Electric Bike Radio
By Duane Daiker & Jared Krukar
Categories: Sports, Leisure, Health & Fitness
Ebike enthusiasts, Duane & Jared, discuss all aspects of choosing, riding, and maintaining an electric bike, and share thoughts on how ebikes make our lives better. Whether you are considering purchasing your first electric bike or already committed to the eBike lifestyle--this show is for you. We have nothing to sell or promote. We just want to talk to you. Join the eBike community and stay tuned to the Electric Bike Radio podcast.
33 episodes indexed on PodSearch.
Recent episodes
- Episode 31: Dockless in Tampa
Jared and Duane rent a Lime and a Spin electric bike in downtown Tampa--just for fun. Dockless electric bikes are popping up in urban areas all around the country. You rent them with an app on your phone and off you go. The ease of use and quality of ride is suprisingly good! Lime Bikes Spin Bikes…
- Episode 30: The Idaho Stop
Jared and Duane discuss the "Idaho Stop" or the "Delaware Yield" -- traffic laws in some states that allow bicyclists to roll through stop signs and even treat red lights like a stop sign. Be careful -- this is all at your own risk! The Idaho Stop explained. Recent changes in Colorado. Advocating…
- Episode 29: Secondhand Sparks
Thinking about buying a used e-bike? Duane and Jared give some food for thought on pre-owned electric bikes. Stay tuned to the end for a discussion of our guest appearance at Pedego Palooza and an appeal for help from our locals! Some thoughts on buying a [used bike] from Bicycling Magazine and…
- Episode 28: Here We Pedego Again
Don DiCostanzo, founder and CEO of Pedego Electric Bikes talks about Pedego bikes, the Pedego dealer network, and the Pedego bike community. Whether you have a Pedego or not --- Don has a lot to say about e-biking. Links from the show: The Pedego Boomerang and Pedego Element. GUP tire sealant and…
- Episode 27: The Electric Bike Co. Model E: Our Long-Term Review
Jared and Duane share the details of their long-term test of a new Electric Bike Co. Model E. EBC Model E Bike You can customize your own Model E For more about the Electric Bike Co. check out our interview with its founder, Sean Lupton-Smith, in Episode 14: California Dreamin' with the Electric…
- Episode 26: Heads Up!
You should probably wear a helmet. Duane and Jared talk about picking a helmet and making it part of your life. Helmet Safety Standards Helmet Technology Jared's Giro Agilis MIPS helmet Duane's Bontrager Quantum MIPS helmet Julia's Giro Hale MIPS helmet for kids Contact us on Facebook, Twitter…
- Episode 25: Keepin' it Clean
How do you keep your eBike clean between rides? Duane and Jared talk about what they do and don't do to keep their bikes clean and looking sharp. Meguiar's Quick Detail Spray White Lightning Clean Streak degreaser Finish Line 1-STEP Cleaner and Lubricant Contact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram…
- Episode 24: Under Pressure
How much air pressure should you run in your eBike tires? Jared and Duane talk about the basics (and importance) of proper tire inflation. Here are a few of the tools we use: JoeBlow Sport Floor Pump (current version of Jared's old-but-still-great pump) Ryobi One+ 18V Dual Function…
- Episode 23: Whatchamacallit?
There are lots of terms for non-electric bikes. Duane & Jared weigh in on which ones make sense, and which ones don't. Can we reach a consensus? Contact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at [email protected].
- Episode 22: New Years' E-Resolutions
Happy New Year! If you need some E-bike-related resolutions for the new year, Jared and Duane give you some ideas and some tips for accomplishing them. A few links from the show: Jared's new cellphone handlebar mount E-biking is healthy! New York Times: E-bikes Can Provide a Good Workout Forbes…
- Happy Holidays
A quick holiday greeting from your hosts. Thanks for listening to our podcast! We will be back with new content in January 2022. Contact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at [email protected].
- Episode 21: ON YOUR LEFT!
In response to all the social media comments on the prior episode ("For Whom the Bell Rings"), Jared and Duane debate the merits of shouting "on you right!" versus ringing a bell. And how do they really feel? Contact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at [email protected].
- Episode 20: For Whom the Bell Rings
Whether its for safety or just for fun, bells and horns give you different options for using sound to make your presence known. Bells and horns serve different purposes and which type (or types) you should have depends upon your needs. Duane and Jared "ring" out all the info you should know in…
- Episode 19: A Bike for All Sizes
E-Bikes, like people, come in all sizes. Bigger or taller people have a few special considerations in choosing, upgrading, and maintaining their bikes. Duane and Jared cover a few things you should consider if you fall into these categories, and provide some suggestions and options for everyone…
- Episode 18: Holly Jolly Gift List
Duane and Jared share their holiday wish lists--to help give you some ideas for gift giving in the quickly approaching holiday season. The list includes some specific products and some general categories: Senna Evo-R1 Smart Helmet Eggrider and check out Episode 16: Egg-celsior! The EggRider…
- Episode 17: E-Bike Myths and Misconceptions
Identifying and discussing common misconceptions about e-bikes. Is riding an e-bike cheating? Are e-bikes safe? Can you ride in the rain? Many of the things you commonly hear about e-bikes are not quite true... Contact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at [email protected].
- Episode 16: Egg-celsior! The EggRider Upgrade
Faster, smarter, easier, prettier--is the EggRider an eggscellent purchase, or will the added eggsceleration fry your bike like, well...an egg? Jared poached a new EggRider v. 2 from a friend to do an unboxing, install, and share his first impressions with Duane. You can learn more about the…
- Episode 15: Electric Vacation
Jared takes over the show while Duane reports from vacation: an e-bike and RV road trip through some great American parks out West. Duane also shares some tips for doing an e-bike-based vacation or road trip. Duane's e-bike rental courtesy of Pedego Summerlin in Las Vegas, Nevada. His rental bike…
- Episode 14: California Dreamin' with the Electric Bike Company
Sean Lupton-Smith joins us to talk about the mission of Electric Bike Company and what makes EBC different, along with some thoughts about manufacturing and the e-bike industry. Sean also talks about EBC's new factory, opening in October 2021. Your hosts are Duane & Jared, two e-bike enthusiasts…
- Episode 13: Shifting Gears
Gears on a bike help you with climbing hills and reaching higher speeds--but adding an electric motor does that too! Do you need, or want, gears on your e-bike? Maybe, maybe not... For another take on this topic: Do Electric Bikes have Gears? For more physics: Bicycle Gearing Physics Your hosts…
- Episode 12: The Right Stuff
Is this title a reference to the Apollo space program or NKOTB? Nope. It's about bike "stuff." What should you carry in your bike bag? We list the things that are important to us, and tell you why. Thanks to some new friends at the new REI store in Tampa for letting us look around and take the…
- Episode 11: 1, 2, 3, Go!
What is a Class 1, 2, or 3 e-bike? The bike industry and some states basically agree on the way to classify different types of ebikes. But many differ in which class of bikes are allowed and where, so it is important to know the differences. The following are links from a few of the sources we…
- Episode 10: Let's Glow Riding!
Duane and Jared participate in a glow ride with Let's Glow Riding in St. Petersburg, Florida, and interview the group's founder, Juli Worthington. Supplemental LED lighting for your bike is great for safety, but is also a lot of fun. If you are in the Tampa Bay Area, join the Let's Glow Riding…
- Episode 9: A Battery of Questions
Best practices for charging your battery and keeping it in tip-top shape. Your hosts are Duane & Jared, two e-bike enthusiasts from the Tampa Bay Area in Florida. E-Bike Radio focuses on issues related to e-bikes and the e-bike lifestyle. Contact us on Facebook, Twitter, or at [email protected].
- Episode 8: E-Bikes: Classified
Duane and Jared discuss the major classifications of ebikes. What type of bike is best for you? What should your next ebike be? Your hosts are Duane & Jared, two e-bike enthusiasts from the Tampa Bay Area in Florida. E-Bike Radio focuses on issues related to e-bikes and the e-bike lifestyle. A…
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