https://velosurance.com/blog/category/electric-bikes/ Velosurance blog: Articles that cover electric bikes. E-bikes are wooing Americans and for many good reasons. Learn how to choose, care and enjoy and E-bike. en-us 2026 Velosurance. All rights reserved. support@velosurance.com (Velosurance) support@velosurance.com (Velosurance) Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:00:00 -0600 Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:51:15 -0600 Jekyll 4.2.2 https://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 60 daily 1 https://velosurance.com/assets/images/velosurance/logos/velosurance-logo@2x.png https://velosurance.com/blog/category/electric-bikes/ 144 38 https://velosurance.com/blog/fat-tire-ebike-commuting/ https://velosurance.com/blog/fat-tire-ebike-commuting/ Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:00:00 -0600 Denis Voitenko Electric bikes Fat tires soak up potholes and float over snow and sand, which is why they now ship on everything from $999 folding bikes to $2,500 mid-drive commuters. On pavement they cost you range, weight, storage space and sharp steering. Here is how 4-inch and plus tires behave on a daily commute, and which width most riders should pick. Are Fat Tire E-Bikes Good for Commuting? What They Fix and What They Cost You https://velosurance.com/blog/e-bike-vs-car-costs/ https://velosurance.com/blog/e-bike-vs-car-costs/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:00:00 -0500 Denis Voitenko Electric bikes A new car costs $12,863 a year, per AAA, which works out to roughly a workday of pay every week. An e-bike costs about $1,000. Yet riders who buy one to drive less keep drifting back to the car, and the ride is rarely the reason: it is the parking, the charging, the weather, the weight and the route. What the switch is worth in hours, and the fix for each thing that makes riders quit. E-Bike vs. Car: What Switching Really Costs, and Why Riders Quit https://velosurance.com/blog/parents-guide-to-ebikes-for-teens/ https://velosurance.com/blog/parents-guide-to-ebikes-for-teens/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 21:25:15 -0500 Denis Voitenko Electric bikes E-bikes are becoming a popular choice for teens, offering freedom and practicality, but parents need to carefully match bike type, size, and class (1, 2, or 3) to their child’s age and abilities. Safety is critical, with helmets, proper fit, and skill-building programs helping teens handle the added speed and weight. Families should also be cautious of high-power dirt bikes that are not street legal. Charged up: A parent’s guide to e-bikes for teens and kids https://velosurance.com/blog/buyers-guide-moped-style-ebikes/ https://velosurance.com/blog/buyers-guide-moped-style-ebikes/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:25:15 -0500 Denis Voitenko Electric bikes Moped-style e-bikes blend vintage moto looks with modern power, but discerning buyers should look past the hype and focus on weight, motor type, range, proven electronics, service support, and security needs to find the model that truly fits their lifestyle. A buyer’s guide to moped-style E-bikes https://velosurance.com/blog/ebike-better-electric-vehicle/ https://velosurance.com/blog/ebike-better-electric-vehicle/ Sun, 10 Nov 2024 20:25:15 -0600 Denis Voitenko Electric bikes While it isnt a direct replacement for a car, more people should consider purchasing an e-bike rather than another EV. Why an e-bike is a better electric vehicle https://velosurance.com/blog/emtb-maintenance/ https://velosurance.com/blog/emtb-maintenance/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 20:12:15 -0600 Travis Reill Electric bikes With the growing popularity of E-mountain bikes (e-MTB), we see more and more people using them to hit the trails. In response, almost every major mountain bike manufacturer now offers at least one electric mountain bike. How to properly maintain an electric mountain bike https://velosurance.com/blog/emtb-riders-need-bicycle-insurance/ https://velosurance.com/blog/emtb-riders-need-bicycle-insurance/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 20:12:15 -0600 Katrina Rossi Electric bikes If riding an electric mountain bike is an important aspect of your lifestyle, purchasing bike insurance is a logical choice. Many of the risks associated with owning and riding an electric mountain bike aren’t covered by conventional insurance and coverage you already have may not be sufficient to cover the risks, leaving you financially vulnerable. Why electric mountain bike riders should consider specialty bicycle insurance https://velosurance.com/blog/ebike-laws-regulations/ https://velosurance.com/blog/ebike-laws-regulations/ Wed, 30 Sep 2020 00:25:15 -0500 Katrina Rossi Electric bikes The sheer exhilaration of riding a bike as a child is enough to get someone hooked for life. Add a motor to the mix for some extra speed and it almost seems too good to be true—but it’s not. Electric bicycles, or e-bikes, are pedaled like a traditional bike and often look so similar that upon first glance, you might not be able to tell the difference. Ebike laws and regulations https://velosurance.com/blog/tips-buying-electric-bicycle/ https://velosurance.com/blog/tips-buying-electric-bicycle/ Fri, 08 Dec 2017 23:25:15 -0600 David Williams Electric bikes Even though the first US patents documenting electric bicycles were granted in the 1890’s, it wasn’t until the early 2000’s that they really started undergoing the many changes that have led them to become what they are today. Tips on buying an electric bicycle https://velosurance.com/blog/cable-lock-will-not-save-bike-from-theft/ https://velosurance.com/blog/cable-lock-will-not-save-bike-from-theft/ Fri, 17 Nov 2017 23:25:15 -0600 David Williams Electric bikes Securing your bike when leaving it unattended is a must-do if you expect it to be there when you return. If you commute by bike, it’s likely that you already own a bike lock. If you don’t, you should go purchase one as soon as you’re done reading this article. A cable lock will not save your bicycle from theft https://velosurance.com/blog/ebikes-wooing-americans/ https://velosurance.com/blog/ebikes-wooing-americans/ Mon, 03 Oct 2016 10:25:15 -0500 David Williams Electric bikes Electric bike sales in Europe have shown double-digit growth, with sales in the Netherlands surging by 24%. It’s estimated that about 350,000 electric bicycles were sold to customers in the United States in 2015. While an impressive figure, it’s merely a fraction of the 17.4M total bikes sold. E-bikes are wooing Americans https://velosurance.com/blog/how-choose-right-bicycle/ https://velosurance.com/blog/how-choose-right-bicycle/ Tue, 28 Jun 2016 10:25:15 -0500 David Williams Electric bikes Bicycles are becoming increasingly popular in modern culture. Not only are they used for exercise and recreation, but they are also an environmentally friendly mode of daily transportation. For millions of people all over the world, bikes are the preferred method to commute to work. How to choose the right bicycle