Jared and Duane rent a Lime and a Spin electric bike in downtown Tampa--just for fun.
\n\nDockless 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!
\n\n\n\n\n\nRead about how Lime Bikes came to Tampa.
\n\nMore on the history of bike sharing.
\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.
","summary":"What's it like to rent a dockless electric bike?","date_published":"2023-03-28T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/13b01510-46d2-4afd-9d29-56a858ce05c5/2847e7c4-8c9f-4683-8254-b1c3ed263619.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10438206,"duration_in_seconds":1270}]},{"id":"e226f50b-135f-4747-b011-15e27994a88e","title":"Episode 30: The Idaho Stop","url":"https://www.ebikeradio.com/30","content_text":"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! \n\nThe Idaho Stop explained.\n\nRecent changes in Colorado.\n\nAdvocating a law change in Florida.\n\nNothing in this podcast is legal advice for anyone! Always know and comply with the laws in your area.\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.","content_html":"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!
\n\nThe Idaho Stop explained.
\n\nRecent changes in Colorado.
\n\nAdvocating a law change in Florida.
\n\nNothing in this podcast is legal advice for anyone! Always know and comply with the laws in your area.
\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.
","summary":"Call it the Idaho Stop or something else--it's all about rolling through stop signs legally!","date_published":"2022-04-23T09:30:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/13b01510-46d2-4afd-9d29-56a858ce05c5/e226f50b-135f-4747-b011-15e27994a88e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7858642,"duration_in_seconds":948}]},{"id":"5a2ce256-27b7-4c98-a60e-b976e4d90587","title":"Episode 29: Secondhand Sparks","url":"https://www.ebikeradio.com/29","content_text":"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!\n\nSome thoughts on buying a [used bike] from Bicycling Magazine and BikeRadar\n\nFor 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!\n\nThanks 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.\n\nP.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. ;-)\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.","content_html":"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!
\n\nSome thoughts on buying a [used bike] from Bicycling Magazine and BikeRadar
\n\nFor 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!
\n\nThanks 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.
\n\nP.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. ;-)
\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.
","summary":"Tips for buying a used e-bike.","date_published":"2022-04-08T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/13b01510-46d2-4afd-9d29-56a858ce05c5/5a2ce256-27b7-4c98-a60e-b976e4d90587.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13220107,"duration_in_seconds":1618}]},{"id":"5b7f882e-be28-4802-9286-37705407ab67","title":"Episode 28: Here We Pedego Again","url":"https://www.ebikeradio.com/28","content_text":"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.\n\nLinks from the show:\n\nThe Pedego Boomerang and Pedego Element.\n\nGUP tire sealant and inflator. Also available as a Pedego branded product in Pedego stores.\n\nPedego Dunedin is a great resource for those in the Pinellas County area, and is located right on the Pinellas Trail.\n\nAlso mentioned in the show was Pedego Summerlin in Las Vegas, Nevada.\n\nPedego Palooza lists upcoming Pedego owner appreciation events.\n\nAnd finally, The Pedego Podcast: Entrepreneur & Love Stories.\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.Special Guest: Don DiCostanzo.","content_html":"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.
\n\nLinks from the show:
\n\nThe Pedego Boomerang and Pedego Element.
\n\nGUP tire sealant and inflator. Also available as a Pedego branded product in Pedego stores.
\n\nPedego Dunedin is a great resource for those in the Pinellas County area, and is located right on the Pinellas Trail.
\n\nAlso mentioned in the show was Pedego Summerlin in Las Vegas, Nevada.
\n\nPedego Palooza lists upcoming Pedego owner appreciation events.
\n\nAnd finally, The Pedego Podcast: Entrepreneur & Love Stories.
\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.
Special Guest: Don DiCostanzo.
","summary":"A conversation with Don DiConstanzo, founder and CEO of Pedego Electric Bike Company.","date_published":"2022-03-23T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/13b01510-46d2-4afd-9d29-56a858ce05c5/5b7f882e-be28-4802-9286-37705407ab67.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17470803,"duration_in_seconds":1937}]},{"id":"3c897c05-49bc-4e0f-bd0c-bf74d0da6a35","title":"Episode 27: The Electric Bike Co. Model E: Our Long-Term Review","url":"https://www.ebikeradio.com/27","content_text":"Jared and Duane share the details of their long-term test of a new Electric Bike Co. Model E.\n\nEBC Model E Bike\n\nYou can customize your own Model E\n\nFor 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.\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.","content_html":"Jared and Duane share the details of their long-term test of a new Electric Bike Co. Model E.
\n\n\n\nYou can customize your own Model E
\n\nFor 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.
\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.
","summary":"Thoughts on riding and living with the new Electric Bike Company Model E bike.","date_published":"2022-03-15T06:45:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/13b01510-46d2-4afd-9d29-56a858ce05c5/3c897c05-49bc-4e0f-bd0c-bf74d0da6a35.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28240166,"duration_in_seconds":3529}]},{"id":"9d4989de-7aa7-431e-9279-7b105229fc1b","title":"Episode 26: Heads Up!","url":"https://www.ebikeradio.com/26","content_text":"You should probably wear a helmet. Duane and Jared talk about picking a helmet and making it part of your life.\n\nHelmet Safety Standards\n\nHelmet Technology\n\nJared's Giro Agilis MIPS helmet\n\nDuane's Bontrager Quantum MIPS helmet\n\nJulia's Giro Hale MIPS helmet for kids\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.","content_html":"You should probably wear a helmet. Duane and Jared talk about picking a helmet and making it part of your life.
\n\n\n\n\n\nJared's Giro Agilis MIPS helmet
\n\nDuane's Bontrager Quantum MIPS helmet
\n\nJulia's Giro Hale MIPS helmet for kids
\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.
","summary":"Pick a helmet and wear it...if you want to. But you kinda should.","date_published":"2022-03-04T12:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/13b01510-46d2-4afd-9d29-56a858ce05c5/9d4989de-7aa7-431e-9279-7b105229fc1b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8987756,"duration_in_seconds":1089}]},{"id":"76bcc8c1-444d-41c6-bf13-534271f930a9","title":"Episode 25: Keepin' it Clean","url":"https://www.ebikeradio.com/25","content_text":"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.\n\nMeguiar's Quick Detail Spray\n\nWhite Lightning Clean Streak degreaser\n\nFinish Line 1-STEP Cleaner and Lubricant\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.","content_html":"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.
\n\n\n\nWhite Lightning Clean Streak degreaser
\n\nFinish Line 1-STEP Cleaner and Lubricant
\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.
","summary":"Ideas for keeping your eBike clean between rides.","date_published":"2022-02-10T12:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/13b01510-46d2-4afd-9d29-56a858ce05c5/76bcc8c1-444d-41c6-bf13-534271f930a9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8500332,"duration_in_seconds":1028}]},{"id":"ce2fa175-faaa-44b9-a900-3645c683f504","title":"Episode 24: Under Pressure","url":"https://www.ebikeradio.com/24","content_text":"How much air pressure should you run in your eBike tires? Jared and Duane talk about the basics (and importance) of proper tire inflation.\n\nHere are a few of the tools we use:\n\nJoeBlow Sport Floor Pump (current version of Jared's old-but-still-great pump)\n\nRyobi One+ 18V Dual Function Inflator/Deflator\n\nSchumacher BEO1255 Battery Extender\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.","content_html":"How much air pressure should you run in your eBike tires? Jared and Duane talk about the basics (and importance) of proper tire inflation.
\n\nHere are a few of the tools we use:
\n\nJoeBlow Sport Floor Pump (current version of Jared's old-but-still-great pump)
\n\nRyobi One+ 18V Dual Function Inflator/Deflator
\n\nSchumacher BEO1255 Battery Extender
\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.
","summary":"How much pressure for your tires?","date_published":"2022-02-04T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/13b01510-46d2-4afd-9d29-56a858ce05c5/ce2fa175-faaa-44b9-a900-3645c683f504.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11495840,"duration_in_seconds":1174}]},{"id":"6f548a2c-0557-4bbc-9572-e6fbc9aa580e","title":"Episode 23: Whatchamacallit?","url":"https://www.ebikeradio.com/23","content_text":"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? \n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.","content_html":"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?
\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.
","summary":"What do we call non-electric bikes?","date_published":"2022-01-20T15:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/13b01510-46d2-4afd-9d29-56a858ce05c5/6f548a2c-0557-4bbc-9572-e6fbc9aa580e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":9154207,"duration_in_seconds":1110}]},{"id":"e7114272-c3fc-43ef-814c-5ac7c656fe65","title":"Episode 22: New Years' E-Resolutions","url":"https://www.ebikeradio.com/22","content_text":"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.\n\nA few links from the show:\n\nJared's new cellphone handlebar mount\n\nE-biking is healthy!\nNew York Times: E-bikes Can Provide a Good Workout \nForbes: Riding Electric Bicycles Boon To Health And Not Cheating, Confirms Literature Review\nThe Verge: No, E-Bikes Aren't Cheating. We've Got the Science to Prove It. \nOutside Online: Don't Underestimate the Health Benefits of E-Bikes\nWashington Post: E-bikes get up to speed in popularity, providing a workout easier on the heart\nHealth benefits of electrically-assisted cycling: a systematic review\nBicycling.com: Why Older Riders May Get a Surprising Benefit From E-Bikes\nCnet: Can electric bikes help you get fit?\nREI: Can You Get Exercise Riding an Electric Bike?\nBikeRadar: Can you get fit on an electric bike?\nCyclist.co: How an e-bike can help you return to fitness\n\nResources for bike repair and DIY\n Global Cycling Network\n GMBN Tech\n Park Tool\n Cycling Weekly\n Big Game Bikes\n Bolton Ebikes, now Area 13 Ebikes\n Performance Bicycle\n\nJared's favorite derailleur adjustment video\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.","content_html":"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.
\n\nA few links from the show:
\n\nJared's new cellphone handlebar mount
\n\nE-biking is healthy!
\nNew York Times: E-bikes Can Provide a Good Workout
\nForbes: Riding Electric Bicycles Boon To Health And Not Cheating, Confirms Literature Review
\nThe Verge: No, E-Bikes Aren't Cheating. We've Got the Science to Prove It.
\nOutside Online: Don't Underestimate the Health Benefits of E-Bikes
\nWashington Post: E-bikes get up to speed in popularity, providing a workout easier on the heart
\nHealth benefits of electrically-assisted cycling: a systematic review
\nBicycling.com: Why Older Riders May Get a Surprising Benefit From E-Bikes
\nCnet: Can electric bikes help you get fit?
\nREI: Can You Get Exercise Riding an Electric Bike?
\nBikeRadar: Can you get fit on an electric bike?
\nCyclist.co: How an e-bike can help you return to fitness
Resources for bike repair and DIY
\n Global Cycling Network
\n GMBN Tech
\n Park Tool
\n Cycling Weekly
\n Big Game Bikes
\n Bolton Ebikes, now Area 13 Ebikes
\n Performance Bicycle
Jared's favorite derailleur adjustment video
\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.
","summary":"Some E-bike related New Years' resolutions for your consideration.","date_published":"2022-01-13T13:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/13b01510-46d2-4afd-9d29-56a858ce05c5/e7114272-c3fc-43ef-814c-5ac7c656fe65.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11139649,"duration_in_seconds":1358}]},{"id":"05bf2ac6-b575-49ca-a1bf-3392c5b5f74f","title":"Happy Holidays","url":"https://www.ebikeradio.com/holiday2021","content_text":"A quick holiday greeting from your hosts. Thanks for listening to our podcast! We will be back with new content in January 2022.\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.","content_html":"A quick holiday greeting from your hosts. Thanks for listening to our podcast! We will be back with new content in January 2022.
\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.
","summary":"Happy Holidays from Electric Bike Radio!","date_published":"2021-12-23T15:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/13b01510-46d2-4afd-9d29-56a858ce05c5/05bf2ac6-b575-49ca-a1bf-3392c5b5f74f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":1236867,"duration_in_seconds":154}]},{"id":"43717fed-61c1-4a39-8a39-9402f281f78a","title":"Episode 21: ON YOUR LEFT!","url":"https://www.ebikeradio.com/21","content_text":"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?\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.","content_html":"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?
\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.
","summary":"The great debate--\"on your left\" or ring a bell, or both?","date_published":"2021-12-16T16:45:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/13b01510-46d2-4afd-9d29-56a858ce05c5/43717fed-61c1-4a39-8a39-9402f281f78a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":9273021,"duration_in_seconds":1125}]},{"id":"a6937f98-3547-444f-a434-9a4636935033","title":"Episode 20: For Whom the Bell Rings","url":"https://www.ebikeradio.com/20","content_text":"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 this episode.\n\nSpurcycle Original Bell - \"expensive German bell\" mentioned in the show.\n Zefal Premium Brass Bell - \"cheap Wal-Mart bell\" mentioned in the show.\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.","content_html":"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 this episode.
\n\nSpurcycle Original Bell - "expensive German bell" mentioned in the show.
\n Zefal Premium Brass Bell - "cheap Wal-Mart bell" mentioned in the show.
Contact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.
","summary":"Bells and horns, and how to make your presence known!","date_published":"2021-12-09T15:30:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/13b01510-46d2-4afd-9d29-56a858ce05c5/a6937f98-3547-444f-a434-9a4636935033.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12257255,"duration_in_seconds":1498}]},{"id":"b2680d36-78fa-47ce-bc46-e5f32c036c8a","title":"Episode 19: A Bike for All Sizes","url":"https://www.ebikeradio.com/19","content_text":"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.\n\nPedego Mag Wheel Option\n\n\nThomson Elite seatpost\n\nSome bike brands mentioned in the podcast:\nBlix\nElectric Bike Company\nHimiway\nLectric eBikes\nPedego\nRad Power Bikes\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.","content_html":"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.
\n\n\n\nThomson Elite seatpost
\n\nSome bike brands mentioned in the podcast:
\nBlix
\nElectric Bike Company
\nHimiway
\nLectric eBikes
\nPedego
\nRad Power Bikes
Contact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.
","summary":"Things that bigger or taller people should consider when choosing and maintaining an e-bike.","date_published":"2021-12-02T06:45:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/13b01510-46d2-4afd-9d29-56a858ce05c5/b2680d36-78fa-47ce-bc46-e5f32c036c8a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10026758,"duration_in_seconds":1252}]},{"id":"8716cccf-2480-4608-95cd-95085a3ec981","title":"Episode 18: Holly Jolly Gift List","url":"https://www.ebikeradio.com/18","content_text":"Duane and Jared share their holiday wish lists--to help give you some ideas for gift giving in the quickly approaching holiday season.\n\nThe list includes some specific products and some general categories:\n\nSenna Evo-R1 Smart Helmet\n\nEggrider and check out Episode 16: Egg-celsior! The EggRider Upgrade\n\nBiking Gloves\n\nAftershox\n\nPower Inflator, like the Ryobi or a portable model, or a jumpstarter that has a compressor built in, here's a great youtube test video\n\nHandlebar Cell Phone Mount -- any ideas, listeners?\n\nStand-alone Headlight, like one of these\n\nLED Wheel Lights and Frame Lights\n\nWe do not have any merchant links or make any money on any of these product sales!\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.","content_html":"Duane and Jared share their holiday wish lists--to help give you some ideas for gift giving in the quickly approaching holiday season.
\n\nThe list includes some specific products and some general categories:
\n\n\n\nEggrider and check out Episode 16: Egg-celsior! The EggRider Upgrade
\n\nBiking Gloves
\n\n\n\nPower Inflator, like the Ryobi or a portable model, or a jumpstarter that has a compressor built in, here's a great youtube test video
\n\nHandlebar Cell Phone Mount -- any ideas, listeners?
\n\nStand-alone Headlight, like one of these
\n\nLED Wheel Lights and Frame Lights
\n\nWe do not have any merchant links or make any money on any of these product sales!
\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.
","summary":"An e-bike-related (sort of) holiday wish list.","date_published":"2021-11-18T22:30:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/13b01510-46d2-4afd-9d29-56a858ce05c5/8716cccf-2480-4608-95cd-95085a3ec981.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11432681,"duration_in_seconds":1330}]},{"id":"ef1f8a85-7076-4b11-9c90-3232f1288f37","title":"Episode 17: E-Bike Myths and Misconceptions","url":"https://www.ebikeradio.com/17","content_text":"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...\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.","content_html":"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...
\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.
","summary":"Debunking myths about e-bikes and e-biking.","date_published":"2021-11-11T11:45:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/13b01510-46d2-4afd-9d29-56a858ce05c5/ef1f8a85-7076-4b11-9c90-3232f1288f37.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10426264,"duration_in_seconds":1269}]},{"id":"5110a629-9a37-4197-a98d-d90a65923ccf","title":"Episode 16: Egg-celsior! The EggRider Upgrade","url":"https://www.ebikeradio.com/16","content_text":"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.\n\nYou can learn more about the Eggrider at the following links:\n[https://eggrider.com/](Eggrider)\n[https://biggamebikes.com/product/eggrider-v2-bluetooth-ebike-display](Big Game Bikes)\n\nThanks to Dave \"the Yolkster\" Daiker for letting us play with his new toy!\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.","content_html":"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.
\n\nYou can learn more about the Eggrider at the following links:
\n[https://eggrider.com/](Eggrider)
\n[https://biggamebikes.com/product/eggrider-v2-bluetooth-ebike-display](Big Game Bikes)
Thanks to Dave "the Yolkster" Daiker for letting us play with his new toy!
\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.
","summary":"Upgrading a Rad e-bike with the EggRider aftermarket controller and display.","date_published":"2021-11-04T11:45:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/13b01510-46d2-4afd-9d29-56a858ce05c5/5110a629-9a37-4197-a98d-d90a65923ccf.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15411430,"duration_in_seconds":1498}]},{"id":"7f3cd87d-c2d7-437c-9a79-0f95001d9e06","title":"Episode 15: Electric Vacation","url":"https://www.ebikeradio.com/15","content_text":"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.\n\nDuane's e-bike rental courtesy of Pedego Summerlin in Las Vegas, Nevada. His rental bike was a Pedego Interceptor. He also obtained a Saris bike rack that worked with a Cruise America rental RV.\n\nThanks to Chris from Colorado, and the new EBR fans Duane met at Moab Coffee Roasters!\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.","content_html":"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.
\n\nDuane's e-bike rental courtesy of Pedego Summerlin in Las Vegas, Nevada. His rental bike was a Pedego Interceptor. He also obtained a Saris bike rack that worked with a Cruise America rental RV.
\n\nThanks to Chris from Colorado, and the new EBR fans Duane met at Moab Coffee Roasters!
\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.
","summary":"Renting e-bikes for vacation.","date_published":"2021-10-28T00:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/13b01510-46d2-4afd-9d29-56a858ce05c5/7f3cd87d-c2d7-437c-9a79-0f95001d9e06.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5711120,"duration_in_seconds":713}]},{"id":"d3f2e63c-1f13-4aac-8ca2-9f7a37734310","title":"Episode 14: California Dreamin' with the Electric Bike Company","url":"https://www.ebikeradio.com/14","content_text":"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.\n\nSean also talks about EBC's new factory, opening in October 2021.\n\nYour hosts are Duane & Jared, two e-bike enthusiasts from the Tampa Bay Area in Florida.\n\nElectric Bike Radio focuses on issues related to e-bikes and the e-bike lifestyle.\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.Special Guest: Sean Lupton-Smith.","content_html":"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.
\n\nSean also talks about EBC's new factory, opening in October 2021.
\n\nYour hosts are Duane & Jared, two e-bike enthusiasts from the Tampa Bay Area in Florida.
\n\nElectric Bike Radio focuses on issues related to e-bikes and the e-bike lifestyle.
\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.
\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.
Special Guest: Sean Lupton-Smith.
","summary":"A conversation with Sean Lupton-Smith the Founder and owner of Electric Bike Company.","date_published":"2021-10-20T15:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/13b01510-46d2-4afd-9d29-56a858ce05c5/d3f2e63c-1f13-4aac-8ca2-9f7a37734310.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18807789,"duration_in_seconds":2316}]},{"id":"478e7f6f-58e8-4a17-961c-15531d9d8e4c","title":"Episode 13: Shifting Gears","url":"https://www.ebikeradio.com/13","content_text":"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...\n\nFor another take on this topic: Do Electric Bikes have Gears?\n\nFor more physics: Bicycle Gearing Physics\n\nYour hosts are Duane & Jared, two e-bike enthusiasts from the Tampa Bay Area in Florida.\n\nElectric Bike Radio focuses on issues related to e-bikes and the e-bike lifestyle.\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.","content_html":"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...
\n\nFor another take on this topic: Do Electric Bikes have Gears?
\n\nFor more physics: Bicycle Gearing Physics
\n\nYour hosts are Duane & Jared, two e-bike enthusiasts from the Tampa Bay Area in Florida.
\n\nElectric Bike Radio focuses on issues related to e-bikes and the e-bike lifestyle.
\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.
\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.
","summary":"How do gears work and do you need them on an e-bike?","date_published":"2021-09-22T11:45:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/13b01510-46d2-4afd-9d29-56a858ce05c5/478e7f6f-58e8-4a17-961c-15531d9d8e4c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11780402,"duration_in_seconds":900}]},{"id":"8ea6008c-d3ed-4e19-93f5-adf9f672866c","title":"Episode 12: The Right Stuff","url":"https://www.ebikeradio.com/12","content_text":"Is this title a reference to the Apollo space program or NKOTB? Nope. It's about bike \"stuff.\"\n\nWhat 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 cover photo with their \"stuff\"!\n\nWe both mentioned that we have RoadIDs, you can check those out here: RoadID\n\nYour hosts are Duane & Jared, two e-bike enthusiasts from the Tampa Bay Area in Florida.\n\nElectric Bike Radio focuses on issues related to e-bikes and the e-bike lifestyle.\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.","content_html":"Is this title a reference to the Apollo space program or NKOTB? Nope. It's about bike "stuff."
\n\nWhat 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 cover photo with their "stuff"!
\n\nWe both mentioned that we have RoadIDs, you can check those out here: RoadID
\n\nYour hosts are Duane & Jared, two e-bike enthusiasts from the Tampa Bay Area in Florida.
\n\nElectric Bike Radio focuses on issues related to e-bikes and the e-bike lifestyle.
\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.
\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.
","summary":"Essential items for your bike bag.","date_published":"2021-09-15T12:30:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/13b01510-46d2-4afd-9d29-56a858ce05c5/8ea6008c-d3ed-4e19-93f5-adf9f672866c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11829142,"duration_in_seconds":1444}]},{"id":"5313b7ad-121d-4e34-8467-85e165faed59","title":"Episode 11: 1, 2, 3, Go!","url":"https://www.ebikeradio.com/11","content_text":"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.\n\nThe following are links from a few of the sources we found regarding e-bike classifications. As always, this is not legal advice, and you should do your own research to make sure you're complying with the current laws in your locale.\n\n\nNational Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)\nOrder number 3376 from the U.S. Department of the Interior\nPeople for Bikes\nAventon\nBosch\nJuiced Bikes\nHimiway\nRadPowerBikes\nTrek\n\n\nAlso, this is the newly-created Florida Statute referenced in the episode.\n\n\n§ 316.20655, Fla. Stat. (2021)\n\n\nYour hosts are Duane & Jared, two e-bike enthusiasts from the Tampa Bay Area in Florida.\n\nElectric Bike Radio focuses on issues related to e-bikes and the e-bike lifestyle.\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.","content_html":"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.
\n\nThe following are links from a few of the sources we found regarding e-bike classifications. As always, this is not legal advice, and you should do your own research to make sure you're complying with the current laws in your locale.
\n\nAlso, this is the newly-created Florida Statute referenced in the episode.
\n\n\n\nYour hosts are Duane & Jared, two e-bike enthusiasts from the Tampa Bay Area in Florida.
\n\nElectric Bike Radio focuses on issues related to e-bikes and the e-bike lifestyle.
\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.
","summary":"Understanding legal classifications of e-bikes.","date_published":"2021-09-08T11:45:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/13b01510-46d2-4afd-9d29-56a858ce05c5/5313b7ad-121d-4e34-8467-85e165faed59.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7264003,"duration_in_seconds":873}]},{"id":"9b8a7fef-9ca0-4623-b84c-c50b4efefaf8","title":"Episode 10: Let's Glow Riding!","url":"https://www.ebikeradio.com/10","content_text":"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. \n\nSupplemental LED lighting for your bike is great for safety, but is also a lot of fun. \n\nIf you are in the Tampa Bay Area, join the Let's Glow Riding Facebook Group, or if you are not -- start your own ride!\n\nLocal news coverage about Juli's glow riding story.\n\nPurchase glow riding products from Juli on her website or the Let's Glow LED Etsy store.\n\nJuli was inspired by the word famous Venice Electric Light Parade, founded by Marcus Gladney.\n\nIf you love this idea, start a glow ride in your neighborhood, and let us know!\n\nYour hosts are Duane & Jared, two e-bike enthusiasts from the Tampa Bay Area in Florida.\n\nE-Bike Radio focuses on issues related to e-bikes and the e-bike lifestyle.\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.Special Guest: Juli Worthington.","content_html":"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.
\n\nSupplemental LED lighting for your bike is great for safety, but is also a lot of fun.
\n\nIf you are in the Tampa Bay Area, join the Let's Glow Riding Facebook Group, or if you are not -- start your own ride!
\n\nLocal news coverage about Juli's glow riding story.
\n\nPurchase glow riding products from Juli on her website or the Let's Glow LED Etsy store.
\n\nJuli was inspired by the word famous Venice Electric Light Parade, founded by Marcus Gladney.
\n\nIf you love this idea, start a glow ride in your neighborhood, and let us know!
\n\nYour hosts are Duane & Jared, two e-bike enthusiasts from the Tampa Bay Area in Florida.
\n\nE-Bike Radio focuses on issues related to e-bikes and the e-bike lifestyle.
\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.
Special Guest: Juli Worthington.
","summary":"Glow Riding for safety, but also for fun.","date_published":"2021-09-01T11:45:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/13b01510-46d2-4afd-9d29-56a858ce05c5/9b8a7fef-9ca0-4623-b84c-c50b4efefaf8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10454748,"duration_in_seconds":1306}]},{"id":"53792b75-6268-4a92-a141-857af8eb5e7b","title":"Episode 9: A Battery of Questions","url":"https://www.ebikeradio.com/9","content_text":"Best practices for charging your battery and keeping it in tip-top shape.\n\nYour hosts are Duane & Jared, two e-bike enthusiasts from the Tampa Bay Area in Florida.\n\nE-Bike Radio focuses on issues related to e-bikes and the e-bike lifestyle.\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.","content_html":"Best practices for charging your battery and keeping it in tip-top shape.
\n\nYour hosts are Duane & Jared, two e-bike enthusiasts from the Tampa Bay Area in Florida.
\n\nE-Bike Radio focuses on issues related to e-bikes and the e-bike lifestyle.
\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.
","summary":"Getting the most life and performance from your e-bike battery.","date_published":"2021-08-25T11:45:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/13b01510-46d2-4afd-9d29-56a858ce05c5/53792b75-6268-4a92-a141-857af8eb5e7b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8512345,"duration_in_seconds":1029}]},{"id":"eba66f12-8e8e-4dfc-9316-1cae9d99f0ce","title":"Episode 8: E-Bikes: Classified","url":"https://www.ebikeradio.com/8","content_text":"Duane and Jared discuss the major classifications of ebikes. What type of bike is best for you? What should your next ebike be?\n\nYour hosts are Duane & Jared, two e-bike enthusiasts from the Tampa Bay Area in Florida.\n\nE-Bike Radio focuses on issues related to e-bikes and the e-bike lifestyle.\n\nA Guide to Electric Bikes from our friends in the UK.\n\nOne of many fun road e-bike videos from Global Cycling Network\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.","content_html":"Duane and Jared discuss the major classifications of ebikes. What type of bike is best for you? What should your next ebike be?
\n\nYour hosts are Duane & Jared, two e-bike enthusiasts from the Tampa Bay Area in Florida.
\n\nE-Bike Radio focuses on issues related to e-bikes and the e-bike lifestyle.
\n\nA Guide to Electric Bikes from our friends in the UK.
\n\nOne of many fun road e-bike videos from Global Cycling Network
\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.
","summary":"You want an e-bike, but what kind of e-bike?","date_published":"2021-08-18T11:45:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/13b01510-46d2-4afd-9d29-56a858ce05c5/eba66f12-8e8e-4dfc-9316-1cae9d99f0ce.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15590631,"duration_in_seconds":1948}]},{"id":"da081c9a-6cb9-49dd-88b7-d1fd9a6d14c0","title":"Episode 7: Riding in the Rain","url":"https://www.ebikeradio.com/7","content_text":"Duane and Jared discuss the ins and outs of riding an e-bike in the rain. What equipment do you need? How should you change your riding style? What do you do with your e-bike after the ride?\n\nYour hosts are Duane & Jared, two e-bike enthusiasts from the Tampa Bay Area in Florida.\n\nE-Bike Radio focuses on issues related to e-bikes and the e-bike lifestyle.\n\nEpisode links:\n\nFor Jared -- the definition of Gully Washer.\n\nSome manufacturer suggestions for rain\n\nAventon\nBlix\nEvelo\nAriel Rider\nBiktrix\nEahora (they recommend AGAINST rain)\nHimiway\nJetson\nJuiced Bikes\nMagnum\nM2S\nPedego\nPropella\nQualisports\nRadPowerBikes\nRiese & Muller\nSondors\nSparkbikes/Jot Bikes\nSuper73\nSwagtron\nTrek\nVela Bikes\nVoltBike\nXtracycle\n\nGeneral bike maintenance for wet weather\n\nBicycling Magazine: Riding in the Rain\n\nCustom Covers!\n\nListener Terry G. mentioned he purchased a custom cover for his Radwagon display on Etsy. Searching for \"[bike name] display cover\" on Etsy comes up with solutions for lots of bikes. Here's one example we found (but have not tried) Search for yourself, maybe there's a solution for your bike. Thanks, Terry!\n\nPost-show notes (ideas from listeners or things we just forgot!)\n\n\nSome manufacturers say the water resistance is only from the top down, and advise not to flip your e-bike over to clean it while it is wet!\nDon't charge a battery that is wet, or that is still on a wet frame! (Thanks, Gwen S.!)\nIf you take your seat post out of your seat tube to travel, don't leave it open to the rain. (Thanks, Tim D.!)\n\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.","content_html":"Duane and Jared discuss the ins and outs of riding an e-bike in the rain. What equipment do you need? How should you change your riding style? What do you do with your e-bike after the ride?
\n\nYour hosts are Duane & Jared, two e-bike enthusiasts from the Tampa Bay Area in Florida.
\n\nE-Bike Radio focuses on issues related to e-bikes and the e-bike lifestyle.
\n\nEpisode links:
\n\nFor Jared -- the definition of Gully Washer.
\n\nAventon
\nBlix
\nEvelo
\nAriel Rider
\nBiktrix
\nEahora (they recommend AGAINST rain)
\nHimiway
\nJetson
\nJuiced Bikes
\nMagnum
\nM2S
\nPedego
\nPropella
\nQualisports
\nRadPowerBikes
\nRiese & Muller
\nSondors
\nSparkbikes/Jot Bikes
\nSuper73
\nSwagtron
\nTrek
\nVela Bikes
\nVoltBike
\nXtracycle
Bicycling Magazine: Riding in the Rain
\n\nListener Terry G. mentioned he purchased a custom cover for his Radwagon display on Etsy. Searching for "[bike name] display cover" on Etsy comes up with solutions for lots of bikes. Here's one example we found (but have not tried) Search for yourself, maybe there's a solution for your bike. Thanks, Terry!
\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.
","summary":"Can I ride an e-bike in the rain? ","date_published":"2021-08-11T11:45:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/13b01510-46d2-4afd-9d29-56a858ce05c5/da081c9a-6cb9-49dd-88b7-d1fd9a6d14c0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10026758,"duration_in_seconds":1252}]},{"id":"1ce6455d-b5fa-4290-8db9-f95cb11607ec","title":"Episode 6: Bike Security: The Search for Lock","url":"https://www.ebikeradio.com/6","content_text":"In this second part of our two-part ebike security series, Duane and Jared cover the different types of locks, what they should be used for, and how you can choose. If you haven't listened to Episode 5, check that out first to hear what you should consider in determining the level of security you're going to need for what you do with your bike.\n\nYour hosts are Duane & Jared, two e-bike enthusiasts from the Tampa Bay Area in Florida.\n\nE-Bike Radio focuses on issues related to e-bikes and the e-bike lifestyle.\n\nEpisode links:\n\nRating organizations\n\n\nSold Secure approved products search\nART\n\n\nSay no to cable locks\n\n\nFour cable locks cut at once with handheld cutter\n\n\nNew and novel locks - a mixed bag (and always review multiple sources!)\n\n\nOttolock Hexband: Ottolock hexband cut in seconds with tin snips; Ottolock's own test\nLitelok Gold: Litelok's own video; Litelock gold cut in seconds with cable cutters\nTigr Mini Titanium: A bunch of cutters can't get through it; Tigr Mini Titanium Lock Review (and defeat)\nMaster Lock Street Cuffs: Bosnian Bill's review; Lockpicking Lawyer's attack\n\n\nSome chains worth looking at\n\n\nKryptonite Legend Chain\nKryptonite Evolution 4\nHiplok Gold\nOnguard Mastiff Chains (their low- and middle-tier, they also have Beast on the same site)\nAbus Chain Locks\n\n\nU-locks we mentioned, and some other brands\n\nKryptonite New-U New York Lock Standard--click through page for other U-Locks\nOnguard Brute Locks (stick to Brute, the lower levels are not really worth carrying)\n\nWatch all the ways any lock can be destroyed. No lock is 100% secure\n\nLondon Police show a whole bunch of locks destroyed with different tools\nNut splitter breaks folding bar lock\nRamset opens motorcycle lock in less than a second\nHydraulic cutter breaks D-Lock\nLockpicks with a skilled hand can open almost anything\nBikeRadar tests 29 locks to destruction\n\nWhat we've been using\n\nJared: New-U New York Lock Standard; and secondary or short stop only Keeper 712 Integrated Chain\nDuane: Pedego Folding Lock (made by Foldylock, we believe)\n\nTop Picks from Experts\n\nLockPicking Lawyer's Pick - Kryptonite Evolution Chain Lock (Series 4)\nBicycling Magazine's best locks for every scenario\nNew York Times' Wirecutter - Two Kryptonite D-Locks and a Kryptonite Chain Lock\nCycling News' picks - several selections\nPopular Mechanics - several picks\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.","content_html":"In this second part of our two-part ebike security series, Duane and Jared cover the different types of locks, what they should be used for, and how you can choose. If you haven't listened to Episode 5, check that out first to hear what you should consider in determining the level of security you're going to need for what you do with your bike.
\n\nYour hosts are Duane & Jared, two e-bike enthusiasts from the Tampa Bay Area in Florida.
\n\nE-Bike Radio focuses on issues related to e-bikes and the e-bike lifestyle.
\n\nEpisode links:
\n\nKryptonite New-U New York Lock Standard--click through page for other U-Locks
\nOnguard Brute Locks (stick to Brute, the lower levels are not really worth carrying)
London Police show a whole bunch of locks destroyed with different tools
\nNut splitter breaks folding bar lock
\nRamset opens motorcycle lock in less than a second
\nHydraulic cutter breaks D-Lock
\nLockpicks with a skilled hand can open almost anything
\nBikeRadar tests 29 locks to destruction
Jared: New-U New York Lock Standard; and secondary or short stop only Keeper 712 Integrated Chain
\nDuane: Pedego Folding Lock (made by Foldylock, we believe)
LockPicking Lawyer's Pick - Kryptonite Evolution Chain Lock (Series 4)
\nBicycling Magazine's best locks for every scenario
\nNew York Times' Wirecutter - Two Kryptonite D-Locks and a Kryptonite Chain Lock
\nCycling News' picks - several selections
\nPopular Mechanics - several picks
Contact us on Facebook, Twitter, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.
","summary":"Part II of a two-part series: Learn the different types of locks and which to use in different scenarios","date_published":"2021-08-04T11:45:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/13b01510-46d2-4afd-9d29-56a858ce05c5/1ce6455d-b5fa-4290-8db9-f95cb11607ec.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13712173,"duration_in_seconds":1339}]},{"id":"98a6fac4-44cc-4492-b8b9-659a7145a539","title":"Episode 5: Bike Security: The Wrath of Cons","url":"https://www.ebikeradio.com/5","content_text":"Bike security is a way of life. Learn what you need to think about when leaving your bike at home, at work, out for coffee, on campus, or just about anywhere. This is the first in a two-part bike security series--stay tuned for Episode 6 on bike locks.\n\nYour hosts are Duane & Jared, two e-bike enthusiasts from the Tampa Bay Area in Florida.\n\nE-Bike Radio focuses on issues related to e-bikes and the e-bike lifestyle.\n\nWhy you need to really think about your locking strategy\n\nInside Edition (showing bike thieves at work)\nGlobal Cycling Network\nGlobal Mountain Bike Network (steals his own bike in the open first to prove a point)\nStealing a bike in public, a social experiment\nStealing bikes in Amsterdam\nLondon Police sting\nWhat Would You Do? Would you stop a bike thief?\n\nHave other options or questions? Contact us on Facebook, Twitter, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.","content_html":"Bike security is a way of life. Learn what you need to think about when leaving your bike at home, at work, out for coffee, on campus, or just about anywhere. This is the first in a two-part bike security series--stay tuned for Episode 6 on bike locks.
\n\nYour hosts are Duane & Jared, two e-bike enthusiasts from the Tampa Bay Area in Florida.
\n\nE-Bike Radio focuses on issues related to e-bikes and the e-bike lifestyle.
\n\nInside Edition (showing bike thieves at work)
\nGlobal Cycling Network
\nGlobal Mountain Bike Network (steals his own bike in the open first to prove a point)
\nStealing a bike in public, a social experiment
\nStealing bikes in Amsterdam
\nLondon Police sting
\nWhat Would You Do? Would you stop a bike thief?
Have other options or questions? Contact us on Facebook, Twitter, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.
","summary":"Part 1 of 2. How to keep your bike safe and secure.","date_published":"2021-07-28T22:30:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/13b01510-46d2-4afd-9d29-56a858ce05c5/98a6fac4-44cc-4492-b8b9-659a7145a539.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12475790,"duration_in_seconds":1558}]},{"id":"e48904e4-7442-47c1-bff0-c4e6f3b58fba","title":"Episode 4: Range Anxiety","url":"https://www.ebikeradio.com/4","content_text":"Calming your anxiety about your e-bike range: How far will your bike go? How do you make it go farther? What should you look for when buying an e-bike to make sure range isn't a problem?\n\nYour hosts are Duane & Jared, two e-bike enthusiasts from the Tampa Bay Area in Florida.\n\nE-Bike Radio focuses on issues related to e-bikes and the e-bike lifestyle.\n\nHave other options or questions? Contact us on Facebook, Twitter, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.","content_html":"Calming your anxiety about your e-bike range: How far will your bike go? How do you make it go farther? What should you look for when buying an e-bike to make sure range isn't a problem?
\n\nYour hosts are Duane & Jared, two e-bike enthusiasts from the Tampa Bay Area in Florida.
\n\nE-Bike Radio focuses on issues related to e-bikes and the e-bike lifestyle.
\n\nHave other options or questions? Contact us on Facebook, Twitter, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.
","summary":"How far will my e-bike go?","date_published":"2021-07-21T11:45:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/13b01510-46d2-4afd-9d29-56a858ce05c5/e48904e4-7442-47c1-bff0-c4e6f3b58fba.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12273707,"duration_in_seconds":1533}]},{"id":"c3456dcb-1076-415d-8cc5-eb2a6951b84c","title":"Episode 3: Hauling Amps","url":"https://www.ebikeradio.com/3","content_text":"A decision-tree approach to choosing how you can transport your e-bike--from throwing the bike in your vehicle to using a hitch-mounted rack. \n\nYour hosts are Duane & Jared, two e-bike enthusiasts from the Tampa Bay Area in Florida.\n\nE-Bike Radio focuses on issues related to e-bikes and the e-bike lifestyle.\n\nLinks to things mentioned in the show (not sponsored):\n\nTrailer hitches and general information:\n\nETrailer.com Hitches\nU-Haul Trailer Hitches\n\nHitch-mounted e-bike racks:\n\nYakima On Ramp\nThule EasyFold XT 2\nHollywood Racks e-bike hitch racks\nNorthern Tool Ultra-Tow Fat Tire 2-Bike Carrier\n\nHitch-mounted motorcycle/dirtbike racks:\n\nHarbor Freight motorcycle carrier\nNorthern Tool carrier\nE-trailer (several options)\n\nHitch-mounted cargo carrier (multitasker, will need modification):\n\nCurt hitch-mounted cargo carrier\nHarbor Freight flat cargo carrier\nNorthern Tool cargo carrier\nE-trailer (several options)\n\nFork mounts for trucks/vans/SUVs and DIY solutions:\n\nAmazon options\nEtrailer.com options\n\nMore ideas from listeners and friends!\n\nThule VeloSpace XT 2\nRocky Mounts Backstage (thanks, Shawna Smith Frenzel!)\n1-Up USA (several options, thanks Dale Brindley!)\nThule T2 Pro XTR 2 (Thanks, Peter Alexander!)\nKuat NV 2.0 rack with ramp (Thanks, Rick Sosteri!)\n\nHave other options or questions? Contact us on Facebook, Twitter, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.","content_html":"A decision-tree approach to choosing how you can transport your e-bike--from throwing the bike in your vehicle to using a hitch-mounted rack.
\n\nYour hosts are Duane & Jared, two e-bike enthusiasts from the Tampa Bay Area in Florida.
\n\nE-Bike Radio focuses on issues related to e-bikes and the e-bike lifestyle.
\n\nLinks to things mentioned in the show (not sponsored):
\n\nETrailer.com Hitches
\nU-Haul Trailer Hitches
Yakima On Ramp
\nThule EasyFold XT 2
\nHollywood Racks e-bike hitch racks
\nNorthern Tool Ultra-Tow Fat Tire 2-Bike Carrier
Harbor Freight motorcycle carrier
\nNorthern Tool carrier
\nE-trailer (several options)
Curt hitch-mounted cargo carrier
\nHarbor Freight flat cargo carrier
\nNorthern Tool cargo carrier
\nE-trailer (several options)
Amazon options
\nEtrailer.com options
Thule VeloSpace XT 2
\nRocky Mounts Backstage (thanks, Shawna Smith Frenzel!)
\n1-Up USA (several options, thanks Dale Brindley!)
\nThule T2 Pro XTR 2 (Thanks, Peter Alexander!)
\nKuat NV 2.0 rack with ramp (Thanks, Rick Sosteri!)
Have other options or questions? Contact us on Facebook, Twitter, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.
","summary":"Making a decision about how to transport your e-bike.","date_published":"2021-07-14T13:30:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/13b01510-46d2-4afd-9d29-56a858ce05c5/c3456dcb-1076-415d-8cc5-eb2a6951b84c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17177992,"duration_in_seconds":1949}]},{"id":"e3d39831-8c1b-403d-8e2e-760a175566dc","title":"Episode 2: E-Bike Tech","url":"https://www.ebikeradio.com/2","content_text":"A discussion of basic e-bike technology: hub motor versus mid-drive motor, cadence sensor versus torque sensor, pedal assist, throttle, and more.\n\nYour hosts are Duane & Jared, two e-bike enthusiasts from the Tampa Bay Area in Florida.\n\nE-Bike Radio focuses on issues related to e-bikes and the e-bike lifestyle.\n\nLinks to things mentioned in the show:\n\nJared's Rad Power Bikes - Rad Wagon 4.\n\nDuane's Pedego Boomerang.\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.","content_html":"A discussion of basic e-bike technology: hub motor versus mid-drive motor, cadence sensor versus torque sensor, pedal assist, throttle, and more.
\n\nYour hosts are Duane & Jared, two e-bike enthusiasts from the Tampa Bay Area in Florida.
\n\nE-Bike Radio focuses on issues related to e-bikes and the e-bike lifestyle.
\n\nLinks to things mentioned in the show:
\n\nJared's Rad Power Bikes - Rad Wagon 4.
\n\nDuane's Pedego Boomerang.
\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.
","summary":"Understanding the basics of e-bike technology--motors, sensors, pedal assist, and more.","date_published":"2021-07-07T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/13b01510-46d2-4afd-9d29-56a858ce05c5/e3d39831-8c1b-403d-8e2e-760a175566dc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13231921,"duration_in_seconds":1619}]},{"id":"96152294-9932-4457-a222-8e660762491d","title":"Episode 1: Why Electric?","url":"https://www.ebikeradio.com/1","content_text":"A discussion of the most basic question for those interested in e-bikes -- \"Why Electric?\" Whether you have a practical reason like commuting or car replacement, or you just want to have fun, there are many reasons to ride an electric bike instead of a traditional bike.\n\nYour hosts are Duane & Jared, two e-bike enthusiasts from the Tampa Bay Area in Florida.\n\nE-Bike Radio focuses on issues related to e-bikes and the e-bike lifestyle.\n\nLinks to things mentioned in the show:\n\nJared's Rad Power Bikes - Rad Wagon 4.\n\nDuane's Pedego Boomerang.\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com. We welcome your comments and feedback!","content_html":"A discussion of the most basic question for those interested in e-bikes -- "Why Electric?" Whether you have a practical reason like commuting or car replacement, or you just want to have fun, there are many reasons to ride an electric bike instead of a traditional bike.
\n\nYour hosts are Duane & Jared, two e-bike enthusiasts from the Tampa Bay Area in Florida.
\n\nE-Bike Radio focuses on issues related to e-bikes and the e-bike lifestyle.
\n\nLinks to things mentioned in the show:
\n\nJared's Rad Power Bikes - Rad Wagon 4.
\n\nDuane's Pedego Boomerang.
\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com. We welcome your comments and feedback!
","summary":"Why choose an e-bike over a traditional bike? ","date_published":"2021-06-30T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/13b01510-46d2-4afd-9d29-56a858ce05c5/96152294-9932-4457-a222-8e660762491d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11845716,"duration_in_seconds":1480}]},{"id":"6b49ee81-7561-481b-87d0-421472ce3d04","title":"Episode 0: Come Along for the Ride","url":"https://www.ebikeradio.com/0","content_text":"Your podcast hosts, Duane & Jared, introduce themselves and describe the mission of Electric Bike Radio.\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.","content_html":"Your podcast hosts, Duane & Jared, introduce themselves and describe the mission of Electric Bike Radio.
\n\nContact us on Facebook, Twitter, or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.
","summary":"A quick introduction to Electric Bike Radio!","date_published":"2021-06-16T00:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/13b01510-46d2-4afd-9d29-56a858ce05c5/6b49ee81-7561-481b-87d0-421472ce3d04.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":3487995,"duration_in_seconds":435}]}]}