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Timing is Everything

There is nothing more satisfying than when a customer gets their bikes ASAP. Check out this review by Steven Hamill that with the perfect timing, was able to get a couple of bikes faster than he anticipated. “Went to Napa bike shop last Saturday to demo a Pedego. Wife and I tried the Pedego Interceptor and the EBC model S. The S seemed much tighter and quieter. The store mentioned I could buy online or from them. I went home and poured over the website and YT videos doing my usual over the top amount of research. Already looked at

June 3, 2020 No Comments

Best Electric Bikes – Model C Review

There is nothing more satisfying than having one of our bikes reviewed by an independent reviewer to give an unbiased opinion on our bikes. We pride ourselves in the quality that we put into every one of our bikes that we proudly built with globally sourced materials in our facility in Newport Beach, CA with local bike builders and engineers. Check out the review of our Model C by Electric Bike Review for their thoughts on the quality of our bikes.

April 30, 2020 No Comments

Love at First Sight

There is nothing more satisfying than having new EBC owners love their bikes when they first receive them. We take great pride in building each and every bike in our facility using local bike builders and engineers. Stacy Jensen and Blake Brooks are another great example of someone who customized their bikes and then had them shipped fully built. Check out the videos below on how you an customize your bike and how we take great care in the packaging and shipping of your bike. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWvqO8w4EAwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iW5hO06-BgY

April 8, 2020 No Comments

Work Horse

We love hearing from our EBC Owners on how they use their bikes not just for commuting, but also for work. Check out this post from Pamela Murray who uses her bike as her main mode of transportation. “We purchased our S Model step through EBC bike a year ago; as a means of transportation to and from the work place and to get groceries etc… We’ve rode over 5,000 miles now and through the winter months. It’s a work horse and we love our bike.” We are happy to hear that our E-bike has been able to transport Pamela

April 8, 2020 No Comments

Velofix to the Rescue

If you need maintenance on your bike, but are unable to take it to a bike shop, then we have the solution. We work with Velofix that has a nationwide fleet of mobile bike mechanics that will come to your home or place of business. Check out this post from Eric Kuyper who needed some maintenance done and had Velofix come to his home. “I had mentioned previously that I would need some work done on the bike before I left, with Covid effecting many bike shops, I decided to try Velofix as recommend by EBC. I have to say

April 8, 2020 No Comments

Birthday Present

We love hearing from all of our Bike Owners and have an Electric Bike Company Bike Owner’s Page where they can share their feedback with other happy customers. Check out this post from Joseph Richardson about receiving his E-Bike just in time for his 38th Birthday. “Posted previously that my bike was lost in shipping. Well, it arrived just in time to take my first ride on my 38th Birthday! I had high expectations, but the quality far exceeded any of them. The attention to detail, design, and functionality reminds me of what Apple used to be. The bike is

March 19, 2020 No Comments

#NewBikeDay

We have told you many times before, we love hearing from all our happy customers, but there’s one thing we love more?… Receiving a Social media, in this case, Instagram shout out, from one of our retailers! Check out this post from Zipp E-bikes in Galveston, Texas. “Happy #newbikeday to Debbie! This @electricbikecompany Model M with custom wooden fenders is a beauty! We ❤️ that you got just what you wanted!” As you know, our bike are available online via our website 24/7, but you may not know, Our bikes are also available through our AMAZING retailers. Retailers are an important tool, for us

March 17, 2020 No Comments

Optional 24 inch & 26 inch wheels now available!

BIG news for our small fans… We now offer 24 inch and 26 inch (standard) on all our bikes. You are probably wondering how we can do this? Well its all thanks to our intuitive frame designs and accessory set. Our modification on all our bike frames, accommodates our 24 inch wheels, making the bike far closer to the ground, and therefor accessible to even more customers. If you are on the shorter side and would like 24 inch wheels on your latest order, just shoot us a note/email once your order is placed and we will make the switch.

February 18, 2020 1 Comment

How To Clean Your Bike Parts

For those of you who are brave enough to ride in unpredictable winter weather and embark on new journeys with your e-bike, we thought it was important to address the upkeep and maintenance of bikes that are exposed to various elements. One of the benefits of the Electric Bike Company models is that our bikes are very low maintenance as they are built with high quality rust resistant stainless steel parts. With that being said it should be noted that we do not suggest riding your bikes in extremely wet weather as while the water would not damage the paint

December 30, 2019 No Comments

Electric Bike Company Tire Comparison

At the Electric Bike Company we place priority in building our bikes with the highest quality products and materials, this includes everything from our hand stitched handlebars all the way down to our choice in puncture resistant tires. So to ensure that we live what we preach, we have developed a new tire that will be featured on our Model R (2020) and stacked it against the top 5 leading tire brands in the market, which include Kenda, Maxxis, Schwable, and Continental to see if these tires lived up to their claims of being “puncture resistant”. Watch the video below

December 18, 2019 No Comments

Programming Cruise Control on Your Electric Bike

We are so fortunate to have a vibrant and active community on all of our platforms. Recently, we received an important question from our Facebook Electric Bike Company Owners Group where they asked, How Do I Enter Into Cruise Control On My E-Bike? Below are the steps required to set your e-bike into cruise along with the video that explains the process. Steps to Put Your Bike Into Cruise Control Power on your screen by pressing the power button on your controller (center button) Then quickly after hold down the up and down arrows to enter into parameter setting [the screen

December 16, 2019 No Comments

EBC Bikes – Our Customers Talk About Why They Love Them

EBC custom built bikes are the absolute best! But don’t just take our word for it, listen to our wonderful customers… Donna Knott Shultz: “My Model S in NCSU Wolfpack colors arrived today safe and sound. …My husband who builds motorcycles loved the attention to detail on the EBC bike!” Mark Lenz: “We got our bikes today! Took a little test drive and OMG! These are so fun! Thank you EBC!” “Getting my model C was the best gift to myself ever!” “EBC bikes put the fun back into bicycling!” “We love ours! It was the perfect gift to ourselves.”

December 16, 2019 No Comments

Big News! We Now Offer A Seven Speed Drive Train

Great News! We’ve heard your suggestions and starting now you will have the option to choose a Single Speed Drivetrain or a Seven Speed Drivetrain when Customizing your bike! Now the choice is yours!

November 22, 2019 5 Comments

The Drive for Excellence

One of our mottos here at EBC is to strive for excellence in everything that we do from customized bike assembly to customer service; our goal is to build the best bike that money can offer. At the Electric Bike Company, we follow principles similar to those held by Olympic athletes. We push ourselves each day to do better and to create a better product. Our motivation to be at the top of our game is you, the customer. Like our Olympic ambassadors, we strive and we encourage you all to never give up on your goals, and we hope

November 20, 2019 9 Comments

Regenerative Braking

You may have heard a term called regenerative braking passed around by various bike brands, Youtube videos, or by other bike owners, but may not have known the context or the implication of the word. This may have led you to ask the question what is regenerative braking? To put it simply regenerative braking is a mechanism that you can attach to either one of your wheels that helps the rider generate electrical currents that run back to the battery with the kinetic energy that is created through the process of braking. Why regenerative braking is viewed so positively is because,

November 13, 2019 No Comments

Appreciation Blog

In this post we just want to say Thank You to all our devoted customers that have helped expand and shared our brand around the world. Your pictures, post, and videos brighten up our day and inspire us to continue to develop one of the top tier e-bikes in the United States. We are proud to call Newport Beach our home, and are honored and privilege to have customer as wonderful as you. We are truly grateful for your continued support and we cannot wait to see what the future holds for the Electric Bike Company! Safe travels & happy riding!

November 11, 2019 No Comments

How You Can Help The Environment With Your E-Bike

As we watch global temperatures rise around the world and witness the planet’s natural terrain change as a result of global warming, we are beginning to realize the impact that we hold over the earth’s environment. While we may be unable correct the damage that has already occurred by decades of greenhouse emissions, we do have the power to mitigate further degradation by looking at alternative sources for fuel and energy that are more environmentally conscious. Over the course of a decade the popularity of electric powered vehicles and alternate modes of transportation has grown immensely. What holds many people

November 11, 2019 No Comments

Differences in Bike Class

As a new or prospective electric bike owner, there is a plethora of information that can become overwhelming if you do not have prior experience or knowledge in with this type of product. One question that we get frequently asked here at Electric Bike Company is what class of electric bike do our models belong to and what does each class represent. In order to explain how our electric bikes are able to smoothly transition between the different classes, we must first examine what exactly is involved with each class: Class 1: The rider only uses the Pedal Assist

November 5, 2019 No Comments

How To Increase The Lifespan of Your Battery

As the winter months are approaching, the period for bikers to hit the road steadily decreases. In periods in which you feel that you will not be riding your bike as frequently, it is important that you care and store your battery properly during these seasons. To ensure that you maintain optimal battery performance and consistency when riding, there are several steps that will help maintain the health of your battery: #1. Fully Charge Your Battery Before you package and store your battery away it is vitally important that you have your battery fully charged. This is meant to check

November 1, 2019 No Comments

Tips for Riding in the Rain

As the season begins to change, we here at EBC thought it was important to highlight some important tips on how to maintain your bike and your safety when riding in wet climates. #1 Check your surroundings and make sure to ride slowly During wet seasons drivers become more tense and road conditions begin to deteriorate. Because of these two reasons, it is important for the rider to be highly aware of their surroundings. Similar to driving, when riding in bad weather it is important to reduce your speed by 1/3rd of the stated speed limit, in order to help

October 16, 2019 No Comments

E-Bikes an Easy Entrance Into Fitness

Time and time again, countless studies have shown that being active has multiple health benefits such as improving heart health, our emotional disposition, and increasing our life expectancy. Yet, despite having all these wonderful rewards, working out is one of the hardest decisions that a person will make in their daily lives. The issue is not so much the act of working out itself, but developing the motivation to exercise consistently. Finding the right workout that matches your exercise and lifestyle habits is the key to developing proper motivation and establishing a routine. For those of you who may be

September 25, 2019 No Comments

Electric Bike Company Model C Classic. (Image: Electric Bike Company)

A Note From the Managing Editor: Electric Boogaloo

Manufactured in California and shipped fully assembled, the Electric Bike Company Model C Classic is an affordable, stylish cruiser with some really great features.

September 3, 2019 No Comments

5 Tips to Help Baby Boomers Ride (bikes) Again

Here are five tips to help you get back into riding a bike (ebikes). Tip No. 1: Decide to Ride You’re online reading an article about how to get back into biking, so odds are good you are “thinking about” riding again. Now stop thinking and decide. “Decision is the ultimate power,” according to motivational expert Tony Robbins. “Making a decision puts you in control.” Once you have committed to biking for fun, fitness, and friendship, nothing will stop you. • Fun. Bicycling is fun. Riding an e-bike even more so. • Fitness. Riding an e-bike could combat type-2 diabetes,

April 26, 2019 No Comments

It’s finally time to pull yourself & take your ebike out of hibernation after a long winter.

Yes we did 5 years of R&D – we found… • Mechanical gears tend to fail after a few years … They need constant maintenance. Maintenance costs are higher on mechanical gears than internal pedal assist options, however our bikes are equipped to accept a 7 speed mechanical gearing system. If you find that you still want a 7 speed, your local bike shop can add that. However, once you ride our bikes and feel the power, you may not find that you need mechanical gears. 99.9% of our customers do not have them. • Chain comes off easily •

April 19, 2019 2 Comments

WHY WE USE THUMB THROTTLES ON OUR ELECTRIC CRUISERS

Thumb throttles are the least obtrusive of the three types of ebike throttles. One thing we at the Electric Bike Company love about the thumb throttle is that it never interferes with brake levers. Thumb throttles allow the greatest freedom of handlebar accessories, like our bell and rear view mirrors, since they take up so little room. We believe the main advantage of thumb throttles is the increase in safety. The thumb throttle does a better job of isolating your arm movements, then a twist throttle. We prefer thumb throttles over twist throttles especially when lifting your bike over curbs

April 5, 2019 No Comments

The Bicycle Commuter Act of 2019 Seeks to Restore a Tax Incentive for Bicycle Commuters

In an effort to encourage bicycle and electric bike commuting in the United States, Representatives from Oregon, Florida, and Massachusetts introduced a new, bipartisan bill that would restore and expand tax incentives for some riders, allowing them to receive employer-paid transportation benefits of as much as $53 per month tax-free. “The bicycle is the most efficient form of urban transportation ever devised. Cycling reduces carbon emissions, provides enormous physical and mental health benefits, and is one of the most cost-effective modes of transportation available,” said Representative Earl Blumenauer, an Oregon Democrat, as he introduced the proposed legislation into Congress on

March 22, 2019 No Comments

Which Frame Model Is Right For Me? Model C or Model S?

Why Electric Bike Company chose the Cruiser Style Sean Lupton-Smith, the owner of Electric Bike Company wanted to create an American Made product and felt that the classic cruiser style embodied the American lifestyle. He chose to move to Newport Beach in Southern California to make his vision come to fruition. From there, Electric Bike Company was born and with hard work and great staff, EBC has created the Top Rated Electric Cruiser in the U.S. EBC: Electric Cruiser Models● The Model C – Classic: The classic electric beach cruiser that embodies the California lifestyle. ● The Model S –

March 15, 2019 4 Comments

If Space is an Issue…don’t fold your beautiful bike – simply get our Electric Bike Company RADICAL Scooter.

You journey, your way The Electric Bike Company Radical e-scooter is designed with its unique folding system, while maintaining its speed 20mph and range of 20mi. Folding e-bikes can still be difficult to transport and can be double the cost of an e-scooter. Many riders are hailing electric scooters as a convenient solution for last-mile type transit, a way to get from home or work to the train or bus, for example. Parking in city centers can be difficult and expensive and people are looking to alternative ways to fill that gap. Our new Electric Bike Company Radical e-scooters are

March 8, 2019 3 Comments

How to stay active no matter what your age is!

Getting older comes with a number of unique challenges, such as staying fit, retaining mobility, and more. Fitness fads come and go, old injuries flare up, presenting unique issues that seem to change every week. But with any challenge comes a tremendous opportunity, and fortunately that’s exactly the case here. We have a solution that lets you stay healthy and mobile, have fun with your friends and family, and most importantly – get in shape! So what’s the best way to stay strong as you get older? Electric Bike Company Cruisers! Let’s break down the challenges you face one by

March 1, 2019 No Comments

Electric Bikes are FUN to explore with!

Riding an Electric Bike Company bike is exhilarating. Recently one of our team members took his bike on a tour across the US. He and his wife are pretty physically fit for their age, and they loved riding our electric bikes. Check out the amazing 8,200 mile ride across the U.S. The pedal assist system simply makes riding the bike a lot more fun and for the tough terrain the throttle really came in handy. In this edition of the Electric Bike Company newsletter, we are focusing on content that is about having fun riding or about what makes an

February 22, 2019 2 Comments

Tips For Keeping Your Tires in TIP-TOP Shape

Tip #1: Keep an eye out for dry grass while riding trails during the dryer summer months! Bull thorns, also referred to as Puncture Vines and Devil’s Thorns, come out to play when it gets warmer. Unfortunately, these pesky thorns can pop your standard e-bike tires and keep you from enjoying your ride. If you’re riding in an urban area, you may encounter some broken glass or pieces of scrap metal on the street. These heavy-duty, sharper materials can do some serious damage to your e-bike tires. While no tire is completely invincible, our Electric Bike Company Cruisers come

February 14, 2019 3 Comments

How Electric Bike Company Bikes Can Help You Stay Active As You Age

As we get older, our motivation to work out and stay active often begins to fade. Joint problems or a lack of stamina inhibit us from getting out and enjoying proper exercise. However, the older we get, the more we actually need to keep our bodies moving, in order to support a full and healthy lifestyle. With the rise in technology and electric vehicles increasing in popularity, Electric Bike Company bikes are ahead of the curve when it comes to helping you stay active throughout your entire life. If you’re an active adult, Electric Bike Company bikes can be a

February 8, 2019 3 Comments

Why we are the Safest Electric Bike Battery Pack in the world

When you ride an electric bike consistently, it’s extremely important that you take care of your battery to ensure the longevity of your ride and overall satisfaction with your bike. To help you achieve this, Electric Bike Company is here to answer a few common questions about e-bike batteries! Do I Have to Charge After Every Ride? Electric Bike Company batteries are Lithium, meaning you do nothave to charge your battery after every ride. Due to the quality and reliability of our Lithium batteries, you only need to charge them when needed. So, When Should I Charge My Battery? We

February 3, 2019 2 Comments

5 Reasons why you should own an Electric Bike Company bike

5. Ride Further, Faster Having a 500w motor assist you while pedaling means you have the ability to go 50+ miles per charge. When the motor engages, you will find yourself zipping up hills and cruising over rough terrain with little to no effort. The harder you pedal, the bigger the boost and the faster you’ll ride. Commuting with an Electric Bike Company bike gives you versatility while riding and allows you to be in full control of how big of an assist you get. Pedal on the highest level with motor assist to reach a maximum speed of 28

January 25, 2019 3 Comments

How to Spend Valentine’s Day on Your Electric Bike Company Cruiser

Whether it is taking the scenic route to stargaze or chasing the sunset, our Electric Bike Company cruisers offer an exciting new take on date night! Since electric bikes include a battery and motor, they allow you to ride at the same speed as your partner, no matter your experience levels. This makes cruising down the beach or through downtown easy, fun and memorable. In honor of Valentine’s Day, here are some ideas on where you can take your Electric Bike Company e-bike to help take date night up a notch! PICNIC AT THE PARK If your Electric Bike Company

January 18, 2019 2 Comments

Electric Bicycles – A Great Way to Get Around

New Year’s Resolution – Get Your Pedal Assist On! With 2019 in full swing, we challenge you to get outside more this year and explore your city, town or neighborhood on an Electric Bike Company cruiser. When the Electric Bike Company cruiser came along, we captivated the engineering and design world with our first bike that was released in 2016. Although it appears to be a regular beach cruiser, our cruisers stealthily pack a 1300W electric motor that can transport you to your destination in a snap. Unlike other motorized bikes that are often designed heavy and with a high learning

January 11, 2019 No Comments

Why Electric Bike Company is Voted TOP Cruiser in the USA

Welcome to the Electric Bike Company, where our philosophy is quality, reliablilty and longevity. Quality Voted top-rated electric beach cruiser in the country by Electric Bike Review for 2017 and 2018, our bikes are proudly built in Newport Beach, California with global materials and designed to be extremely reliable and comfortable. With hand-stitched leather grips, genuine leather seats, hydraulic disc brakes, double-walled sturdy rims, rust-resistant hardware with other integrated quality components, our electric beach cruisers are truly in a category of their own. Reliability Not only do we have an industry-leading battery warranty of five years, our batteries are individually fused

January 4, 2019 No Comments

Customer Review: Display Settings

We love getting feedback from customers! Read the extensive review below from Joseph: RANGE OF AN ELECTRIC BIKE COMPANY BIKE: Here is my ride today on bike and battery that has about 700 miles on it now! 1) 17 mph Average Speed today 2) 31 mph Max Speed (likely coming off the inter-coastal bridge) 3) 34 Miles of distance today 4) 2 Hours of riding (to dinner and errands and back) 5) 47 volts left at idle, which goes to about 45 volts under full acceleration. So lets say about 45 volts left which is half the useful battery power.

June 20, 2018 No Comments

Custom branding

Electric Bike Company can customize your premium ebike. Since we have complete control over the assembly of our bikes, we are able to add custom branding on the frame. We can add anything from a company logo to a personal message. This is the perfect gift for any occasion. The branding process is an extensive, 8 step process, to ensure the branding will last and appear seamless with the rest of the bike. 1. Create your personalized graphic 2. Approve and print 3. Prepare the frame by removing top two layers of sealant. 4. Apply artwork 5. Dry completely 6.

May 4, 2018 No Comments

New Alarm System

Electric Bike Company continues to improve and expand its many unique features. Here are some features of our unique battery pack system. We have worked closely with our battery manufacturer to get the best design for our bikes and for our customers. We can add an alarm system inside the battery pack. When you leave your bike, lock the bike as you would a car, by hitting the lock button on the control. This turns on the alarm feature. The alarm will engage when someone moves your bike, or when the bike experiences some movement. To disarm the alarm, hit

February 22, 2018 No Comments

Build your bike, your way

Electric Bike Company has many unique features. One of the many features is custom designing your ebike. This allows you to build your perfect ebike. In a few simple steps, you can have your own, custom ebike. Select “Custom Order” on the front page Choose your frame style: Model C or Model S Model C – A classic-looking style frame Model S – A step-through, beach cruiser style frame Both models are the same size Choose a color: Black, White, or Red Orange is available for both models. Silver is available for Model S. Please contact us for further details.

January 25, 2018 No Comments

This just in: Rear rack, cargo baskets!

Here in sunny Newport Beach, California, we are spoiled with great weather. It is now the end of October and we just experienced a heat wave. We are not complaining (that much)! This amazing weather let’s us get outside and ride our electric bikes all year round. A popular destination is the beach. However, sometimes you need more than just a towel. We now offer rear rack, cargo baskets for carrying various items. You can transport anything including picnic blankets and baskets, beach towels and sand toys, to groceries and barbecue supplies. You are not limited to beach gear. If

October 27, 2017 No Comments

More Customer Reviews

We read every review on our electric bikes, since every thought, question, and concern matter to us. Receiving great reviews brings us much satisfaction. We work hard to produce quality electric bikes and are so happy when customers share in our excitement. Here is a review from Isa F. in Hawaii: “WOW!!! I Just got my new Red Electric Bike and I absolutely LOVE IT! I am so amazed! It’s given back some mobility for me to get outside and ride again (after being unable to for years, due to a neurological illness)! I’ve tried a few others and this

August 14, 2017 No Comments

Reviews from Our Customers

We give each electric bike our full care and attention. We do not allow bikes to leave our shop until they are built, tested, and inspected to perfection. We are proud of our product and truly believe our electric bikes are among the best ones out there. Therefore we love to know when customers feel the same way! Here’s a review from Mark C. in the San Francisco Bay Area: “Just wanted to drop you a note saying how pleased I am with my Electric Bike! My sons were home this summer, and rather than get a third car I

August 14, 2017 No Comments

7 Reasons Why You Do Not Need a 7 Speed Electric Bike

We get many questions about what distinguishes our electric bikes from other traditional bikes. As the name suggests, our electric bikes stand out mainly in the battery power. Our electric bikes stand out in many other ways, as well. One main difference is our bikes do not have traditional gearshifts. Here are 7 reasons why you do not need a 7 speed Electric bike: 7 speed mechanical gears are notoriously unreliable They are very costly to maintain The chain has a high likelihood of coming off during each ride Cable actuated brakes erode, stretch and rust over time, leading to endless tweaking and constant adjustments Our

January 20, 2017 No Comments

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