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Pedego Trail Tracker—Pumped-up Fat Bike Fun

Pedego Trail Tracker—Pumped-up Fat Bike Fun. Wow—Look at those tires—Where can I get one?—So much power—It might as well be a motorcycle—This is great—Hey daddy, look at that—I want one—This is awesome—Does it recharge when you pedal?—Why?—Can I jump some … Continue reading

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A2B Los Angeles Re-launch of Products—2013

A2B Los Angeles Re-launch of Products—2013. Part of the fun involved with my writings and videos are the invites to special events in the bike world.   This time it was to view and ride the brand-new offerings from A2B.   This … Continue reading

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eFlow E3 Nitro—The Future is Here

eFlow E3 Nitro—The Future is Here. I started riding this cool and futuristic E-bike the same day it was introduced to the nation’s sales floors.   I got a chance to ride it for a couple months to make sure I … Continue reading

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CicloSDias—Coming this August

CicloSDias—Coming this August. The excitement is brewing here in San Diego as our own version of Ciclovia is coming this year.   This car-free (aka open streets) event started in the 70’s in Bogota, Colombia and has spread to many countries … Continue reading

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SDG&E Annual Earth Fair & Alternative Fuel Vehicle Car Show—Getting the Word Out on E-bikes

SDG&E Annual Earth Fair & Alternative Fuel Vehicle Car Show—Getting the Word Out on E-bikes. When I started my bike blog three odd years ago my idea was to share info on my vintage bikes and interests, tell about great … Continue reading

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‘Introduction to Electric Bicycles’—A Free Public Service Seminar—April 25th in San Diego.

Now being scheduled twice a year, my seminar is getting more popular.   Not only can you learn about the E-bikes and why we all might need them, you get a chance to test ride many different types and brands after … Continue reading

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Pedal or Not Electric Bicycle Guided Tours—Seeing Santa Monica from the Saddle of a Pedego

Pedal or Not Electric Bicycle Guided Tours—Seeing Santa Monica from the Saddle of a Pedego. Pedal or Not Electric Bicycle Tours has been giving guided E-bike tours for over three years.   They have guests from all over the world, country and even … Continue reading

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Motiv Electric Bikes—Racy Red Rocket

Motiv Electric Bikes—Racy Red Rocket. The title is a little misleading, as this cool E-bike comes in many colors and color combos.   I got to choose the one I liked for this test and all red with black trim seemed … Continue reading

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Tern Link D8—Folding Bike Perfection Anyone Can Afford

Tern Link D8—Folding Bike Perfection Anyone Can Afford. I was having a little difficulty starting this post, yet I know what I want to say.   It came to me during a series of Facebook messages with a friend in England … Continue reading

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Index of Articles—September 2012 to March 2013

Index of Articles—September 2012 to March 2013 September 2012 1.   IZIP Store, Santa Monica—Great Place, Great Day 2.   Index of Articles—March 2012 to September 2012 3.   Folding Bikes for Everyday People 4.   Interbike 2012—A Great Bike Show October 2012 1.   … Continue reading

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