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e-Bike Basics
eBike Basics
Do I Need a Hub Drive or a Mid-Drive Motor?
By
Dan Cavallari
September 28, 2022
eBike Basics
Do I Need a Throttle on My Ebike?
The pros and cons of effortless assist.
By
Dan Cavallari
eBike Basics
What Are the Classes of Ebikes? Where Can Ebikes Be Ridden?
Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 ebikes—what they mean and the law.
By
Steve Anderson
eBike Basics
2021 Cycle Volta Ebike Riders Holiday Gift Guide
Picks to power up your holiday giving.
By
Staff
eBike Basics
‘That Sense of Freedom’
Dean Yobbi
eBike Basics
More Tips for Taking Care of Your Ebike Battery
Espin Electric Bikes
eBike Basics
How to Maintain Disc Brakes
By
Dan Cavallari
eBike Basics
Two Wheels (and an Electric Boost) to Independence
By
Morgan Gales
The Basics
eBike Basics
What Is An Ebike? What Is A Pedal Electric Bicycle?
Electric pedal-assist bicycles are great. Here’s why.
By
Steve Anderson
eBike Basics
What Are The Classes Of E-Bikes? Where Can E-Bikes Be Ridden?
Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 eBikes—what they mean and the law.
By
Steve Anderson
eBike Basics
Understanding E-Bike Power, Range, And Energy
What’s the difference between watts and watt-hours, and how far can I go?
By
Steve Anderson
eBike Basics
The Fun, Challenges, and Grievances of eFestivus501
By
Stephen Krcmar
eBike Basics
The Best Ebikes We Reviewed in 2020
By
Staff
eBike Basics
Black Friday 2020 Ebike and Accessory Deals
By
Julie Kelly
eBike Basics
10 Tips for Buying Your First Electric Bike
By Paul Tolme
eBike Basics
8 Things to Tell the Ebike Haters
By
Stephen Krcmar
eBike Basics
5 Reasons Ebikes Are the Ideal COVID-19 Machine
By
Stephen Krcmar
eBike Basics
How To Securely Lock Up Your Ebike
Michael Frank
eBike Basics
5 Ways An Ebike Can Change Your Life
By
Toby Hill
More e-bike basics