My first business as a pre-teen was a backyard bike shop. I would daydream of a pollution-free planet, where the brilliance of the human mind connects with our natural resources to invent and create the solutions to pollution. Some of these are here right now -- and it’s up to us to support and make use of these new technologies. Let’s support President Obama’s initiative to “Repower America.” I have followed the development of hybrid-power bicycles, and have tested most of them. As of 2009, there are a lot of new product entries, much a result of gasoline running up to $5 a gallon in 2008. New battery chemistries have been developed now allowing bikes to go farther and be lighter than before. But they are more expensive. Ebikes are a tricky business. While many of the machines each have particular attributes, few truly twinkle my star. I will only sell the bikes that do.

I pledge to give only the best and truthful information about alternative energy devices. There is a higher purpose here, and though we are a business, we do try to operate by the golden rule.

Electric bikes make all the practical sense in the world. They save you big money on your transportation costs (see the fact page), let you greatly expand the use of bicycle technology to a whole new dimension, and add a major new thrill in your life. They have a tiny carbon footprint and are quiet and peaceful. This is one of the things I have against noisy and smelly gas-powered bikes.

The Thrill

Electric bikes are a blast to run. You can pedal or power on the flats, power up the hills, and freewheel down at 35 mph! Once you "wire" the bike, the seamless integration of the power system will amaze you in its simplicity, brilliance and refinement. Power, performance, excitement; zero-emission transportation at a price you can afford….As Fitness and Cycling magazine quipped "they're like tape-ing the corners of your mouth up to your ears — Pure Fun!

The Math – No brainpower required

AAA has calculated that the ACTUAL costs of driving are close to $1 a mile! When you include depreciation, maintenance, repairs, gas and oil, loan costs, insurance, financing, license and registration, taxes, parking, etc. the costs are alot more than one might think. Imagine throwing a dollar out the window every single mile you drive! Conversely, your electric bike will go 20 miles for about a nickel, requires no dmv, license, insurance, or gas -- very little (if any) maintenance or repair, and can be parked anywhere. If you replaced your car completely with your bike, you'd pay for it in less than a month! If you rode 7 miles a day, you'd pay for your bike in just four months.And the invaluable part of the equation is the joy it will put in your heart.