Category Archives: E-bike general interest

Maker Batteries: Build Your Own Lithium-ion Battery Packs—A Kickstarter

Maker Batteries: Build Your Own Lithium-ion Battery Packs—A Kickstarter. These are exciting times for lithium batteries. They are light, powerful and efficient. They too can be pricey, so finding a way to have the packs meet you exact needs and … Continue reading

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Electric Bike World Record Ride—Ravi on his Stromer

Electric Bike World Record Ride—Ravi on his Stromer. Something different today. I normally write a full post of my activities, or a review on a bike or product. Here I want to tell you of a unique individual you can … Continue reading

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Be Part of a Guinness World Record E-bike Group Ride Attempt

Be Part of a Guinness World Record E-bike Group Ride Attempt. This June 18th (2016), you have the opportunity to help set the world record for the largest electric bike parade. And just as important, to join in on the fun and the … Continue reading

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Introduction to Electric Bicycles—Spring 2016 Edition—May 24, 2016

It is time again for my popular E-bike event here in San Diego, this will be the 8th edition. Happening the evening of May 24th, 2016, it all starts at 5 pm, yet arriving a bit early is a good idea. … Continue reading

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ULTIMATE COMMUTER E-BIKE BUILD—Part # 8—Wrap-up and Costs

ULTIMATE COMMUTER E-BIKE BUILD—Part # 8—Wrap-up and Costs. I do hope you have followed along with this project. If you are just getting started, links to the first 7 articles are at the bottom of this post. I suggest you … Continue reading

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Electric Bikes in Northern California—What I Found

Electric Bikes in Northern California—What I Found. I have been trying to plan this exploratory trip for a while, and this month it all came together. I had been seeing online and hearing about some of these cool E-bikes shops … Continue reading

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ULTIMATE COMMUTER E-BIKE BUILD—Part #7—How I Met My Goals

ULTIMATE COMMUTER E-BIKE BUILD—Part #7—How I Met My Goals. This successful build made for a fun and interesting project bike. I truly felt I met all the goals I set for it, and this post will help explain it all. … Continue reading

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San Diego Electric Bike Expo—The Experience & the Trends

San Diego Electric Bike Expo—The Experience & the Trends. When I heard the Electric Bike Expo was coming to my town I was quite pleased. When one of the organizers asked me to become involved I was honored. As the … Continue reading

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Electron Wheel vs Omni Wheel—The Full Inside Scoop

Electron Wheel vs Omni Wheel—The Full Inside Scoop. Both these all-in-one electric bike conversion wheels have many great benefits and some quirks worth discussing. I might be the only one to have both at the same time to help you … Continue reading

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San Diego Electric Bike Expo—Next Weekend

San Diego Electric Bike Expo—Next Weekend. With 6 US cities on their agenda, the Electric Bike Expo visits San Diego on February 26, 27, and 28th. Happening at Liberty Station, it is a free event, yet they want you to … Continue reading

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