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I'm so glad that you have gotten an etrike for your wife. What a great way to be able to continue enjoying your riding together. I'm sorry to hear about her falls and health challenges. I hope the etrike works great for her. Meanwhile, did you know that there also are adult training wheels, and...

Ghost pedaling is great for people with COPD and joint problems. :)

Ghost pedaling is great for people with COPD and joint problems. :)

Pedego lobbied hard for throttles to be included in US ebiking laws because of the importance of throttles to older riders and riders with disabilities. This created the distinction between "class 1" ebikes with no throttle and "class 2" ebikes that have a throttle, I believe. Pedego learned...

Aw, shucks, Mike! <Blush!> I think that lots of ebike purchasers do roll those dice every day, choosing a bike based on initial purchase price and features, and not thinking about long-term ownership costs. I think we are all lulled by a belief that a product will be durable, and that we are...

A couple of the elderly ebikers interviewed said that they were motivated to stop driving by this epidemic of elderly auto accidents, and this is what has led them to ebiking as a safer alternative. :)

Hi all! I'm watching the Japanese news, and there was just a long story on the spread of ebiking amongst the elderly in Japan. Ebiking in Japan is well established, with the largest segment of ebikers being moms of young kids who cart their children, groceries, etc., around on ebikes, as well...

Hey, guys, be nice! As for the local bike shop: I think if the manufacturer had a parts and labor warranty that paid for labor, the shop would do it. So, I don't think the fault on these things is the small business, but the lack of payment for their work, and lack of time in the day to provide...

I think this means not to drop or abuse the battery.

Turning it off will turn off the battery. Some batteries will turn themselves off after some minutes of not being used--mine turns itself off after 30 minutes.

Awesome! For me it was clothes shopping day, and I rode home from the mall with a big department store bag strapped to my rear rack!

I would absolutely remove my battery rather than keep it in a very hot or very cold location. If you have a well-made bike there should be no risk to your bike or battery in removing it and bringing it indoors. Charging also is more effective when the battery is not too hot or too cold.

I'm glad you got your order! :)

I have a cage boss that attaches to my handlebars--made by Bontrager. Simple and inexpensive.

I'm so happy for you!

My daughter is 4'10" and has a 24" Interceptor that is a great fit for her. She keeps the seat adjusted normally to get good leg extension, so she doesn't have both feet flat on the ground, but can put a foot flat if tilting the bike. A noseless bike seat can be helpful if you want feet on the...

Ride1up is a small company, I believe (You can ask Kevin how many bikes they have sold), so you may not hear from many folks by asking here. Do they have a social media page for owners where you may find more folks who own one of their bikes to connect with? What does the owner mean about...

None of us understands everything, and people, their skills, their interests, and the resources available to them where they live differ. :)

Thanks for sharing this. Methinks this goes to show that just because we *can* go very fast on a bicycle, doesn't mean that it's a good idea. We have to consider our reaction time and the stopping capability of the bicycle. I'd been thinking about these things, and though it feels glorious to...

Pedaling is awesome. I hope you can find a bike that suits your needs. If you know the percentage grades and lengths of hills, that will help you when talking to bike sellers. I suggest a brand that has a good warranty and aftercare who will stand behind their product for your application. I...