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Photo Credit: Raleigh Electric “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of riding a bike.” – John F. Kennedy For many of our customers, the electric bike test ride is a quintessential part of their buying experience. Appointments help you understand e-bikes, your riding preferences, and your new bike. Still, calling a bike shop to set up an appointment can raise some questions about what you should expect. Below are common questions about electric bikes and what to expect for …

Photo credit: Swagman You may be dreamily-gazing at inspirational quotes about travel and re-reading your already worn-out copy of On The Road by Jack Kerouac. You aren’t alone. In fact, the RV Industry Association has seen an increase of over 20% in RV shipments in 2020. RV and van travel can be a cost-effective way to explore the country. You have more access to campgrounds, state parks, and unique locales that may not be near a hotel or airport. You’re able to carry more personal it …

So, you’ve purchased your first electric bike and now you’re given a box with a manual, some techy-looking tools, and a charger. Throwing the box in the back of your car, you drive off in awe and excitement for the future outdoor adventures to come.But, what of the charger? What’s its importance to the electric bike, and how can you maximize your bike’s health through this device? To us at Electric Bike Place, the charger is the lifeline to your battery and bike. It’s important to understand all …

As you may have already noticed, electric bikes can be complicated. Between thinking about pedal assistance and throttle systems, hub and mid-drive motors, and the rest...it can be pretty confusing. We decided to provide the basics on one of the motor systems featured on select bike models: Shimano STEPS. This information was found through Shimano's STEPS training program and the system's user manual. As always, we are always happy to chat with you about questions regarding this system. Und …

Gazelle focuses on continuously improving their bikes, from providing selection with varying price points to introducing revolutionary components. This year, Gazelle has added a secondary battery option and introduced several new and updated electric bike models. Let's go through what's unique to the 2021 Gazelle line this year...Dual Battery Compatibility New for 2021 is the availability to add the Bosch PowerPack for the following models: Ultimate T10 Ultimate T10+ Ultimate C380 Ul …