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:
Please note that on February 1, 2008 we moved within Seattle to:
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
Spring Hours
Monday through Friday: 11–6
Saturday: 11–5
Electric & Folding 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
It may be helpful when evaluating electric bikes to consider the design approach taken.
One category consists of 'adaptable power systems' (or power kits) to be retrofitted on regular bicycles. We no longer sell or install kits.
The other category consists of electric bikes designed, from the first pencil stroke on the drawing board, to be 'complete and integrated electric bikes'. The Giant and eZee bikes are highly accomplished examples hereof.
Another way of differentiating electric bikes is by how the power is controlled/applied by the rider. The two categories are throttle-activated and pedal-activated.
All eZee models are available throttle-activated, some optionally as pedal-activated (with rotation sensor). The Giant Lite and Twist are pedal-activated (with torque sensor).
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