Electric Bike

Nearly every retail electric bicycle and ebike conversion kit is listed at a specific power level, such as a “500 watt electric bike” or a “250 watt ebike conversion kit”, yet often this power rating is misleading. When it comes to choosing a motor for your e-bike, bigger isn’t always better. Traditional motors range from 250W-500W, but as the e-bike industry grows, so is motor power. High powered motors are available ranging from 1000W-6000W  but the question is- could less actually be more? Are there advantages to this upgrade in power? And lastly, how much power do you actually need?...

The rebirth of bicycles as a primary means of commuting is mostly thanks to the addition of electric bike components, which was inevitably going to inspire more innovation. Not surprisingly, most of these innovations are geared towards more specialized applications of bicycles and their ebike offspring. Everything from compact folding bikes for inner city use to electric cargo bikes have become realistic alternatives to their automobile counterparts. Dirt roads, deep mud, sand, rocky trails, and beaches have been dominated primarily by All-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles. Electric Bicycles have been limited by their thin tires that end up digging into soft...

The modern pace of technological advancement has made stats all the more important in selecting the right product at the right cost. When it comes to electric bikes, there are quite a few of these numbers to keep in mind before purchasing. In most cases, consumers will assume the higher numbers are better, and that’s a reasonable rule of thumb, but will they be worth the investment? What do the numbers really mean? Understanding electric energy can be difficult, but as consumers, we don’t need to master the understanding, just have a grasp of how they impact our usage. Ultimately...

January 9, 2018/in Blog, Electric Bikes /by The eBike Store When you’ve made the exciting decision to buy your first eBike, there can be a lot of questions that will crop up. In our experience, there are important things first-timers should know before they get started. If you keep this list in mind when you start shopping, it will help make sure you find the perfect electric bike for you. When you’re ready to start your search, check us out at The eBike Store. Not only do we offer brand new eBikes, we also have rentals and sightseeing tours available to give you a...

April 26, 2018/in Blog, Electric Bikes /by The eBike Store To ensure your electric bike stays in good condition, it is important to perform maintenance on a regular basis. However, you may not be sure what the best maintenance is to do, or how often to do it. With that in mind, we’ve gathered some of the best eBike maintenance tips to help you get the most out of your eBike for longer. If you need electric bicycle maintenance in Portland, call The eBike Store! Our friendly and knowledgeable team will be more than happy to make sure your eBike is in tip-top shape...