by Mike Ahern | Jan 12, 2019 | eBike News
Argument Against Modifying an eBike Thankfully, only a tiny fraction of eBike users choose to modify (AKA de-restrict) their legal electric drive systems to increase the top speed. This post is intended to persuade those considering a modification to leave their bike...
by Fred Loguidice | Sep 7, 2018 | Tech Tips
Mid-Drive eBikes vs. Hub-Drive eBikes: Comparative Advantages for Electric Bike Shoppers There’s a lot of talk about eBikes these days, and one of the most common questions we hear is “What’s the difference between hub-drive bikes and those with...
by Fred Loguidice | Aug 10, 2018 | Tech Tips
eBike Battery Care and Handling Tips Your eBike’s battery is a major part of your eBike investment. This overview from the Bosch Battery Guide will help you understand how to care for your eBike’s battery, and avoid pitfalls that could shorten the life of your...
by Fred Loguidice | Aug 3, 2018 | eBike News
California Legal eBike Classifications Guide Where can I ride my new eBike? California adopted new laws for legal eBikes in 2015, breaking the bikes down into three classes. The classifications are primarily based on where they are allowed to operate. AB 1096:...
by Fred Loguidice | Jul 28, 2018 | Tech Tips
Tech Tip – How to Monitor Your Bike Chain for Wear A key part of both conventional and electric bicycles is the bike’s chain. One could say that bike chains are the vital link (pun intended) to the smooth operation of your ride. Bike chains will of course wear and...
by Mike Ahern | Jun 10, 2017 | eBike News
Santa Cruz, California, June 10 – The Santa Cruz Mountain Challenge run by the Santa Cruz County Cycling Club (SCCCC) has announced Current eBikes, Santa Cruz County’s specialist eBike retailer, as its title sponsor. Now in its 19th year, The Santa Cruz Mountain...
by Mike Ahern | Jan 30, 2017 | eBike News
“A ton of fun” can easily describe a Mountain Bikers Of Santa Cruz dig day! The latest dig day at DeLaveaga Park was nothing short of epic! Current eBikes was a proud sponsor of the January 28th dig. Mike and I were trail side all day moving dirt and...
by Mike Ahern | Jan 19, 2017 | eBike News
Howdy Folks, We just finished up our first monthly group ride and it was great! If you haven’t already heard, Current eBikes is hosting electric bike group rides every second Saturday of the month… are next ride is on February 11th. These rides are also a...
by Mike Ahern | Jan 15, 2017 | eBike News
Electric Mountain Bike Test Rides and Lots of Raffle Prizes! After the trail work (around 3:00) we’ll be offering electric mountain bike (eMTB) test rides (weather permitting), while the beverages and snacks are available, AND a bunch of great raffle prizes for...
by Mike Ahern | Oct 28, 2016 | eBike News
The locally owned retailer first in County dedicated to electric bicycles – offers new transportation choices Current eBikes On Saturday, September 3rd, Current eBikes, Inc., the first retail bike shop in Santa Cruz County to specialize in electric bicycles will...