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 have nothing to sell or promote. We just want to talk to you. Join the eBike community and stay tuned to the Electric Bike Radio podcast.
Episodes
March 28, 2023 • 21 mins
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 all around the country. You rent them with an app on your phone and off you go. The ease of use and quality of ride is suprisingly good!
Lime Bikes (https://www.li.me/)
Spin Bikes (https://www.spin.app/)
Read about how Lime Bikes came to Tampa (https://thatssotampa.com/lime-e-bike-tampa-bay...
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April 23, 2022 • 15 mins
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 even treat red lights like a stop sign. Be careful -- this is all at your own risk!
The Idaho Stop explained (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idaho_stop).
Recent changes in Colorado (https://www.koaa.com/homepage-showcase/the-safety-stop-law-local-biking-community-for-it-while-others-s...
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April 8, 2022 • 26 mins
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 of our guest appearance at Pedego Palooza and an appeal for help from our locals!
Some thoughts on buying a [used bike] from Bicycling Magazine (https://www.bicycling.com/bikes-gear/a20008824/how-to-buy-a-used-bike/) and BikeRadar (https://www.bikeradar.com/features/how-to-buy-a-used-...
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March 23, 2022 • 32 mins
Don DiCostanzo (https://www.linkedin.com/in/donaldjdicostanzo/), founder and CEO of Pedego Electric Bikes (https://pedegoelectricbikes.com/) talks about Pedego bikes, the Pedego dealer network, and the Pedego bike community. Whether you have a Pedego or not --- Don has a lot to say about e-biking.
Links from the show:
The Pedego Boomerang (https://pedegoelectricbikes.com/product/boomerang/) and Pedego Element (https://pedegoelectr...
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March 15, 2022 • 58 mins
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/model-e/)
You can customize your own Model E (https://electricbikecompany.com/color-customizer/step-1-pick-model/step-2-customize-model-e/)
For more about the Electric Bike Co. check out our interview with its founder, Sean Lupton-Smith, in Episode 14: California Dreamin' with the Electric ...
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March 4, 2022 • 18 mins
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://www.helmets.org/standard.htm)
Helmet Technology (https://www.consumerreports.org/bike-helmets/best-cycling-helmet-technology-to-help-prevent-concussions-a4015672838/)
Jared's Giro Agilis MIPS helmet (https://www.giro.com/p/agilis-mips-road-bike-helmet/100000000300000113.html)
Duane's Bont...
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February 10, 2022 • 17 mins
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.
Meguiar's Quick Detail Spray (https://www.meguiars.com/automotive/products/meguiars-quik-detailer-mist-wipe-a3316-16-oz-spray)
White Lightning Clean Streak degreaser (http://www.whitelightningco.com/products/cleaners-and-degreasers/clean-streak)
Finish Line 1-STEP Cleaner and Lubricant (...
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February 4, 2022 • 19 mins
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 are a few of the tools we use:
JoeBlow Sport Floor Pump (current version of Jared's old-but-still-great pump) (https://www.topeak.com/us/en/products/41-Floor-Pumps/1079-JOEBLOW-SPORT-III)
Ryobi One+ 18V Dual Function Inflator/Deflator (https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-ONE-18V-Dual-Functio...
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January 20, 2022 • 18 mins
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?
Contact us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ElectricBikeRadio), Twitter (https://twitter.com/EBikeRadio), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/electricbikeradio/), or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.
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January 13, 2022 • 22 mins
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 them.
A few links from the show:
Jared's new cellphone handlebar mount (https://www.outspokin.net/product/delta-smartphone-holder-255793-1.htm)
E-biking is healthy!
New York Times: E-bikes Can Provide a Good Workout (https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/19/well/move/bikes-exercise-workouts...
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December 23, 2021 • 2 mins
A quick holiday greeting from your hosts. Thanks for listening to our podcast! We will be back with new content in January 2022.
Contact us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ElectricBikeRadio), Twitter (https://twitter.com/EBikeRadio), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/electricbikeradio/), or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.
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December 16, 2021 • 18 mins
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 right!" versus ringing a bell. And how do they really feel?
Contact us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ElectricBikeRadio), Twitter (https://twitter.com/EBikeRadio), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/electricbikeradio/), or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.
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December 9, 2021 • 24 mins
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 different purposes and which type (or types) you should have depends upon your needs. Duane and Jared "ring" out all the info you should know in this episode.
Spurcycle Original Bell (https://www.spurcycle.com/products/better-bicycle-bell) - "expensive German bell" mentioned in the...
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December 2, 2021 • 20 mins
E-Bikes, like people, come in all sizes. Bigger or taller people have a few special considerations in choosing, upgrading, and maintaining their bikes. Duane and Jared cover a few things you should consider if you fall into these categories, and provide some suggestions and options for everyone.
Pedego Mag Wheel Option
(https://www.myelectricfun.com/products/210000000338)
Thomson Elite (https://www.bikethomson.com/product/elite-...
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November 18, 2021 • 22 mins
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 includes some specific products and some general categories:
Senna Evo-R1 Smart Helmet (https://www.sena.com/product/r1-evo)
Eggrider (https://eggrider.com/) and check out Episode 16: Egg-celsior! The EggRider Upgrade (https://www.ebikeradio.com/16)
Biking Gloves
Aftershox (https://aftersho...
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November 11, 2021 • 21 mins
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 the things you commonly hear about e-bikes are not quite true...
Contact us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ElectricBikeRadio), Twitter (https://twitter.com/EBikeRadio), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/electricbikeradio/), or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.
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November 4, 2021 • 24 mins
Faster, smarter, easier, prettier--is the EggRider an eggscellent purchase, or will the added eggsceleration fry your bike like, well...an egg? Jared poached a new EggRider v. 2 from a friend to do an unboxing, install, and share his first impressions with Duane.
You can learn more about the Eggrider at the following links:
https://eggrider.com/ (Eggrider)
https://biggamebikes.com/product/eggrider-v2-bluetooth-ebike-display (Big G...
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October 28, 2021 • 11 mins
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 some tips for doing an e-bike-based vacation or road trip.
Duane's e-bike rental courtesy of Pedego Summerlin (https://www.pedegoelectricbikes.com/dealers/summerlin) in Las Vegas, Nevada. His rental bike was a Pedego Interceptor (https://www.pedegoelectricbikes.com/product/intercept...
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October 20, 2021 • 38 mins
Sean Lupton-Smith (https://electricbikecompany.com/our-story/) joins us to talk about the mission of Electric Bike Company (https://electricbikecompany.com/) and what makes EBC different, along with some thoughts about manufacturing and the e-bike industry.
Sean also talks about EBC's new factory (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCKxfO_8QCg), opening in October 2021.
Your hosts are Duane & Jared, two e-bike enthusiasts from the Tam...
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September 22, 2021 • 15 mins
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 your e-bike? Maybe, maybe not...
For another take on this topic: Do Electric Bikes have Gears (https://ebikepursuits.com/do-electric-bikes-have-gears/)?
For more physics: Bicycle Gearing Physics (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0J5zVbxfRao)
Your hosts are Duane & Jared, two e-bike en...
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