Electric bicycles can be a clean and green method of transportation, and building your own ebike is not only possible, but is also affordable. Micah Toll, the author of a popular DIY electric bike conversion book offers us 6 tips for getting started with building your own electric bike. There s absolutely nothing wrong with using a conventional manually-pedaled…
For the seasoned cyclist, pumping a bicycle tire is a run of the mill operation; you’ve done it so many times you’ve lost count. However, for new cyclists it can be overwhelming trying to understand all the different components of the bicycle and making sure you select the right tools, like bike pumps, that you need to maintain your cycle. In this article I will…
KHON2’s Wake Up 2day and Living808 present a special series from the Island of Hawaii. Trini Kaopuiki went exploring and found the joys of a staycation on Hawaii’s largest island. Big Island Electric Bike Company offers electric bicycle rentals and tours on the Kona Coast of Hawaii Island. Pedal as little or as much as you like on fully electric bikes. With five…
Moto Parilla is trying to get its Carbon bike to market The Moto Parilla Carbon comes to life as a heavily motorcycle-inspired electric off-road bike with claims of being the SUV e-bike. The beautiful but beefy fat bike doesn t exactly make us excited to start pedaling uphill, but it definitely makes a statement and turns heads. Plus, it s available with a…
By This bike is so intense. It moves fast. And then faster and faster. Faster than any other electric bike, reportedly, with quickly rising speed. One must be seriously adept, fearless, and full of love for the open air at breathtaking speed to use this bicycle. The bike is aerospace test grade, made with aluminum and titanium. In the test run shown on this film…
Tired of your bike? Why not consider a hybrid bike or an electric bike ? Hybrid bicycles are basically a combination of different types of bikes to give you the ultimate cycling experience. In fact, you can find characteristics from road bikes, touring bikes and mountain bikes. Due to the combination of all these features, the result is a more stable, comfortable…
35 Mile Range. 36 MPH in Race Mode. 2 Hour Re-charge. The CRUZ is a classic California cruiser with design elements reminiscent of the American Art Deco movement. The CRUZ evokes a bygone era. Offering the same best-in-class performance as the Tracker, the CRUZ leads the industry with a top speed of 36 mph in race mode. Regenerative breaking, coupled with Shimano…
At the India Gadgetz Expo (IGE) 2016, what caught our attention was a chic electric bike. Built by a Chennai-based startup, the Volta Zap is a crossover electric bicycle with a rechargeable battery. It claims to offer a mileage of 60km on a single charge even without pedaling and will cost just about Rs 7 paise per km. It will be priced around Rs 35, , which…
In the present study, comparing e-biking to conventional bicycling on two different routes simulating relevant cycling to work options, e-biking was faster and less intensive than conventional bicycling, especially on the hilly route. However, 95% of time spent biking, both for e-bike and conventional bike, were considered to be MVPA. E-biking were faster than…
High Power Cycles has been around longer than anyone in the USA as a high power electric bike seller and recently announced the “Revolution”, a bike built from the ground up to be an electric bike and it is awesome. The Caterham Carbon is a unique looking bike that was recently successfully funded in a kickstarter project. Its an exciting example of the daring…
After all, what’s worse than showing up for that all-important 9:30am meeting late than showing up on time but sweating like you just walked out from your workout routine? I’m fairly certain that sweat ranks higher, which is why electric bikes are gaining in popularity. There are plenty of people who already own bicycles who have considered going electric. Do…
We live in times where kids can spend fun time as never before, enjoying amazing ride on toys their parents never even dreamed of. As your kids grow up, they fall in love with scooters, motorbikes or dune buggies – to name a few. Sooner or later, your kids will want to ride. From the moment your children ask you if they can get a mini dirt bike, you will most…
Welcome to the FAQ page. The most commonly asked questions are answered below. If you don’t find your answer, ask us at [email protected]. What is “electric assist”? Can I switch between pedaling and motoring easily? An ELF can be used just like any other bike or trike that only needs the strength in your legs to make it go. What makes the ELF more fun and useful…
Even if the stock bike doesn’t fit you perfectly most dealers will be able to change out the seat to make it more comfortable or change the handlebar stem to provide the best handlebar height for you. In addition you will get an idea of how the different bikes perform and handle. Test ride as many eBikes as you can to get a feeling for which type fits you the…
When purchasing products from the internet, it is common to feel a small amount of skepticism about the products. You don’t get to hold the product before you purchase! We don’t get to take you for a test drive and let you smell the new leather, feel the power, and let the wind flow through your hair. We receive many questions from YOU about the quality of our…
Based on the style of a Chinese cargo bike, but incorporating Scandinavian design, this electric tricycle could go a long way toward living a car-free lifestyle. One of the key elements for transitioning more people into a car-free or low-car lifestyle is having a bike that can carry larger loads, whether those loads are stuff or people, so that more local trips…
A surprising amount of fun, and does save the legs! In this era of re-awakened environmental awareness, electric bikes have finally come of age, as more and more people are discovering how fun and useful they can be. Izip are a subsidiary of Currie Technologies, who hail from California, epicentre for draconian zero-emissions legislation. As pioneers of electric…
This is perhaps one of the most often asked questions I get from people looking to build or buy their first ebike. There are many different electric bicycle power ratings out there which can be confusing to a beginner. 250 watt, 500 watt, 1, watt, 36V, 48V….. what does it all mean?! Well the first thing to know is that not all electric bicycles are created equally…
SHANGHAI, China – The strong focus on Europe with European styled e-bikes was striking when visiting the booths of Aima, Tianjin Golden Wheel or Battle at the 26th International Bicycle Fair in Shanghai. The show that after 4 consumer days closed its doors earlier today indicated that these multi-million electric bike makers are now shifting their focus to Europe…
Perth Electric Bicycles Corner of Point and Cantonment st Fremantle WA 6160 Overview Perth Electric Bicycles is a specialist electric bike shop that was created to provide the people of Perth with a fantastic range of electric bikes. We specialize in electric conversions and stock a range of converted and purpose built electric bikes. We stock what we consider…
Firstly the Stealth Fighter weighs in at 34kg or around 75lb compared to Bomber’s 116lb or 53kg. It has a full Cro-Mo frame and rear swing arm which are both light and strong. In fact, Stealth is so confident about the strength of the frame and swing arm, they offer a conditional life time warranty on these components. Stock forks are presently single crown RST…
I don’t care who you are – if the TP12’s look doesn’t make the little kid inside of you squeal then you might want to see the doctor, because you are probably dead inside. The TP12 comes in blue, orange, green and yellow. All of these colors look great. The big fat tires remind my of the Yamaha TW200 offroad motorcycle. The TP12 looks like it’s ready for anything…
An NPR listener (with what may be the best Twitter handle ever — Booky McReaderpants) inquired whether a home can be powered by bicycle-powered generator. It s an interesting issue about energy and the modern world. And the short answer comes from just running the numbers. A typical house in the U.S. uses about 1, kilowatt-hours of energy in a month. So — to…
