Electric Bike, Author at Swagtron

5 Simple Steps to Keep Your eBike in Tip-Top Shape

Ask the owner of any vehicle used for transportation what the most important part of ownership is, and you’ll probably get a familiar answer: Maintenance, maintenance, and maintenance! Just like a car or a boat, proper servicing is critical when you own any kind of bicycle. And eBike maintenance is by far the easiest way to … Read More

Electric Bikes vs. Regular Bikes

With an eBike, you get a lot of the same benefits with a lot less work. Riding an eBike is like being on a traditional bike with an extra (probably younger) pair of legs to handle the hills.

Are Electric Bikes Any Good?

As anyone who remembers Vine, Disco or pre-ripped, stonewash jeans knows, fads don’t come and go, they morph, change with the times. Vine becomes TikTok. Disco becomes House Music, then shifts again into EDM. Pre-ripped jeans . . . well . . . maybe not pre-ripped jeans. (Perhaps some fads actually do fade into obscurity.) … Read More

What Are the Benefits of Using an Electric Bike Instead of a Car

Our over-reliance on cars is a major contributor to global warming and declining air quality in cities around the world. As more vehicles hit the road, traffic congestion makes these issues even worse. Fortunately, eBikes have the potential to break the cycle (no pun intended) and help people meet their transportation needs. And all in … Read More

What are the Pros and Cons of an electric bike?

People cycle for different reasons. Commuting. Exercise. Preferred lifestyle activity. Ambitions to be the next Lance Armstrong (minus the scandal). Electric bikes build on the benefits that traditional bicycles offer cyclists. Here we look at the numerous benefits that eBike provide and some of their drawbacks. Let’s ride. The Pros of Electric Bikes 1. Electric … Read More

What Is the Right Electric Bike Size for Me?

Believe it or not, not all electric bike are the same size. Just like traditional bicycles, electric bikes are generally sized based on your height. So, whether you are 4’10 or 6’2, you can start by using this handy chart to figure out the right eBike size for you. Rider Height Frame Size (Inches) 4’10” … Read More

Where Can I Ride an eBike?

You can ride an electric bike anywhere your good pedals will take you! Well . . . theoretically. But the truth is – as we’ve mentioned before – that state laws vary greatly when it comes to where you can ride your eBike. And even within those states, some cities will have even different regulations … Read More

Can eBike Riding Help Seniors?

Short answer: Definitely! (We love short answers.) If you love cycling but, as an older person, you no longer relish the calf-burning climb to the top of the hill, an eBike is perfect for you. Not only can an electric bicycle provide extra power when you need to catch your breath, it can help you sail by your … Read More

eBike Riding Is Still Going Strong!

The era of social distancing has changed life across the globe in all sorts of ways, with major impacts on nearly every industry. It’s the kind of time we won’t soon forget, with people cooped up for weeks and months on end to flatten the COVID-19 curve. It’s a time when (let’s face it) more than a … Read More

Cities, Take Note! Bold Biking Decision by San Francisco

In October 2019, the city of San Francisco did something cool, something other cities would do well to imitate. They closed off portions of its iconic Market Street — one of their busiest streets — to private vehicles. This $604 million initiative follows the lead of other cities that have done something similar — New … Read More

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