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Fast Times on an E-Bike

Posted on Wed, 2006-09-27 13:34 by sarahfelicity
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Yesterday, me and Ivan, who is hanging out in Vancouver for a couple days after Web of Change, rented E-Bikes from Citybiker and rode around the SeaWall. Dude!

I had a compact little number that can ride some 55km on one battery charge, and Ivan opted for the monster chopper with flames on the side. Check it:

Seriously, I think electric bikes are way to go, for a whole lot of people. It's super-fun, a whole lot easier than pedalling, and way better for the ol' environment than a scooter or motorbike. Get some good raingear and you're good to go! Prices seem reasonable to me... just under a $1000 for your average bike (which is about 2 months of car payments, is it not?)

Give it a whirl! I could definitely get used to the assisted uphills. :)

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