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With my last bike ride into the office this year I am just over 3000 miles since February (lemmy.world)

Troubleshooting dying motor

Hooked up a new controller from Amazon to my dual motor 500 watt bike. I’m a rookie so I just hooked it up to the rear motor. My commute is about 45 mins x 2 per day. It worked great for 2-3 weeks for a total of about 400 miles....

Automatic bike transmission concept is wild and spiky—and could be a big shift (arstechnica.com)

Solo inventor says he's not out to replace gears, just offer an alternative.

New Benno 46er Is A Compact Yet Versatile Cargo E-Bike (insideevs.com)

Reader Story: How Much Traction Does a New Tire Buy You? - Pinkbike (www.pinkbike.com)

E-bike batteries are a fire risk. Here’s how to protect yourself. (www.washingtonpost.com)

Lithium-ion batteries power our smartphones, laptops and electric transportation. They’re also a safety risk we need to take seriously.

What are your thoughts about using cheap ebike kits to turn a normal bike into an ebike?

Let's get some disussion here , instead of links....

Suggestions on chargers

Just put together an ebike with a parts kit from california-ebike.com. I got their 17 AH battery which came with a fairly generic charger. It's all working as advertised....

It’s Time To Subsidize E-bikes (clivethompson.medium.com)

We offer tax credits for electric cars — but ebikes are arguably even more transformative

Bosch Unveils Lightweight Performance Line SX E-Bike System - Gizmochina (www.gizmochina.com)

Bosch unveils lightweight Performance Line SX E-Bike system, ideal for sporty riders seeking agility and power.

The future of e-bikes in U.S. National Parks could be decided in the next few months (www.themanual.com)

Electric bike riding in U.S. National Parks is a contentious topic. Now the NPS wants to know what you think on whether they should be permanently banned?

NYC will get $25M for public e-bike storage, charging at NYCHA buildings (pix11.com)

New York City will get $25 million to create public safe storage and charging locations for e-bikes at public housing developments.

How do you protect your bike?

So my dilemma: I bought my eBike to help me get around the city, because I don’t have a car and our transit has been going downhill since the pandemic....

CONSUMER ALERT: Attorney General James Provides Tips to Protect New Yorkers from E-Bike Battery Fires (ag.ny.gov)

New York Attorney General Letitia James today warned New Yorkers of the dangers caused by electrical bike (e-bike) batteries and provided tips on how

How E-Bike Battery Fires Became a Deadly Crisis in New York City (www.nytimes.com)

City leaders are racing to regulate battery-powered mobility devices, which have been the source of over 100 fires so far this year.

Bafang motor, 1000W vs BBSHD

I bought a Bafang mid-drive motor kit from california-ebikes, I chose a 750W BBSHD, 44t chainring, 17 AH battery. My goal is a moderate range comfortable cruiser, not speed, etc....

Here are the coolest e-bikes and more we saw at Micromobility Europe 2023 (electrek.co)

Micromobility Europe 2023 returned to Amsterdam with all of the most interesting e-bikes, e-scooters, and other personal transportation.

German Cargo Bike Specialist Ca Go Releases The CUV E-Bike CS (www.msn.com)

This cargo e-bike boasts big utility in a compact package.

Are electric bikes the future of green transportation? (www.nationalgeographic.com)

U.S. sales of e-bikes nearly doubled in just one year as commuters looked for accessible and affordable modes of transportation. If you’re considering one, here’s what you should know.