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VIDEO! Danville Community College Tests Electric Bikes.

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:15:58 +0000

Danville Community College in Virginia is currently testing electric bikes as a viable form of transportation. They are conducting a feasibility study to determine the potential for electric bikes to be used in the Danville area. Pedego, Currie Technologies (IZIP & EZIP) and EZ Pedaler are the 3 brands of electric bikes that they are testing. [...]

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

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Wed, 02 May 2012 18:31:08 +0000

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 [...]

An Electric Bike Tour Across the USA!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:35:59 +0000

Okay this sounds like a lot of fun; touring across the United States on electric bikes to raise awareness about e-bikes and demonstrate their benefits to many people. That is what Boris Mordkovich and Anna Mostovetsky are doing and I applaud them for their hard work! That hard work does sound like a lot of [...]

Electric Bike Review: IZIP E3 Path

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:41:48 +0000

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 [...]

Electric Bike Review: Optibike 1100R

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:24:29 +0000

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. [...]

IZIP E3 Path Electric Bike: Specs, Video & Pictures

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:04:23 +0000

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 [...]

Optibike 1100R Electric Bike: Specs, Video & Pictures

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:54:11 +0000

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 [...]

Electric Bike Review: BH Emotion Volt Folding Electric Bike

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:13:38 +0000

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 [...]

BH Emotion Volt Folding Electric Bike: Specs, Video and Pictures

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:39:30 +0000

Here is a preview of the Emotion Volt folding electric bike that I recently rode and tested. If you are in the market for a folding bike that you can transport easily or store in your apartment you should check out this folding electric bike. This preview will give you a good idea of the [...]

Electric Bike Review: BH Emotion Max 700 Road Bike

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 22:11:33 +0000

Are you looking for a road style electric bike that can zip you around your town or let you fly on the open road? The Emotion Max 700 electric bike may be the e-bike you have been looking for. First of all this is a bike that is somewhere between a road bike, touring bike [...]

BH Emotion Max 700 Electric Bike: Specs, Video and Pictures

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 20:58:53 +0000

Here is a preview of the BH Emotion Max 700 electric bike that I recently had a chance to race around! This is a quick bike made for the zipping around city streets and long rides on country roads. This post will give you an idea of the specifications of the bike along with a [...]

Electric Bike Review – BH Emotion Neo Xtrem Electric Mountain Bike

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:56:50 +0000

This is one of the first electric mountain bikes that I have reviewed and I have to say I am impressed! It is not without it’s downsides but the overall bike seems to be a good ride for the singletrack adventurer or someone looking for a versatile around town bike. I am very interested in [...]

VIDEO: Gas Prices on the Rise. Time for an Electric Bike!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:24:16 +0000

Wow! Gas prices are on the rise…..and quickly; they went up 10 cents during the time this video was created! Check out this video from ABC News about rising gas prices, how people are reacting, and where your money goes when you buy gasoline. Also note that some of these people feel that they are [...]

Emotion Neo Xtrem Electric Mountain Bike in for Review [VIDEO, Pictures & Specs]

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:53:50 +0000

Recently I had a few days to ride and test the Emotion Neo Xtrem electric mountain bike on the trails as well as on a local street route here in Sedona Arizona. This e-mountain bike has some unique features! Below are the specifications of the bike along with a video and some close up pictures [...]

Interview with Pedego Electric Bikes Owner Don DiCostanzo

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:04:23 +0000

Hello E-bikers! I recently had the opportunity to interview Don DiCostanzo, one of the owner’s from Pedego Electric Bikes. Pedego is known for their classic beach cruiser style electric bikes. Don gave me some background on the company, their current e-bike line, the future Pedego e-bikes, the Pedego Owners Group, Pedego going international, their current [...]

VERY IMPORTANT! U.S. Biking & Pedestrian Infrastructure at RISK!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:12:00 +0000

Attention U.S. E-bikers! Federal support for bicycling is in trouble, again. The U.S. Senate has released a bill that would reverse 20 years of progress in making bicycling safer and stress-free for all Americans. Check out the link and take action!

10 Tips for Improving Your Electric Bike’s Range

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:41:57 +0000

Are you concerned about your electric bike’s range? Would you like to know some tricks for extending your e-bike range when you have that extra errand to run but don’t have that much charge left in your battery? Electric bike range is a common concern among e-bikers and I would like to offer some tips [...]

Electric Bike Sharing in San Francisco!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:50:33 +0000

This is really cool! CityCarShare will begin adding electric bikes and electric cargo trailers to it’s current fleet of cars and trucks as a low cost option to easily rent an e-bike or e-trailer. Zipcar and CityCarShare have proven that car sharing can work so now CityCarShare will be experimenting with electric bikes & trailers. This [...]

Tired of Bike Flat Tires? This is for You!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:36:00 +0000

Getting a flat tire on your way to work or when you are out enjoying a carefree e-bike ride is no fun. It can even be stressful if it will make you late for work! There are ways to reduce the stress of a flat tire and put the fun back into riding though. Below [...]

Win 2 Pedego Electric Bikes & Cool E-bike Gear!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:52:35 +0000

Here is your chance to win 2 Pedego electric bikes; 1 for you and 1 for your friend! There are also cool e-bike accessories (Nutcase Helmets & Light and Motion lights) being given away weekly during the promotion which ends with the announcement of the Pedego winners on April 30, 2012. This is a pretty [...]

Tips for Recovering Your Stolen Electric Bike

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:40:16 +0000

Previously I shared my thoughts on electric bike locks and tips on electric bike security. So what if your electric bike is stolen despite your best efforts to keep it safe and secure? First of all, that is BIG bummer and I truly feel for you if that has happend, but…….all hope is not lost! [...]

Great VIDEO on Commuting by Electric Bike!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:27:44 +0000

Are those $80-$100 tanks of gas getting to you? Do you want to enjoy some fresh air on your commute to work? I have a cool video for you that may inspire you to consider commuting by electric bike instead of driving your car or truck. On a personal note, I have used regular and [...]

Electric Bike Review – IZIP E3 Metro

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:32:54 +0000

After many miles and cargo carrying trips I have prepared the IZIP Metro electric bike review for you! This bike was designed to carry your stuff easily over hills and through the headwinds to let you enjoy the ride. Find out how this bike performed and if it is a fit for you. The [...]

Accell Group Acquires Currie Technologies (IZIP & eZip)

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:36:52 +0000

Here is some interesting electric bike news for the US market; Currie Technologies has been acquired by Accell Group which is owns many bike brands in Europe. This is interesting because the European electric bike market is massive compared to the US market and this is a sign that the future for e-bikes in the US [...]

Tips on Keeping Your Electric Bike Safe & Secure

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:18:06 +0000

You may have selected a good lock from the electric bike locks article but there are some other electric bike safety techniques that can further help you protect your investment. By practicing these simple habits you can rest easier knowing your e-bike is that much safer. Let’s get into the tips! Park your electric bike in a [...]

Your Guide to Electric Bike Locks

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:25:38 +0000

So you have spent a lot of money on your electric bike but what about protecting it? Some members of the Electric Bike Report community recently asked me about locks for electric bikes so I put together this guide to locks and tips on how to keep your e-bike safe. Getting a bike stolen is [...]

Pimp My Ride! Garmin Montana 650t Review. A GPS for All Reasons in All Seasons

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:23:23 +0000

This is an article by Gary Kaye; a professional writer who is passionate about e-bikes. Check out Gary’s writing/marketing services at CompellingTelling.com. I am a GPS geek. When I travel I carry a GPS for automobile navigation. I carry a handheld to find my way around trails and cities. A third sits mounted on my bike. [...]

Checkout These Thanksgiving Electric Bike & Accessory Deals

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:50:57 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving fellow e-bikers! What a great day to be thankful, stuff ourselves and get ready for great deals on e-bikes and accessories Since this is the time of year for Black Friday and Cyber Monday I wanted to let you know about a few good deals that I have heard about. If you have [...]

IZIP E3 Metro Electric Bike in for Review [VIDEO, Pictures & Specs]

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:23:37 +0000

Looking for an electric bike that is comfortable and can carry some cargo? The IZIP E3 Metro electric bike might be the ride for you. The IZIP Metro just rolled in for review at Electric Bike Report and I want to share a VIDEO and some pictures of the bike with you and get you [...]

E-Bike Stories: Tale of the Bionic Granny

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:47:12 +0000

This is an article by Gary Kaye; a professional writer who is passionate about e-bikes. Check out Gary’s writing/marketing services at CompellingTelling.com. Connie Lauzon had always been an avid bike rider. But after having both knees and both hips replaced with artificial joints, the 75 year old grandmother was nervous about getting back on an [...]

Guide to Electric Bike Racks for Cars

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:06:49 +0000

Recently I received a number of emails about what car racks are good for electric bikes. 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 [...]

Lights, Camera, More Action – Contour+ HD Video Camera & TerraCycle Cockpit Mount Reviews

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:23:04 +0000

This is an article by Gary Kaye; a professional writer who is passionate about e-bikes. Check out Gary’s writing/marketing services at CompellingTelling.com. TerraCycle Cockpit Mount One of the problems with electric assist recumbent bikes and trikes is that there’s not just enough room to put stuff. We’re talking stuff like a camera, or GPS, cell [...]

GM Focuses Anti Bike Ad On College Students: Oops!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:47:50 +0000

GM recently posted an anti bike ad in a number of college newspapers across the country. The ad is telling college students that riding a bike “sucks” and spending a lot of money they probably don’t have on a new GM car or truck is a better alternative. Hmmmm? As I remember driving around most [...]

What Electric Bike Questions Do You Have?

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:38:38 +0000

I am working on a new project for Electric Bike Report and it will be a resource of electric bike information for you. My goal is to make this a useful resource for you and I would like to know what you are most interested in when it comes to information on electric bikes. Please [...]

Ideo & Rock Lobster Win Oregon Manifest Utility (Electric) Bike Design Competition

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:07:57 +0000

Here is a concept electric utility bike from a collaboration between Ideo (design firm) and Rock Lobster Custom Cycles (bike frame builder). This is the bike that recently won the design competition for the Oregon Manifest People’s Choice award. Here is a little info about the competition “The Oregon Manifest Constructor’s Design Challenge is a [...]

Electric Bikes & The Law: A Sticky Situation. Recommend You Stay Informed.

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 16:53:22 +0000

This is an article by Gary Kaye; a professional writer who is passionate about e-bikes. Check out Gary’s writing/marketing services at CompellingTelling.com. While the popularity of e-bikes is growing by leaps and bounds, the legislation regulating their use is years behind the times. The Federal government, all states, and many localities all have their own rules [...]

Steve Jobs (RIP) Talks About the Efficiency of a Bicycle [VIDEO]

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 01:21:34 +0000

I am sure that many of you have heard that Steve Jobs (of Apple fame) recently passed away. The news of his passing saddened me because he was such a creative person and he has shown that dreams of the future become reality if you are determined and you remain focused. I hope that some [...]

Want to Help Design an E-Bike? Checkout Conscious Commuter

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 01:35:05 +0000

Recently at Interbike (the largest bike show in the US) I met with Gabriel Wartofsky, the designer of the Conscious Commuter folding electric bike that is being created for multi modal transportation. It’s a bike that can bridge the gap between car, train, bus, and/or taxi routes and where you really need to be in [...]

Pimp My Ride: Review of FoxL Speakers and Bracketron Phone Mount

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:18:11 +0000

This is an article by Gary Kaye; a professional writer who is passionate about e-bikes. Check out Gary’s writing/marketing services at CompellingTelling.com. We’re starting a new feature at Electric Bike Report. “Pimp My Ride” will look at gadgets, gizmos, and other stuff that can make your e-biking experience even more fun than it already is (assuming [...]

Electric Bike Report from Munich Bike Expo: Lots of Pictures! – Part 1

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:44:20 +0000

Recently I was at Bike Expo in Munich Germany and it was great to see the electric bike scene in a country that is leading the way in e-mobility. It was impressive to see how many bike brands now have electric bikes. The growth of electric bikes reminds me of the days when mountain bikes [...]

Could Electric Bikes Kick Off a 2 Wheeled Revolution in the UK?

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:42:14 +0000

I just read an article from the Ecologist.org about how electric bikes could be the vehicle to start a cycling revolution in the UK. I believe that e-bikes have the potential to get more people on bikes world wide. The author of this article does a great job breaking down a lot of the benefits [...]

Propeller Powered Electric Bike?!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:48:25 +0000

Ok, well you don’t see this everyday…..yet. The Aerobicle just came across my desk and I thought I would share it with you for some entertainment and creative thought. A couple things that come to my mind are: Let’s add some wings to it! That propeller could be dangerous! How loud is it? What is [...]

Electric Bike NEWS! Prince Charles on Ebike, Pedego, NuVinci Automatic Shifting, Wireless Ebike

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:44:59 +0000

This is an article by Gary Kaye; a professional writer who is passionate about e-bikes. Check out Gary’s writing/marketing services at CompellingTelling.com. Hello, e-bikers! Here are some of the latest developments in e-biking from around the world for August 10th, 2011 Pedego claims the number two spot. But who’s number one? U.S. pedelectric bike maker claims [...]

Electric Bike Tour In The Nepalese Himalaya!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:50:12 +0000

From the high and dry mountains to the lush jungles along rough dirt roads, this is a new kind of ebike adventure! And if that weren’t enough; how about finding a place to charge your e-bike battery every night? This adventure was put together by 3 guys from Australia and they tested 3 different kinds [...]

Electric Bike NEWS: Audi E-bike, Folding E-bikes, & Drunken E-biking?!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:57:49 +0000

This is an article by Gary Kaye; a professional writer who is passionate about e-bikes. Check out Gary’s writing/marketing services at CompellingTelling.com. Hello E-Bikers! Here are some of the highlights in the e-bike news: Update: NY City effort to reclassify e-bikes as cars is shelved for now. New concept bikes from Audi and Geoby. An e-bike [...]

E-Bike Stories: The Case of the Pedaling Professor

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:37:43 +0000

This is an article by Gary Kaye; a professional writer who is passionate about e-bikes. Check out Gary’s writing/marketing services at CompellingTelling.com. One of the things that makes electric assist biking so much fun is the varied reasons why people get into it, so this week we begin a new feature called “E-bike Stories”, an opportunity [...]

True Story! How I Fell in Love with an Electric Bike

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:12:12 +0000

This is a guest post from Andy Franklin. He is an electric bike enthusiast and is in the process of opening his own electric bike store. I live southwest of Denver Colorado in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. It was a beautiful fall day and I decided it had been too long since I [...]

Pizza Delivery By Electric Cargo Bike (In My Town)!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:36:10 +0000

Wouldn’t you like to have your next pizza delivered by electric bike? Well that could be a reality soon depending on where you live. I first heard about this happening in Southern California and now it has hit home here in Flagstaff Arizona! Fratelli Pizza, a local pizza company here in FLG, has added a [...]

The E-Bike Lifestyle: Saving Money, Low Sweat, & Cheating?

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:54:10 +0000

This is a guest post from Peter Rosenfeld; not to be confused with me! Peter Rosenfeld lives outside of Philadelphia and is starting his third year of riding a Bionx electric bicycle. Why Do You Ride an E-Bike? I get a lot of questions about why I ride a bicycle with electric assist and what are the [...]

City of Las Vegas Workers Get Electric Bikes for Downtown Trips

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:36:06 +0000

Checkout this article on a new electric bike sharing program in Las Vegas. The City is encouraging workers to use ebikes instead of a car for short commutes in the downtown area. Great idea!

Electric Bike NEWS! E-Bikes on Your Vacation, The Grace One, E-Bikes in Rural England, Best Buy

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 01:14:04 +0000

Hello E-Bikers! Here are some of the highlights in the e-bike news: New York City struggling to classify e-bikes, renting an electric bike on your next vacation, the new Grace One electric motorbike, the “Swing Trike”, e-bikes in rural England, and ebike news from Best Buy. It seems that the state of New York is [...]

Electric Bike Charging Station Guide

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 17:55:51 +0000

Recently I have received some emails from universities looking for electric bike charging station information. This gets me really excited because I think that providing e-bike charging stations at large institutions is a great idea! Having charging stations at universities, hospitals, airports, businesses, parks, popular mass transit stops, hotels, etc. can only encourage more people [...]

Choosing Between the Bionx or eZee Electric Bike Conversion Kits: A True Story

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 26 May 2011 13:25:34 +0000

This is a guest post from Peter Rosenfeld; not to be confused with me! Peter Rosenfeld is a research engineer who lives in New Jersey just outside of Philadelphia. A long-term Vehicular Cyclist, he started using a Bionx ebike three years ago after medical problems made it difficult to continue bicycling. I’m on my third [...]

Jay Leno & Leonardo DiCaprio Ride the Ultra Motor A2B Metro Electric Bike!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 19 May 2011 19:15:08 +0000

When Jay Leno and Leonardo DiCaprio are riding electric bikes you can imagine that e-bikes have hit the big time! In fact the bike that these 2 celebrities are riding the bike that I am currently testing, the Ultra Motor A2B Metro. I will have my review soon but in the meantime here is [...]

Electric Bike News: Pedal-Electric Vehicle Trip Across US, Tours in Paris, E-Mountain Bikes, & More!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Sun, 08 May 2011 16:10:56 +0000

Extra! Extra! Some highlights of your e-bike news: Human/electric hybrid vehicle tour across the US, e-bike tours in Paris, electric motorcycle/mountain bike hybrid, new e-mountain bike kit, Crested Butte Mountain Resort using an e-bike, more bike commuters in Japan, & more! This is a recap of the electric bike news from the week of April [...]

Watch Out Bad Guys; The Los Angeles Police Department Has Electric Bikes!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:42:59 +0000

Attention criminals! Don’t be surprised if the next police officer you see on a bicycle silently tracks you down with super human speed and agility! Introducing the electric bicycle as a new tool in the LAPD’s arsenal of criminal tracking vehicles. Police around the world have been using bicycles as a way to serve and [...]

Electric Bike News Week of 4-11-11

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 16:29:04 +0000

Time for the electric bike news! Some electric bike shops getting attention from their local media, e-bikes hitting the mainstream, engineering students building electric vehicles that get the equivalent of 2500 mpg!, an electric bike rally in North Wales, and more. This is a recap of the e-bike news from the week of April 11, [...]

The Electric Bike: Conveniences of a Car with the Advantages of a Bicycle

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:43:26 +0000

I have been thinking of quick ways to describe what an electric bike is all about to someone that has no idea what an electric bike is. Sometimes quick catchy sounds bites can really help someone visualize what these e-bikes are all about. So far I have come up with this; “Electric bikes combine some [...]

Electric Bike News Week of 4-4-11

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:05:09 +0000

Time for another electric bike news recap! From the week of April 4, 2011 there was some interesting stuff happening in the E-bike news: People on moped style e-bikes having issues with the local police, the Busettii Big 50 electric bike review, the EU’s White Paper on Transport, a video of the Kalkhoff Pro Connect [...]

We have a Winner! March’s Electric Bike Report T-shirt.

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 20:32:56 +0000

This months Electric Bike T-shirt winner is Lisa from Eau Claire, Wisconsin! Lisa won the T-shirt by becoming a member of the EBR community. If you want to be entered in the monthly T-shirt drawing, join the Electric Bike Report community newsletter. You can also purchase Electric Bike T-shirts, stickers, bags, hats, and water bottles [...]

The First Electric Bike Sharing Program in the US

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:50:36 +0000

Imagine this: Instead of owning an electric bike you are able to “borrow” one for a while to run errands or just cruz around town. After you are done using the bike you return it to an electric bike sharing station and you go on your way. This idea is very similar to the Zip [...]

Electric Bike Review: Busettii Big 50 Part 2

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:23:46 +0000

This is a guest post from Andy Martwick of Portland, Oregon (a member of the Electric Bike Report community) who recently purchased a Busettii Big 50 electric bike and has prepared the second part of his review for us. Here is Part 1 of the Busettii Big 50 Electric Bike Review. Performance Report after about 150 [...]

Electric Bike News Week of 3-28-11

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:59:23 +0000

Well March has come to an end and there is some great electric bike news from this last week! A little preview for you: A doc that makes house calls via e-bike, an electric bike sharing program in the US, the Google mapping trike, electric bikes to be a “major profit maker” in 2011, electric [...]

Electric Bike News Week of 3-21-11

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 04:40:50 +0000

Spring is in the air and there is electric bike excitement! Here is the electric bike news recap from the week of March 21, 2011. A preview: Gas prices up = e-bike interest, Pedego’s in Europe, a band that uses pedal power to power their equipment and more! Time for some electric bike news….. Here [...]

I Need Your Help!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:08:12 +0000

I want to make Electric Bike Report the best electric bike resource for you and I need your help! And yes this is a survey, but I think you will find that it will be worth your time because: 1. You can tell me what information and features you want most from Electric Bike Report. 2. And [...]

Schwalbe Winter Marathon Studded Snow Tires Review [VIDEO]

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:17:49 +0000

Just as we started to get some hints of snow in Flagstaff, Arizona (yes it snows here!) this winter I called up a friend of mine and said I need a pair of those Schwalbe Winter Marathon studded snow tires so I can keep riding! He had ridden them in previous winters and he said [...]

Electric Bike News Week of 3-14-10

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 03:40:19 +0000

Time for some electric bike NEWS! This is a recap of the e-bike news from the week of March 14, 2011. A new concept e-bike, a new electric bike store front in San Francisco, people saving money by giving their car a rest and riding e-bikes, electric bikes continuing to be very popular in China, [...]

Electric Bike Review: Busettii Big 50-Part 1

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:10:25 +0000

This is a guest post from Andy Martwick of Portland, Oregon (a member of the Electric Bike Report community) who recently purchased a Busettii Big 50 electric bike and has prepared this initial review of the e-bike for us. Introduction Busettii caught my eye because the price seemed low for the advertised performance. The only [...]

The Future of E-Bikes: Nicolai/Gates/NuVinci Concept Electric Bike

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:12:57 +0000

Breaking news from the Taipei Cycle Show going on now: Checkout this concept electric bike from Nicolai/Gates/NuVinci! It is a bike that has been designed around the new Bosch electric bike kit that positions the motor to provide assistance at the cranks, the Gates belt drive that eliminates oily chains (and maintenance), and the NuVinci [...]

Electric Bike News Week of 3-7-11

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:44:50 +0000

Greetings from Electric Bike Report! Here is an electric bike news recap from the week of March 7, 2011. Lots of cool stuff happening in the electric bike world; city officials riding electric bikes (with a scandal of course!), ebike sales up, tiny folding e-bikes, and more! Time for the Electric Bike NEWS! How about [...]

Ibera PakRak Commuter Bike Bag in for Review [VIDEO]

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:45:05 +0000

This is a quick introduction to the Ibera PakRak Commuter Bike Bag that is currently in for review at Electric Bike Report. In the video I go over the features of the bag. I will be doing a full review soon with all of the pros and cons. Stay tuned! Checkout the video! You can [...]

Problem: Normal Transport Not Working! Electric Bike?!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:10:30 +0000

This is the first part of a guest post from Paul, an EBR Community Member, who lives in the UK and has struggled with a tough commute using traditional transport options. Part 1 – The Problem The price of fuel in the UK is getting ridiclous; as it stands it costs the equivalent of $8 for [...]

Electric Bike News Week of 2-28-11

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:06:55 +0000

Happy end of February/early March! 2011 is flying by! Here is a recap of the electric bike news from the week of February 28, 2011. Now…..The Electric Bike News! This article about a “granny e-bike for kids” I found to be pretty funny. The author at Wired makes some good points in a humorous way [...]

Electric Bike Review: Ohm XS 750

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 19:42:35 +0000

Have you been looking for a high quality electric bike that will endure some off road/trail use? Well the Ohm XS 750 might be your ride…….just be ready to spend some money! I have been able to put the Ohm through quite a bit of rough riding and get a feel for it’s strengths and [...]

We have a Winner! February’s Electric Bike Report T-shirt.

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:47:45 +0000

This months Electric Bike T-shirt winner is Steve from Tampa Bay, Florida! Steve won the T-shirt by becoming a member of the EBR community. Steve runs an electric bike store in the Tampa Bay area. He has just started logging all of his commute miles on his website. I think that is a cool idea [...]

Electric Bike Battery Basics: What are these Volts & Amp Hours?

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:03:30 +0000

Alright! You are getting excited about the electric bike scene and you start looking around at some e-bikes, but what do volts, amp hours, watt hours mean? Well I aim to answer some of these questions for you here! The terminology for electric bike batteries can seem a little foreign at first but I think [...]

Electric Bike News Week of 2-21-10

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:56:32 +0000

Hello and welcome to another electric bike news recap from the week of February 21, 2011. Lots of cool e-bike news in store for ya! Videos from the beaches to the -40C lands, the new electric mountain bike scene, an e-bike love story and more! And now some Electric Bike NEWS! $5 a gallon gas [...]

Ohm XS 750 Electric Bike Features [VIDEO]

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:51:13 +0000

This is a quick video introduction to the Ohm XS 750 electric bike that is currently in for testing and review. This is Ohm’s high end sport/mountain bike style electric bike. In the video I go over the features of the bike. Here is the full review of the Ohm XS 750 electric bike. [...]

Electric Mountain Bikes Guide

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:15:11 +0000

One of the new trends in electric bikes is the electric mountain bike or electric conversion kit for mountain bikes. An electric mountain bike may sounds strange at first, but it does have it’s place. I am putting together this guide to give you an idea of what electric mountain bikes and kits are available. [...]

Electric Bike News Week of 2-14-11

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:33:52 +0000

Alright, here is another electric bike news recap from the week of February 14, 2011. Lots of interesting e-bike and traditional bike stuff happening in the world! And now the e-bike news! Here are some crazy looking DIY (do it yourself) electric bikes. One has a trailer that has a “drop in martini bar”?! Pedego [...]

Cool Looking Bike Helmets….Really?

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:17:41 +0000

Could there really be such a thing as cool looking, stylish bike helmets? Well there are some new lids (helmets) out there that add some style to that otherwise weird looking piece of styrofoam that protects your head. I just wanted to highlight a couple helmet companies that are making bike helmets a little less [...]

Electric Bike News Week of 2-7-11

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:07:05 +0000

It’s time for an electric bike news recap from the week of February 7, 2011! As usual there is a lot of cool electric bike happenings in the world. This week there were a lot of videos. Check it out! And now…the e-bike news! How would you like to ride a wireless electric bike? Sounds [...]

Interview with Norbert Haller: German Electric Bike Designer & Bike Commuter

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 21:22:25 +0000

A while back I interviewed some electric bike and commuter bike specific store owners in the US to get their perspective on what it is like to run their stores and to see if these specialty shops are getting more people on bikes. To follow that up I have embarked on a new adventure of [...]

Electric Bikes Part of the Sydney Australia Sustainable Transport Plan

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 02:44:12 +0000

This is a guest post from Nina at Reef Bikes of Australia. Worldwide, cities are remodeling themselves and investing in more sustainable transport alternatives. There have been huge investments in improving public transport, building cycle path and pedestrian infrastructure, with the aim of reducing their greenhouse emissions, cleaning the air, and reducing traffic congestion and [...]

Electric Bike News Week of 1-31-11

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:06:27 +0000

End o January, early Febuary; time is flying by! Well this electric bike news recap from the week of January 31, 2011 is full of exciting e-bike happenings Time for the electric bike news! I love this stuff! Get your Super Bowl pizza delivered by electric cargo bike! I am so excited about the possibilities for [...]

How Electric Bikes/Trikes Can Inspire Us!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 21:06:14 +0000

The other day I got an email from Hung Ly, who owns Trinity Environ in Naples, Florida. He has been inspired by helping others enjoy riding a bike or a trike again. I liked his email and I want to share it with you. His email is in response to one of my emails that [...]

NuVinci’s Latest: Automatic Bicycle Shifting!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:40:20 +0000

OK, check this out; you jump on a bicycle and there are no shifters! No, this is not a one-speed bike; it has a lot of “gears”. This is something I experienced on my recent visit to the NuVinci design and testing headquarters. They let me test ride a bike equipped with their “developer kit” [...]

Electric Bike News Week of 1-24-11

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 23:45:59 +0000

The last week of January! I am glad the days are getting longer and temps are getting a little warmer. Here is an electric bike news recap from the week of January 24, 2011. These are somethings that caught my eye and some things happening at Electric Bike Report. Electric bike news! Check out the [...]

Interview with Elise at Cycle 9: Ditching the Car!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:47:44 +0000

Elise from Cycle 9 started her shop because “We wanted the electric cargo bike in order to use the car less because of issues with oil depletion, climate change, and everyday quality of life.” Cycle 9 is a shop focused on providing bikes and gear for “Commuting, Cargo, Electric-assist, and Touring – all ways to [...]

Pictures of the Ohm XS 750 Electric Bike in for Review

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:02:17 +0000

The Ohm XS 750 has recently arrived at Electric Bike Report headquarters for testing and review. I thought you might enjoy some teaser pictures of this high end sport electric bike This is a mountain bike type electric bike that is decked out with a lot of accessories that also makes it handy for commuting [...]

Electric Bike News Week of 1-17-11

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 13:51:10 +0000

Alright! Here is a recap of the electric bike news and EBR happenings from the week of January 17, 2011. The Electric Bike NEWS! This sounds like good e-bike news! Derby Cycle is Germany’s largest bicycle company and they are going public to raise money for expansion. Here is a quote from the story “The [...]

Interview with Gary from Hybrid Cycles: Helping More People Ride Bikes!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 16:16:58 +0000

One of the things I love about electric bikes is that they help people of all ages and ability levels to enjoy a bike ride again or for the first time. Recently I interviewed Gary from Hybrid Cycles in West Chester Pennsylvania and he mentioned in the interview that ” Our prominent customer is the [...]

The NuVinci Shifting Experience: NO GEARS!? [Video]

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:39:06 +0000

??Imagine you are riding your electric bike along and you hit a hill. Instead of shifting the gears on your bike you simple twist the grip shifter a little (like a volume dial on your stereo) to make climbing that hill a little easier and find that perfect gear ratio. That is what the NuVinci [...]

Electric Bike News Week of 1-10-11

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:37:09 +0000

Time for some electric bike news! Here is a recap of the news from the week of January 10, 2010. Lots of exciting things going on in the e-bike world! And now the electric bicycle news! City of London police are giving electric bikes a trial run to see how they work is helping police [...]

Electric Bikes + Subway, Bus, Etc. = Sweet Combination!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:29:00 +0000

Do you like the idea of an electric bike, but find yourself being concerned with the range? Is there an area of town that is not safe to ride your e-bike through? Never fear, there is a solution to this; combining an electric bike with mass transit options! The other day I was chatting with [...]

Electric Bike Review: Kona Electric Ute Cargo Bike

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:21:28 +0000

I am a big fan of electric cargo bikes for hauling some groceries or other errand running items. In fact my current personal electric bike is a cargo bike. I think having the electric assist is a great way to carry some stuff and leave the car at home OK, enough of my ramblings! Kona [...]

NuVinci: Something NEW for Bicycle Drivetrain Technology!

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 17:43:11 +0000

Last week I was invited to tour the NuVinci design and testing headquarters in Austin, Texas. I was able to test ride a number of electric bikes and regular bikes with their new “Continuously Variable Planetary” (CVP) drivetrain. Below is an introduction to their technology and I will be following this article up with more [...]

Electric Bike News Week of 1-3-11

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:42:18 +0000

Well I am still playing catch up from the holidays and the traveling I have been doing recently. So this e-bike news post might be a little late, but there is some cool stuff happening in the ebike world! And now the electric bike news! A race between an electric bike, normal bike, car, and [...]

Interview with Bert from NyceWheels: Running an Electric Bike Store in New York City

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 03:11:13 +0000

Imagine zipping through the mega metropolis known as New York City on an electric bike! You may want a bike that is quick and nimble, is fully outfitted with fenders and a chain guard so you can commute in your work clothes, and/or can be folded up to take on the subway or transported up [...]

My Visit to Kalkhoff USA Headquarters & Kalkhoff Electric Bike Test Ride

Pete@electricbikereport.com (Pete Prebus | Electric Bike Report) — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 17:26:17 +0000

Last week when I was in Portland Oregon, my wife and I stopped by the Kalkhoff USA headquarters. We were able to meet up with Geoff Wagner who is head of Kalkhoff USA and chat about their electric bikes and take a pair of Kalkhoff’s for a spin. Geoff is very excited about e-bikes and [...]