of the Ferei LED headlights and headlamps. Lots of pictures!

Understanding Electric Bike Modes: Throttle vs. Pedal Assist (Pedelec)

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:07:04 +0000

In this article you will learn about the different throttle types (twist grip, thumb, push button), pedal assist types (torque sensor and cadence sensor) and which mode may be best for you.

The New A2B Electric Bikes from HERO Eco!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Fri, 03 May 2013 00:59:30 +0000

The A2B electric bikes are back with speeds of up to 28 mph and stated ranges of up to 40 miles! HERO Eco Group recently acquired the A2B bike line and they are in the process of relaunching the updated A2B bikes around the world. A2B has been busy with recent launch events in Germany, [...]

E-Bike News: Cykno Retro E-Bike, E-Cruiser/Diavelo, Vancouver E-Bike Share, & More! [VIDEO]

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:22:05 +0000

Whoa! Checkout the retro style Cykno electric bike with a carbon fiber frame, fork, wheels, brake levers. The Cykno also features a mid drive motor, 360 watt hour lithium polymer battery, and pedal assist (pedelec). No word on price yet, but I bet it ain’t cheap! The new HeroEco A2B bikes were presented at a launch [...]

The Specialized Turbo E-Bike Now Available in the US! [VIDEO]

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:29:26 +0000

The 28 mph Specialized Turbo electric bike gives your pedal power a turbo boost!

Ibera PB9 Smartphone Case Review: An Electric Bike Dashboard! [VIDEO]

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:07:26 +0000

The Ibera PB9 is an economical way to mount your smartphone to the handlebars or stem of almost any bike!

VIDEOS: Bike Polo Played On Smart Electric Bikes!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:54:59 +0000

Adding electric assist to the wild and crazy game of bike polo!

Cycloboost Electric Bike Trailer: Add Some Boost & Cargo to Your Bike! [VIDEO]

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:41:23 +0000

The Cycloboost/AEVON electric bike trailer is a new addition to the e-trailer world with the ability to carry a lot of cargo on or off road for potentially long distances! Electric bicycle trailers are handy if you have a traditional bike that you would like to add electric assist to now and then. Ridekick is [...]

eFlow E3 Nitro Electric Bike Review

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:30:06 +0000

Here is the full Review of the eFlow E3 Nitro with ride characteristics, a range test, pros, cons, and overall thoughts + video and pictures!

eFlow E3 Nitro Electric Bike Specs, Video, & Pictures

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:34:13 +0000

Checkout the in depth video of the eFlow with riding footage & features. Plus lots of detailed pictures of this unique electric bike!

E-Bike News: E-Bike Haters?, Super Capacitors, New Mid Drive, & More!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:22:07 +0000

E-Bike haters; what? Here is a great article to all the e-bike skeptics out there. Will capacitors replace batteries? A new discovery in capacitor technology may be on the path to that. This is a great article about e-bikes that was recently posted in BBC news. It is focused on the e-bike scene in the UK. It [...]

Burley Travoy Trailer Review: E-Bike Cargo Hauler & Shopping Cart! [VIDEOS]

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:29:55 +0000

Full review of the Burley Travoy with a bunch of pictures, videos, assembly info, ride characteristics, pros, cons, and overall thoughts.

VIDEO: Faraday Bikes CEO Talks About His Inspiration for Electric Bike Design

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:02:30 +0000

"Electric bikes amplify everything about the cycling experience; the fun, the speed, the liberation..." Adam Vollmer, CEO of Faraday Bikes.

E-Bike Gear: Showers Pass Portland Jacket Review [VIDEO]

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:13:40 +0000

Full review of the Showers Pass Portland Jacket with a video of the jacket being tested in a snow storm!

EVELO 30 Day Electric Bike Challenge: Trade in Your Car Keys for an Electric Bike!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:10:37 +0000

Would you be interested in trading in your car keys in exchange for a new EVELO electric bike to use for 30 days? If so, then you could be a participant in the EVELO 30 Day Electric Bike Challenge. In an effort to promote e-bike commuting and everyday use, Boris Mordkovich (CEO of EVELO), has created [...]

E-Bike News: BMW E-Bike, Stromer ST1, E-Bikes at SXSW, BikeSpike, & More!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 02:45:51 +0000

BMW is another car manufacturer that has jumped into the electric bike scene! Here is the BMW Cruise electric bike that is powered by the 250 watt Bosch electric bike kit. The bikes will initially be released in the German market and maybe if things go well it will expand beyond that. Stromer is launching [...]

Juiced Riders ODK Electric Cargo Bike Review

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 15:07:54 +0000

Full review of the Juiced Riders ODK versatile electric cargo bike with some background on the designer, ride characteristics, a range test, pros, cons, and overall thoughts.

Juiced Riders ODK Electric Cargo Bike Specs, Video & Pictures

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:25:34 +0000

Part 1 of the Juiced Riders ODK e-cargo bike review with specs, a detailed video and a bunch of pictures!

Pedego City Commuter Electric Bike Review

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:00:58 +0000

Full review of the Pedego City Commuter electric bike with lots of pictures, specs, ride characteristics, pros, cons, and overall impressions.

The New OHM XU450 Electric Bike: Gates Carbon Drive, SRAM E-Matic, Hydroformed Aluminium Frame, & More!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:07:21 +0000

OHM Cycles designed the new XU450 to make riding an e-bike even easier and more convenient.

E-Bike News: Toyota E-Bike, New Factories, New Designs & Tech, E-Bike Book, Tours, & More!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:32:30 +0000

Is Toyota getting into electric bikes? Here is a concept e-bike from the large auto manufacturer. It has a mid drive motor and the battery is housed in the mainframe. This concept may never make it to production but Toyota is claiming that their new i-Road electric 3 wheeler will. The i-Road is an interesting vehicle that blends some [...]

Electric Bike Research? Your Input Can Help Improve E-Biking in the US!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 18:56:46 +0000

Help improve e-biking in the US by sharing your e-bike experiences with a research team from Portland State University.

Czech Solar Team to Race 7,300 km on Solar Electric Trikes in The Sun Trip! [VIDEOS]

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:04:18 +0000

The Sun Trip: A bicycle, an electric motor, a battery, a solar panel and a world that can run differently!

Truck Replaced! B-Line = Delivery by Electric Trike in Portland, Oregon [VIDEO]

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:47:27 +0000

B-Line provides local deliveries and a unique advertising platform via human/electric hybrid trikes that can carry 600 pounds!

Prodeco Outlaw SS Electric Bike Review

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:27:04 +0000

Full review of the Prodeco Outlaw SS electric bike with ride characteristics, range test, pros, cons, and overall impressions.

E-Bike News: Concept E-Bike, Pedego Trail Tracker, Belt E-Drives, Sales Up, E-Bike Action VIDEO!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:31:06 +0000

Checkout the concept eCycle from industrial designer Milos Jovanovic. It features batteries integrated into the top tube, mid drive motor, belt drive, and more! Speaking of belt drives: ContiTech Power Transmission Group and e-bike drive manufacturer Benchmark Drives, are working on the development of belt-drive e-bike kits for electric bike brands. Looking to add cargo capacity [...]

Prodeco Outlaw SS Electric Bike Specs, Video & Pictures

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:40:24 +0000

Checkout the video & pictures of the Prodeco Outlaw SS in action and learn more about the specs of this new 28 mph electric mountain bike!

Bicycle and eBike Industry Veteran Joins Currie Tech’s Product Team

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:41:16 +0000

Electric bike industry veteran, Daniel Shiau, joins Currie Technologies as their Vice President of R&D and Product Engineering.

Getting the E-Bike Word Out! The Interbike Electric Bike Media Event [VIDEOS]

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:08:55 +0000

USA Today, Men’s Journal, US Magazine, O Magazine, and Bicycling Magazine reporters learn about and ride electric bikes near LA!

Visit to EcoSpeed Headquarters (Mid Drive Electric Bike Kit)

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:40:09 +0000

Post from Paul Willerton, Electric Bike Report correspondent from Bend Oregon. The Pacific Northwest is a land rich in cycling culture. For many here, bikes are used as the core transportation vehicle year-round and in every type of weather. Portland, Oregon embraces bicycles and electronic bicycles are going ‘on’ in a big way. One company at [...]

Easy Motion Neo Jumper Full Suspension Electric Mountain Bike Review

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:53:09 +0000

Full review of the Emotion Neo Jumper full suspension electric mountain bike with ride characteristics, range test, pros, cons, and overall impressions.

Currie Tech Teams Up with ’84 Olympic Cycling Silver Medalist, Nelson Vails to Promote “Getting More People on Bikes!”

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 15:27:18 +0000

Olympic cyclist Nelson Vails on electric bikes "It literally makes you feel like a kid again."

Easy Motion Neo Jumper Full Suspension Electric Mountain Bike: Specs, Video, & Pictures

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:56:19 +0000

The Easy Motion Neo Jumper full suspension electric mountain bike recently arrived and I have been busy testing and riding this e-mtb. Here are the Jumper’s specifications as well as a video and a bunch of pictures! Make sure you check out the full review of the Easy Motion Neo Jumper after you review these [...]

Electric Bike Factory Changes Hands In Florida

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:04:28 +0000

Electric Bike Factory, in Fort Myers, Florida, has made the simplest, and perhaps oldest successful design for a DIY electric bike conversion kit in the USA since the 1990’s. The friction roller system (sometimes referred to as a “tire scrubber”) is similar in function to the EV Warrior, the ETC, and the Zap systems that [...]

E-Bike News: City Trike, So. Cal E-Bike Tours, E-Mtb’s, Pedal Promotions & More! [VIDEO]

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 01:36:29 +0000

City Trike is a new start up that is offering 3 different styles of pedal/electric trikes; The City Trike Cargo, The City Trike 2Go, and the City Trike Taxi. These are designed with weather protection canopies, cargo carrying capacity, 250 watt to 750 watt front hub motors (depending on the market), easily swappable 48 Volt [...]

Guide to “Fat” Electric Bikes

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:51:07 +0000

What is a “fat” electric bike? Well it’s basically the monster truck of the electric bike world! These “fat” e-bikes generally have tires that are 4+ inches wide and they are designed to handle all sorts of terrain like snow, sand, rough trails, the urban jungle (curbs, stairs) and anything else you can think of. [...]

E-Bike News: OT Elf on Today Show, E-Bike Freeway, Dartmoor Tour, E-Road Bike? [VIDEOS]

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 23:22:45 +0000

E-bike design concepts, video of the Emotion Neo Jumper full suspension e-mountain bike, Chinese e-bike production slows, and more!

Enjoy a More Comfortable E-Bike Ride with a Suspension Seatpost!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:06:19 +0000

Are you looking for a way to smooth out the road and enjoy a more comfortable ride on your electric bike? If so, you may want to check out a suspension seatpost as a way to economically add a little bit of rear suspension to your bike. A suspension seatpost replaces your existing seatpost and [...]

E-Bike News: E-Kid Trailer, SBA & Electric Bikes, E-Trikes, E-Bike Skeptics? [VIDEO]

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:12:04 +0000

Lots of electric bike news this week! Make sure you checkout what is happening in the world of 2 and 3 wheeled electric mobility.

San Diego Kilowatt Hour – Electric Bike Group Rides!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:22:11 +0000

This is a guest post from Turbo Bob! Yes, San Diego is a hot spot for bikes. So of course, it’s even hotter for E-bikes. With many E-bike shops here in town, and several of the major E-bike companies headquartered here or nearby in Orange County and Los Angeles, you know they are popular. Ever [...]

Ohm Electric Bikes to be Featured on Dragons’ Den TV Show!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:26:54 +0000

Michael DeVisser, President of OHM Electric Bikes, pitches his line of e-bikes to the Dragons (business moguls) for a chance to be awarded business funding!

E-Bike News: Ditching Car for E-Bike, E-Trike Deliveries, Gorilla on Electric Fat Bike in Snow? [VIDEOS]

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 02:28:16 +0000

ShawnMon a.k.a. – “AustinGreengo” from Austin Texas is a Realtor and has decided to ride a bike instead of driving his car for a year! Here is a post about his new Pedego City Commuter electric bike and how much money the average person can save per month in auto expenses if those trips are done via [...]

DC Electro Electric Bike = Urban Rocket! [VIDEO]

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 17:46:22 +0000

I recently came across a new electric bike company called DC Electro from Albuquerque, New Mexico and I contacted the inventor, Clint Wilsey, for more info on this innovative road style electric bike. Please note: DC Electro is currently testing their prototype e-bike without pedals and high performance (43 mph)! The production versions will have a bicycle drivetrain [...]

History of the American Cargo Bike: VIDEOS!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 21:45:37 +0000

I am a big fan of cargo bikes and I want to share this rough cut of LESS CAR MORE GO -a crowd sourced documentary on the birth and boom of the cargo bike. It features some of the history of Xtracycle and others. Enjoy! Adding electric assist to a cargo bike truly makes them a [...]

E-Bike News: nCycle Futuristic E-bike, Solar Charging, Voltitude, Cardboard E-bike?

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:38:27 +0000

Wow! The nCycle is a new futuristic electric bike design concept that features a holographic display, smartphone integration, Bluetooth speakers, a unique integrated lock system built into the handlebars, a folding option, and more! It is definitely worth a look! The Voltitude V1, a mini folding electric bike, is set to go into production. Pretty [...]

Organic Transit ELF: The Future of Car Alternative Neighborhood Electric Vehicles? [VIDEO]

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 20:48:06 +0000

Are you looking for an electric vehicle that uses your pedal power and electric assist (with solar charging!) to replace in-town trips usually done by car? If so, you should check out the Organic Transit ELF. Organic Transit recently caught my eye because they have designed a neighborhood electric trike that falls within the guidelines [...]

Currie’s eFlow® Electric Bicycle is a Top 10 Finalist in Last Gadget Standing at CES [VIDEO]

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:49:32 +0000

The new eFlow electric bike has the battery pack housed in the seat post of the bike!

E-Bike News: Xmas Tree via E-Bike, UK E-Bike Tours, Bosch Batteries, E-Bike Commuting [VIDEOS]

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:00:11 +0000

E-Bike News: Lots of videos! Transport of a Xmas tree via e-bike, scenic e-bike tours in the UK, development and production video of the new Juiced Riders e-cargo bike near Shanghai, & more!

Interbike Launches Media Event For Electric Bike Market

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:50:05 +0000

Interbike hosts electric bike media event in Rancho Palo Verdes, CA February 12-13 for mainstream media to raise public awareness of the electric bike movement!

E-Bike Kit Review: Geared Front Hub Motor & Lead Acid Battery

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:29:55 +0000

Here is the full review of the geared front hub motor E-Bike Kit with lead acid battery. Range test, pros, cons, and more!

The New Optibike M4 Electric Bike: An Affordable Optibike……[VIDEO]

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:24:27 +0000

Yes, affordable and Optibike don’t normally go together in the same sentence, but the M4 is the most economical of the Optibike line up at $5995! But that is the price for the quality that Optibke prides itself on. This is what Optibike has to say about the new M4: “Introducing the new Optibike M4; If you have been [...]

E-Bike Kit: Specs, Pictures, & Video for Geared Front Motor & Lead Acid Battery.

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:32:02 +0000

Here is an introduction to The E-Bike Kit that recently arrived for riding and review. This is the 350 watt geared front hub motor with 36V 9ah lead acid battery kit. E-Bike Kit offers other kits including front or rear direct drive hub motors, rear hub geared motors, and lithium ion batteries. They offer their kits [...]

E-Bike News! Captain Kirk, 80 mph E-Bike?, Carbon E-Bike, Wireless Display

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 19:36:00 +0000

Electric Bike News! Captain Kirk rides an e-bike, an 80 mph electric bicycle?, the LEAOS carbon fiber e-bke, the Falco wireless display, and more!

RoadRACE Power Pod: Electric Assist for Hand Cyclists! [VIDEOS]

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 20:47:43 +0000

Invented by a former road motorcycle racer, the RoadRACE Power Pod easily adds electric assist to a hand cycle or tricycle.

Modular Electric Cargo Bike Design from Italy

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 21:51:37 +0000

Checkout this modular electric cargo bike design that can be: a normal electric bike, an electric cargo bike, or an electric cargo trike!

My Visit to the Prodeco Technologies Electric Bike Assembly Facility – Part 2

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 17:45:22 +0000

Here is the conclusion to my Prodeco headquarters visit report where I will cover the bikes that I test rode, how Prodeco offers their bikes for low prices, and their focus on constant improvement. Make sure you check out Part 1 of the report that covers the Prodeco story and what the future holds for this [...]

My Visit to the Prodeco Technologies Electric Bike Assembly Facility – Part 1 [VIDEO!]

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 21:10:04 +0000

Prodeco recently caught my eye with the new electric mountain bikes that they introduced this year; the Outlaw and the Titanio. Over the past few years Prodeco has focused on building quality electric bikes for reasonable price points ($999 and up). The addition of these new e-mtb’s along with their unique story sparked my interest [...]

Turbo Bob Talks E-bikes at the IZIP Store in Santa Monica, CA

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:54:57 +0000

Turbo Bob will host an electric bike seminar at the IZIP Store in Santa Monica, California on Saturday December 8th. E-bike test rides, snacks and prizes!

E-Biking For Real with Brett Thurber

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 21:53:52 +0000

Interview with Brett Thurber, co-owner of The New Wheel, a "hip" electric bike shop in San Francisco, California.

Airless Bike Tires! The Energy Return Wheel from Britek Tire and Rubber [VIDEO]

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 02:11:57 +0000

Checkout this video of the Energy Return Wheel from Britek Tire and Rubber. It is an airless bike tire that is also supposed to be more efficient when compared to a traditional bike tire. Here is another video that will give you a little more technical info on how the Energy Return wheel works. The video [...]

Regaining the Freedom to Ride With an Electric Bike

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:40:46 +0000

An inspiring story of how an electric bike has enabled Blake to enjoy many rides after his foot was smashed in a horrific car accident.

Video of the Electric Bike Scene in Germany by Al Jazeera!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 15:14:34 +0000

Mainstream media is starting to pick up e-bike stories! Here is a video from Al Jazeera on Germany’s innovative electric bike scene, with footage of the Smart electric bike factory; enjoy! Stories like this in the mainstream media are important to raise public awareness of electric bikes. The reporter also did a good job of [...]

Series Hybrid Electric Bike Compared to Traditional E-Bikes: Efficiency, Ride Feel, Cost & More!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:00:52 +0000

Recently the Mando Footloose series hybrid electric bike was announced and it is definitely a paradigm shift in the way we think about electric bikes. The series hybrid type e-bikes have an alternator at the cranks that creates electricity from your pedaling. The bike then uses that electricity plus the electricity in the battery to [...]

Freestyle Motocross Rider Ronnie Renner Rides a Stealth Electric Bike! [VIDEO]

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:00:19 +0000

Ronnie Renner knows how to handle a bike with a lot of power! He is a world record setting freestyle motocross rider for Red Bull. And as a break from the ” daily grind” of riding his moto, he jumps on his Stealth Bomber electric mountain bike. Actually the Stealth electric bikes are more like [...]

Review of the Urbana Current Electric Bike

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 15:00:04 +0000

Ted Johnson from Commute by Bike reviews the Urbana Current electric bike with Bionx e-bike kit.

E-Bike Spotlight: Electric Bike Commuting with the Kettler Twin

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:30:18 +0000

This is a guest post from Seth at NYCeWheels. If you’re looking for a comfortable bike with power assist, take a look at the Kettler Twin Electric Bike. This is one electric bike that is loaded with plenty of extras, and it rides like a dream. If you’re just riding to work, planning on doing [...]

A $20 Cardboard Bicycle! [VIDEOS]

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 15:58:58 +0000

A cardboard bicycle? Yes thats right! It may seem a little strange but some entrepreneurs from Israel have developed a way to reuse this everyday shipping material to create a fully functional bike. And at $20 it could be available to almost anyone! And no, this is not an electric bike……but maybe it could be [...]

Clean Republic Hill Topper Electric Bike Kit Review

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:34:19 +0000

Full review of the Clean Republic Hill Topper electric bike kit with; what the ride is like, the real world ride results, pros, cons, and who this kit is for.

Clean Republic Hill Topper Electric Bike Kit Specifications & Installation

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 01:37:47 +0000

The Clean Republic Hill Topper electric bike kit specifications and installation info; VIDEOS and lots of pictures!

The Grace One Electric Bike Review

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:46:45 +0000

Brett Thurber from The New Wheel reviews the Grace One after his test rides in the hilly San Francisco bay area.

Review of the NuVinci N360 Hub on a Greenspeed Recumbent Trike with EcoSpeed Electric Bike Kit

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:51:57 +0000

Gary Kaye reviews the Nuvinci N360 Continuously Variable Planetary Drive on his Greenspeed recumbent trike equipped with the EcoSpeed mid drive electric bike kit.

Yuba Bicycles & BionX Announce Partnership: New BodaX Electric Cargo Bike

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:05:24 +0000

Yuba and Bionx join forces to develop the new BodaX electric cargo bike that is lightweight and maneuverable.

81 Year Old Man Comes Out of Retirement as an “Excuse” to Commute by Electric Bike!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 17:28:56 +0000

Jean Dion found going back to work as an "excuse" to ride his electric bike more!

Mando Footloose: The Future of Electric Bikes? [VIDEOS]

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 20:16:00 +0000

The Mando Footloose is a new kind of "series hybrid" electric bike; your pedaling charges the battery via an alternator in the cranks. It has no chain!

The New Xtracycle Edgerunner Electric Cargo Bike, Hooptie, Sidecar, & X2 Bags VIDEOS!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:26:29 +0000

Here is a post packed with videos on the new Xtracycle electric Edgerunner cargo bike, the X2 bags, the Hooptie child carrying system, and the Sidecar.

Conscious Commuter Folding Electric Bike is Finalist in the Lexus Ignition Project

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 04:01:30 +0000

Help Conscious Commuter™ win up to $25,000 in funding to further develop & produce its carbon fiber folding electric bicycle by voting for them between Monday, October 15th and Sunday, October 21st, 2012.

The New Prodeco Outlaw Electric Mountain Bike!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 18:33:04 +0000

Make sure you checkout the full review of the Prodeco Outlaw SS! The new Prodeco Outlaw is a powerful and fast electric mountain bike! It pushes right up against the US e-bike power limit of 750 watts (1 Horsepower) and the Outlaw SS model can go up to 28 mph with throttle only! First of [...]

IZIP Ultra Electric Bike Review

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 20:36:20 +0000

Here it is! The full review of the Currie Technologies IZIP Ultra electric bike with a tough range test for this road style e-bike. If you are looking for a sporty and nimble road style electric bike, the IZIP Ultra should definitely be on your list of bikes to consider. Make sure you check out the [...]

IZIP Ultra Electric Bike: Specs, Video & Pictures

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 18:17:46 +0000

The IZIP Ultra electric bike is a road machine in for review. Checkout the specifications, VIDEO and many pictures of this agile electric bike.

The Electric Cargo Bike Revolution! [VIDEO]

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 22:50:30 +0000

There is a revolution in transportation happening right now and it is the electric cargo bike revolution! I love to ride my e-cargo bike around town instead of driving; it is so much more fun! Enjoy this video: “(R)Evolutions per Minute: Cargo Bikes in the US – a trailer for the crowd sourced documentary” From [...]

The Lightweight Prodeco Titanio (Titanium) Electric Mountain Bike!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:22:27 +0000

Okay, a titanium electric mountain bike that weighs 29.5 lbs; that is interesting! Prodeco recently launched their flagship Titanio series of e-mountain bikes. Their 26″ wheel Titanio weighs 29.5 lbs. and their 29″ wheel version (29er) weighs 31.8 lbs. Based on the component spec, the Titanio looks like it will actually be trail worthy for [...]

Winora Group Celebrates First Introduction at Interbike 2012 [VIDEO]

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:56:38 +0000

The Winora Group celebrates the launch of Haibike XDURO electric mountain bikes with Currie Technologies at Interbike 2012.

The Electric Bike Scene at Interbike 2012 – Part 4

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 23:16:14 +0000

More videos and pictures of the electric bike scene at Interbike! MPF Drive, IZIP E3 Compact, Prodeco, Polaris e-bikes, Voltage Cycles, Evox e-bike, and more!

The Electric Bike Scene at Interbike 2012 – Part 3

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 20:19:46 +0000

Electric bike video and picture coverage of Interbike 2012! New e-bikes In this post: Pedego, Yuba, Ohm, Juiced Riders, Avadream, Smart, Grace, Stromer.

The Electric Bike Scene at Interbike 2012 – Part 2

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:50:47 +0000

More pictures and videos of electric bikes from Interbike 2012! Electric mountain bikes are a growing niche in the e-bike market.

The Electric Bike Scene at Interbike 2012 – Part 1

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:17:54 +0000

The electric bike scene at the 2012 Interbike trade show was big! Checkout the pictures of the new electric bikes in the first part of this Interbike coverage.

Pedego Launches the Destroyer “Fat Tire” Electric Bike at Interbike

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 21:18:34 +0000

Checkout the new Pedego Destroyer "fat tire" electric bike! It is the monster truck of electric bikes!

Juiced Riders Introduces Version 2 ODK Utility Bicycle & E-Bike Models at Interbike.

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 13:32:08 +0000

Juiced Riders launches their new ODK version 2 electric cargo bike at the 2012 Interbike!

Polaris® Electric Bicycles to be Launched at Interbike 2012

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:57:12 +0000

Polaris jumps into the electric bike scene with a launch at Interbike!

Ridekick International Electric Bike Trailers Exhibits at Interbike While Launching Sales in Australia

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 15:43:17 +0000

This is a press release from Ridekick International. Fort Collins, Colorado – Ridekick International, a Colorado-based company, is returning to Interbike for its third year to showcase the company and its products on the exhibit floor. The company’s product, the Ridekick power trailer, has been in the market over a year, and the team is [...]

Currie Technologies to Bring Haibike Electric Mountain Bikes to US Market

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:34:25 +0000

Currie Technologies to bring high quality Haibike electric mountain bikes with Bosch e-bike motor system to US market.

Beating Health Road Blocks With an Electric Bike

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:25:25 +0000

This is a guest post by Cathy Lau. Not even age, two heart attacks, and a quadruple bypass can stop a cyclist with an OHM electric bike. What do you do when your passion for biking outlasts your body’s ability to keep up? How do you continue to make cycling a regular, integral part of your [...]

Falco eMotors begins North American sales with 2013 models of eBike Propulsion Systems at Interbike

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 15:35:10 +0000

This is a press release from Falco e-Motors. Falco e-Motors begins North American sales with 2013 models of Hx motor, Hxd console and Hxb Li-Ion battery pack, a revolutionary eBike propulsion technology at Interbike this year . Falco’s advanced systems are powerful, ultra-fast, and feather-light and embody simplicity for any bike enthusiast. Falco’s eBike systems [...]

Voltage Cycles and AllCell Technologies Announce Electric Bike Partnership

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 16:34:10 +0000

This is a press release from Voltage Cycles and AllCell Technologies. September 10, 2012 – Voltage Cycles of Grass Valley, CA and AllCell Technologies of Chicago, IL announced today that they have entered into a product development partnership agreement to advance development of electronic propulsion systems for electric bikes. The goal of the partnership is [...]

AvaDream to Launch db0 3.2A Electric Bike at Interbike Las Vegas

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 06:47:49 +0000

This is a press release from AvaDream. Powerful brushless DC/R Motor, high-capacity lithium battery, added front disk brake and 7 speed shifter for a safe, exhilarating riding experience – still gorgeous, still foldable, still unique. New York, NY – September 10, 2012 - A new powerful electric folding bicycle from AvaDream, the db0 3.2A, will be introduced [...]

Currie Technologies Launches Diavelo Electric Bikes in North America

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 06:13:53 +0000

Currie Technologies brings 3 new Diavelo electric bikes to the US market; a shaft driven e-bike, a fixie type e-bike and a multi speed powerful e-bike.