Back in June, I posted about John McTaggart and his attempt to go coast to coast across the southern U.S. with the Pterosail, a pedal, sail, and electric-assist powered recumbent trike. Well, he’s done it! Check out this innovative machine and highlights of his journey in this 5 minute Youtube video.
Congratulations John!
From the European trade magazine Bike Europe more indications that ebikes are finding a niche as a simple solution to the most common arguments against cycling.
The Netherlands bikes sales figures
Belgian bike sales figures
Check back here, on the Bike Europe site, or in the upcoming issue of Bike Trade Canada for my soon-to-be-published look at MEC‘s decision to sell bikes and offer repairs… and the frosty reception the idea has received from Canada’s independent bike dealers.
EBIKES GAIN MOMENTUM!
I was also invited by Giant Canada marketing manager Randy Pye to attend a dealer orientation session regarding maintenance and troubleshooting of their Twist Freedom bike. Giant technical ambassador Luke Kitzanuk walked the dealers in attendance through the various electronics of the bike and delivered a thorough trouble-shooting demonstration, so bike shops will know how to deal with this new addition to the bike species. This is a new frontier in the cycling industry and bike shops have to know how to service the electric aspect of these bikes if they are going to sell them.
