33 episodes
Electric Bike Radio Duane Daiker & Jared Krukar
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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.
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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
Read about how Lime Bikes came to Tampa.
More on the history of bike sharing.
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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 a law change in Florida.
Nothing in this podcast is legal advice for anyone! Always know and comply with the laws in your area.
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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 BikeRadar
For our friends in the Tampa Bay area, please consider taking the Pinellas County E-Bike Survey. And pass it along to anyone you know that might use the Pinellas Trail!
Thanks again to our friends at Pedego Dunedin. If you're a Pedego owner and want to catch Pedego Palooza when it comes near you, here's the link.
P.S. - No, Jared's Radwagon is NOT for sale. Jared informs us that the sign on the staged cover pic was shredded immediately after the photo was taken. ;-)
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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 inflator. Also available as a Pedego branded product in Pedego stores.
Pedego Dunedin is a great resource for those in the Pinellas County area, and is located right on the Pinellas Trail.
Also mentioned in the show was Pedego Summerlin in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Pedego Palooza lists upcoming Pedego owner appreciation events.
And finally, The Pedego Podcast: Entrepreneur & Love Stories.
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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 Bike Company.
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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
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