Another industrial heavyweight takes aim at electric bicycles for everyone — have a look:
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Sanyo Electric Bikes at Interbike 09
November 25th, 2009Electric Cyclists — It’s Time to Stand Together
November 18th, 2009
“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.
An Electric Cyclist’s Manifesto
November 1st, 2009There have been electric bicycles nearly as long as there have been bicycles with pneumatic tires. This drawing from Ogden Bolton Jr.’s 1895 patent application doesn’t really look all that different than some of the electric bikes on the road today.
Much has changed in a hundred years. Global warming and carbon footprints, the geopolitics of petroleum, cities clogged with cars, and an active baby boom generation that wants to stay active are all hot topics now. Together with significant technology improvements, they’re also all excellent reasons why more and more folks will consider electric cycling in the years ahead.
The Inevitable Growth of Electric Cycling
October 30th, 2009You 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.
Charging a New Set of Batteries
October 19th, 2009We’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.