Tag: ebike
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eBike: Build or Buy?
That is the question After my first attempt at buying a kit failed, I decided to put the ebike idea away. But the algorithm’s gonna algorithm, and I started seeing ebike content on my YouTube feed, which led me to more window shopping I’ve always like the look of minibike-styles ebikes from Super 73 and…
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My first ebike attempt
If at first you don’t succeed… I’ve been ebike curious for a while. After all, I’ve been testing electric motorcycles since 2013 and rode one cross country in 2016. Over the years, I’ve sampled ebikes whenever I’ve had the chance and each time has been a hoot. I enjoy my old-fashioned pedal bikes though and…
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New Jersey’s new ebike law is the wrong law
I can’t embark on this ebike journey without commenting on the new ebike law (S4834/A6235) in my home state of New Jersey. Many ebike riders are upset about them. And confused as well, foregoing the common Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 ebike designations used throughout the industry and replacing them with the uncommon…
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eBike Curious
Back in 2021, A. and I were bicycle touring around Vermont, laboring up steep hills on loaded touring bikes in order to get to the next brewery and take a break. As we pedaled and sweated in the stifling summer heat, smarter locals would spin by us on ebikes. We joked that we were old…