Evening Ride, thoughts on safety and low cost transportation

We've had beautiful weather lately, low 80's daytime, and low 60's at night.  I have been busy, and really missed more riding time.  Took the Schwinn (the stretched and lowered bike) out for a run to the store tonight.  Electric bikes are just so perfect for a run to the grocery store for a couple of things.  Nice night air, the bike smooth and quiet, powerful as always.  I have one long grade with some shorter steeper parts, never any problem even without pedaling at all.  Love it!!!

At night, I often ride back streets (with head and tail lights, of course...) or ride the sidewalks for safety.  I keep myself out of traffic when I can, and always advise customers to do the same.  You have to be really careful with cars.... (drivers on cell phones, etc.) but with extra awareness I feel pretty safe.  And I am now spending somewhere around 2-3 cents to recharge.  Sure beats putting 60 bucks into a gas tank!!!

Happy trails!

New steel battery hangers available

BATTERY HANGERS  $125/set

Here are photos of the new battery hangers, on and off the bike.  They will fit any bike with a rack, mounting securely to the rear axle and the rack.  Comes with all attachment hardware.

These make a huge difference in handling of the bike.  Doing away with that "top heavy" feel that you get with batteries up on the rack (as most kits have.)  And making mounting the bike easier.  There is no way to describe the dramatic difference!  Here is a quote from a customer in Spain:

"The ride now is supreme!!!  With the batteries lower down... the ride is so superior to the old 'high up' battery location!  Plus, I can swing my leg over the saddle with ease."  -Antony E.

These racks are all steel, and powder coated for protection.  (If you want the batteries covered up you can improvise.  Some customers have make their own panniers of leather or nylon.)  I personally like the look of the batteries showing.

There are a few left, then I'll make another production run.