Will My E-bike Have Support?
The electronics on an e-bike are incredibly reliable. There are really only a few mfg's of motors, controllers and battery cells (with batteries being the most questionable piece of the puzzle). You will often find the same motor on a $1k bike
The Most Sexist Industry In The World
This may seem like a strange article coming from a cycling retro-grouch, but really, it just makes sense. Perhaps it is because soo much mfg comes from less developed countries, or because of cycling traditions (like pretending a long bike ride is
An Uncomfortable Reality
The recent incident on The I-74 bridge brings to light several inescapable hard truths. People really do believe they can get away with anything and no matter how heinous, we still tend to side with motorists. The first is hard to prove. I
Get All You Deserve
Saturday I had a customer APOLOGIZE for asking to test ride, "too many" demo bikes. Folks, this is how you find out what you do and do not need. You are doing any dealer a FAVOR! This lady is a perfect example. She
Questions To Ask Before Buying An E-bike
As most of you know, I got in to building e-bikes because I was appalled at the poor quality my friends were getting for outrageous prices. While things are getting better, it should surprise no one that a whole new crop of
Extending Your Range Revisited
We have discussed the fact that anything which makes your traditional bike more or less efficient does the same to your e-bike. Never choose an e-bike that is significantly different than the traditional bike you would choose for the same ride. It
We Have Inventory!!!
The bike above, with the latest torque sensing mid,drive, a 20ah battery, your choice of mechanical or hydraulic disk brakes, a color display and any number of handlebar options, sells for $1795-$1995. This bike has 27.5 (650b), 2.25" wide gravel tires and
Hauling Your E-bike
Hopefully, the fact that you have an e-bike means you aren't hauling it as much or as often as a traditional bike. Distance, hills, wind and weather, play less a factor when going for a ride. Here in The Quad Cities, you
The Dilemma Facing E-Bike Mfg.’s
The e-bike revolution has been going on now for about five years. E-bikes themselves have been around since the 70's, but until this decade they never have gained a foothold. I use the term, "revolution" because indeed it is changing the entire
Helmet
Even mentioning helmets can start a flame war on social media. Really, nothing creates more controversy in cycling. Rather than discussing whether or not to use a helmet, let's discuss what helmet you should wear if you are going to wear one. Like