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The Joys of Electric Transportation -
Dave's introduction
I am not a bicyclist. I don't use spandex, water bottles, helmet
mirrors, or any of the other accoutrements used by real bicyclists. I discovered
electric bicycling by accident. I was in Northern Idaho vacationing and saw bike
trails all over the area - even into Montana. I saw bikes traveling along the
trail where it ran near the main roads I drove, but the trail frequently
disappeared into areas not accessible by car. I considered buying a bicycle --
for about 2 seconds. The likelihood of my riding a bike into the unknown, not
knowing how hard the pedaling would be coming back is zilch. Ain't gonna happen.
I could almost feel the pain in my legs and the sweat pouring down my face. Yet
I wanted to experience the things people spoke of -- the wooden train trestles
of the past yielding to the bike paths of today; the tunnels cut through
mountains dripping snowmelt through limestone; the mountains, the rivers, the
views. In researching motors and control systems I discovered electric bikes
already existed. I quickly weeded through the garbage -- the ones that look like
mopeds -- and decided on a Currie E-Ride. It was more expensive, but more
powerful, and it looked like a regular bike. It was no mistake. I did get to
experience those trails, and I discovered something I didn't expect when I got
home: I could hop on my e-bike and run errands. It was faster than using my car
because of the ease of parking and the ability to use sidewalks, and it was
nearly free! I was putting gas in my car less than once a month. Clearly, my
bike paid for itself many times over. I wanted to share my discovery of electric
transportation. Thus was born ElectricRider. Some scenes from Idaho and Montana:
The best e-bike
for the money
Currie stopped making bikes, so a small group decided to import a similar
product. They sent pictures, but I was skeptical. The day I got my ElecTrec bike, I
sold my Currie E-Ride. The ElecTrec's full suspension frame is more comfortable, absorbs the bumps, and
runs quiet and smooth. I was happy so many improvements had been made. Made
In Taiwan
ElecTrec bikes are made by Ideation in Taiwan. The
difference in
quality between this and Chinese-made pseudo-bikes is evident. For one thing,
Ideation uses a much more efficient brushless motor system. This brushless motor
produces a lot more torque and drains less from the batteries. Torque is the
power to climb hills and accelerate quickly.
Independent
Human and Electric Drive Systems
The ElecTrec bike has completely independent human and electric drive systems.
That means they don't interfere with each other, and you can
choose to pedal with or without added power, or not pedal at all. Standard
Bike Parts
The ElecTrec is a 8-speed full suspension mountain bike that uses standard bike
parts. Seats, handlebars, brakes and other non-electric parts can be found at
bike shops and some department stores. Electric
parts, standard bike parts, batteries, chargers and accessories can be found at ElectricRider.
The ElecTrec bike comes complete with batteries and charger. Home
Assembly Guide - an ElectricRider exclusive
We produced our own Home Assembly
Guide that takes you step-by-step through the assembly with illustrated pictures
and detailed instructions. Assembly takes about an hour when
you do it for the first time, and doing it yourself really helps you to familiarize
yourself with your new bike. ElectricRider has technicians on staff who have
assembled many ElecTrec bikes and can answer questions about the assembly and
operation of your new bike. ElectricRider
will pay for assembly
We really want to introduce you to the benefits and enjoyment of electric
transportation. If fear of assembly is keeping you away, ElectricRider will pay for the
professional assembly of your ElecTrec bike at your local bike shop. With a professional assembly we know
everything will be adjusted correctly and you will
enjoy your bike to its fullest. Typical charges are between $25 and $50. Just
send your assembly receipt to ElectricRider within 30 days of purchase and we
will send you a check for up to $50 reimbursement. We want your future electric
transportation business.
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