Electric Bike Radio
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Electric Bike Radio
Ebike enthusiasts, Duane & Jared, discuss all aspects of choosing, riding, and maintaining an electric bike, and share thoughts on how ebikes make our lives better. Whether you are considering purchasing your first electric bike or already committed to the eBike lifestyle--this show is for you. We...
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33 þættirEpisode 31: Dockless in Tampa
Jared and Duane rent a Lime and a Spin electric bike in downtown Tampa--just for fun.
Dockless electric bikes are popping up in urban areas al...
Episode 30: The Idaho Stop
Jared and Duane discuss the "Idaho Stop" or the "Delaware Yield" -- traffic laws in some states that allow bicyclists to roll through stop signs and e...
Episode 29: Secondhand Sparks
Thinking about buying a used e-bike? Duane and Jared give some food for thought on pre-owned electric bikes. Stay tuned to the end for a discussion...
Episode 28: Here We Pedego Again
Don DiCostanzo (https://www.linkedin.com/in/donaldjdicostanzo/), founder and CEO of Pedego Electric Bikes (https://pedegoelectricbikes.com/) talks abo...
Episode 27: The Electric Bike Co. Model E: Our Long-Term Review
Jared and Duane share the details of their long-term test of a new Electric Bike Co. Model E.
EBC Model E Bike (https://electricbikecompany.com/...
Episode 26: Heads Up!
You should probably wear a helmet. Duane and Jared talk about picking a helmet and making it part of your life.
Helmet Safety Standards (https:...
Episode 25: Keepin' it Clean
How do you keep your eBike clean between rides? Duane and Jared talk about what they do and don't do to keep their bikes clean and looking sharp.
Episode 24: Under Pressure
How much air pressure should you run in your eBike tires? Jared and Duane talk about the basics (and importance) of proper tire inflation.
Here...
Episode 23: Whatchamacallit?
There are lots of terms for non-electric bikes. Duane & Jared weigh in on which ones make sense, and which ones don't. Can we reach a consensus?
Episode 22: New Years' E-Resolutions
Happy New Year! If you need some E-bike-related resolutions for the new year, Jared and Duane give you some ideas and some tips for accomplishing the...
Happy Holidays
A quick holiday greeting from your hosts. Thanks for listening to our podcast! We will be back with new content in January 2022.
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Episode 21: ON YOUR LEFT!
In response to all the social media comments on the prior episode ("For Whom the Bell Rings"), Jared and Duane debate the merits of shouting "on you r...
Episode 20: For Whom the Bell Rings
Whether its for safety or just for fun, bells and horns give you different options for using sound to make your presence known. Bells and horns serve...
Episode 19: A Bike for All Sizes
E-Bikes, like people, come in all sizes. Bigger or taller people have a few special considerations in choosing, upgrading, and maintaining their bike...
Episode 18: Holly Jolly Gift List
Duane and Jared share their holiday wish lists--to help give you some ideas for gift giving in the quickly approaching holiday season.
The list...
Episode 17: E-Bike Myths and Misconceptions
Identifying and discussing common misconceptions about e-bikes. Is riding an e-bike cheating? Are e-bikes safe? Can you ride in the rain? Many of...
Episode 16: Egg-celsior! The EggRider Upgrade
Faster, smarter, easier, prettier--is the EggRider an eggscellent purchase, or will the added eggsceleration fry your bike like, well...an egg? Jared...
Episode 15: Electric Vacation
Jared takes over the show while Duane reports from vacation: an e-bike and RV road trip through some great American parks out West. Duane also shares...
Episode 14: California Dreamin' with the Electric Bike Company
Sean Lupton-Smith (https://electricbikecompany.com/our-story/) joins us to talk about the mission of Electric Bike Company (https://electricbikecompan...
Episode 13: Shifting Gears
Gears on a bike help you with climbing hills and reaching higher speeds--but adding an electric motor does that too! Do you need, or want, gears on y...
Episode 12: The Right Stuff
Is this title a reference to the Apollo space program or NKOTB? Nope. It's about bike "stuff."
What should you carry in your bike bag? We lis...
Episode 11: 1, 2, 3, Go!
What is a Class 1, 2, or 3 e-bike? The bike industry and some states basically agree on the way to classify different types of ebikes. But many diff...
Episode 10: Let's Glow Riding!
Duane and Jared participate in a glow ride with Let's Glow Riding in St. Petersburg, Florida, and interview the group's founder, Juli Worthington.
Episode 9: A Battery of Questions
Best practices for charging your battery and keeping it in tip-top shape.
Your hosts are Duane & Jared, two e-bike enthusiasts from the Tampa B...
Episode 8: E-Bikes: Classified
Duane and Jared discuss the major classifications of ebikes. What type of bike is best for you? What should your next ebike be?
Your hosts are...
Episode 7: Riding in the Rain
Duane and Jared discuss the ins and outs of riding an e-bike in the rain. What equipment do you need? How should you change your riding style? What...
Episode 6: Bike Security: The Search for Lock
In this second part of our two-part ebike security series, Duane and Jared cover the different types of locks, what they should be used for, and how y...
Episode 5: Bike Security: The Wrath of Cons
Bike security is a way of life. Learn what you need to think about when leaving your bike at home, at work, out for coffee, on campus, or just about...
Episode 4: Range Anxiety
Calming your anxiety about your e-bike range: How far will your bike go? How do you make it go farther? What should you look for when buying an e-b...
Episode 3: Hauling Amps
A decision-tree approach to choosing how you can transport your e-bike--from throwing the bike in your vehicle to using a hitch-mounted rack.
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Episode 2: E-Bike Tech
A discussion of basic e-bike technology: hub motor versus mid-drive motor, cadence sensor versus torque sensor, pedal assist, throttle, and more.
Episode 1: Why Electric?
A discussion of the most basic question for those interested in e-bikes -- "Why Electric?" Whether you have a practical reason like commuting or car...
Episode 0: Come Along for the Ride
Your podcast hosts, Duane & Jared, introduce themselves and describe the mission of Electric Bike Radio.
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