LINKS
Electric Bikes Worldwide Reports by Frank Jamerson, Ph.D. with Ed Benjamin, 2011 edition with 2012 Update (issues early 2012), has 212 pages with 405 photos and tables about electric bikes / electric scooters and EV technology with sales estimates by region/country. Solid growth projected with more countries moving into LEVs. Includes list of 881 LEV/EV companies and suppliers. Contact Frank Jamerson at elecbike@mac.com for purchase. Payment by company check, PayPal or bank transfer accepted. Details at www.ebwr.com.
Check out a new electric bike magazine at http://www.electricbicyclesmagazine.com/ and see their featured article on Top 6 Electric Bikes Under $1,000.
If you are a bicycle commuter and want to connect with others and learn about the world of commuting, visit www.commutebybike.com. You will also find a year long evaluation and on a year long review on 5 models of electric bikes (LEVA Members OHM Cycles, Hebb Ebikes, Urbana Bikes, Ultra Motor) here. Sign up for their newsletter here.
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Thinking of buying an electric bike? Check our owners' stories at http://www.electricbikesexperts.co.uk.
You will find a series of user submitted real life stories about how
electric bikes have changed their lives for the better. Really great
stuff!
Want to know more about the future of light electric vehicles? Check out the recent release by LEVA Member IDTech Ex of Light Electric Vehicles 2011-2021.
Sign up for the electronic version of http://www.bicycledealermag.com/ a new publication reaching out to the IBD network. A complimentary subscription to Bicycle Dealer Magazine is available to the owner of every independent bicycle dealership. And an unlimited number of Digital Edition subscriptions are available to anyone in the bicycle industry.
If you want the most up to date news, reviews, and information on electric bikes, conversion kits, scooters and motorcycles go to http://www.electricbikee.com/.
Sign up for the ETRA (European Twowheeler Retailers' Association) newsletter here: http://www.etra-eu.com/newsservice_subscribe.asp.
Roni Pozner, a young LEV enthusiast living in Haifa, Israel manages a website to help consumers decide what products are best for them at www.electric-bicycle-guide.com.
Ever want data on how many LEVs are out there? Check out this cool infographic supplied by LEVA member Lee Whitfield. Click here.
Check out LEVA member Daniel Woodard's blog on www.ElectricBikeBuilding.com and see what he has to say on how to create an electric bike from concept to finished product.
LEVA member Peter Prebus manages this website to encourage the use of electric bikes instead of a car on some trips: www.ElectricBikeReport.com. Check it out!
Visit www.bikebiz.com and sign up for BikeBiz's newsletter and forum. This site is for everyone in the bicycle industry, especially retailers.
This is a UK pedelec forum http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bicycles.
Free Battery Industry news mailing: Anyone who wants to receive a free updated battery industry news and updated industry events, please email LEVA member Shmuel De-Leon at shmueld33@gmail.com. And check out his battery focused websites at www.batteriesdatabase.com and www.sdle.co.il.
For active links in the world of power assisted bicycles go to www.bicycle-power.com for lots of interesting info! Run by LEVA member Keith Shockley.
A new up and coming site, www.commutebybike.com run by Arleigh Jenkins, focuses on the use of ebikes for commuting or rather using ebikes as a replacement for a car not so much a replacement for a pedal powered bike.
Looking for electric bike reviews? Check out http://www.engadget.com/search/?q=electric+bike+reviews&invocationType=wl-gadget and http://www.electricbikee.com/?s=electric+bike+reviews.
Electric cyclists have a home all their own at http://ElectricCyclist.com with news and discussion forums.
The mission of the International Cycling Law Association is to "bridge the gap" between the cycling industry and myriad of laws that affect it and, ultimately govern its success. For more information about this newly created association website is http://www.cyclinglaw.org.
The European Twowheeler Retailers' Association (ETRA) goal is to protect and to promote the interests of independent bicycle dealers in Europe, efforts that LEVA supports. Visit their site at http://www.etra-eu.com.
If you are also interested in the four wheeled electric vehicle industry, check out the Electric Drive Transportation Association at www.electricdrive.org.
League of American Bicyclists is a member organization that protects your rights as a cyclist and is heavily into USA legislation. Visit them at www.bikeleague.org.
Bikes Belong's mission is to put more people on bicycles more often. Learn more about them at www.bikesbelong.org.
Check out www.electric-bikes.com for a great review of all things light and electric. Rob Means has been monitoring the LEV world for many years and there is a lot of helpful information for consumers and dealers.
Extra Energy's (www.extraenergy.org) purpose is to conduct independent product testing of light electric vehicles, communicate findings have a point of reference as to where their product is placed in the competitive field. ExtraEnergy is working to grow the market by organizing LEV supporting programs for leading trade shows since 1995, as well as organizing the LEV-Conference series since 1995.
Bicycle Retailer and Industry News covers all aspects of bikes and electric bikes at www.bicycleretailer.com.
EV World is an online magazine for electric vehicle enthusiasts at www.evworld.com.
Check out www.velorep.com and see VeloChef: It's All About The People Who Use Electric Bikes. You can find electric bike reviews here.
Check out www.EnergyBus.org, a non-profit association working on a standardized set of connectors, which safely connects electric components of light electric vehicles, such as batteries, chargers, motors, sensors, human interface.
Bike Europe covers all you'd ever want to know about what's happening in the European front and beyond at www.bike-eu.com.
Ebike News (http://www.ebikenews.org) is another source for news related to hybrid electric bicycles. They provide articles about their usage, values and opportunities.
This forum covers a huge variety of topics on the electric vehicle market in general with special sections on electric bikes, scooters and motorcycles: http://endless-sphere.com/forums.
TwoSpoke Bike & Cycling Forum - Bicycle Forum and Reviews for all types of Bikes. Ebike, road, mountain, BMX, recumbent and more at www.twospoke.com.
Another good forum to check out is www.VisForVoltage.com where you will find another gathering of light electric vehicle enthusiasts.
For our Spanish speaking members and prospective members, check out http://vehiculosverdes.com/ where LEVA member Andres Moreno keeps the LEV world up to date.
For our Hebrew speaking members and prospective members, check out www.l-ev.co.il where you will find general information on LEVs from LEVA member Yitzhak Kimchi.
