Electric Bike

If you’ve previously purchased a bicycle, you may already know what style and size bike is ideal for you. However, when shopping for an e-bike, there are some additional factors to consider. With so many styles and options available, how do you know which e-bike you should buy? Here are some tips for how to choose an e-bike that’s best for you. Questions to Ask Yourself When Shopping for an E-Bike First, ask yourself a few questions. These questions will help you narrow down the style, classification, and features of the ideal e-bike for you. How often will you ride?...

While e-bikes are gaining in popularity, there are still some myths and misconceptions about electric bicycles. Here are some common electric bike myths and the facts about them. Myth: E-bikes are motorcycles. Fact: While electric bikes do indeed have a motor, they are not the same as motorcycles. In fact, the two wheels and a motor are about all the two have in common. An e-bike has pedals that help power the bike and a motor that is less than 1 horsepower. The majority of e-bikes will turn off the pedal-assist once the bike reaches 20 miles per hour. By...

Like most other forms of transportation, e-bikes do require some care and maintenance to ensure they work properly. Maintenance will also help increase the lifespan of your e-bike. Luckily, most e-bike maintenance is easy and inexpensive. Here are some tips and guidelines for maintaining your electric bike. Tools for E-Bike Maintenance There are a few tools and supplies that will come in handy when performing maintenance on your e-bike: An old toothbrush or bristle dish brush Clean rags or paper towels Gentle degreasing soap Bicycle lubricant Tire pump Tire pressure gauge Basic toolkit or multi-tool Bike repair stand How do...

If you’re considering your first e-bike purchase, you may be wondering if e-bikes are legal where you live. Determining whether e-bikes are legal is not straightforward as some may think. The Federal government has the authority to regulate the safety of e-bikes. However, all other aspects of e-bike laws are decided at the state level. The question is not always if e-bikes are legal, but what e-bike specifications are legal. So, how are E-bikes regulated at the Federal Level? The federal government has mandated that e-bikes are regulated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and fall under the same guidelines as human-powered bicycles....

August 22, 2017 by Average Joe Cyclist Leave a Comment For many people with health challenges, an ebike makes it possible to keep on cycling, even when it seems impossible. Denver man Bob Seible had got to the stage where he was trapped in his own home, too visually impaired to drive, and with too many health limitations to walk much. Now he gets around on an ebike, which he built himself! Read Bob’s inspiring story below. My name is Bob Seible, and I live in south-west Denver My name is Bob Seible, and I live in south-west Denver. Joe was good enough...