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E-bike popularity is going through the roof thanks to high gas prices and the sheer fun of owning a bike that can give you a little something extra when you’re out for a ride. If you haven’t made a move yet to purchase an e-bike, you’ve likely been asking all the questions most do when […]

Tires are frequently overlooked. Perhaps it’s because they are the dirtiest part of the bike, or maybe it’s because of their role as a non-mechanical part of your e-bike. Mechanical or not, they serve a vital role in the performance and safety of any e-biking experience. With all the exciting things on board an e-bike […]

There’s a deep satisfaction when you complete a do-it-yourself project and save a bunch of money simultaneously. It’s a feeling of accomplishment, and you likely learned something along the way. But how does that translate when looking into building an e-bike? What to know when starting is the key to success. If you’re a seasoned […]

History of Dapu E-Bike Motors Founded in 1997 to produce electric boards for household appliances, Dapu is a Japanese-owned company that has also manufactures electric bicycle components since 2004. The Dapu company is led by a team of engineers and designers who aim for “pragmatic innovation.” Though Dapu has its origins in Japan, the headquarters […]

History of Shimano E-Bike Motors Shimano celebrated its 100th year in business in 2021. It started with one man’s dream a century ago. Japanese man Shozaburo Shimano founded a new company called Shimano Iron Works. His innovations from that first company still impact our lives today as they introduced the world to the freewheel. The […]

History of Brose E-Bike Motors Founded in 1908 by Max Brose, Brose is now a global company with about 25000 employees. But it didn’t start that way. Young Max Brose witnessed how motorized vehicles were making carriages obsolete. Convinced that automobiles were the future, he opened a small trading company for automobile accessories in Berlin, […]

History of Yamaha E-Bike Motors Founded in 1887 by Torakusu Yamaha, Yamaha began its history as a reed organ and piano manufacturer. In 1953, the 4th generation President Genichi Kawakami decided to branch out into motorcycles and small engines – which would eventually lead to them making electric bike motors. As one would expect from […]

History of Bosch E-Bike Motors Bosch Motorsports has been involved with the sport of racing since 1903. In 1954, a Mercedes Benz 2.5-liter with a Bosch mechanical direct gasoline injection system won the Grand Prix. This was the beginning of a long and storied history through the 20 and 21st centuries as a partner, supplier, […]

History of Fazua E-bike Motor Bavarian FAZUA e-bike motor manufacturer was founded by Johannes Biechele and Fabian Reuter in 2013 in Munich, Germany. The founder’s love of e-bike riding always has them looking for ways to improve the industry. Loosely translated, FAZUA means “Come on, make a move” in German. Their goal is to make […]

For nature lovers, exploring our national and state park systemson electric bikes is an excellent way to get fresh air, exercise, and take in the natural beauty of our forests, lakes, and rivers. Unfortunately, e-bike enthusiasts have often been excluded from enjoying the sights and trails in the state and national parks system. Luckily, for […]