Top Electric Bikes

Green tech guide MetaEfficient has two guides to new electric bikes—one that reviews Schwinn's latest offerings, and another that pushes a collection of European-made bikes. The eZee electric bike, made in South Africa but available here, can help riders with hills, cruise for miles on a single charge or even race faster, depending on the model. They range in price from $1,150 to $2,200. The bikes are ideal for short-range city commuters, but at that price, you'd probably want to wheel them inside, and clear some extra space in your cube, lest some green-minded thief ride off with it.—Gregory Mone

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[50cycles electric bikes]

Just for the record, these bike are also available for your UK readers at 50cycles electric bikes

Tim

[Elmo the Electric Bikes Guy]

Gas prices at this time in Lexington, KY are around $2.00 a gal. However, the oil companies hook us and then have us pay more for gas inn cycles. I don't trust them and I will continue to ride my electric bike as much as possible.

[kevin]

epeddler in fort lauderdale and also at epeddleronline.com have the eco-easy rider line of electric bikes.

[Sam]

I found an interesting electric bike site. They really have it all. Check them out!

[Paul]

There are several well designed quality electric bikes now in production but the best brand of the bunch, in my opinion, are the eZee models. Value for price is excellent relative to the other bikes we have seen.

The quality is excellent, they are using the latest technology (e.g. Although “Lithium Ion” batteries are considered to the best power source by most, eZee (which had used Lithium Ion) has now gone to the new “Lithium Polymer” on most if not all of their bikes which delivers better performance, equal battery life, yet weighs approx. 35% less.

My wife and I have just purchased two of them; the “eZee Cadence” for myself and the “eZee Slope Step Thru” model for her. Both are of similar weight and performance. We have put many miles on them and couldn’t be any more pleased with our investment.

The Ezee’s offer the choice of three modes of operation 1. pedal only, 2. throttle controlled electric motor power assist while pedaling, 3. throttle controlled electric motor power only. The top speed is 20 MPH with a range of 20 to 30 miles dependent on rider weight and the terrain.

Many “hardcore” bicyclist like to knock the electric bikes and I understand their philosophy, but for the remaining 95% of us who are out to get exersize while enjoying the benefits of nature and the great outdoors, (while not concerning ourselves with elapsed times) these bikes are ideal. How many of you have ruled out a particular path or road because of an extra steep or long hill. With these bikes you can choose to pedal the hill using just enough power assist to allow you to make it to the top.

We got our bikes at “Electric Bikes LA” in El Segundo, CA. 310-640-2453

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[Specialized mountain bikes]

The first electric bicycle powered completely by the sun: The Canadian designed E-V Sunny Bicycle has solar panels built directly into the wheels, which provide a continual charge to the batteries. The E-V Sunny travels at a top speed of 30kph and will run for almost 20 hours between full charges. An ideal way to get around in the CBD and available now for $1295 CAD. No more excuses. On your bike!

[rv trader]

I have been looking into electric bikes for several months and I became convinced that Veloteq has the best product available. I bought one (a Cavalier) a month ago and am VERY pleased. It is comfortable, easy, and fun to ride. It is almost silent, has no emissions, and gets good range.

[Joe Robinson]

I sell Veloteq scooters and am very pleased with their quality and how happy my customers are with their scooters. I have experimented with many other scooter style electric bikes before and was always dissapointed. Veloteq was brilliant for using the GT motor which does a lot better on hills then most hub motors.

[David]

Has electric bikes works along with the original bicycle gears for great hill climbing torque and at the same time excellent speed for flat land riding. 2008 has proven to be a bumper year for electric bicycles. Amazon.com says sales of electric bikes surged more than 60% percent in July from a year earlier. People are finding out about the convenience and versatility of electric bikes.

[Used car classifieds]

Electric bikes are here to stay! For now, they’re a much more viable option than an electric car. The technology has improved drastically - with lower overall weight, longer ranges and extended battery life. At the same time, prices continue to drop. These days, you can get an entry level electric bike for $499!

[Johnson]

Electric bikes are designed for one person carrying light cargo. Clean, quiet and efficient, electric bikes are great for short trips and errands of up to 10 miles. Electric bicycles may not be right for people with mobility or balance difficulties, so there are electric tricycles that can come to the rescue. Some electric bikes are very space efficient as well. You can fold them up and put them in a car trunk or underneath a bus seat when needed. Put a folding electric bike in your boat or RV for that weekend getaway. No matter your want or need, there is sure the electric bike to suit your lifestyle and recreational ambitions.

[DavDico]

After trying out and comparing many different ebikes over a 4 month period, I purchased a Pedego Comfort Cruiser. I have been riding it to work 5 days a week for about 24 miles round trip. I am exceedingly happy with the Pedego. I have ridden it as far as 38 miles without any discomfort. I carry a spare battery in my backpack on trips beyond 20 miles. I charge the battery at work for 4 hours and I am charged for the trip home, so I don't carry a spare battery.

If I drive my car to work, it takes at least 20 minutes. On my ebike, I get to work in 35 minutes. I keep in shape and save money!

[Electric bicycle]

Haha, i like the term of green-minded thief, well, really buying a bicycle for such a high price, you could have bought a car with that money, so imagine how you would feel if someone steal your car.

[Van Sales]

I visited this blog first time and found it very interesting and informative.. Keep up the good work thanks..