Comments on: Bikes Go on the Juice: The Electric Bicycle Boom

By: Shean_2007

Shean_2007 — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 18:17:54 +0000

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By: Shean_2007

Shean_2007 — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 11:17:54 +0000

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By: joepah

joepah — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:43:04 +0000

The problem with backfitting electrics on a regular bike is the build and design quality. These conversion kits are subject to all kinds of expensive failures, leaving the owner with an expensive paperweight and a Chinese supplier who cannot be bothered. Same goes for Electric car conversions using Lithium batteries.

I bought an Ultramotor A2B Metro and love it. It had all kinds problems initially, and the local dealer made it right.

By: ckclaims

ckclaims — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:54:33 +0000

Really if we use more and more Bicycles than we get lots of benefits. And our health is always on right way with environment. And most we save our Earth. My msg is use Bicycles..

By: John Jones

John Jones — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:17:41 +0000

It is fun to see a person riding an electric bicycle.
But they are slow.
I have never, ever been passes by somebody riding one.
I cruise at 35 km/ h when I am training.

By: Doug

Doug — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:06:38 +0000

I started out a year ago on an electric bike by simply pulling a 12 year old Mongoose out of the shed and outfitting it with a $700 electric bike kit: www.GoCarLite.com 2000 miles later it rides just like the day I put the kit on it and I have had zero problems. I do need to pack the bearings on the crank, however, as all the miles (I always peddle for exercise) tend to make it a little squeaky.

By: Pedego

Pedego — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:48:51 +0000

As a manufacturer of nearly 1000 electric bikes (http://www.pedegoelectricbikes.com), I can attest that the buyers of these bikes are not using them for commuting or exercise. They are baby boomers who are buying them to have fun. Do they eventually use them for trips to the sore, bank, etc.? Yes, because it is more fun to go to the store that way. Do they get exercise on them? Absolutely since people tend to pedal most of the time while riding. Are they being eco friendly? Better than driving a car to the market. These people remember how much fun it was riding a bike as a kid but today there is just a hill or headwind that they do not want to fight. So, because they are not willing or capable to struggle up some hill, they should not be allowed to ride at all? Electric bikes allow them to get back on a bike and be a kid again. We have dealers all over the country so check out our website. Go for it!

By: crhilton

crhilton — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:24:45 +0000

I believe Giant and Schwinn both carry a bike, and there are dealers for them all over. Actually, I think Trek does too now.

Most dealers won't carry anything in stock, but they may be willing to work out a special order for you.

These bikes, as I remember, run from $1,500 to $3,500. You're paying about $1,000 to $1,500 for the electric part, depending on the size of the batteries.

whatever,
I believe Trek does theres by fitting a BionX equipped rear wheel on their lifestyle bikes. They click the battery inside a custom rack I think (actually a pretty nice setup).

Biggest trouble with e-bikes, aside from cost, is probably that they're quite a bit heavier. A 45lb bike (a light e-bike) feels and handles differently from a 25lb bike. So, buying them site unseen is probably not going to happen much.

By: whatever

whatever — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:21:59 +0000

The problem with some e-bikes is that they don't really work very well if you actually try to pedal them. Fortunately, you can just get a real bike for maximum efficiency, then retrofit it with an electric hub. These things are capable of going faster than you want to.

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By: Peter

Peter — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:10:46 +0000

Expect to pay $800 to $2000 for a qualtiy ebike. You will be putting a lot of miles on it so want at least mid-range components on it. Your best bet is to buy them from a retailer in your area (google electric bikes and your town) so you can test ride and compare. We at at electricbikeworks.com have a retail partner in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Seashore Bikes and Fitness , come check us out if you are in the neighborhood. Thanks!

By: evan

evan — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:30:50 +0000

where can I find electric/hybrid bikes in the USA? and how much do they cost on average?