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Why electric bikes actually give more exercise than pedal bikes

Electrek

Believe it or not, electric bikes offer more exercise than pedal bikes on average. That fact might sound strange (and has been known to let the steam out of some fitness riders’ lycra outfits), but the science is clear. Now let’s talk about the “how” and “why”.

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The hidden costs of using an electric bike

Electrek

Whether you love them or hate them , electric bikes are becoming increasingly popular on streets and trails around the US. First embraced across Asia before rolling their way across Europe for the last decade, e-bikes are now surging in popularity in North America.

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These were the most popular electric bike news stories of 2023

Electrek

Electric bikes have grown in popularity every year, and so too have their news stories. (If If you don’t believe me, just ask yourself why your favorite car or motorcycle media sites are all suddenly covering e-bikes too.) As 2023 winds its way down, let’s take a look back at the most popular e-bike stories of the year.

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Wheel-E Podcast: E-bike licenses, electric bike insurance, more

Electrek

This week on Electrek ’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles.

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Rad Power Bikes announces price reductions across all electric bike models

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Rad Power Bikes , one of the leading electric bicycle companies in the US, has just slashed prices on all of its e-bikes. The company made the announcement today, effectively ushering in many of the best holiday sales from late last year as new permanent pricing for 2024. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Why Fox News wants you to be afraid of electric bikes

Electrek

Fox News is no stranger to the tactic of fearmongering as a way to stir up its base. But the media network’s latest misdirection campaign attempts to use fear to attack a surprising new target: electric bicycles. more… The post Why Fox News wants you to be afraid of electric bikes appeared first on Electrek.

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Lectric XPress e-bike launched as $999 torque sensor commuter electric bike

Electrek

With today’s launch of the Lectric XPress , the maker of North America’s #1 best-selling electric bike just entered yet another e-bike category with a new model designed to crush the competition. In what should no longer come as a surprise to anyone, Phoenix-based Lectric Ebikes has done it again.

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