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Federal law specifically states that eBikes are not considered motor vehicles. When a trail is posted "no motor vehicles" then it's perfectly fine for eBikes. In order to exclude eBikes state law would need to specifically mention that eBikes are banned, however that's not going to happen in...

A lot of shallow charges are supposedly better than deep charges

I have to agree with about pedlec. It's just a legal dodge, and not in any way superior to a throttle. By son hasn't had any problems with the chain coming off his Neo Carbon, so possibly you could have adjustment issues. He always rides on the middle front ring though. His bike has both...

One day I was driving in my work truck when I happened upon this guy riding his bike home from work. I made a u turn and tracked him down. He told me he commutes to work on this bike, and it would go 30 mph, and gets 100 mpg. I've seen him once or twice more riding his bike. (Link Removed - No...

I've never ridden on one so I don't know the answer, but I saw one stopped in a gas station parking lot. I assume the ride starts, and ends at some location where there's probably bathroom facilities.

If the shop is not rebuilding, I'd be suspicious of an insurance job. Factory battery's now days are very low risk for fires.

For that long of a commute you'll want a fast bike. Weight isn't an issue because you'll be running under power. Of the two bikes you're interested in, I would get the Stromer with the biggest battery offered, and a second charger.

We're in a time a lot like the beginning of motorcycles. There were hundreds of manufacturers that sprung up overnight. Most of them didn't last very long, but they helped put motorcycles on the map. I wonder who will be the Harley Davidson of the eBike world that will be in existence in a...

You have to admit, it sounds pretty good, and I agree, it's more fun to ride with a friend.

The bike in the video must be a prototype because it doesn't appear to have pedals, but on the website the bike does appear to have working pedals. Coming soon. (Link Removed - No Longer Exists)

I'm afraid I couldn't keep up with you on my pedaler. I can only manage about 8 mph for a cruising speed, and short bursts up to about 14 mph, and that's the actual moving speed. As you point out, in the real world stopping at lights and such, average speed is always much lower. At my slow pace...

This was a typical joy ride for me, but it could have just as easily been a commute to work. Of course I'm preaching to the choir here, but I get so tired of hearing the uninformed complaining that eBikes have no range, are too slow, cost too much, blablabla. This map should put that...

George, that bike doesn't look very off road does it lol? I think my bike looks more off road bike than that one. But my bike is totally legal in Texas, because it's limited to the legal limits. I don't see any reason why that one, or any other can't be easily limited in the same way. What sets...

The weather was nice, and it was warm. I wanted to ride at least twice as far, but he wienered out on me lol. I was hoping to ride about 30 or 40 miles, but he wanted to throw in the towel at 20. I'm 61, and he's 31. (Link Removed - No Longer Exists)

Here's another nice electric bike. I'm liking the trend toward higher powered eBikes. This one is claimed to go 36 mph, and from what I've heard can back up the claim. This is an American company. Recently Small Planet eBikes informed me they're offering these bikes for sale right here in...

I couldn't agree with you more George. Interestingly I just got home and turned on my computer, and the first thing I see is news about Polaris has just bought out Brammo electric mtorcycles. As you probably already know Polaris already owns Victory, and Indian motorcycles, and now the number...

I'm not sure about the slope, or the grade, that's for eggheads, but here's some Stealth electric bicycles climbing hills.

Personally I would suggest a factory bike if you're going to have to hire someone to build it for you. There's nothing wrong with home built, but if you don't have the skill necessary, or know someone personally to help you I'd skip that option for now. If money is no object then the choice is...

If you face book there's a group called, "BionX electric bike riders". I'm friends with this group. I don't own a BionX, but if you read through the posts in that group you'll find a lot of very satisfied owners. JoePah's suggestion is good, and I also suggest this company which is very...