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Trying to figure out if a bike will fit you is a difficult task especially when you can't see it in person!  There is also a lot of mis-information online about how to properly size a bicycle. Let us see if we can help you understand what to look for when sizing an electric bike. Myth - Use the seat height from the ground (#2) to size a bike. While many people want the ability to stand …

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Apr 19th 2020

Electric motors are complicated! If all the wattages, amp hours, and volts is not something you understand, our simple guide will help you understand how an electric motor works so you can compare different models and brands accurately. First let's start off by clearing up the confusion caused by others.What is a "Peak" Watt? Many electric bike companies advertise "Peak" watts, this leads …

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Jan 7th 2019 by Posted by Jason H.

Recently mid-drive motors have become more popular with electric bikes. While the people selling these new models say they are better than e-bikes with hub motors, we are more than happy to provide an honest comparison to help you make the right decision! #1 - What is a mid-drive motor?Mid Drive Motor: A mid drive motor powers the bicycle crank instead of the bicycle wheel. The biggest benefit o …

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Nov 29th 2016 by Posted by Jason H.

Last week we had our first chance to check out CoCo Bikes Denver - one of the coolest and highest rated urban bike shops in the country. Subtly located just south of downtown Denver, you will know you have found CoCo Bikes when you see the descript "Bike Shop" sign.Luckily for us, we arrived right before they were about to begin their Wednesday night ride around Denver. They were gracious enough t …

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Dec 15th 2015 by Posted by Jason H

As more and more electric bikes come to the market, it is easy to get confused about the different types of assistance – pedal assist, electric assist, throttle assist, etc. In this blog post I am going to explain how our throttle assisted e-bikes operate and the benefits of our system compared to others out there.Throttle Assist vs Pedal AssistThrottle Assist: Similar to a motorcycle, as you pres …

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Oct 2nd 2015 by Posted by Jason H.