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.
To order phone 800/940-6548 (not operable from all U.S. locations) or 206/547-4621 or visit one of our stores:
Electric Bikes Northwest
4810 17th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107 - Map
ph: 206/547-4621
ph: 800/940-6548
fx: 206/547-4841
Email form
Hours:
Monday through Friday: 11–6
Saturday: 11–5
Electric Bikes California
(store established 2006)
220 Wisconsin Ave
Oceanside, CA 92054 - Map
(30 miles north of San Diego)
ph: 760/757-3440
ph: 800/940-6548
Email form
Hours:
Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays: 11–3
Saturdays: 10–4
Electric Bikes LA
221 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245 - Map
310/640-BIKE(2453)
Email form
Hours:
Wednesday + Thursday: 1–5
Friday: 10–5
Saturday: 10–4
Of course. However, riders on returning from a test ride on a 250 or 350W eZee bike often exclaim: "The eZee seems to have more power than Brand X represented as 500 W or Brand Y of 600 W!"
How can this be? The nominal Wattage rating of the motor clearly tells only part of the drive system story as it is a matter of available power where literally 'the rubber meets the road'. eZee systems deliver impressive take-off and hill climbing torque as well as acceleration.
How does the power of an electric motor compare to human power? It takes less than 80W to maintain 14 mph on level ground. Very few of us can pedal 250W except in short spurts. If you can pedal 350W continuously you shall do very well in the Tour de France…
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