Sponsors reveal extreme makeover for Oregon’s e-bike rebate bill
The bill has been almost entirely re-written to include a low-income provision and more
Electric Bikes
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E-bike rebate bill coasts through first legislative hearing
Not a bad start.
E-bike rebate bill back on committee agenda (for real this time)
It will be our first chance to hear arguments for — and against — the idea.
City of Tigard wins $105,000 grant for e-bike lending library
If all goes well, Tigard will consider expanding the idea citywide.
ODOT report says state should make e-bikes easier to purchase
This report is a welcome step forward for e-bike believers that should also help policymakers make better choices.
Oregon’s e-bike rebate bill set for first legislative hearing
The first test for one of the most anticipated bills of this session.
Will Portlanders embrace Rad Power’s new trike?
The news has created a stir in the bike world because, well, let’s just say trikes occupy a strange place in the market.
First look at Oregon’s new e-bike rebate legislation
In the upcoming legislative session, Oregon will have the opportunity to enact a government-funding e-bike purchase incentive program.
Biketown booms as system blows through record ridership
Over half a million trips have been taken on Biketown so far this year.
Opinion: My personal e-bike revolution
Biking should not be difficult. It shouldn’t be an arduous task based in a sense of moral superiority and a victim complex.
Product Review: Swytch e-bike conversion kit gets big upgrade
Reviewer Josh Ross is back with a major update on a product he loves.
The trials and jubilations of owning a Rad Power e-bike
The downside to Rad Power’s business model is that customers have to figure a lot out by themselves.