The Cyclist's Electric Bike Shops Since 1996
We sell and service Human Power Augmented a.k.a. Electric bikes and ride them enthusiastically ourselves. See also our folding bikes at Folding Bikes West.
How to order
You may phone or visit our store to place an order. No on line purchasing is offered. Pick up in store or shipped.
Seattle, WA
Electric Bikes Northwest
4810 17th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107 - Map
ph: 206/547-4621
Email form
Winter Hours:
Monday: 11–4
Tuesday thru Friday 11–6
Saturday: 11–4
Sunday: closed
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Charging an Electric Bike
Giant Twist charger: 100-240VAC, 29.2VDC, 2.0A output, 2-1/4x4x8", about
1 lb
Electric Bikes Are Charged Like Your Cell Phone Or Power Tool
Our electric bikes come with a smart, portable charger. Plug it in
between the wall socket and the 'energy set' (i.e. the battery in its
case) as well as (on some models) into the bike itself. While charging a
drained 9 or 10 Ah Li-Ion battery fully takes up to about 5 hours it is
alternatively OK to 'opportunity' charge, i.e. partially within whatever
shorter time available.
How much energy does an electric bike use? For the same penny or two it
costs to keep a 100-150 W bulb burning for an evening in our home we can
charge an electric bike battery that may propel us over a substantial
and hilly distance! Of course the actual numbers vary with the specific
bike, rider, riding conditions, type of bulb, cost of power etc. In
Seattle—where 94% of the utility power coming from renewable
sources—riders typically find that they spend less than $1 per month
charging their bike.
The electric bike may thus be a rough equivalent of a 1,000 mpg
automobile. Please don't call us, don't know where you can buy such a
car.
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2011 EbikesNW
November 2011
Charging an electric bike is just as simple, easy and safe as charging your cell phone or power tool: Just plug in the charger between the bike's battery (on and/or off the bike depending on the model) and the wall outlet.
