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Builds / Show us your ebike
« Last post by Tom Cole on August 14, 2016, 08:53:40 am »2016 Diamondback Trace 
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Site Admin Announcements / This site incorporates Project Honeypot anti-spam technology
« Last post by Tom Cole on August 14, 2016, 08:47:47 am »Project Honeypot is a crowd-sourced database of known internet spammers. This site is linked to that database and the site's software is programmed to deny spammers in the database use of the site altogether...meaning their bots won't find it. They can't even see it. It isn't perfect, but it will go a long way toward keeping the site clean. So spammers beware! I've got the big red button to submit you to the Honeypot.
I consider spam any unsolicited promotion of anything unrelated to the topic of the site by someone who contributes nothing else. If you contribute on-topic information here, you will be given leeway to go "off the reservation" based on your value to the community (number and quantity of on-topic posts).
I consider spam any unsolicited promotion of anything unrelated to the topic of the site by someone who contributes nothing else. If you contribute on-topic information here, you will be given leeway to go "off the reservation" based on your value to the community (number and quantity of on-topic posts).
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In The News / Forthcoming Baltimore bike share will offer largest electric bike fleet in North
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In The News / Think Off-Road Biking's Too Tough for You? These Mountain Bikes Will Change Your
« Last post by Tom Cole on August 13, 2016, 01:02:32 pm »With improved suspensions and frame designs, the latest mountain bikes are making riding off-path accessible to all. A guide to the best trail, fat-tire and electric mountain bikes.
http://www.wsj.com/articles/think-off-road-bikings-too-tough-for-you-these-mountain-bikes-will-change-your-mind-1470345662
http://www.wsj.com/articles/think-off-road-bikings-too-tough-for-you-these-mountain-bikes-will-change-your-mind-1470345662
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Ride, Trail, and Club Announcements / Tour Seattle by bicycle, including e-bikes that help out on hills
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In The News / Pedego Named Number 1 Electric Bike Brand by Navigant Research
« Last post by Tom Cole on August 13, 2016, 12:55:50 pm »Pedego Named Number 1 Electric Bike Brand by Navigant Research; Consumer Demand Driving Sales http://prn.to/2b63ywT
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In The News / Are E-Bikes Less Safe?
« Last post by Tom Cole on August 13, 2016, 12:46:18 pm »Are E-Bikes Less Safe? http://www.citylab.com/commute/2016/08/e-bike-safety-speed/494936/
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Product Showcase / Re: Electric Bike Solutions
« Last post by Tom Cole on August 13, 2016, 12:41:05 pm »Just bought a new 700c wheel and spokes to swap my motor from my old 26" bike to my new one. Even though Doug no longer sells the motor I have (amped bikes) he still knew exactly what I needed and had them in stock. 
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Site Admin Announcements / Re: Welcome! Please read this
« Last post by Tom Cole on August 13, 2016, 12:37:33 pm »So why build this site? The goal is to create a knowledge base and resource for electric bicycles only. Much of everything else I've found is either scattered, NOISY (like facebook) or overloaded with information other than electric bicycles. I have enjoyed my ebike and I believe the whole concept has enormous potential and hope to promote it to new riders with a simple, focused site.
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Site Admin Announcements / A word about safety
« Last post by Tom Cole on August 09, 2016, 12:51:25 pm »In 2012, I was hit by a truck while riding my ebike. Broke 5 ribs, punctured my left lung, broke-separated-dislocated my left shoulder, broke my neck and had numerous pulled and or torn muscles and ligaments. It sucked. Bad. Oh, and I should mention that I didn't have one head injury thanks to my helmet. Wear a helmet!
I didn't die and I've recovered well and I'm back to riding. My point is that I never thought something like this would happen to me. I'm cautious. I had flashing lights on my bike and was wearing a white T shirt. I know drivers don't see me so I try to anticipate their actions. But still, there I was.
My bike did about 20 MPH on the road with me pedaling and I think drivers have an issue with this. Their experiences that they associate with bicycles tell them that I'm not going as fast as I am. I'm not what they expect. My ebike is nowhere near as powerful as others, so I figure the faster you go, the greater this problem becomes. But consider also that both your and their time to react gets much shorter as you go faster. It is a problem. Is it the driver's fault? Yes, but it doesn't really matter if you are splattered on the road now does it?
So folks, protect yourselves. Wear bright clothes and run lights and reflectors day or night. Consider Nori Lights and ride with others if possible. Look ahead and avoid busy roads if possible.
In most places, (YOU need to check) the law says your ebike is a bicycle if it goes no more than 20 MPH on flat ground without pedaling. If yours goes faster than that, it is a motorcycle and you should register it accordingly. You then must have a motorcycle driver's license. Get hit by someone when you are going 40 on an unregistered electric motorcycle with only a regular drivers license and YOU will likely be liable because you aren't supposed to be there.
With that said please do not make a post praising irresponsible ebike activity. An off road monster and all its' tricks is fine, just don't talk about running it on the freeway.
I didn't die and I've recovered well and I'm back to riding. My point is that I never thought something like this would happen to me. I'm cautious. I had flashing lights on my bike and was wearing a white T shirt. I know drivers don't see me so I try to anticipate their actions. But still, there I was.
My bike did about 20 MPH on the road with me pedaling and I think drivers have an issue with this. Their experiences that they associate with bicycles tell them that I'm not going as fast as I am. I'm not what they expect. My ebike is nowhere near as powerful as others, so I figure the faster you go, the greater this problem becomes. But consider also that both your and their time to react gets much shorter as you go faster. It is a problem. Is it the driver's fault? Yes, but it doesn't really matter if you are splattered on the road now does it?
So folks, protect yourselves. Wear bright clothes and run lights and reflectors day or night. Consider Nori Lights and ride with others if possible. Look ahead and avoid busy roads if possible.
In most places, (YOU need to check) the law says your ebike is a bicycle if it goes no more than 20 MPH on flat ground without pedaling. If yours goes faster than that, it is a motorcycle and you should register it accordingly. You then must have a motorcycle driver's license. Get hit by someone when you are going 40 on an unregistered electric motorcycle with only a regular drivers license and YOU will likely be liable because you aren't supposed to be there.
With that said please do not make a post praising irresponsible ebike activity. An off road monster and all its' tricks is fine, just don't talk about running it on the freeway.
