Got half an hour to listen to some pretty smart guys talk about electric bicycle market trends? There are some good insights here on how different national markets differ, what works for different types of consumers, and where we might be headed.
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“That’s cheating.” “It’s not a bicycle if it’s got a motor.” “Why not buy a real motorcycle – or (giggle) a Vespa?
Sigh. Electric cyclists seem to need the same pep talk as a lot of other misunderstood minorities. Yes, our bikes are different. (Some of us are, too.) But different doesn’t mean bad, and it doesn’t mean “not real”. It just means different.
You may believe that our culture is changing in North America and that consumers will vote with their feet for lower-cost, lower-impact, greener ways to travel (like electric cycling.) Or you may think it’s a fad. I believe in these changes, but you don’t need to. There are two other changes coming that are really beyond debate, and they’re why the community of electric cyclists (and the electric cycling industry) will grow strongly over the next several years.
We’ve found bike info on electric vehicle sites, and electric bike info on bike sites. We haven’t found a site dedicated purely to electric cyclists and their bikes, so we’re building one.
This is a resource for the growing community of electric cyclists, and we’d love for you to be a part of it. It doesn’t matter if you’re a long-time tinkerer or simply enjoy an electric boost when you ride. (Window shoppers are welcome too.)
The heart of this site is our discussion forum at http://ElectricCyclist.com/forum. Please check it out, register, and join the conversation.