Electric Bikes
A Bicycle Category That's Catching On
Offered for sale by us since 1996, the electric bike is a relatively new
kind of bicycle for those of us who enjoy pedaling.
The 'electric' bike may best be described as 'human power augmented' as in blending human and motor power. Herein lies its uniqueness, utility
and exceptional riding enjoyment.
While electric bikes are ridden by cyclists of all ages and proficiency,
on many different rides and routes and for different purposes, the
electric bike of the designs/specifications we sell may above all be
about the exceptionally enjoyable riding experience. See also The Cyclist's Electric Bike Shop.
Read what the Washington (and the similar Oregon) state law stipulates. Federal law PL 107-319 as well defines the electric assisted bicycle as
a non-motorized vehicle (i.e. bicycle) and places it under the
jurisdiction of the Consumer Product Safety Commission—rather than DOT.
Why Do We Bicycle?
"What is the primary attraction, the very essence of bicycling? It is,
of course, the mystical experience of actually riding a bike. This
experience lies more in the area of poetry than prose, more in art than
in science, more with singing in the shower than with watching TV. It
can be put in words but perhaps no more effectively than having
beautiful music, a gorgeous sunset, or how your dog looks at you put in
words. Riding a bike is play, pure fun, and a game. It holds true for
someone who has not ridden a bike in a while, and miraculously remains
the ever blooming experience of the daily rider." Abstract from The Mystical Bicycling Experience Revealed.
Our Focus
The tale of the Giant Lite ('02 -'06) and the Giant Twist Express (new
'09) may best illustrate our product emphasis on bicycle akin, pedal
activated designs. Read more here.
Electric Bike Brands for Sale
We offer well established brands with strong product support. All new
models offered are pedal activated and incorporate Li-Ion batteries and
hub motor.
Giant Bicycle Company is of course known globally as the leading
manufacturer of quality regular bicycles. Our own cooperation with Giant
on electric bikes goes back to the 90's. The Twist, a 4th generation
model, arrived Summer '08 and is now offered in three bicycle akin
models.
eZee Kinetics is a specialized electric bike manufacturer, whom we introduced to the U.S. market in 2006. We currently offer the full sized
Sprint and Cadence plus the Quando folder.
Currie Technologies entered the U.S. market in the mid '90s, when
we became an early dealer. After selling the throttle operated US Pro
Drive bikes & kits with SLA batteries over several years our paths
diverged. In recent years Currie has evolved several high end models.
Now we are back offering three brand new pedal activated models: The
Rapido, Urbano folder and the 'HC category' Express.
Boomer bikes were introduced to the U.S. in 2009. We offer the extensively equipped, dual mode Pathfinder.
The Adventure of Human Power Augmentation
Quicktime (5 MB)
Electric Bike Reviews
On occasion we are asked which electric bikes on the U.S. market are the
'best' (although he or she who asks rarely suggests any criteria here
fore). We carry or have carried close to two dozen electric bike and kit
brands since 1996. As to brands we do not carry, never carried or no
longer carry we cannot fairly express an opinion (while dealers of such
brands shall no doubt welcome expressing theirs). Our own focus has over the years evolved toward highly accomplished pedal-activated models of 200-350 Watt, attractive in particular for
those among us who enjoy riding an electric bike that feels like a
quality bicycle while providing significant motor assist in hybrid
(human-electric) mode.
Folding Bike Brands, non-electric
We offer fabulous small wheeled folding bikes. While 'fashion statements on wheels' they ride superbly and fold crisply. Check out the outstanding value of Brompton, Giant and Dahon. Come in, test ride and compare.
Push Scooters
No, not yet another of the motorized type that you may end up pushing at
some point but rather the exquisite designed-to-be-pushed Xootr push scooter for discerning adults. Made in the USA.
Test Rides
Our Seattle shop is located in fairly ridable downtown Ballard, two
blocks from the Burke-Gilman trail and a short ride away from the steep
hills of Phinney Ridge. Come in, test ride and compare!
Product Support, Service and Parts
If you bought your bike from us you can count on us to support it well.
Our Seattle service department (established in 1996) is committed to
supporting the owners of the bikes they bought from us with advice,
service, repairs and parts and to do so promptly, flexibly and affordably.
Parts and Accessories
We stock and have ongoing factory access to drive system components,
including batteries and chargers, and bicycle parts for current Giant, Schwinn, eZee and selected Currie electric bike models, as well as for current Brompton, Giant and Dahon folding bike models.
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Giant Electric Bikes
eZee Electric Bikes
Currie iZip Electric Bikes
Boomer Electric Bikes
Folding Bikes
Push Scooters
2010 Brompton Book
Brompton Bicycle by David Henshaw tells the fascinating story of
arguably the world's most accomplished and acclaimed folding bike. See
Review pdf. In stock in our Seattle store. $25.
Brompton Poster Download
Download "Brompton US Championship 2010" poster (6MB pdf).
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