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Why do people choose to ride an electric bike? Because they:

• enjoy the feeling of riding a bicycle - except for hills, headwinds, and starting from a stop;
  
• prefer their local errands to be easy, slow paced and scenic;
  
• like to save money, meet new people, and protect the environment;

  Bicycle Commuting Listen and learn from this well-done 27-minute video of two women discussing use of electric bikes for commuting.

• look for extra chances to exercise - even if it's just a little;
  
• still need convenient, point-to-point transportation after losing their driving privleges;
  
• want their own traffic "lane", convenient parking spots and shortcuts;
  
• considered a gas-powered moped or motorscooter, but dislike the noise, smell, starting problems and special laws;
  
• deserve more fun and freedom in their lives.

To see how well an electric bike fits your lifestyle, check the lifestyle assessment.

Best buys are selected because they work well, come from solid companies and get high marks from users.

BEST BUYS - BIKES

• Rayos (formerly ElecTrec)
  
• Charger Bicycles *
  
• Giant Electric Bikes
  
• TresTerra
  
• Currie/IZIP Bicycles
  
• eZeebike
  
• Prima Power Bikes
  
• Urban Mover Bikes
  
• OHM Cycles
  
• Betterbikes * (electric recumbents: far, fast and comfy)
  
• eGO (moped-like electric vehicle)
  
• Optibike

Electric Tandem, $2150, Fremont, CA, 510-796-0603

BEST BUYS - KITS

• BMC hub motor kits
  
• Go-Hub bike kits
  
• Crystalyte hub motor kits
  
• Electro Cycle E-4 recumbent kits *
  
• Hi-Power Cycle
  
• Bionx hub motor kits
  
• Electric Bike Factory (bikes and kits)
  
• Heinzmann hub motor kits
  
• Do-It-Yourself (DIY) - including Slipstream and Pedal-Electric plans

* Bikes and kits with an asterisk offer through-the-gearing power assist - i.e. the force of the motor goes through the bike's gearing system - which provides both better hill-climbing and top-end speed than direct drive systems using the same size motor.

FOLDERS (electric bikes that fold)

• Birdy Bionx ,
• eZeeBike,
• Brompton/Heinzmann
• IZIP EZGO
• Dahon Roo EL
• e-cycle Dash
• e-ped Metro
• Bright Bike

"Bargain Buys" Most electric bikes priced less than $500 at big box retailers and on-line are aimed at the kid/teen/toy market. They generally lack the performance and durability that people want and expect. Also, parts and service can be problematic with both big box retailers and on-line vendors. We urge you to invest in an e-bike that will serve you (and others) for many years. If you choose to buy one anyway, read our quality control and final adjustment guidelines. Remember, if it's poorly constructed and you can't get repair parts, it will likely become land-fill material.

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