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Area 13 Ebikes - The Podcast

English, Personal health, 3 seasons, 132 episodes, 2 days, 15 hours, 25 minutes
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Do you dream of riding an electric bike? Or perhaps you're already living the electric bike lifestyle? Want an electric bike that is out of this world? If you answered yes to any of those questions - then you're in the right place. Area 13 Ebikes - The Podcast, will take you on a weekly adventure filled with stories of ebike enthusiasts, interviews with specialists in the industry, and real experience from The Area 13 Ebikes founder Kyle Chittock. He shares what is next for the electric bike industry and how you can have more fun with your ebike. Check out https://www.area13ebikes.com
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Micromobility America Conference 2023 - My favorite new things!

I got the chance to ride electric motorcycles and check out some new tech!
10/24/202327 minutes, 4 seconds
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California paying out $2,000 to buy an Ebike - EP 131

EbikeIncentives.org www.Area13ebikes.com
9/15/202318 minutes, 22 seconds
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Open Source Ebike Project - EP 130

Visit Area13ebikes.com for parts, bikes and more!
9/1/202314 minutes, 52 seconds
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Ebike Power Ratings are usually Wrong - Let's Fix That - 129

Check out the Vook Here: https://vook-e-trike-adventure-style.kckb.st/fe75e056
8/28/202323 minutes, 2 seconds
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Mobile Apps for Ebikes - Useless or useful?

Mobile Apps for Ebikes - The next place for ebike innovation.
6/30/202317 minutes, 35 seconds
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Electric Motorcycles - The next EV Frontier - EP 126

Electric Motorcycles! Are they next big thing in electric vehicles? I think yes.
5/13/202332 minutes, 16 seconds
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Beyond The Bike with Fara Ramos, Sales & Marketing with Aventon Ebikes | EP 123

Welcome back to another incredible episode of the Area 13 EBikes Podcast. If you're new to the show, this is the best place to learn all about electric bikes, products related to them, the people behind the scenes, and so much more. I'm Jessica part of the team with Area 13 EBikes, and on today's episode, you’ll hear from one of our trusted partners in the industry, Fara Ramos with Aventon Ebikes. I’ll also bring on Cliff, one of our customers who changed his life after a health scare. We’re going beyond the bike to discuss what ebikes have done for your lives and how you can continue to live your best life with electric bikes.  You're listening to the Area 13 EBikes Podcast. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  Why ebikes are becoming one of the best ways to improve your overall health. What are some things that our customers have overcome using their ebike.  What happens psychologically to your brain when you get some fresh air and get to ride your ebike? Yes, an increase in your happiness for sure!  What customers of Aventon and Area 13 Ebikes have said about what riding an ebike has done for their quality of life.  Ebikes are one of the fastest growing industries because they are accessible to a wide variety of riders and age brackets.  How ebikes are helping people recover and continue to keep them healthy for the years to come. And so much more! What an incredible opportunity that was to interview Fara and Cliff. That shows the dedication and connection that is present between ebike companies that have a human-centered approach and the customer lives they impact. We care about our customers and their experience of having fun, improving their health, and getting out there!  Thank you so much for joining me today for another amazing episode of the Area 13 EBikes podcast.   Links from Aventon & Area 13 Ebikes Check out Aventon Ebikes: https://www.aventon.com and with us at https://www.area13ebikes.com Read about Beyond the Bike Series with Aventon here: https://www.aventon.com/blogs/aventon_bikes/beyond-the-bike-x-jen-cueva Get Insurance with Oyster: https://get.withoyster.com/m/area13/bike Find your perfect Area 13 Ebike: https://www.area13ebikes.com  Join The Area 13 Ebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Buy or sell your used ebike easily: https://www.ebikesearch.com Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Area 13 Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/area13ebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/area13ebikes
12/6/202232 minutes, 41 seconds
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Brakes, Rotors, & Upgrades | EP 122

Welcome back to another incredible episode of the Area 13 EBikes Podcast. If you're new to the show, this is the best place to learn all about electric bikes, products related to them, the people behind the scenes, and so much more. I'm Jessica part of the team with Area 13 EBikes, and on today's episode you'll learn more about the importance of high quality brakes and the components that go into the entire set up. I'm also going to talk a bit about how to set that up on your ebike. This is a really important topic because we believe your safety is a big deal. Staying safe also increases your fun factor.  So listen into this episode for other ways to protect your investment, and don't forget to listen to the end for a very special announce. Size really does matter when it comes to rotors on your e-bike, but there's a lot more that goes into the story, so tune in and let's get going.  You're listening to the Area 13 EBikes Podcast. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  What are the differences between the different sizes of rotors and how that can make a difference in your stopping power.  How can you easily upgrade your brakes from mechanical to hydraulic in a matter of minutes.  Why would you want a full hydraulic set up over a caliper.  How do the full hydraulic brakes work?  Information from our sponsor, Oyster Insurance on how to protect your investment and why it’s important. When is the monthly sale happening with Area 13 Ebikes? And so much more!  We'd love to help you get upgraded. And help you get into a bike that you love. We love sharing more about ebikes and I love speaking with people about ebikes as well. So if you are that person that's involved in your ebike community or maybe you have a topic you wish that I would talk about, let me know. Just email our team at info at Area 13 Ebikes dot com. Don't forget to check those show notes for helpful links on how to get a bike with Area 13. Join our community on Facebook. You can sell or buy an ebike on ebike search, and so many more ways for us to connect. This is also a really special announcement in case you're not aware. Area 13 EBikes has a flash sale on the 13th of every month. And we have really amazing discounts on all things ebikes. That is going to happen on the 13th of every month, and it's only for 24 hours. We're sharing all of that information on our weekly emails, so if you're not on that exclusive list, be sure to join us and email our team at info Area 13 Ebikes dot com if you want. So remember, that's November 13th for the November episode, letting everyone know it's the 13th of every month and right now looks like that's before Thanksgiving, so you can save on all things ebikes before others are even having a sale at all.  Thank you so much for joining us today. I'll see you the first Tuesday of every month for another fun episode of the Area 13 EBikes podcast. Links from Area 13 Ebikes Upgrade Your Brakes Here: https://www.area13ebikes.com/collections/brakes Find your perfect Area 13 Ebike: https://www.area13ebikes.com  Join The Area 13 Ebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Buy or sell your used ebike easily:  https://www.ebikesearch.com Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Area 13 Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/area13ebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/area13ebikes Who do you want me to interview for The Area 13 Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@area13ebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
11/8/202213 minutes, 4 seconds
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Ride Ebikes Safely with Retired Deputy Sheriff & Bicycle Patrol Officer, Shawn Dinkins

Welcome back to another incredible episode of the Area 13 Ebikes Podcast. If you're new to the show, this is THE BEST place to learn all about electric bikes, products related to them, And most importantly, the people behind the scenes.  I’m Jessica, part of the team with Area 13 Ebikes and on today’s episode you’ll learn more about ebike safety from retired Deputy Sherrif & Bicycle Patrol Officer, Shawn Dinkins. Shawn was a Dirt Bike School Coach (Motorcycle Safety Institute) an ATV Safety Instructor (ATV Safety Institute) as well as a Defensive Driving Instructor for programs like “Alive at 25” (teen driving program) and “The Mature Driver Course (senior driver program).  He has worked with local school districts to teach bicycle safety to elementary school students through “bicycle rodeos.” His YouTube channel is dedicated to promoting the safe use of alternate, clean transportation and to help you be safe, get healthy and protect the environment.  And he watched a recent video on our YouTube Channel and had some things to say about it.  This is the Area 13 Ebikes Podcast. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  Why understanding your local laws around ebikes is so important.  What are some of the things you don’t want to do on the trails and streets? What can you really get ticketed for when on an ebike? Some of the things Shawn Dinkins saw on the job and what not to do. What Shawn thought about the video titled, “Ebike Riders vs Cops - But they are increasingly clueless” What are the differences between the ebike classes?  Why playing ignorant is one of the worst things you can do if you get pulled over.  How you can get Oyster Insurance for your ebike, even if you didn't purchase it at Area 13 Ebikes? Some tips for riding safely as an ebiker directly from Shawn Dinkins. And so much more!  We love sharing more about ebikes If you have a guest suggestion, email us at info at Area 13 ebikes dot com. And if you want to share how you’re getting involved in your ebike community or what you want to learn about next - let me know!  Don’t forget to check the show notes for helpful links to get a bike, join the community, sell an ebike, get Oyster Insurance for your bike, and so much more. Thank you for joining us today. See you the first Tuesday of every month for another awesome episode of The Area 13 Ebikes Podcast.   Links from Area 13 Ebikes & Shawn Dinkins of The Ebike Safety Tips & Reviews Channel Check out our sponsor Oyster to get Insurance for your bike:  https://get.withoyster.com/m/area13/bike Watch Ebike Safety Tips & Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJzEfPhbRglsneCcvyOIRJw Check out Ebike Riders vs Cops Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4NDqVUpT28 Buy or sell your used ebike easily: https://www.ebikesearch.com Find your perfect Area 13 Ebike: https://www.area13ebikes.com  Join The Area 13 Ebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Area 13 Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/area13ebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/area13ebikes Who do you want me to interview for The Area 13 Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@area13ebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
10/10/202237 minutes, 37 seconds
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Bike Insurance Made Simple with Nikhil Kansal of Oyster Insurance | EP 120

Hey, Everybody! Welcome back to another incredible episode of the Area 13 Ebikes Podcast. If you're new to the show, this is THE BEST place to learn all about electric bikes, products related to them, And most importantly, the people behind the scenes AND behind the handlebars.  I’m Jessica, part of the team with Area 13 Ebikes and today’s episode you’ll learn more about something you have needed, but may not have set up yet. It’s time you did! Today’s guest is Nikhil Kansal, Co-founder and CTO of Oyster. This is the Area 13 Ebikes Podcast. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  What Oyster provides within the area of bike and ebike insurance. What happens if you are hurt or injured while riding your bike? What about getting the replacement value of your bike? What happens when you travel? How much can this coverage cost? How can you get bike insurance from Oyster - even if you have already purchased it? Are you covered when riding a race? Why homeowners/renters insurance isn’t providing the coverage you need. Can you get this coverage even if you bought your bike from another ebike retailer? And so much more!  Stay protected and ensure you are prepared for the road ahead by getting coverage that is created for you as a bike rider.  Thank you for joining us today. See you the first Tuesday of every month.   Links from Area 13 Ebikes & Oyster Insurance Click here to learn more about bicycle insurance Protect yourself and your bike by getting Oyster Find your perfect Area 13 Ebike: https://www.area13ebikes.com  Join The Area 13 Ebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Buy or sell your used ebike easily:  https://www.ebikesearch.com Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Area 13 Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/area13ebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/area13ebikes Who do you want me to interview for The Area 13 Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@area13ebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
9/6/202224 minutes, 41 seconds
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Vintage Electric Bikes with founder Andrew Davidge | EP 119

Hey, Everybody! Welcome back to another incredible episode of the Area 13 Ebikes Podcast. If you're new to the show, this is THE BEST place to learn all about electric bikes, products related to them, And most importantly, the people behind the scenes.  I’m Jessica, part of the team with Area 13 Ebikes and today’s episode you’ll learn more about a style of ebike that is becoming more popular, not just for the looks - but also the performance.  Today’s guest is Andrew Davidge, Founder of Vintage Electric Bikes.   Back in 2013, Andrew, patiently tinkering in his parents’ garage at the time, took an early iteration of a few Vintage Electric bikes to a prestigious vintage car show in Monterey.    This is the Area 13 Ebikes Podcast. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  How Vintage Electric Bikes started.  What makes these ebikes different from others in this class.  What are the companies values and how that integrates into their customer interactions.  What class do these bikes fall into? Why they deliver their bikes fully assembled and empower their customers to work on their bikes when needed.  And so much more!  We love sharing more about ebikes and the people behind the brands. If you have a guest suggestion, email us at info at Area 13 ebikes dot com. And if you want to share how you’re getting involved in your ebike community or what you want to learn about next - let me know!  Don’t forget to check the show notes for helpful links to get a bike, join the community, sell an ebike, and so much more.  Oh! YOU NEED TO BE HERE!  If you’re in the Grass Valley, CA area - join us at our Customer Appreciation Day at our headquarters on John Bauer Ave in Grass Valley on August 6th from 9am-3pm. We will have opportunities to win an ebike, huge sales, test rides, and as always massive amounts of fun.  Thank you for joining us today. See you next week! Links from Area 13 Ebikes & Vintage Electric Bikes Vintage Electric Bikes: https://www.vintageelectricbikes.com/ Find your perfect Area 13 Ebike: https://www.area13ebikes.com  Join The Area 13 Ebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Buy or sell your used ebike easily:  https://www.ebikesearch.com Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Area 13 Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/area13ebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/area13ebikes Who do you want me to interview for The Area 13 Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@area13ebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
7/26/202222 minutes, 36 seconds
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The Cadillac of Bike Racks with Bryan Wachs of QuikrStuff | EP 118

Hey, Everybody! Welcome back to another awesome episode of the Area 13 Ebikes Podcast. If you're new to the show, this is the place where you can learn all about electric bikes, products related to them, And most importantly, the people behind the scenes.  I’m Jessica, one of the team members with Area 13 Ebikes and I have to say, this interview was really insightful and helped me choose what bike rack I’m going to get! Today’s guest is Bryan Wachs with QuickrStuff.  QuikrStuff came to life in 2020 in Grand Junction, Colorado, the brainchild of Bryan Wachs and JT Westcott. As passionate outdoor enthusiasts, we felt a calling to provide high-quality recreation products that were 100% invented and manufactured in the U.S. This is the Area 13 Ebikes Podcast. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  How Quickr Stuff came to be and why they are doing things differently. What the vision was for the company and how they continue to use that today.  What makes the Quikr Stuff rack different from the competitors.  Tune into the video in the show notes to see Kyle’s review. Why they use specific materials and why it takes a while to get one of these racks to you. How easy are these to install? Are they great for RV’s and other vehicles? Do they impede visibility of the license plate?  What kind of weight will The Quikr Stuff carry? And so much more!  We love sharing more about ebikes and the people behind the brands. If you have a guest suggestion, email us at info at Area 13 ebikes dot com. And if you want to share how you’re getting involved in your ebike community or what you want to learn about next - let me know!  Don’t forget to check the show notes for helpful links to get a bike, join the community, sell an ebike, and so much more.  Oh! And if you’re in the Grass Valley, CA area - join us at our Customer Appreciation Day at our headquarters on John Bauer Ave in Grass Valley on August 6th from 9am-3pm. We will have opportunities to win an ebike, huge sales, test rides, and as always massive amounts of fun.  Thank you for joining us today. See you next week! Links from Area 13 Ebikes & QuikrStuff QuikrStuff Home: https://quikrstuff.com/ Find your perfect Area 13 Ebike: https://www.area13ebikes.com  Join The Area 13 Ebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Buy or sell your used ebike easily:  https://www.ebikesearch.com Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Area 13 Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/area13ebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/area13ebikes Who do you want me to interview for The Area 13 Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@area13ebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
7/19/202226 minutes, 41 seconds
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Customize Your Ebike with Electric Bike Company Founder, Sean Lupton-Smith | EP 117

Hey, Everybody! Welcome back to another wheely cool episode of the Area 13 Ebikes Podcast. If you're new to the show, this is the place where you can learn all about electric bikes, products related to them. And most importantly, the people behind the scenes.  Today’s guest has focused on helping people design their electric bike their way. We discussed that process, batteries, plus ebike laws and regulations from our perspective in the industry. Sean Lupton-Smith is the owner of The Electric Bike Company and he joins us today.  This is the Area 13 Ebikes Podcast. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  How The Electric Bike Company got started.  What the founder decided to do to make his bikes different and the most sought after cruisers on the ebike market.  What his predictions are for ebikes in the cruiser style going forward.  What his company has focused a great deal on and why.  What makes riding an ebike from The Electric Bike Company different and where he sees more people using that style. Why he allows customers to choose so many different options and what that means when the bike is ordered to when it is shipped. We discussed more about ebike policies and what we want to see change to make ebikes more accessible for all.  And so much more!  We love sharing more about ebikes and the people behind the brands. If you have a guest suggestion, email us at info at Area 13 ebikes dot com. And if you want to share how you’re getting involved in your ebike community or what you want to learn about next - let me know!  Don’t forget to check the show notes for helpful links to get a bike, join the community, sell an ebike, and so much more.  Thank you for joining us today. See you next week!   Links from Area 13 Ebikes & Electric Bike Company Electric Bike Company: https://www.electricbikecompany.com Find your perfect Area 13 Ebike: https://www.area13ebikes.com  Join The Area 13 Ebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Buy or sell your used ebike easily:  https://www.ebikesearch.com Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Area 13 Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/area13ebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/area13ebikes Who do you want me to interview for The Area 13 Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@area13ebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
6/21/202239 minutes, 12 seconds
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Take a Chance with Rob Rast, CEO of FLX Bike

Hey, Everybody! Welcome back to an amazing episode of the Area 13 Ebikes podcast. If you're new to the show, this is the place where you can learn all about electric bikes, products related to them. And most importantly, the people behind the scenes. So today, we are speaking with someone that decided to take a chance. He decided to take a one way ticket to China.  This is the Area 13 Ebikes Podcast. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  What did FLX founder, Rob Rast do when he decided to make the brave decision to drop out of college. What contributed to the steps he took to create his company and design his bikes.  Why Rob believes in constantly improving himself and his company. How his IndieGoGo campaign went with his first bike launch and the success he has had since then. Details on what he feels makes his bikes different from others. Why he recently moved his assembly to the US.  How he uses customer feedback for his next project.  What is he most proud of with what they are creating and what is coming up next. How he has come up with his ebike names.  And so much more!  We love sharing more about ebike must have products and the people behind them. If you have a guest suggestion, email us at info at Area 13 Ebikes Dot Com. And if you just want to share how much fun you're having on those trails or how much you're learning from our content, feel free to do that too. Thanks so much for listening. See you next week!   Links from Area 13 Ebikes & FLX Bike Check out FLX Bikes Here: https://flx.bike/ Join The Area 13 Ebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Find your perfect Area 13 Ebike: https://www.area13ebikes.com  Buy or sell your used ebike easily:  https://www.ebikesearch.com Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Area 13 Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/area13ebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/area13ebikes Who do you want me to interview for The Area 13 Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@area13ebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
6/14/202216 minutes, 1 second
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Medical Mystery Solved with Kyle Chittock, Owner of Area 13 Ebikes | EP115

Hey, Everybody! Welcome back to a very important episode of the Area 13 Ebikes Podcast. If you're new to The show, this is THE place where you can learn all about electric bikes, products related to them, the people behind the scenes, and more! I'm Jessica, part of The team at Area 13 and today, we have a very special guest. For our regular listeners, this may be a bit different than you are used to hearing. But, as we’ve all seen - business and life can often intersect. We are authentic in our content and know that this is valuable to you too.  So on today’s episode, you’ll hear from Kyle, the owner of Area 13, Share more about the recent medical mysteries he has encountered. This was not easily shared, but it is very important. And it will certainly give you insight into the arduous journey he has experienced so far.  This is the Area 13 Ebikes Podcast. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  What Kyle has been through and why you haven’t seen him too much on YouTube.  What led him to his medical discovery. What he has learned about his recovery and the steps he is taking to get back on track.  How many doctors he went through to be able to get some answers. What this means for future projects within Area 13 Ebikes. Why you may be seeing more of The Area 13 Ebikes Team Members and what you can expect.  Where can you go watch the original video of this announcement on The Area 13 Ebikes YouTube Channel. Thank you for listening to The Area 13 Ebikes Podcast. That was certainly a very impactful episode and we’re so grateful that Kyle joined us.  If you have a guest suggestion, email us at info at Area 13 ebikes dot com.  Thanks so much for listening. See you next week! Links from Area 13 Ebikes Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/awVF0dQrF2o Find your perfect Area 13 Ebike: https://www.area13ebikes.com  Join The Area 13 Ebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Buy or sell your used ebike easily:  https://www.ebikesearch.com Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Area 13 Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/area13ebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/area13ebikes Who do you want me to interview for The Area 13 Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@area13ebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
6/7/202226 minutes, 1 second
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Bike Rack Lights with John Shinstock of Kody Technologies | EP 114

Hey, everybody! Welcome back to a FUN episode of the Area 13 Ebikes Podcast. If you're new to The show, this is THE place where you can learn all about electric bikes, products related to them, the people behind the scenes, and more! I'm Jessica, part of The team at Area 13.  If you have a bike rack or you want to get one, today’s episode is something you don’t want to miss. The products featured will ensure your safety, eliminate your worry, and reduce your accident potential. Kody Technologies develops tail light systems for bike racks and other cargo devices that block a vehicle's existing tail lights. As avid bikers and outdoor enthusiasts⏤and with a family of five bikers⏤the Shinstock family noticed their signal lights were always blocked by bikes and gear,  prompting safety concerns about both their family and their equipment.  John Shinstock is half of the dynamic duo for Kody Technologies, and is a manufacturing engineer who has worked in a variety of industries including automotive, subsea robotics and building products.  ​Kody Technologies offers high-quality, rugged rack lights that amplify user visibility and promote safety. Plus, they are proudly made in the USA. This is the Area 13 Ebikes Podcast. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  What do you need when using a bike rack to make sure you’re seen by other drivers? Why is this product different from others on the market? Can they be used on all bike racks? What are other drivers and riders saying about this product? What is the problem with bike racks in general related to visibility? How John’s background has influenced the quality of these bike rack lights and why that is important for you. What the main problem he has seen his customers dealing with and how they came up with a bright solution. Where you can get these super bright LED lights to stay safe on the road with your ebike rack. And so much more!  We love sharing more about ebike must have products and the people behind them. If you have a guest suggestion, email us at info at Area 13 Ebikes dot com. And if you just want to share how much fun you're having on those trails or how much you're learning from our content, feel free to do that too. Thanks so much for listening. See you next week!   Links from Area 13 Ebikes Get a bike rack light from Kody Technologies: https://www.kodytechnologies.com Join The Area 13 Ebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Find your perfect Area 13 Ebike: https://www.area13ebikes.com  Buy or sell your used ebike easily:  https://www.ebikesearch.com Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Area 13 Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/area13ebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/area13ebikes Who do you want me to interview for The Area 13 Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@area13ebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
5/31/202218 minutes, 33 seconds
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The Blackbird Step Thru | EP 113

Hello Everybody! Welcome back to another episode of The Area 13 Ebikes Podcast. This is THE BEST Ebike Podcast on the internet! We share information to help you stay educated on upcoming events, ebike technology, news in the industry, and what you need to know as an ebike owner.  We may not have met before - or maybe you’ve joined us on a LIVE on The Area 13 Ebikes Channel and interacted with me. Either way, I’m glad you’re here.  I’m Jessica, part of the awesome team at Area 13.  On today’s episode, I’m sharing more information on The Blackbird - designed by Area 13’s owner, Kyle.  Except this model has a feature or two that you’ve wanted that will add to your comfortability and increase your fun factor. Times 1000. With the temperatures heating up - you are going to want to ride this! This is the Area 13 Ebikes Podcast. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  What makes The Blackbird Step Thru different from the previous models? What are the main things you need to look for when finding your ebike regarding the fit and comfortability? Why is a step thru model better than a step over? What does The Blackbird Step Thru come with and why are these things important? Where can you find the LIVE video review on The Blackbird Step Thru? Learn how you can pre-order this awesome ebike! What are some things that customers have mentioned they need when they are looking for an ebike? And so much more!  Thanks for listening to The Area 13 Ebikes Podcast! If you’re new to the show, be sure to go to ebikepodcast.com and sign up for weekly updates.  We share those new episodes every Tuesday and incredible content on The Area 13 Ebikes YouTube Channel on Thursdays.   I appreciate hearing from so many of you via phone and email that you are enjoying the show and getting so much out of it. If you have any suggestions for future podcast episodes, you can always email us at info at Area 13 Ebikes Dot Com.    Links from Area 13 Ebikes Watch The Blackbird Step Thru LIVE Review HERE: **LIVE REVIEW: THE AREA 13 BLACKBIRD STEP THROUGH** Join The Area 13 Ebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Invest in Ebikes: https://www.startengine.com/area13-ebikes Find your perfect Area 13 Ebike: https://www.area13ebikes.com  Buy or sell your used ebike easily:  https://www.ebikesearch.com Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Area 13 Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/area13ebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/area13ebikes Who do you want me to interview for The Area 13 Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@area13ebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
4/12/20228 minutes, 13 seconds
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Ebike Trail Regulations | EP 112

Hey, everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the Area 13 Ebikes Podcast. If you're new to the podcast, this is a place where you can learn all about electric bikes, you'll be entertained and you might even have some really cool things to share with your friends and family about. Actually, I know you will. I'm Jessica, part of the fantastic team at Area 13, and as you may have seen on YouTube with the Area 13 ebikes channel and on episode 37 of this ebikes podcast, ebike laws are a hot topic. Let's get into more details about some really important and recent news.  This is the Area 13 Ebikes Podcast. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  What are the most recent updates from the US Forest Service related to ebikes? What do these regulations mean to you? Have they changed from the last review? What other organizations are involved in bringing ebikes to the new landscapes? How can you help drive more change to expand access for ebikes? Share more about where you like to ride your ebike and you might get featured. Where can you ride your ebike and what is being done to evaluate future requests for expanded access on these trails. Where you can find out more about recreational activities in your area.  And so much more!  If you have any suggestions for future podcasts. You can always email us at info at Area 13 ebikes dot com. And if you just want to share how much fun you're having on those trails or how much you're learning from our content, feel free to do that too. Thanks so much for listening.    Links from Area 13 Ebikes Learn more about recreational activities in your area here: https://www.fs.fed.us/ivm/ Join The Area 13 Ebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Invest in Ebikes: https://www.startengine.com/area13-ebikes Find your perfect Area 13 Ebike: https://www.area13ebikes.com  Buy or sell your used ebike easily:  https://www.ebikesearch.com Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Area 13 Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/area13ebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/area13ebikes Who do you want me to interview for The Area 13 Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@area13ebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
4/5/20228 minutes, 2 seconds
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Bike Racks | EP 111

Hello Everybody! Welcome back to another episode of The Area 13 Ebikes Podcast. It is all about electric bikes or things related to electric bikes in some direct way. Today I want to talk about bike racks. I did just make a video on this. So if you haven't seen that, I highly recommend checking that out because some of this stuff is just much easier to understand if you can see it, but I'm going to do my best, however, to explain it on this show. This is the Area 13 Ebikes Podcast. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  What should you do before you get a bike rack? What are the most important things to look for? Hear a comparison of different racks right on this episode. Why just a regular bike rack won’t work for your ebike.  I answer questions from the Area 13 Ebikes Facebook Group too. Where can you get a great rack for your ebike? How much can the racks we talk about really carry? What adapters and/or tools are needed? And so much more!  I appreciate you being here and if you have any suggestions for future podcast episodes, you can always email us at info at Area 13 Ebikes Dot Com. We welcome suggestions. And feedback, and I will do my best to pitch more ideas out to the Facebook group because I loved seeing all the feedback and ideas, photos, everything was great. If you haven't seen that, you can go check that out once again. That's on the Facebook group, it's Area 13.  Thanks again. If you are looking for a bike rack, especially for your electric bike, don't forget to check out Area 13 Ebikes Dot Com. Links from Area 13 Ebikes Join The Area 13 Ebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Invest in Ebikes: https://www.startengine.com/area13-ebikes Find your perfect Area 13 Ebike: https://www.area13ebikes.com  Buy or sell your used ebike easily:  https://www.ebikesearch.com Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Area 13 Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/area13ebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/area13ebikes Who do you want me to interview for The Area 13 Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@area13ebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
3/29/202228 minutes, 48 seconds
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Ebikes Done Differently | EP 110

Hey, Everybody! Welcome back to another podcast episode. I always like to bring up something different, something new. We talk about different ebikes we talk about bikes from different companies. We talk about gas prices and how does that compare to bicycles? So many different things. And we just got something in today. This is the Area 13 Ebikes Podcast. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  New models we might be bringing in and how you can contribute your insight on what is coming next. What makes the Sur Ron a bit different from other ebikes.  What other things are coming down the pipeline with ebikes. What is the estimate for The Blackbird arrivals? What is the difference between a moped and an ebike that is like The Sur Ron? What are these types of bikes used for? Hear real calls from some of the recent ebike winners. And so much more!  Thanks again for listening. If you're new. Check out our email list. Ebike podcast dot com. We'll send you notifications when new episodes come out, we'll announce giveaways. Just like in this episode, I just talked to three bike giveaway winners tonight, and there will be more. So stay tuned and listen to more podcast episodes. Check out the YouTube channel. My name is Kyle. This is Area 13 bikes, and hopefully I can talk to you again soon. Links from Area 13 Ebikes Invest in Ebikes: https://www.startengine.com/area13-ebikes Find your perfect Area 13 Ebike: https://www.area13ebikes.com  Buy or sell your used ebike easily:  https://www.ebikesearch.com Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Area 13 Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/area13ebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/area13ebikes The Area 13 Ebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Area 13 Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@area13ebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
3/22/202219 minutes, 52 seconds
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Ebike Commuting Costs | EP 109

Hello Everybody! And welcome back to another podcast episode. You may have noticed if you've been looking on social media, the news, or perhaps just the signs at your local gas station. The gas prices are really high, especially here in California. That got me thinking along with some people that have dropped by, where basically, the motivation to come look at ebikes was the fact that they just went to the gas station and. A lot of money to fill up their tank, but it got me motivated to decide and kind of take a closer look at it. Because this is something that I haven't done in a while now. But let’s see, what is the return on investment? What's the ROI If you buy an ebike and commute VS driving. And I think the results might surprise you. This is the Area 13 Ebikes Podcast. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  What are the average gas prices as of today within California and what is the national average? What does an ebike cost daily for a commute compared to using a car? Overall, what do maintenance costs look like for both options? What are some things you can do to save money as the prices for gas keep going up beyond changing the mode of transportation?  How can you invest in ebikes in the future? Check out the link in our show notes for Area 13 Ebikes. And so much more!  Thank you so much for listening to another episode. If you haven't heard, we are taking investors for Area 13. I'll make sure that there is a link available for that. There is a button you can click on our website, Area 13 Ebikes Dot Com to learn more about that. I highly encourage you to check it out. Become a part owner in Area 13! Thanks again for listening to the podcast. If you're not on our email list for these podcast episodes, make sure to go to ebike podcast dot com. That's our newsletter. So you can get notified when new episodes come out. Which is typically every Tuesday. Thank you very much. I've got some really exciting new ebikes in the works that are going to launch really soon. Can't wait to share those with you. So stay tuned.   Links from Area 13 Ebikes Invest in Ebikes: https://www.startengine.com/area13-ebikes Find your perfect Area 13 Ebike: https://www.area13ebikes.com  Buy or sell your used ebike easily:  https://www.ebikesearch.com Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Area 13 Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/area13ebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/area13ebikes The Area 13 Ebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Area 13 Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@area13ebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
3/15/202218 minutes, 27 seconds
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Increase your Confidence| EP 108

Hello, Everyone! Welcome back to Area 13. It's time to learn something else about electric bicycles. I'm Kyle, the owner and the host of the Area 13 Ebikes Podcast. All about every single thing I can possibly think of electric bikes. So if you have any interest in riding an electric bike, stay tuned. I want to talk about skills that you either should have or skills that you can start working on right now. This is the Area 13 Ebikes Podcast. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  What are the three specific skills you can learn how to do to be a better rider. How to increase your confidence as an bike rider.  The importance of having good brakes and what is most common that riders do when they are nervous.  How you can improve your braking on various terrain options.  What you can do to become more comfortable on your bike and why knowing your bike and how to ride can make you a safer rider.  And so much more!  I think the combination of those things is just going to make you have more fun on your electric bike. Thanks again for listening. I hope you have fun with those three things. Go try them, send us an email to info@area13ebikes.com. If you did any of those, even better yet, send us a video before and after. I think that would be awesome to see. We should do that with somebody here. We're going to practice, you know, before your skills, and then we're going to see how you improve and see after. I'd love to see that from some of you guys. If you're new to the podcast, make sure to go check out our website Area 13 Ebikes dot com. We have electric bikes for sale. We have upgrades such as better brakes for better performance. If you've got a Rad Power bikes, we have upgraded controllers and batteries. But we also have our own line of awesome electric bikes, anything from small fat tires, folding bikes, up to full suspension emtb, carbon fiber, mountain bikes, but only electric. That's all we do here at Area 13. And if you want to be on our newsletter for the podcast, you can find that by going to ebike podcast dot com. Thanks again. We are signing off and I will talk to you guys on another Tuesday. Links from Area 13 Ebikes Find your perfect Area 13 Ebike: https://www.area13ebikes.com  Buy or sell your ebike easily:  https://www.ebikesearch.com Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Area 13 Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/area13ebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/area13ebikes The Area 13 Ebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Area 13 Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
2/22/202223 minutes, 28 seconds
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Battery Q & A | EP 107

Hello, everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the Area 13 Podcast. I remember to say it correctly, but we always cover all sorts of things about electric bikes in the podcast. That's entirely what the podcast is for.  I decided to do something a little bit different today. Thank you if you're joining me on YouTube live, that means you can ask me questions and I'm going to answer them as we go. So once again, I am Kyle, The Owner of Area 13.  This is the Area 13 Ebikes Podcast. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  Batteries and how to properly take care of your battery. What are the different types of batteries that are used and why you should treat them differently. What is the BMS and why is that important?  Should you charge to 100%? When should you discharge a battery? How to join in on the LIVE Q & A At what percentage should a battery be charged for long term storage? How long do lithium batteries last? Where are we at with the solar panel charging device and how that would work in practice.  What other questions did viewers have that you’ll want to hear. And so much more!  Thank you for listening to the Area 13 Ebikes Podcast. If you're listening to this after the live, once again, I'm Kyle, The Owner of Area 13. If you want to sign up for our email list that is specific for these podcast episodes. So you just get notified when new episodes come out, you can do that by going to ebike podcast dot com  If you want a killer deal on a new battery we do have some great options you can find those at Area 13 Ebikes dot com and hopefully I will catch all of you next Tuesday. Links from Area 13 Ebikes Check out The Watt Wagons Cross Tour! https://area13ebikes.com/collections/wattwagons/products/watt-wagons-x-tour-x1 Listen to EP 4: The Future of Batteries with Patrick Duggan: https://area13ebikes.com/blogs/podcast/the-future-of-batteries-with-patrick-duggan-ep-4 Listen to EP 67: Battery Charging Rates:  https://area13ebikes.com/blogs/podcast/ep-67 Listen to EP 75: Second Battery Options: https://area13ebikes.com/blogs/podcast/second-battery-options-ep-75 Buy or sell your ebike easily:  https://www.ebikesearch.com Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Area 13 Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/area13ebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Find your perfect Area 13 Ebike: https://www.area13ebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/area13ebikes The Area 13 Ebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Area 13 Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
2/15/202235 minutes, 28 seconds
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Right Tools For The Job | EP 106

Hello, everyone! Today, I want to share with you 10 different tools that I think are important to have for your electric bike. Not while you're riding, but things you should have at home in your garage, just in case you need them. Tool number one on my list is definitely the most common thing that you're ever going to use. This is the Area 13 Ebikes Podcast. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  What are the top tools I recommend to carry with you on a ride and to have at home.  Info on where you can get some of these tools with Area 13 Ebikes.  What do the tools do to assist you in your ebike maintenance. Where you can find some of these tools and how this can help save you some money.  What are the tools used for and when you might need them. Why it's better to be prepared - even as a new ebike rider.  And so much more!  We're talking all about tools this week. We have some specials going on, on tools on our website. So check out some of those deals again, Area 13 Ebikes Dot Com.  I hope this list helps. These 10 tools I mentioned are not all specific things that we sell. They are just things that I recommend.  And I think that you should have thanks again for listening to another episode of the Area 13 Podcast. Everything we do is about electric bikes. If you want to learn more about electric bikes from our podcast, specifically, make sure to go to e bike podcast dot com. Once again, that's ebike podcast dot com. That's how you can sign up for our newsletter. We will send you new emails when new podcast episodes come out every single Tuesday. Thank you very much. And I will talk to you again soon Links from Area 13 Ebikes Get some of these tools on sale this week: https://area13ebikes.com/ Buy or sell your ebike easily:  https://www.ebikesearch.com Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Area 13 Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/area13ebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Find your perfect Area 13 Ebike: https://www.area13ebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/area13ebikes The Area 13 Ebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Area 13 Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show! 
2/8/202223 minutes, 40 seconds
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Ride The Loop with Randy Ford, Author of The Loop Atlas & Guidebook | EP 105

Hey Everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the Area 13 Ebikes Podcast. I've got a guest Randy Ford on today. He is a cycling advocate and definitely an avid ebiker. He has some interesting knowledge and experience with The Loop. And many of you know, I put a video out about that quite some time ago, and I think this is going to be a great follow up conversation to that video. So I'm really looking forward to it. And I hope you are too. Thanks again for listening and let's jump right into another episode. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about: The concerns that Randy had regarding The Loop in Tucson, AZ and how that pertained to his and others riding experiences.  What spurred him to write a book about The Loop and what he has found riding every single mile of it.   Why he found our video on Ebike Rights to be such a catalyst to bringing awareness to tourism and locals riding on the loop and enjoying Tucson, AZ even more. How Randy has played a pivotal role in working with key players to bring awareness and help create positive change for the city of Tucson, AZ. Some of the cool things you can find on The Loop (and it’s not just the peaceful trails dotted with Saguaros) What Randy is working on next and where you can get your copy of The Loop - Atlas & Guidebook And so much more!    Thanks again, Randy. I appreciate it again for everybody listening. Make sure to go check out The Loop, whether that's in-person at the actual trail or Randy's book on Amazon, it looks like a great resource. Like I said, I've got a copy of my hands right here. It sounds like it's only gonna get better from this point. I appreciate him for doing that and for everyone else listening. If you're not on our email list for the podcast, you can do that by going to ebike podcast.com. If you sign up for that we will send you emails about new podcast episodes. And occasionally there might be some other information about sales or deals or new bikes or things, but primarily that is for this podcast right here. So again, that is ebike podcast dot com and thank you everybody for listening. And I will talk to you on another Tuesday. Links from Area 13 Ebikes & Randy Ford Go Buy The Loop, Atlas & Guidebook: https://www.amazon.com/shop/boltonebikes  *Under things I carry while riding Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Get An Area 13 Ebike: https://www.area13ebikes.com Buy OR Sell your Ebike with Ebike Search: https://www.ebikesearch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/area13ebikes Subscribe to The Area 13 Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Area13ebikes Join The Area 13 Ebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/Who do you want me to interview for The Area 13 Ebikes Podcast? Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@area13ebikes.com and let us know who you want to listen to on the show!
1/25/202236 minutes, 41 seconds
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Why Area 13? | EP 104

Hey Everybody! Welcome back to another episode of, well, actually not The Bolton Ebikes Podcast. If you haven't heard the news, we have changed our name. It is now Area 13. I want it to take this time to talk about why this change happened? Give you a little bit of the background, the story, because this probably came out of the blue for many of you. And I also want to reassure you that nothing is actually changing behind the scenes. I'm still the owner of the company. Our employees are not changing. Our physical location is not changing. This really is just a name, change a rebranding of the company. So I want to take some time to basically tell you the story of how this happened. How did we get here, when Bolton Ebikes has been such a big part of what we're doing with electric bikes? I am Kyle Chittock, The owner of Area 13 Electric Bikes. Our new slogan is, Electric bikes that are out of this world. Hopefully that will all make sense if you're not already picking up on all of the little hints and things already. So, yeah, let's kind of jump into this a little bit. In this episode you'll learn more about:  Why did we change our electric bicycle company name? How did we come up with Area 13? What has been the process of the brand and name change? What steps we took and how long the process took to protect the empire we had built.  You'll hear some of the comments from our viewers and listeners about the name change. What you can expect from Area 13 and why this is a positive thing.  And so much more! Thanks again for listening to The Area 13 Podcast. Again, I'm Kyle owner of Area 13, and I will talk to you on another Tuesday. Make sure to go to ebike podcast dot com. If you haven't already, sign up for our newsletter so you get emails when new episodes come out. I will talk with you on another Tuesday. Links from Area 13 Ebikes Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Get An Area 13 Ebike: https://www.area13ebikes.com Buy OR Sell your Ebike with Ebike Search: https://www.ebikesearch.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Area13ebikes Join The Area 13 Ebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/
1/18/202228 minutes, 52 seconds
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Transforming Transportation with Chris Nolte, Founder of Propel Ebikes | EP 103

Hey everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the podcast. I've got Chris Nolte coming on the show today from Propel. You might recognize that name. If you've been looking around at different ebikes, different websites or more so even different content. He is also another ebike shop owner and and a Youtuber so that's pretty exciting to have somebody else doing this as well. He met up with Jessica at one of the events in Arizona, and I'm thankful that she was able to get us connected and get this started. So let's jump right into it. And here again from Chris Nolte with Propel. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about: How Chris Nolte got started with bikes and what challenges he ran into right away.  How Chris has lobbied to understand and support ebikes within NYC and how he has been involved in People For Bikes to influence greater access for ebikes.  What recent events have brought more attention to the future of ebikes and how that can impact you as a rider.  A discussion of how we are on the same page with our passion for ebikes and why that makes a difference for you when you’re looking for an ebike over other shops.  The psychological benefits Chris has experienced by riding ebikes  What changes he has seen over time and what he has used from those learning experiences.  Why he is passionate about cargo models and ebikes to help transform transportation.  What Chris finds important when sharing his passion and purpose with his audience.   and so much more! Thank you everybody for listening to the podcast today! I hope you enjoyed that and learned something from it. I feel like I learned some. Every single time I interview somebody from another ebike company. I know it seems a little bit crazy to review other people's bikes to talk to other ebike companies, but I think that's what we all should be doing. So that way we're making and producing the best bikes we possibly can for you. Because I don't know, talking to you, whoever's listening. What sort of bike you want, but certainly you're going to tell me at some point, or are you going to tell somebody like Chris, what you want and hopefully we can help provide them. Make sure to go to ebike podcast dot com. If you haven't already, sign up for our newsletter so you get emails when new episodes come out. I will talk with you on another Tuesday. Links from Bolton Ebikes & Propel Bikes Check out Propel Ebikes: https://www.propelbikes.com Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Get A Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Buy OR Sell your Ebike with Ebike Search: https://www.ebikesearch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boltonebikes Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Join The Bolton Ebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
1/11/202257 minutes, 5 seconds
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AWD Traction Control with Steve Christini, Founder of Christini Bikes | EP 102

Hey Everybody! Welcome back! It's another episode of the Bolton Ebikes podcast. Recently at the Sea Otter Classic, I made a point to visit as many interesting electric bike vendors as I could. And one of those was Cristini bicycles because of their unique bicycles. I don't see anybody else doing anything remotely close to this. So I'm excited today to have Steve Christini, The founder of Christini Bikes on the podcast. So stick around, I think this is going to be interesting, and we're going to learn a lot about a unique two wheel drive electric bike, and maybe a little bit more. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about: How long Christini Bikes has been in business and what they started with 20 years ago.  What makes their bikes different from others and why they are completely different from what you might think. Learn more about the dynamics of their bikes.  The people behind their company and the athletes that have gotten involved.  And so much more!  you to everybody who is listening to another podcast, episode, hope you enjoyed that. Learned a lot of things about how their bikes actually work. And, uh, I definitely think there were probably some surprises in there for you about how the whole system just functions, how light it actually is. Really sounds like one of those things that should be more well-known and in more bicycles is my opinion, but that's a, again, I'm just one person talking up another product. If you haven't already make sure to go to Ebike Podcast Dot Com, sign up for our newsletter so you can see. What new podcast episodes are coming out. Links from Bolton Ebikes & Christini Bicycles Check out Christini Bicycles: https://christinibicycles.com/ Follow Christini Bicycles on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristiniAWD/ Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Get A Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Buy OR Sell your Ebike with Ebike Search: https://www.ebikesearch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boltonebikes Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Join The Bolton Ebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
1/4/202247 minutes, 4 seconds
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Everyone Belongs Outside with Christian Bagg, Founder & CTO of Bowhead Corp | EP 101

Welcome back everybody to another Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I've got a lot of guests on the show lately, and that has been a lot of fun. Today I've got the founder of Bowhead Corp, Christian Bagg on the podcast as a guest. I met him at The Sea Otter Classic out in Monterey. Some of you may have seen the video that I did about that. It was the first video I released after Sea Otter, because I thought it was one of the coolest things I saw. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about: Why Christian developed such an incredible vehicle and why he was very particular with the way it was constructed.  What is an adaptive mountain bike and who is this meant for? How this vehicle was created based on their customer’s needs and why they keep making it better.  Where did Christian start in his journey with creating Bowhead Corp? The steps he went through in the field, the mountains, and the snow to learn what he wanted and needed and what would make this vehicle better.  And so much more!  Well, thank you very much. I appreciate your time on the podcast today. I appreciate everybody listening again. If you are new to the podcast for any reason and interested in more information on electric bikes or more interviews like this one, make sure to go to ebike podcast dot com and sign up for our newsletter. And I will talk to you on another Tuesday.   Links from Bolton Ebikes & Bowhead Corp Check out Bowhead Corp here: https://www.bowheadcorp.com Watch their videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Bowhead/featured Bowhead Corp on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bowheadcorp Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Get A Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Buy OR Sell your Ebike with Ebike Search: https://www.ebikesearch.com Bolton Ebikes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boltonebikes Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
12/28/202150 minutes, 20 seconds
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Make An Impact with David Liniado, CEO and Co-Founder of SWFT | EP 100

Hey Everybody! Welcome back! It's another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. Thankfully, I've got another ebike company on the podcast today. It's always interesting to interview other owners, CEOs, co-founders, designers, whatever it might be, to see where they started learning about ebikes and what interested them in the industry. And when they start a company, you know, what are they doing differently than everybody else? Today, I've got David Liniado, CEO and Co-Founder of SWFT. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about: More of the details on their company and The Zip Ebike Model. What were the major shifts David went through to get to where he is and the company is today. What are the top areas of focus for SWFT as a company and why they live by those values.  The partners they have recently brought on to share ebikes with more people.  How they are bringing ebikes to the average household and making it easy to set up and ride without overcomplicating the buying process.  And so much more!  Thank you very much. And yeah, everybody listening just to check them out SWFT Ebikes I think based on what we've heard so far there, we're probably going to hear more about them as time goes on and make sure if you haven't already sign up for our newsletter for these podcast episodes, you can do that very easily just by going to e bike podcast dot com. And also don't forget to go subscribe to our YouTube channel. That's where you can see the review on the Zip model. And there'll be links when that review is launched for the giveaway, that's open to anyone in the continental us, no purchase or anything required. You can sign up, you can share it to get more entries, basically a no risk way to win an electric bike.  Thanks again for listening. And I'll talk with all of you on another Tuesday. Links from Bolton Ebikes & SWFT Check out SWFT: https://www.rideswft.com Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Get A Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Buy OR Sell your Ebike with Ebike Search: https://www.ebikesearch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boltonebikes Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
12/21/202130 minutes, 31 seconds
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People For Bikes with Dr. Ash Lovell | EP 99

Hey Everybody! Welcome back to another episode of The Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I have a guest today who is really, I would say, into electric bikes, but also really involved and knows a lot of people in the bike industry. So today I've got Dr. Ash Lovell from People For Bikes. We're going to just kind of talk to her about the ebike industry. Some of the things that are really exciting that she is doing in the future and something that Jessica just went to recently, and that's how this whole connection was made. So definitely stay tuned, stick around. This is going to be a good one. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about: What role Dr. Ash Lovell plays at People for Bikes and why she is so passionate about her work within the worldwide biking community. The importance that People for Bikes has placed on the safety of all bike riders and what they are doing to support that.  A discussion on the different classes of bikes and what  What their thoughts are on the ebike tax credit and the impact the Ebike Act would have for all ebike owners and future riders.  Where you can get updates on The Ebike Tax Credit.  What she finds is the biggest benefit of ebikes and why this is changing everyone’s lives in many positive ways. And so much more!  Thank you very much for being a guest on the podcast today. I appreciate your time. I'm sure that we will be in touch more in the future. Definitely for anybody that's listening yet, go to People For Bikes Dot Org to  check out the resources. Thanks again for everybody listening and make sure to come back on another Tuesday, as we're always bringing you some more interesting ebike content. Links from Bolton Ebikes & People For Bikes Learn more about People For Bikes here: https://www.peopleforbikes.org Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Get A Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Buy OR Sell your Ebike with Ebike Search: https://www.ebikesearch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boltonebikes Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
12/14/202119 minutes, 1 second
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Ultimate Performance with Pushkar Phatak of WattWagons | EP 98

Hey Everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I have a pretty awesome guest today. I am really excited to hear a little bit more about his background and how he got into exactly what he does with electric bikes. So let's find out what we can learn from Pushkar Phatak of WattWagons. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about: What led to WattWagons being developed and why Pushkar did it.  What he did to build ebikes better than anything he had experienced and why he wanted to take that on. What he feels is the number one reason people buy an ebike and then the second thing they generally consider. The things he had to consider when developing WattWagon ebikes and why he didn’t sacrifice the important details.  How you can get an exclusive WattWagon Ebike with Bolton Ebikes!  And so much more!  Well, thank you everybody for listening to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. Again, if you are not on our newsletter for the podcast, make sure to go to ebike podcast dot com and that's where you can get emails when new episodes come out. And of course, like he said, if you want to check out any of those bikes, go to WattWagons dot com. The Cross Tour is also on The Bolton Ebikes Website, so you can place a deposit and reserve yours at Bolton Ebikes dot com and stay tuned for those other sneak peaks of the other new bikes that are coming as well. Thanks again. And I will talk to you all on another Tuesday. Links from Bolton Ebikes Order your WattWagon CrossTour and SuperCharged Here: https://boltonebikes.com/collections/wattwagons Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Get A Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Buy OR Sell your Ebike with Ebike Search: https://www.ebikesearch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boltonebikes Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
12/7/202146 minutes, 21 seconds
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3500 Watts | EP 97

Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. It turns out I have a brand new bike to tell you about if you want 750 Watts and a mid drive. If you want 3,500 Watts in a mid drive, then you might want to stick around. This is the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. Thanks for listening again. Last week on Black Friday, I decided to release something new. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about: What are the WattWagon models we’re offering and what makes them unlike anything you can get on the market.  What is the WattWagons Cross Tour and how can you get one? How does this differ from The Super73, The Revi Cheetah, or the Sondors MadMods Learn more about how these models are very light weight, high performance, and how you can unlock the power to get 3500Watts.  Learn more about how an electric vehicle charger comes with this bike and how that changes what you have thought about ebike capabilities.  And so much more!  So again, The WattWagons Cross Tour. You can check it out at Boltonebikes.com. And if you want to be on our email list and find out when new podcast episodes come out make sure to go to ebike podcast dot com once again, that's ebike podcast dot com and we will send you an email when new episodes come out, you can see what they're about. Hopefully learn something new, or find out about a new product like today. And I will talk to you on another Tuesday. Thanks again for listening. I'm Kyle, the owner of Bolton Ebikes, and this has been another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast.   Links from Bolton Ebikes Check out The WattWagons here: https://boltonebikes.com/collections/wattwagons Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Buy or Sell your Ebike with Ebike Search: https://www.ebikesearch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boltonebikes Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
11/30/202115 minutes, 23 seconds
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Brake Technology | EP 96

Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. It's Black Friday Week. That means there's some awesome sales going on at Bolton Ebikes. Make sure to go check those out. But for educational purposes today, we're not talking about sales. I'm going to talk about brakes because I have a couple of new things in regards to braking that you, I guarantee, have never thought could improve your bike. So stick around! I'm Kyle, The Owner of Bolton Ebikes, and this is the Bolton Ebikes podcast. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about: What have we found regarding brakes that will improve your ebike significantly.  Where you can find our Black Friday Sales and how we’re sharing deals all month long. What will improve your ebike without a complete overhaul of your brakes and rotors.  Learn more about how you can take an active role in bringing this to everyone.  What can you do to give your ebike the ultimate stopping power and what we have coming down the pipeline to help with that.  And so much more!  Thanks again for listening to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. If you haven't subscribed to a newsletter, make sure to do that at ebike podcast dot com. Again, this is Black Friday Week as of the release of this podcast episode. So make sure to go to Bolton Ebikes Dot Com and check out all the awesome deals we have going on right now. Do you have a used ebike you want to get rid of, are you trying to upgrade OR are you looking for a budget price bike then also don't forget our new website ebike search dot com, which is an awesome marketplace for buying and selling electric bikes. Once again, I'm Kyle , The Owner of Bolton Ebikes and I hope to talk to you soon.    Links from Bolton Ebikes Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Buy or Sell your Ebike with Ebike Search: https://www.ebikesearch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boltonebikes Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
11/23/202118 minutes, 13 seconds
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Ebikes Motorcycle Style | EP 95

Hey Everybody! And welcome back to an episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. Have you ever seen ebikes that look somewhat like motorcycles, but we're not talking about motorcycles here. We're talking about ebikes that actually conform to the rules. 750 Watts or less, but have you ever seen an ebike that has that sort of appearance. You like the style, you like the look, but you wonder, is it any good to ride? Well, this episode is for you. So stick around! I am Kyle the owner of Bolton Ebikes and you're listening to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about: What surprised me at The Sea Otter Classic and with the motorcycle style ebike we offer. Why I find these are great options and the best place to ride them.  What makes these different from other motorcycle styles in the electric bike industry?  What I found most interesting when I reviewed the Revi Bikes Cheetah and what I liked about it.  What you might find cool about these styles of ebikes that are not offered on other styles.  And so much more!  Well, guess what? We have another brand coming on, but that's for another podcast episode. So to make sure you don't miss it, go to e bike podcast dot com, sign up for our newsletter and we will send out an email to you when that new episode comes out because yes, we're bringing another line of bikes into our shop and online, and I'm pretty excited about that. So, thanks again for listening. Once again, this is the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I'm Kyle, the owner and your host. And I hope to talk with you again soon. Links from Bolton Ebikes Get a Revi Ebikes Cheetah here: https://boltonebikes.com/collections/revi   Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com   Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Buy or Sell your Ebike with Ebike Search: https://www.ebikesearch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boltonebikes Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
11/16/202129 minutes, 54 seconds
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Aventon In Stock | EP 94

Hello Everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. It's time that we bring on some new bikes. Obviously inventory is always an issue lately, and it's something we're working on. We're pre-ordering bikes so far in advance, but there comes a time when you realize, you know what, Some of these other companies have a decent bike and they've got it in stock. It's time we carry these at Bolton eBikes.  Let's find out more in a moment. This is Kyle Chittock. I am the owner of Bolton Ebikes and you're listening to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  We're excited to announce that we're offering Aventon Ebikes!  Why we’re bringing in more ebikes from other companies and what that means for the choices you have available.  We are still committed to quality and that will not change.  Why we will have more inventory on site and how that will lessen the lead time for you to get an ebike for the holidays.  Why we chose one bike over another for what we carry in stock.  How you could benefit with our Black Friday Sales coming up and why we are doing things differently. Our dedication to ensuring you have choices, a US based team for customer service, and the same educational opportunities we share on Youtube weekly - even with new models coming in will remain top notch. And so much more!  Thanks again for listening to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. Make sure to go check out our website at is November. I know people are going to start asking about black Friday sales. We have slowly started rolling things out. By the time this podcast episode comes out, we will have already rolled out offers on brands such as Bikonit, Revi, Sena Helmets, and more.  And there will be other deals before the end of the month as well. We're going to keep rolling those out as time goes on. So stay tuned. See you next week for another awesome episode of The Bolton Ebikes Podcast.  Links from Bolton Ebikes Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Buy or Sell your Ebike with Ebike Search: https://www.ebikesearch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boltonebikes Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Join The Bolton Ebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
11/9/202114 minutes, 47 seconds
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Weight Loss with Ebikes with Mark Edwards | EP 93

Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. Every once in a while I do episodes that are just me, or you get to hear me talk about whatever ebike thing I want to talk about. And then sometimes we have industry experts, somebody from another bike company. And then every once in a while we get somebody who is just somebody who loves ebikes and has a really great story to tell. So today is one of those days where we've got, I think, a really incredible story that Sam mentioned online in an ebike group, and I wanted to know more about, so we've got Mark from California on the podcast today.  I'm your host, Kyle Chittock and I am the owner of Bolton eBikes. You're listening to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about: How Marc changed his health and his life with ebikes. He is out there for a high cadence and heart rate in order to reach his health and lifestyle goals. Not necessarily speed.  He began his journey not knowing much about ebikes to now loving everything about them.  What helps him stay on track with his lifestyle and how he has gotten his family involved.  How much weight he has lost by riding his ebike to work in the matter of 1 year.  What he carries with him on his ebike rides.  And so much more!  Thanks everybody for listening to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I hope you learned something from Mark. That was a great interview. Lots of interesting things to share. He's really putting the miles on his ebikes and you know, hopefully that's an inspiration if you are in a dense city area. And even if it's not a dense city area, sometimes there are situations where an ebike is actually faster than driving and in my opinion, much more fun. Obviously there's the whole exercise component, which is a big reason why I wanted to talk to Mark today. It was great to hear more details about that process and and Wow! What a, what a transformation! Obviously, results, are not typical, like, you know, little subtitles on those commercials, but I just really wanted to hear more about that and how that happened. So thanks again for listening. I will be back on another episode every week on Tuesdays. Links from Bolton Ebikes Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Buy or Sell your Ebike with Ebike Search: https://www.ebikesearch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boltonebikes Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
11/2/202143 minutes, 49 seconds
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Bamboo Bikes! | EP 92

Hey Everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast at the Sea Otter Classic. There were a lot of unique bikes. Now, when you get into the higher end full suspension mountain bikes, it just seemed like they were dime a dozen. They were all over the place. But to me, there was one company that really stood out. They're the only ones that were doing this at the show and might be the only ones doing this. Which is making bikes, including ebikes of course, with bamboo. And there's even more to it than that, but I think you should hear it from the man himself. So I got a great guest on the show today. Kwabena the founder and CEO of Boomers Bamboo Bikes. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  How did Kwabena assist in strengthening his community globally and bring these bikes to everyone?  Is bamboo actually strong enough or a bicycle frame? What does it feel like to ride a bamboo bike over a carbon or steel framed bike? What is the environmental impact of a bamboo bike? What styles of bikes does Boomers Bamboo Bikes offer? And so much more!  Well, thank you very much for taking time out of your day, Kwabena, to be on the podcast.  I appreciate all the information you've shared and if anybody listening wants to see bamboo bikes at Bolton Ebikes, now's the time. Send me emails, give us a call. Tell us, if that's something you want to see. I think they're super cool and I wouldn't mind checking it out if it's something that my customers want. If anybody is new to the podcast, make sure to go to e bike podcast dot com. That's where you can sign up for our newsletter and get new emails about cool products like this that you probably haven't heard. I'm Kyle Chittock, Owner of Bolton Ebikes, and this is another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I'll talk to you guys on another Tuesday.   Links from Bolton Ebikes Check out Booomers Bamboo Bikes: https://booomers.com/ Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Buy or Sell your Ebike with Ebike Search: https://www.ebikesearch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boltonebikes Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
10/26/202133 minutes, 25 seconds
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Sea Otter Classic 2021 | EP 91

Hello! And welcome back to another episode. This is The Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I am your host, Kyle Chittock, The Owner of Bolton Ebikes. And last week I went to the Sea Otter Classic. The biggest bike show, I think, is on the west coast. And I got to see not all the companies that are out there because not everybody of course attends events like that. But a lot of ebike companies that normally we just get to see online. I was able to see the bikes in person, and I got a lot of great interviews about different bike models, brands, and products. And I'm going to give you an inside look at everything that I saw at the show that piqued my interest. There's a lot to cover, but this is going to be a good one. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about: What really peaked our interest at The Sea Otter Classic and what it was like being there.  What products we may be bringing into Bolton Ebikes What we saw that we weren’t impressed with The items we are bringing in based on your requests Why I am being picky about the items and bikes I am bringing on.  And so much more!  Thanks again for listening to another Bolton Ebikes podcast. These episodes come out every single Tuesday. We also have videos that come out every Thursday. If not more, we do a lot of bike reviews. I have at least 10 different bike reviews lined up right now. So every Friday, typically I'm doing a review. If not more. So a bunch of ebike content, you can check out once again, if you are new and you haven't heard of go to EbikePodcast.com. That's where you can sign up for our newsletter and start getting information on all of this cool stuff that's going on. Thanks again for letting me talk to you. And I hope you come back to listen next Tuesday.   Links from Bolton Ebikes Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Buy or Sell your Ebike with Ebike Search: https://www.ebikesearch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boltonebikes Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
10/19/202131 minutes, 24 seconds
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The Macmission 100 Ebike Review | EP 90

Hey Everybody. Welcome back to another episode of The Bolton Ebikes podcast. I want to talk about a review bike. Normally I do reviews on YouTube. We basically show off the bike. I go over the features and I still do. Today, we're going to get kind of like an audio version, go into some of the details, talking about one of the bikes. And there's a very good reason why. So stay tuned. This is the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. And we're going to tell you about the Macmission 100. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about: What is the price for this particular model and what does it include? The details that MacWheel considered when designing their ebike How the battery is mounted in the frame and doesn’t look like an ebike Who this ebike is best for and why. The overall impression that Kyle had from his personal and professional ebike opinion Where you can see this ebike and possibly have the opportunity to win one.  How this is a lighter model on the market and why that is important.  Thanks again for listening to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes podcast. I got a ton of great footage. Again, from that Sea Otter Classic, there's going to be some awesome YouTube videos coming out. A lot of interviews I did with ebike related companies that were there, some that were brands that may make sense for me to work with. And some that make no sense whatsoever. They were ridiculously expensive, but they were super cool. So I wanted to show you. So I hope I can give you a little bit of a taste of what the show was like in relation to ebikes specific products and companies. Make sure to check that out on the YouTube channel Bolton Ebikes. Subscribe there. If you haven't already. Thanks again. And I will talk to you again soon.    Links from Bolton Ebikes Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Buy or Sell your Ebike: https://www.ebikesearch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boltonebikes Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
10/12/202118 minutes, 14 seconds
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Never Stop Climbing with Dan Fischer of Cyber Bikes | EP 89

Hey Everybody. Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I've got another guest from an ebike company today. Now I haven't seen their bikes in person yet. Hopefully that's something that happens in the near future, but I have Dan Fisher from Cyber Bike. So we're going to learn about what he does, what's his opinion on ebikes and how they are changing things. What sort of bikes do they make?  I think this will be an interesting conversation and a great way to get to know another ebike company. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  How Cyber Bikes got started.  What bikes Cyber Bikes specializes in.  What are more of the popular models they have right now and who are the types of people that buy them. What is something he is really proud of on his ebikes that he feels makes them different from others.  He talks about how to get more from your bike with the PAS and throttle.  What his bikes are compared to in the ebike market. Where his ebikes will be available in the future and what they cost.  Who his typical customers are and what they might already be into.  What riders need to consider when getting back into riding an ebike and how to effectively take care of your investment.  Thank you to everybody that is listening to the podcast today. I hope you enjoyed the show and you'll come back for more awesome ebike topics every Tuesday. If you're new to the podcast, sign up for our email newsletter at ebike podcast dot com so you can get the information on our show every week. You'll get the inside scoop on upcoming episodes and by being on our email list, we'll share upcoming youtube videos and other industry news too!    Links from Bolton Ebikes Visit Cyber BIkes: www.cyberbike.com Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Buy or Sell your Ebike: https://www.ebikesearch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boltonebikes Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
10/5/202127 minutes, 6 seconds
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RadPower Upgrade Race with Bruce Wayne Brusehan | EP 88

Hey everybody. Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. Today I've got a guest for you, he's going to be introduced as Bruce Wayne. Yes. You heard that right from Black Forest, CO. He's got some interesting stories I think about ebikes and how he's using them, and how he's done a little competition with them. So I'm excited to hear more about the story that he's going to tell us and just his thoughts on ebikes in general. You are listening to the Bolton eBikes Podcast. My name is Kyle. I am the host and the owner of Bolton Ebikes, and let's jump right in! In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  What Bruce experienced in the Pikes Peak Race and how much fun he had with his upgraded RadRover. What he thinks everyone should do every day. What it was like in the race and how he prepared for it.  What was at the top of the mountain? How Colorado is opening up trails more to ebikes to help get people of all ages outside.  The benefits he feels ebikes are giving people who are older. What are the tips he would give people who want to come to the event next year? Thank you to everybody that is listening to the podcast today. I hope you enjoyed that and learned a little bit about how to prepare yourself for a very high altitude high grade climb. I can't wait to see more pictures and videos. Hopefully that's up. I can share with you guys as well. Once again, this is the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. If you are not on the email list make sure you get on that go to ebike podcast.com that will you'll get an email with any sort of exciting news we have. But most importantly, when new episodes come out. Thanks again. And I will talk to you guys on another Tuesday.   Links from Bolton Ebikes Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Buy or Sell your Ebike: https://www.ebikesearch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boltonebikes Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
9/28/202132 minutes, 26 seconds
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Ebike VS. Motorcycle | EP 87

Hey Everybody! Welcome back! It's another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. Something I've been thinking about lately, and you've probably run across this before is a comment I've seen online, or maybe you even have heard this. If you have a bicycle with a motor, you might as well get a motorcycle. And let me tell you those are definitely not the same thing. I'm Kyle, the owner of Bolton Ebikes and the host of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about How an ebike and a motorcycle are different and why it’s important to know the differences When is an ebike no longer an ebike and when is it something else? How ebikes are more beneficial for your health over riding a motorcycle   How ebikes have changed over time and are much better than they were in the past.  And so much more!  Thank you for joining me for another podcast episode. I hope you learned a little tidbit of information or history from this. I think that might be an interesting topic to jump into at another time. Maybe it is a more broad history of just bicycles in general and how long it's taken to get where we are today and how fast things are advancing right now. It really is an interesting time for not only ebikes, but bicycles in general. Thanks again for listening. Once again, I'm Kyle, The Owner of Bolton Ebikes if for some reason you're new to the podcast and this is the first time you've listened, or if you're just not on my email list, go to ebike podcast.com. Once again, that's ebike podcast dot com. If you're listening to this episode, that means recently I gave away 5 electric bikes in one week. And if you want a chance to win a bike in the future, you need to make sure to be on my email list, because that's how you're going to hear about those. And also I do give away sometimes new information on the podcast, you won't hear anywhere else. Thanks again. I will talk to you on another Tuesday. Links from Bolton Ebikes Watch the video mentioned in today's EP:  https://youtu.be/i3WwuRszqe4 Get on our text messaging list to be notified news, updates, and more: https://www.boltonebikes.com  Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Buy or Sell your Ebike: https://www.ebikesearch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boltonebikes Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!  
9/21/202120 minutes, 13 seconds
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Fat Tire Folding Ebikes | EP 86

Hey Everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton e-bikes podcast.  Recently, on the YouTube Channel, we’ve shared some amazing ebike models that can go just about anywhere you want to. They fold nicely, ride like a dream, and will be sure to leave you with that feeling of freedom and joy that only ebikes can. The Avenger and Crusader Models are waiting for you to get out there and ride.  I’m Jessica, with Bolton Ebikes and this is The Bolton Ebikes Podcast.  In today’s episode you’ll learn more about: Why having fat tires on a folding bike would be beneficial What about our Crusader and Avenger models are so great especially when it comes to traveling. What makes our models better than other folding ebikes you may have seen Are these powerful and why it’s important to know what you’re buying before you get it.  How fast can these go? Why these ebike models are easy to get on and off and why that is important for you.  And so much more!  Thank you so much for listening today to another episode of The Bolton Ebikes Podcast!  The Avenger and Crusader Models are perfect for traveling in your RV, heading out to a friends place, commuting, and just getting out there and having fun!  Before you get on the road, you’ll want to make sure you have checked your ebike over and are ready to ride safely. One of those ways is to prevent flat tires. We actually tested flat tire prevention products against the others and we have a final winner! Want to see what happened? Check out The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel for the video titled, Put a STOP to flat tires - 5 things to know for your ebike. You won’t believe what happened when we finally found the winner.   I bet you’ll share your excitement with your friends and family via text messaging - and that is actually something we want to share with you too!  Go to Bolton Ebikes Dot Com to sign up to win a free ebike, get updates from us, and to learn more about what we have coming in the future. It’s a great way to get what you need quickly on your cell phone.  If you’re looking for an amazing ebike, check out BoltonEbikes.Com We’re looking forward to having you join us on another Tuesday! Thanks again for listening to The Bolton eBikes Podcast.  Links from Bolton Ebikes Get on our text messaging list to be notified news, enter to win an ebike, get updates, and more: https://www.boltonebikes.com  Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Buy or Sell your Ebike: https://www.ebikesearch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boltonebikes Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
9/14/202118 minutes, 45 seconds
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Pre-Ride Safety Checklist | EP 85

Hey Everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast.  Recently, on the YouTube Channel, we’ve shared more information about preventing flat tires - but on today’s Mini Episode - you also need to know the 5 things to check BEFORE riding your ebike for ultimate safety. I’m Jessica, with Bolton Ebikes and this is The Bolton Ebikes Podcast.  In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  Your Pre-Flight Check List One  - Check The Wheels Two - Check Your Brakes Three - Check Steering Components Four - Check Your Battery Five - Check Your Tires Carefully Thank you so much for listening today to another episode of The Bolton Ebikes Podcast!  Always remember to do your pre-flight checklist before getting on the road to prevent safety concerns and things that could happen to put a damper on your ebike fun.  Adjusting the bike to your comfort is also very important, so head over to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel to watch the video on How To Fix Aches And Pains From Riding Your Electric Bike. You’ll find some great tips for adjusting your ebike and the best part is that it doesn’t take a lot of technical know-how to do it.  I bet you’ll share your excitement with your friends and family via text messaging - and that is actually something we want to share with you too!  Go to Bolton Ebikes Dot Com to sign up to win a free ebike, get updates from us, and to learn more about what we have coming in the future. It’s a great way to get what you need quickly on your cell phone.  If you’re looking for an amazing ebike, check out Bolton Ebikes Dot Com We’re looking forward to having you join us on another Tuesday! Thanks again for listening to The Bolton Ebikes Podcast.  Links from Bolton Ebikes Get on our text messaging list to be notified news, updates, and more: https://www.boltonebikes.com  Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Buy or Sell your Ebike: https://www.ebikesearch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boltonebikes Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
9/7/20217 minutes, 33 seconds
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End Flats with FlatOut - Featuring Kelly Crosby of MultiSeal | EP 84

Hey Everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. If you've been watching the YouTube channel lately, you might've seen one of our more popular videos was about preventing flat tires and we tested a few different brands and different things just to see which one actually works. The best, and I guess you could say the winner from that video is a guest on the podcast today. So if you want to know how to prevent flats, this is the place to be. Once again, I am Kyle Chittock, The Owner of Bolton Ebikes, and this is the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about: What propelled FlatOut into the ebike market What makes FlatOut different from other popular sealants on the market and why you may want to switch if you haven’t already. What does affect it and the science behind why.  What tubes he recommends to prevent flats.  Why latex is a common ingredient found in other sealants and how that might be causing some issues.  Why it’s very important to prevent flats before you’re in a situation where you’re stuck.  Why FlatOut is superior to what you might be used to. Thank you for listening to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast.  I hope you learned something as usual and do what Kelly said. Use this as a preventative measure. If you don't want flats, FlatOut has worked very well in my test. So far, it's the best product that I can recommend. As always, if you're not on an email list, go to E bike podcast dot com and sign up. Once again, That's ebike podcast dot com. Otherwise you can always come back right here every Tuesday for a new episode of The Bolton Ebikes Podcast. Links from Bolton Ebikes & FlatOut Learn more about FlatOut Here: www.FlatOuttire.com Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Buy or Sell your Ebike: https://www.ebikesearch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boltonebikes Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
8/31/202143 minutes, 32 seconds
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You Can Do It with Henry Gold, Founder of TDA Global Cycling | EP 83

Hey Everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast.  I'm excited to have a guest on the show today who has a lot of cycling experience from around the world. So definitely something new and unique that you haven't heard about once again, this is the Bolton eBikes podcast, and I'm your host, Kyle Chittock and owner of Bolton Ebikes So today I've got Henry Gold with us. He is the founder and owner of TDA Global Cycling.  In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  How Henry Gold, Founder of TDA Global Cycling is helping other cyclists see the world in a new way What his trips were like in the beginning and how he has guided others to go beyond their self imposed limits. The benefits of going on a global cycling trip not only for physical conditioning but also mental conditioning.  How to join TDA Global Cycling on a trip you will never forget.  What are ways that they are able to charge their ebike on the road and what they do to ensure the food and mechanical help is available on the trip.  When do they like to go to certain places and what you might expect.   Thank you for listening to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. As always, if you're not on an email list, go to E bike podcast dot com and sign up. Once again, That's ebike podcast dot com. Otherwise you can always come back right here every Tuesday for a new episode of The Bolton Ebikes Podcast.   If you want to go on a tour, whether it's in the US or North America or somewhere else around the world, who knows it could be just about anywhere. It sounds like, and they welcome ebikes with open arms. Check out TDA Global Cycling for more information.    Links from Bolton Ebikes & TDA Global Cycling Learn more about TDA Global Cycling Here: www.tdaglobalcycling.com Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Buy or Sell your Ebike: https://www.ebikesearch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boltonebikes Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
8/24/202141 minutes, 20 seconds
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Tool Library | EP 82

Hey Everybody! Welcome back to another episode of The Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I'm your host, Kyle Chittock, the owner of Bolton Ebikes and always trying to either hopefully teach you something about electric bikes or share with you an idea I have that might improve. The situation with electric bikes. I might need your feedback on this idea. This is the first time I'm sharing it publicly. So stick around. I think this is going to be really interesting. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about: Why getting a simple repair done at a local bike shop has been taking a lot more time lately. What do you need to work on your bike if you can’t get a bike shop to assist you? Is it worth it to drive a few hours to get your ebike repaired or worth it to do it yourself.  What we do to work with local bike shops when further assistance is required beyond our technical support via email and phone.  How we are going to empower you to repair your ebike without the added expense of purchasing a tool you may never use again.  Tell us if you like the idea or have any questions, concerns, thoughts, and suggestions to info@boltonebikes with the subject “Podcast on Tool Library”. Thank you for listening to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. As always, if you're not on an email list, go to E bike podcast dot com and sign up. Once again, That's ebike podcast dot com. Otherwise you can always come back right here every Tuesday for a new episode of The Bolton Ebikes Podcast.   Links from Bolton Ebikes Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Buy or Sell your Ebike: https://www.ebikesearch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boltonebikes Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
8/17/202122 minutes, 6 seconds
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Ebike Rights with Jessica from Bolton Ebikes | EP 81

Hey Everybody! Welcome back to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. Today, I have a special guest. You probably actually know who she is, if you've been listening to the podcast for a while, or if you've ever emailed into Bolton Ebikes. Jessica was the first person I hired at Bolton Ebikes and handles everything behind the scenes at the podcast and the YouTube channel, and a lot of other stuff has never been on the podcast.  We're not going to talk necessarily about what Jessica does as much as a trail system in an area in Arizona. So we'll get into that in just a minute. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  What is The Loop and what does it offer within the city of Tucson, Arizona? What is advertised with Pima County as being allowed and not allowed? What are people saying on Facebook to voice their concerns based on their experience and need for an ebike. What happens if you ride an ebike on the loop? Is there anything being done to allow ebikers access to The Loop more often?  What has Jess so fired up and what is she encouraging you all to do to join her?   Thanks again for listening to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast, I do want to throw a little plug out for e bike search dot com. That's our new buy and sell marketplace for used electric bikes. Thanks Jessica for being on the podcast episode for the first time. Thank you. It was amazing if you are not on our email list for the podcast, make sure to go to ebike podcast.com. Very simple, easy to remember ebike podcast.com. The only thing we're going to send you our emails when new podcast episodes come out.   Or maybe some occasional little tidbits about other models and ebike news. And of course, if you want video content, you can always go check out Bolton Ebikes on YouTube. And of course, Bolton ebikes dot com. If you want to buy a bike, we've got a lot of bikes coming in right now. Availability is getting better.   Although lead times are still long for us on a lot of things. We do have a lot of bikes coming in very soon. Some of the lead times are reasonably short. So make sure to check out Bolton ebikes dot com. If you are looking for another bike or perhaps your first. In the very near future. Thanks again for listening, we will catch you on another Tuesday.   Links from Bolton Ebikes Fight For Your Right To Ebike On The Loop - Write in: https://webcms.pima.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=36617 Buy or Sell Your Ebike: https://www.ebikesearch.com  Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boltonebikes Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!  
8/10/202124 minutes, 6 seconds
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Snapcycle Review | EP 80

Hey everybody! Welcome back. It's another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast, and I get to talk about another electric bike company today. Sometimes I have a guest today is just solo. Just me, just you and a company called Snapcycle. This is The Bolton Ebikes podcast. I'm Kyle Chittock, your host and the owner of Bolton Ebikes. And let's jump right into an episode about a brand new bike company, Snapcycle.  In today’s episode you’ll learn more about: Does it have the power they claim? How does it actually ride?  What about the value for the money, is it worth it? What is the investment for The Snapcycle? What is the warranty and shipping costs? Who is this bike best for as far as riding style and height range? What is the battery range? What are the components that were surprising on The Snapcycle?  Ease of setup for The Snapcycle after unboxing. And so much more!   And I still have the R1 that I used in the review, and I haven't decided what I'm going to do with that bike yet, because Snapcycle was kind enough to provide not one but, two ebikes for free. One of them is here at the shop. That's what I'm using for the review. There's a chance I might put that up on ebike search.com, which if you don't know, is our buy and sell website for used electric bikes. Anybody can post their bike. Anybody can hop on the website and check out used ebikes for sale in their area. Once again, that's e bike search dot com. Now the second bike they didn't send to me because that is going to one of you. So whoever is going to win the bike, They're going to get it shipped direct from Snapcycle brand new to you. It’s never touched the dirt at Bolton Ebikes for a review. It’s a hundred percent brand new bike is what you're going to win. So make sure to go check out the show notes for this podcast episode. Follow those links. Enter to win a free bike because who doesn't love a free electric bike. Thanks again to Snapcycle for providing the bikes for this podcast episode and for the live ebike review. I really do appreciate it and I wish you guys the best of luck and the best success with your bikes. They look great. I really love the style and the frame design. And I can't wait to see what happens from here.  Thank you for listening to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. As always, if you're not on an email list, go to E b ike podcast dot com and sign up. Once again, That's ebike podcast dot com. Otherwise you can always come back right here every Tuesday for a new episode of The Bolton Ebikes Podcast. Links from Bolton Ebikes Enter To Win The Snapcycle Ebike: https://boltonebikes.com/pages/ebike-giveaway Watch the LIVE Snapcycle Review: Snapcycle R1 - Live Electric bike Review Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Buy or Sell your Ebike: https://www.ebikesearch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boltonebikes Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!  
8/3/202123 minutes, 23 seconds
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Ebike Accessories | EP 79

Hey, Everybody! Welcome back to, you guessed it. Another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I appreciate you for coming back and listening to learn more about ebikes today. I want to talk a little bit about accessories. That might be a little weird, at least in my opinion, on a standard bike, but on an ebike it makes a whole lot of sense.  In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  Why hand signals may not work when riding your ebike with traffic or other vehicles around you. The ebike accessories we recommend to ensure you have a safer riding experience. How easy it can be to add on things like a horn or turn signal lights to your ebike and why it’s not necessary to overcomplicate it or overspend.  Where you can get Bolton Ebikes recommendations for some small but effective items like a horn and lights.  What to look for when getting your own horn, bell, and/or lights.  Thanks again for listening to the Bolton eBikes podcast, I do want to throw a little plug out for e bike search dot com. That's our new buy and sell marketplace for used electric bikes. It was just launched recently, about a month ago and it's growing quickly. It seems like more bikes are being added every single day. So we’re really happy about that. I'm happy to see that people are using it to list their bikes for sale or to purchase bikes. Things are coming and going. So once again, that's, ebike search dot com. It’s great if you happen to be either looking for something used. Or you're looking for a new bike and you want to sell one you already have. When it comes to new bikes, don't forget, of course, to check out Bolton Ebikes dot com. Hopefully we always have a good solution for you. We're working hard to get production sped up on all bike models. We finally have a ridiculous number of shipping containers showing up over the next month, it's going to be just crazy, hectic, just one after another. So congratulations to any customers who have been waiting for the past several months to get their bike. You're going to be getting shipping notifications very soon. And I thank you for your patience. Once again, I'm Kyle, the owner of Bolton Ebikes, and you're listening to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. Links from Bolton Ebikes Get Your Recommended Accessories Here:  Horn: https://amzn.to/2UvKFgX Tail Light: https://amzn.to/3zloitc Buy or Sell your Ebike: https://www.ebikesearch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boltonebikes Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
7/27/202115 minutes, 11 seconds
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Enjoy The Ride with Bunch Ebikes Founder Aaron Powell | EP 78

Hey Everybody! Welcome back to another episode from The Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I'm glad to have you here. I'm also always, always excited to have guests on the show. And today we've got Aaron Powell from a company called Bunch Bikes. They do something quite a bit different and unique compared to probably a lot of the bikes that I've talked about or that, you know, some of my audience and usual customers are familiar with, but it is a bike that we've been kind of researching and have recently talked to other people about.  So I'm really excited to hear from Aaron Powell, again, The Founder of Bunch Bikes. I'm Kyle, The Owner of Bolton Ebikes, and you're listening to The Bolton Ebikes Podcast. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  What are Bunch Bikes and how are they are changing the way people are getting around with their family, running errands, and getting around more efficiently. Why The Bunch Bike is kind of the SUV or minivan replacement of the ebike world. How to easily store these ebikes and ways this style can accommodate your needs as a family.  Why having this type of bike is fantastic if you are looking to take the kids to the park for the afternoon or on a trip where they may not want to ride their own bikes back.  What is coming next for Bunch Bikes and how you can convert any bike you have in about 10 minutes.  What show was Bunch Bikes on that led to more success in their company to share their mission with the world.  Thank you once again for listening to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. If for some reason, by now you're not on our email list, make sure to go over to ebike podcast dot com. That's where you can sign up for a newsletter where you just get emails about new podcast episodes. And also if you have any ideas for future guests, or if you yourself might make a good guest, make sure to reach out to us. And hopefully we can have you on the show. Thanks again for listening. See you next week for another episode of The Bolton Ebikes Podcast. Links from Bolton EbikesCheck out Bunch Bikes: https://www.bunchbikes.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bunchbikes Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Buy or Sell your Ebike: https://www.ebikesearch.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
7/20/202139 minutes, 42 seconds
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Selling Your Ebike Easily | EP 77

Hello everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I'm your host, Kyle Chittock, owner of Bolton Ebikes and I’m here to educate you on something related to electric bicycles. On today’s episode, I’m sharing more about not just EbikeSearch.Com, but also how you can list there and get the most amount of money possible when you are trying to sell your used electric bike.  If you are listening to this podcast episode, that means we have finally, formally launched ebike search dot com. Recently, I did an episode about why we started it. Basically it's a buy and sell website dedicated to electric bikes. If you didn't listen to that already, go check that out for more information. You’ll learn more about behind the scenes, why I thought we needed it and why I didn't think the existing platforms were a good fit for selling electric bikes.  So now that we have this out and open to the public, it's time to educate people on how to get the most money for their electric bike.  In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  My top 5 tips for selling your used ebike on Ebikesearch.com  Why Ebike Search is the place to sell your ebike or buy an ebike and why it’s different than other selling sites. What to be cautious of when buying a used ebike online. How a video might be able to set your listing on ebikesearch.com apart from all the others.  Why listing the specs on the ebike and dimensions are important to a buyer. Leaving those out can break your sale.  Thank you for listening to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. So if you have an ebike you want to sell, or you know someone who does - set up a free account at ebikesearch.com and invite them! It’s a great way to make some extra cash and help someone find their perfect ebike too. If you have someone in mind that is looking for an electric bike - tell them to navigate to Ebike Search Dot Com  There are ebikes being added daily and they are selling just as soon as they are listed in some cases. This is THE BEST Online Marketplace for buying and selling ebikes ever and we can’t wait for you to join us!  If you're new, just a reminder episodes do come out every single Tuesday. We also have videos that come out on the Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel every Thursday. And if you want to know more about either of those, you can always go to our website, Bolton ebikes dot com. Thanks again for listening and I will be back for another episode next Tuesday. Links from Bolton Ebikes Sign up to buy or sell your ebike easily:  https://www.ebikesearch.com  Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes The Bolton Ebikes Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
7/6/202121 minutes, 27 seconds
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Ebiking for Families with David Armet | EP 76

Hey everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. It's always exciting to have guests on the show. And today I have David from Tucson, Arizona. He has a very unique bike, something that I'm familiar with. I think they're really cool, very practical. Something possibly some of you actually haven't heard of. These bikes are probably more common in Europe than in the US. I hope that changes one day. I think David will give us some more insight on that. So once again, you're listening to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast and we're here with our guest today, David from Tucson, Arizona.   In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  How David uses his ebike to transport his family around easily.  What he learned living in the UK with a growing family related to getting around.  Why he feels riding an ebike is better than using a car. The bike friendly hotspots he recommends when exploring Tucson. Yes, you will hear about The Loop!  David shares his ideas for making bikes more accessible and what cities can do to accommodate more bike riding vs driving a car. The benefits he has found riding an ebike for his health and his pocketbook.  The health benefits of riding an electric bike and how that PAS helps him get around when needed.  David answers Kyle’s question about what will change someone’s mindset to go from a car to an ebike. Thanks again for listening to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast.  If anybody is in Tucson, Arizona, I guess watch out for The Bakfiets out there, which if you don't know what that is, it's a giant wooden box in front of a bicycle. You can't miss it. It’s bigger than a normal bicycle. Say hi to David If you happen to see him! I wouldn't be surprised if we have s bunch of Bolton Ebikes customers in the Tucson, Arizona. So if somebody stops you, hopefully they heard you on the podcast or something who knows. We'll see what happens. Thank you everybody for listening to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. If you're new, just a reminder episodes do come out every single Tuesday. We also have videos that come out on the Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel every Thursday. And if you want to know more about either of those, you can always go to our website, Bolton ebikes dot com. Thanks again for listening and I will be back for another episode next Tuesday. Links from Bolton Ebikes Sign up to get your exclusive invite to buy or sell your ebike easily:  Invite.ebikesearch.com  Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes The Bolton Ebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
6/29/202144 minutes, 59 seconds
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Second Battery Options | EP 75

Hey Everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I'm Kyle Chittock, your host of Bolton Ebikes Podcast and of course, the owner of Bolton Ebikes. One common question I get is people wanting to know if they can add a second battery to their ebikes. So if you want to know all about parallel batteries, how to connect a second battery to your bike, and what does that mean, then this is the place to be.  This is the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  How can you get more range with your ebike and is it possible to mount a second battery on your ebike in parallel? What does a parallel battery connector do? How does that parallel connector work and where can you get one? Kyle breaks down the inside info into batteries and how they work on their own and together. When batteries that are equal capacity, equal voltage and in parallel, not in series - how does that affect the range and performance? How to avoid unsafe conditions with using two batteries.  Why it’s a bad idea to wire something yourself if you don’t know what you’re doing, as it can cause batteries to explode and/or catch fire.  Thanks again for listening to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast.  I appreciate you for listening and being here again. I want to remind you about our new website! Ebikesearch.com. If you haven't signed up already during these initial stages, it is. Only. So you got to go to invite dot ebike search dot com to sign up. We'll send you a special code and then you can see the bikes we have listed online. And as another reminder, over the next month or two, as we get this site up and rolling, I am going to post some of our giveaway bikes for sale. On that site for extremely low prices. So if you happen to hop on randomly and you see a bike listed for $1 from Bolton Ebikes, buy it because that is not a joke. That is real. We are going to use that as a method to give away some of the bikes we are reviewing over the next month or two. Once again, do you want to sign up to that? Go to invite dot ebike search dot com  Thanks again for listening. And I will talk with you next Tuesday. Links from Bolton Ebikes Sign up to get your exclusive invite to buy or sell your ebike easily:  Invite.ebikesearch.com  Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes The Bolton Ebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
6/22/202121 minutes, 55 seconds
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Custom Ebike Build | EP 74

Hello, everyone! Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. Today I'm going to tell you about a custom build, a one-off bike that I am making right now. I've got one little thing I have to confess to you about this build in a moment, but let's talk about my custom ebike using the new unreleased, Bafang M625. This is the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  What Kyle has been working on and why this is really exciting!  What is the part that we have access to before anyone else and what we are doing with it. Why you’ll want to watch Thursday’s video coming up to see the progress.  Get the parts list that he is using to build this custom ebike. What is completely different about this build and what Kyle is doing to get parts - when they are difficult to source right now.  And so much more!  Thanks again for listening to the podcast.  I want to take a moment to remind you that we just launched our new website. Ebike search dot com where you can buy and sell used electric bikes. I've already been loading the site with some of our scratch and dent type bikes that we have around the shop that I do want to get rid of. Possibly some demo bikes. So check it out. We are doing a beta launch by invite only. So if you want to search the bikes, if you want to sell your bike, you have to go to invite dot ebike search dot com. You can put in your email address and your first name. When we get that, we will send you an email back in a reasonable amount of time with a special code, so you can sign up. We just want to make sure everything is working perfectly and smoothly before we officially launch the site and have it open to the public. So again, that's, e bike search dot com and if you want to sign up right now, it is invite dot ebike search dot com.  Thank you for listening! I'm Kyle, the owner of Bolton Ebikes and I’ll talk to you next week. Links from Bolton Ebikes Sign up to get your exclusive invite to buy or sell your ebike easily:  Invite.ebikesearch.com  Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes The Bolton Ebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
6/15/202132 minutes, 38 seconds
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The Only Big 36er With David Folch of Dirty Sixer | EP 73

Hey Everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I am Kyle Chittock, your host, and the owner of Bolton Ebikes. And I love getting people on the show from other bicycle companies. So today I've got an awesome guest. We have talked via chat and online for years. And we'll get into that in a moment.  Today, if you want to hear all about bicycles with massive giant 36 inch wheels, and he can tell you all about why, then stick around. I have David, the owner and founder of Dirty Sixer Bikes.  This is the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  Why would someone need a super large ebike and who these are meant for.  How he came up with the name Dirty Sixer. How David has revolutionized the accessibility of bikes for many people who haven’t been able to get them in the right size.  What David’s background is and what brought him to where he is today.  How he has gotten the opportunity to work with players in the NBA and how that has helped him to see how his work could help even more people.  What is next for Dirty Sixer and how that may even be something you can be a part of.  Thank you to everybody listening to today's podcast. I hope you enjoyed that information about Dirty Sixer Bikes and large wheels, what they could do for you, but very unique bikes.  I'm really looking forward to seeing what happens with those. I'm hoping one of these days I can get my hands on one of those and, and ride it around so I can give you some firsthand experience, but like any bike, it looks like a ton of fun. If you're new to the podcast, make sure to go to E bike podcast dot com if you'd like to sign up for our newsletter. So, you’ll know, when new episodes come out, Once again, that is e bike podcast dot com and I am Kyle Chittock, the owner of Bolton Ebikes, and we are signing off for another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. See you next week!  Links from Bolton Ebikes & Dirty Sixer Check out Dirty Sixer here: https://www.dirtysixer.com Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes The Bolton Ebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
6/8/202147 minutes, 56 seconds
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Ebike Search | EP 72

Hey Everybody! Welcome back to another Bolton Ebikes Podcast today. I'm going to share with you some very exciting news. I have something new coming out and no, it's not a bike, but it's a brand new website and a brand new service related to ebikes. So stick around, stay tuned.  This is the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  What is the new website and service that we are unrolling and how can you be one of the founding members of it.  How will it benefit you if you’re looking for your perfect ebike.  How you can sell your ebike or buy an ebike easily and how we’re going to help you do it! How to use EbikeSearch and how this can help you to also learn more about the industry.  The benefits of using our new site over others.  How you can get an exclusive invitation to be one of the first to sell or buy on the site.  Are there fees associated with purchasing a bike like on other sites?  What can you expect as a seller as far as fees to sell your ebike? How to narrow down your search and what categories to expect.  Thanks again for listening! I'm Kyle, the owner of Bolton Ebikes, and I'm not just trying to sell you a new electric bike, although we're happy to help you with that, If we have something that fits your needs, but I just want to help you learn all about electric bikes. That's the whole point of this podcast. And you’ll get to learn more in the blog area that's going to be on ebike search.com I think that's going to be a great new resource of even more information. And that's probably something that we'll pull over to the BoltonEbikes.com website as well. So you'll have that in multiple places. If you haven't left me a review, please do. I appreciate those. I try to read every single one, whatever podcasting platform you're using. Just go on there and leave a review. I want this to be the number one electric bike podcast in the world. If we can make that happen, I need your help to do that. Uh, so leave a review. Share with your friends. And again, e bike search dot com is the new place to go for used electric bikes.  See you next week!  Links from Bolton Ebikes Sell or Buy a Used Ebike here: www.ebikesearch.com Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
6/1/202131 minutes, 33 seconds
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The Fit Freedom Frame with Jim from OptiBike | EP 71

Hey Everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. We've had more guests lately, which is something I'm excited about is meeting other people in the bike industry, talking to people. A lot of times it seems like I'm talking to somebody new. That's just starting something. You know, whether it's a website or a blog or a YouTube channel. But occasionally we come across somebody who's actually been in the ebike space much longer than we have. So today is one of those days. I've got Jim Turner, the president and founder of OptiBike with us. Once again, you're listening to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about: How Jim’s journey started in 1996 with ebikes, when you were comparing 24 volt systems, lead acid batteries, brushed motors. And how his background as an engineer fueled his passion for figuring things out with ebikes.  The health benefits Jim has found that ebikes bring to everyone and why he is so passionate about ebikes.  How he came up with OptiBike and why it is different.  How Jim’s work has helped so many people get back in shape and have fun doing it.  How his education and experience helped fuel a series of redesigns before he got the result he was looking for.  And so much more!  Thank you to everybody listening to this podcast and being here with Jim, from OptiBike. Of course, if you want to go check out those bikes and see what are they like and see some of these awesome things we're talking about. Opti bike dot com. Those are available there. And don't forget to, of course, if you're new to the podcast, you can always go to e bike podcast dot com to sign up for the podcast newsletter. We'll send you a nice friendly email reminder every Tuesday when new episodes come out. Thank you for listening. I'm Kyle, the host and owner of Bolton eBikes and I can’t wait for you to join me next Tuesday! It’s going to be an episode you won’t want to miss! Links from Bolton EbikesCheck out The Optibike!  https://www.optibike.com Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
5/25/202158 minutes, 4 seconds
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Ebikes For Everyone with Ryan from Ebike Escape | EP 70

Hey Everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. Again, this is a place where you can learn all about electric bikes. Sometimes I hope that I am teaching you something, and sometimes we have guests on that. Hopefully can teach you something or give you another resource as well. And today I have a guest. I have also had the opportunity to be interviewed by him. So now we get to reverse roles a little bit. Today, I have Ryan from Ebike Escape. If you want to learn all about him and what he's doing in relation to ebikes, then stick around! I'm Kyle Chittock, The owner of Bolton Ebikes and you're listening to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  What forum Ryan runs and the positive way he is contributing to the ebike community.  How he uses YouTube to share his knowledge and expertise with all things ebikes.  What ebikes he is looking forward to testing out.  Which ebikes he prefers when not riding out with family or running errands Which ebikes he finds is great for getting around town with his family.  What ebike reviews he has coming up and what he is most excited about with them.  Kyle talks with him about all of the different ways he uses the bikes and the versatility of ebikes within real life.  What Ryan wants to see from Bolton Ebikes and why. Thank you for listening to The Bolton Ebikes Podcast. If you're not on our email list and you don't know when these podcast episodes are coming out, they do come out every Tuesday. And if you want a friendly reminder, you can just go to e bike podcast dot com and that's where you can find our newsletter and sign up. And as a bonus, I've been doing video versions of some of these episodes before they're released to everyone else LIVE on the YouTube channel for members of the YouTube channel. The community is called Bolton Labs and we want you to be a part of it. So if you want to see some of these podcast episodes and even ask questions live during some of the episodes, you can also find those on YouTube if you decide to join the Bolton Labs.  Otherwise, we release these for free every Tuesday on whatever your favorite podcasting platform is. Thanks again for listening and I will talk to you on another Tuesday.   Links from Bolton EbikesCheck out the interview from Ryan at Ebike Escape: https://youtu.be/06K5S6Zd-d8Visit Ryan here: www.ebikeescape.com Check out Ryan on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ebikeescape Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
5/18/202135 minutes, 20 seconds
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How To Use A Mid Drive | EP 69

Hey Everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast, a place where you can learn all about electric bicycles, parts, pieces, components, brands, whatever you want to learn about Ebikes. I hope it's something that I can cover right here. So if that's something you want to know about, you are in the right place. Now for those that don't know, there is something special I've been doing with these podcasts, so you can get early access to them. I will get back to that in just a moment. My name is Kyle Chittock. I'm the owner of Bolton Ebikes, and you are listening to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast.  In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  How to not have that clunking sound when shifting through gears How gearing works on a mid-drive and how to get the most torque. When coming up a hill, when should you shift? How to get more range from your mid-drive ebike. Why pushing the bike too hard can make it struggle, not perform better. Why there isn’t one gear that is best for hills and the factors that can affect climbing capabilities.  The benefits of the shift sensor and why that provides a smoother riding experience. What the brake switch does and how that works on these ebikes.  How to make your mid-drive bike last for years to come.  If you have a mid-drive or if you are waiting on one or you're buying one, just get familiar with your bike. I think that's one of the most important things to take out of this. Know what all of the components do. If you do that, you're going to have a better experience overall. Thanks again, everybody for listening to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. If you're not on our newsletter for the podcast emails that go out every week to remind you about new episodes. So make sure to do that. Go to e bike podcast dot com. Once again, that is e bike podcast dot com. You can sign up for our newsletter and get basically just a simple email that says, Hey, here's what our latest episode is about and where you can go listen to it.  And of course, we're on all of these standard podcasting platforms on Android, Apple, and whatever sort of device you might have for listening to podcasts.  Thank you for listening. And I will talk to you on another Tuesday. Links from Bolton EbikesTune into EP 39: https://boltonebikes.com/blogs/podcast/tales-on-2-wheels-with-matt-robertson-ep-39 Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
5/11/202124 minutes, 55 seconds
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Get Your Exercise with Dan Bronk | EP 68

Hey Everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. Excited to have a guest on the show today. It's been a little harder to get guests. I feel like everybody's trapped in doors, but, uh, who knows for some reason that makes a difference. Anyway, besides that. I always love sharing information about ebikes and sometimes we get to learn specifics about motors or breaks or batteries or something else. And sometimes we get to learn from someone else about their experience with ebikes, what they love about them. So excited to have Dan on the show today. He started his own YouTube Channel and is just having fun, He’s the Grey Bearded Ebiker. So, if you want to hear all about his story and what he's doing on his ebike, then stick around once again, I’m Kyle and this is the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  Where he likes to ride his ebike and how having an ebike has helped him get out there and get more exercise.  How he got started in cycling and how his son, who rode for The US Olympic Team, inspired him to keep riding. What he shares on his YouTube Channel and how he takes you along with him.  Where he is able to take his bike that others may not be able to take their cars - to simply enjoy his retirement.  How the different terrain experiences in San Diego have added to his experience and his increasing exercise levels. Why he feels that riding an ebike helps him alleviate stress. And so much more!  Thanks again for listening to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast, a podcast, all about ebikes that comes up every single Tuesday. I appreciate all of you for listening. If you are new or if you stumbled across this podcast episode first, make sure to go check out some of the other episodes. Most importantly, go to ebikepodcast.com. That's Ebike podcast dot com. That's where you can sign up for the newsletter for this podcast. I will send you an email once a week on Tuesday, alerting you of new episodes, what they're about. And so you can easily go check those out. And of course, if you are looking for any bike, there's no better place than Bolton Ebikes Dot Com Thanks again for listening! See you next week! Links from Bolton EbikesCheck out Dan’s website & YouTube Channel: https://www.greybeardebiking.com Sign up for Podcast Episode Notifications: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
5/4/202134 minutes, 23 seconds
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Battery Charging Rates | EP 67

Hey, Everybody. Welcome back to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast, A place where you can learn about electric bikes. Every Tuesday, I release a new episode and it's always something about electric bikes, guaranteed. Absolutely nothing else is talked about in this podcast. Sometimes I have guests from other ebike companies on the show. I don't have one today, but I saw a comment online from someone that I wanted to address and it was about ebike charging rates. So if you want to learn about ebike charge rates, how fast can you charge an ebike? Why do they take so long to charge? Or why are they relatively quick to charge? How should you charge them? If you want to know answers to those things, then stick around once again. I'm Kyle, Chittock, the owner of Bolton Ebikes, and this is the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  How fast can you charge an ebike? How should you care for your battery? Why do ebike batteries take so long to charge?  The science behind batteries and charge cycles and why unrealistic charge cycle claims may need to be investigated further.  Kyle shares specific examples of batteries and the charging rate information behind the performance outcome most are striving for.  What is a C rate and how does that impact your battery charge rate.  What is next within the EV market when it comes to the potential of these batteries and where are people taking it? Now, before I wrap up this podcast episode, there's something really important I want to share. If you are listening to this podcast recorded on a usual Tuesday, I do record these ahead of time and release later. Release date that is usually a week or sometimes two, three weeks, maybe even a month ahead of schedule. Now, if you are one of the members of the Bolton Labs community, that's the nickname we give to our membership community on YouTube. That's nine 99 cents a month. You can actually get access to some of these podcast episodes earlier. That's something we're just kinda starting out kind of beta testing if you will. So it's not going to be every episode, but I'm gonna try and do as many as we can, but I've actually been doing these videos live for the members as an example, they are watching me right now live on YouTube.  And as you know, sometimes I reveal new products or new things that we are working on in some of these podcast episodes. So that's just another way to get ahead of the game and know what's coming before everyone else. And I will try to leave some time at the end of these podcast episodes that are running live to even answer some questions live. Right now I've got a few people that are chatting live on the YouTube channel as this is being recorded, So they can ask questions. The more questions I can answer for you guys, the better.  Thank you so much for listening to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. If you're new, make sure to go to e bike podcast dot com. That's where you can sign up for the email list. We send out an email once a week, every Tuesday, when new episodes come out. So you know what the topic is, and if it's something you want to check out, That domain is e bike podcast dot com. We wanted something nice and easy to remember. Now, of course, the second thing I mentioned about the membership, if you want to know more about that, you do have to go to the Bolton Ebikes, YouTube Channel. And of course, if you're ready for an electric bike, you know where to go. Bolton ebikes.com. Thank you so much for listening. Chat with you next Tuesday! Links from Bolton Ebikes Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
4/27/202126 minutes, 5 seconds
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Important Updates | EP 66

Hey Everybody! Welcome back to another episode of The Bolton Ebikes Podcast. There are always so many things going on here. But in a good way. We’re busy, we’re productive, and we’re doing a lot of different things. So in this episode, I want to give you some insights behind the scenes. What’s new? What’s up and coming? What are we working on so you know what’s happening at Bolton Ebikes.  In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  What are some of the projects we’re working on and can’t wait to show you related to ebikes and parts?  What does it mean to be a member of Bolton Labs and what does that give you access to? What is happening with the podcast coming up? What new bikes are in development?  What about growing our team? Yes, we have done that.  How you can be a part of the live stream videos coming up on YouTube. How the podcast may tie into The Bolton Ebikes YouTube channel to bring you a more interesting experience.  Details on the chain guard you have been interested in.  How we are keeping up with the demand for the items we are creating in-house.  Thanks again for listening to an episode of a Bolton Ebikes Podcast. Again, if you're new and want to learn more, make sure to go to e bike podcast dot com. That's where you'll find a signup for a newsletter. We will send out an email once a week when we have new podcast episodes that come out and we also send out notifications in those emails about any recent bike giveaways we're doing.  If you want to learn more about the products that are coming out soon, go to Boltonebikes.com If you’re a member of Bolton Labs, you might be seeing me soon on a live podcast episode as well.  I'm Kyle, the owner of Bolton Ebikes and I’ll see you next week.   Links from Bolton Ebikes Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
4/20/202119 minutes, 30 seconds
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The Theft Resistant Ebike | EP 65

Hey Everybody! It's Kyle and you are back for another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. So you can learn all about electric bicycles. Now, this is a topic that I've discussed before. It's not one that people always want to think about or talk about because it kind of sounds negative, which is theft, but I do want to put a positive spin on it and talk about it.  How do you prevent theft?  And how do you get your bike back if it ever happens? In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  What is the first thing you should do to protect your bike - even during this episode? What to think about when it comes to keeping your bike safe? What are some things that can easily happen when it comes to theft? Listen in to hear about a recent event that occurred related to a theft incident.  My top tips to keep your investment safe. What sites I recommend using to search for your ebike if needed.  How you can prepare if this happens so you can get your bike back.  Thanks again for listening to an episode of a Bolton Ebikes Podcast. Again, if you're new, go to e bike podcast dot com. That's where you'll find a signup for a newsletter. We will send out an email once a week when we have new podcast episodes that come out and we also send out notifications in those emails about any recent bike giveaways we're doing. We just gave away a KBO Bike. So congratulations to the winner on that one. I think we just shipped it out yesterday and we also have a giveaway as I'm recording this episode for a Ride One Up Bicycle. And I know that we have some other bikes lined up in the very near future for more giveaways. So I love reviewing bikes when I can and I give those bikes away. We're going to keep doing that! Once again If you go to e bike podcast dot com and sign up for the newsletter, guaranteed, you'll get notified when those are happening. Thanks again. I'm Kyle, the owner of Bolton Ebikes and I’ll catch you on Tuesday.   Links from Bolton Ebikes Search for your ebike across a greater area: https://www.searchtempest.com/ Nationwide Database to Locate Your Bike: https://bikeindex.org/ Sign up for Podcast Episode Notifications: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
4/13/202124 minutes, 5 seconds
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Let’s Ride with Chris Wiggins, CEO of Glide Cruisers, USA | EP 64

Hey Everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. This past week before I recorded this episode, I released a video that is a little bit different. It was something that kind of like a bicycle, but kind of not. Because it was missing some key bicycle things, but it was still on two wheels. It was still electric and it was still a lot of fun. So I am happy to say that I not only have a guest, but the owner of a company called Glide Cruisers USA, the founder, the designer, the creator is on here with me today. So stick around, if you want to hear more about something called The Glide Cycle, what it is and what it's all about.   In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  What is The Glide Cycle and who created it? What sparked the idea for The Glide Cycle and what he did to bring his ideas to fruition.  What was surprising about this vehicle and why you don’t really have to worry that much when going over bumps. The benefit of the low center of gravity and how that changes the riding experience.  Where can you use this vehicle and what class is it? What is next for Glide Cruisers, USA? Where is this created and why is that important to the founder? The founder shares more about where he offers The Glide Cycle and other items within his business.  What has been done to test this awesome vehicle and where you can check one out for yourself.  And so much more! Thank you for being on the show Chris and thanks to everybody who is listening for being on here with me and Chris, for another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I appreciate all of you coming and of course, if you're new to the podcast, don't forget to go to ebikepodcast.com. That's where you can sign up for the newsletter. We'll just send you a friendly reminder each Tuesday when new episodes come out, just like this one, once again, that is e bike podcast dot com and hopefully, I'll be talking to you on another Tuesday. Links from Bolton Ebikes & Glide Cruisers, USA Watch this awesome review: https://youtu.be/jfpVDweIpfI Check out Glide Cruisers, USA: https://glidecycles.com/ Sign up for Podcast Episode Notifications: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
4/6/202138 minutes, 20 seconds
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Crowdfunding Fun | EP 63

Hey Everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I'm going to talk about something I did Oh, about six years ago and whether or not it was a good idea. And if I would repeat doing that again today. That is buying an electric bike from a crowdfunding campaign. So if you want to hear about the latest ebike that is on Indiegogo right now, stay tuned. Is it a good deal? Should you buy one? Should you avoid it at all costs? Stick around to get those answers and more. This is The Bolton Ebikes Podcast.    In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  What it’s like buying an electric bike from a crowdfunding campaign and what my experience was like.  What crowdfunding is and how it can work and what to expect if it doesn’t.  Details on my previous experience and what others experience What can happen if an item is pushed through to production too quickly.  What additional items could be offered as the crowdfunding campaign goes on - as the makers want to sweeten the deal due to the wait.  Why it’s important to research the bike you’re looking for, ask questions, and know what you’re getting for your money.  Why when we release bikes - we release them in small quantities and why it’s important to not scale too quickly.  More details on the bike that I am sharing more information about and how you can get one at a great price. Also, why I do personally know this is a campaign that is worth it.  And so much more! Thanks again, for listening to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I hope that I can bring some value to you with every single episode that we do here. If you learn something, then make sure to give me a nice five-star review. I do appreciate those. I try and read each and every one. I appreciate everybody who have been listening to this podcast from the beginning, because I know some of you have, and if you haven't, no worries. Just stick around and I'll talk to you again every Tuesday. Thanks again. I'm Kyle Chittock, The Owner of Bolton Ebikes, and I will catch you hopefully next Tuesday. Links from Bolton Ebikes Get The Eunorau AWD FS 1500W and 1600Wh Ebike: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/eunorau-all-wheel-drive-fs-1500w-and-1600wh-ebike?utm_source=kickbooster-direct&utm_medium=kickbooster&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=8bd51b38#/   Sign up for Podcast Episode Notifications: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
3/30/202133 minutes, 31 seconds
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Battery Best Practices | EP 62

Hey Everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I get a lot of questions as you can imagine about batteries. How much should you charge them? Should you discharge them all away? Do they need to be kept at a certain temperature? How long will they last? You know, as far as years, how many miles will they go? So in this episode, I want to break down some of the basics of lithium battery maintenance. So you can get the most life you possibly can out of your battery on your electric bike. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  Is it okay to run your battery down to zero? How to extend battery life. Is it okay to store your battery in the garage when you’re not using it? What is the difference between the lithium batteries and lead acid batteries.  What is the BMS and what does it have to do with battery best practices. How many cycles do ebike batteries typically last? And so much more!  When it comes to batteries, it's only going to get better from here. Thanks again, for listening to another episode of the Bolton eBikes podcast. If you want to sign up for our newsletter for podcast notifications, make sure to go to ebikepodcast.com. Once again, that's e bike podcast dot com. We'll send you an email every Tuesday when new episodes come out to make sure you don't miss any of them. And of course, if you're ready to buy an ebike or you just want to do a little shopping around, you can always check out Boltonebikes.com, or if you want to learn more go to our YouTube channel Bolton Ebikes. The YouTube channel has a ton of videos. I put out a new video every Thursday and I have a lot of fun doing that. To be honest, That is what has grown this business to what it is today. So, if you haven't checked that out, and for some reason you found this podcast first, I highly encourage you to do that.   Thanks again. I'm Kyle Chittock, The Owner of Bolton Ebikes, and I will catch you hopefully next Tuesday. Links from Bolton Ebikes Need more range? Click this to learn how to get it: https://boltonebikes.com/blogs/podcast/ep-40 Sign up for Podcast Episode Notifications: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
3/23/202125 minutes, 58 seconds
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Ebike Market Predictions | EP 61

Hey Everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I already did an episode where I talked about the proposed 30% federal tax credit. That information was based on the initial press release. But this week I have some new information. Thanks to one of you. One of the listeners of the podcast and viewers of the YouTube channel, I was able to get a copy of the actual text. And so now. I can give you some more detailed answers. Some of the questions that came up and point out one of the major flaws I see in The Bill.  I hope with your help, we can get fixed. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  Is the 30% tax credit a definite decision and when will it be something you can take advantage of.  Does this mean you can get 30% off of the price of your next ebike purchase or is that something you are writing off on your taxes? What my predictions are for the next year for the ebike market in general. Is there a limitation on the number of bikes you can purchase and still qualify for the tax credit? Does this apply to other motorized vehicles? Will this have any effect on the used ebike market? And so much more! This is my forecast on the ebike market. I think there's going to be a lot of very, very affordably priced bikes on the market if The Bill passes. There, you have it, there's my thoughts. That's a little bit of new information for you and I'll keep you informed if we find out anything else. Thanks again for listening to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. If you're new, make sure to go check out ebikepodcast.com. That is our sign up form for the newsletter. We send out emails every Tuesday, when new episodes come out, I apologize we were late this past week on getting that newsletter sent out. I thought we were done with snow here in Grass Valley, California. It turns out we weren't and we had a snow storm that can slow down trucking and shipping and all sorts of other things. It also knocked out our high speed internet and that just caused more havoc for the week. Thankfully, all of those things are getting fixed and hopefully we'll be back up to speed by the time you are listening to this episode right now.  Don’t forget to visit E Bike Podcast Dot Com That's the place where you can sign up for our newsletter to get notifications of new episodes with me and other guests discussing just about everything in the world of electric bikes.  Thanks again for listening! See you next week!   Links from Bolton Ebikes Check out the first episode on The 30% Tax Credit here: https://boltonebikes.com/blogs/podcast/ep-58 Sign up for Podcast Episode Notifications: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
3/16/202119 minutes, 57 seconds
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Solar Power | EP 60

Hello Everybody! Welcome back to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I'm Kyle, your host and the owner of Bolton Ebikes. Today I want to talk about something that I know everyone thinks about, but nobody's really sure if it makes sense. And that is solar charging. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  Where solar charging could be applied and how you might apply that to electric bikes.  Why on a small scale with ebikes, it may not make sense due to the ROI. Options for charging your ebike when out camping with your RV. Why would it be beneficial to have a replacement battery, regardless of solar? How we have been working on a solar charger the some of the strategic planning we’ve been implementing.  What to consider when being able to get efficient with solar charging and why that is very important for a positive outcome.  And so much more! Thanks again for listening to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast, a podcast, all about ebikes that comes up every single Tuesday. I appreciate all of you for listening. If you are new or if you stumbled across this podcast episode first, make sure to go check out some of the other episodes. Most importantly, go to ebikepodcast.com. That's Ebike Podcast Dot Com. That's where you can sign up for the newsletter for this podcast. I will send you an email once a week on Tuesday, alerting you of new episodes, what they're about. And so you can easily go check those out. And of course, if you are looking for an ebike, there's no better place than Bolton Ebikes Dot Com Thanks again for listening! See you next week!   Links from Bolton Ebikes Want to hear about what else we're creating? Check out EP 45 here: https://boltonebikes.com/blogs/podcast/our-freewheel-removal-tool-ep-45 Sign up for Podcast Episode Notifications: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
3/9/202119 minutes, 29 seconds
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Ebike Momentum with Houshmand of Ebikes USA | EP 59

Hey Everybody!  Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. It's always fun to have a guest on the show, but even more fun if it's somebody that I've talked to more than just once or twice and somebody that's been on the podcast before. So if you are wanting to hear an update from somebody who opened an ebike store, Basically a year ago, this episode will share more about where they are today.   I'm Kyle, Chittock your host, and this is The Bolton Ebikes Podcast. Let’s get into it!  In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  What were his expectations with getting into the ebike business and what actually happened as time went on. How he saw that ebikes were able to change his customer’s lives - even in the midst of a pandemic.  What he did to grow his talented team of professionals to ensure he was able to serve his customers in person and online.  The opportunities he saw while going through this growth period and the actions he took to keep that momentum. Why he offers so many different brands of ebikes in his shop and why that has helped him have the availability of inventory.  What he found when looking at why his customers were buying an ebike and why that has been important to his purchasing decisions. And so much more! Thank you very much! For those that didn't get a chance to hear the first episode. If you want to jump back in time and hear how this all started. That's episode seven, which was released March 3rd of 2020, just about a year ago from today.  If you are new to the podcast and you want to get notifications, when episodes come out, also, don't forget to go to ebikepodcast.com. You can sign up there for the email list. Basically, we just send you an email once a week, on Tuesdays when new episodes come out. So you don't ever miss an episode. Make sure you're on that list. Cause who knows? You may hear Houshmand’s name again sometime in the future. Thanks again for listening.  I'm Kyle, the owner of Bolton Ebikes and this is The Bolton Ebikes Podcast. Thanks again for listening! See you next week!   Links from Bolton Ebikes If you liked this episode, check out EP 7: Buying an Ebike Store with Houshmand Moarefi Check out the Ebikes USA shop here: www.ebikesusa.com Sign up for Podcast Episode Notifications: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
3/2/202152 minutes, 14 seconds
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The EBIKE Tax Credit | EP 58

Hey, Everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I'm Kyle Chittock, your host, the owner of Bolton Ebikes here to teach you or educate you, or just entertain you in regards to electric bikes. Something new has popped up on the news. If you're into ebikes in any way, you've probably heard about it a million times already. I've seen it on every single news article, every single Facebook group. Everybody that basically covers anything about electric bikes. If you haven't heard about the possibility of a 30% tax credit for purchasing a new electric bike, then stay tuned. Let's jump into what we know so far. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  If approved, this would cover 30% of the cost of an electric bike up to $1500. What would it apply to? Who would qualify? Is there a cap on the cost of the ebike? How will this influence the ebike industry in general? What organizations are supporting it and when will it possibly happen?  And so much more!  There are my thoughts on it with what I know so far. I will release more information as it comes out. If you're new here and you want to know when new episodes come out of this podcast, make sure to go to e bike podcast dot com and sign up for the newsletter. Once again, that is e bike podcast dot com. And of course, if you're ready for an ebike, make sure to go check out Bolton E Bikes Dot Com. If you're not new here and you've been listening for a while, then please remember, I love all of those five star reviews that you guys like to leave for the podcast. If you haven't left one of those on your favorite podcasting platform, please do! I read those and appreciate every single one.  Thanks again for listening! See you next week!   Links from Bolton Ebikes If you liked this episode, check out EP 37: Ebike Classes Explained Sign up for Podcast Episode Notifications: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
2/23/202119 minutes, 24 seconds
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Upgrades Do's And Don'ts| EP 57

Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I am Kyle Chittock, your host, and the owner of Bolton Ebikes. And I have talked a lot about upgrading bikes over the last few years. I've put out videos about controller upgrades, battery upgrades, and more, but I still get a lot of questions coming in asking things like, Can I increase the amp on this particular bike? Can I change the motor on this particular bike? And I just want to give you some baseline guideline type rules that you can follow to know are these upgrades that you can do? Or not. So if you have any interest in upgrading your electric bike and then stick around, we're going to jump into it, answer some questions here and give you more knowledge about electric bikes. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  The dos and don’ts of upgrading your electric bike. Can you easily go up in voltage? His explanation of watt hours.  Will it cause damage to your bike to increase the amp hours? What is compatible and what isn’t as far as batteries, motors, and controllers?  Why it’s important to understand how everything works together and why you don’t want to simply “max out”. How to change your motor out and what is involved.  And so much more!  Your ebike is a thing you can hold onto for a long time. Upgrade them over time with new batteries, new controllers, new displays, as new things come out and bikes are going to keep changing quickly. But, hopefully with this little lesson here today, it gives you some information on how you can upgrade your bike and what you can or can't do now when it comes to the rest of the components such as brakes and things like that. I do have other episodes about that. So if you haven't heard those, I've got a great one where I go into all the nitty gritty details about the different kinds of brakes and what can be installed on electric bikes. You can go check that episode out and if there's something that I missed or something you have questions about, then make sure to send us an email and maybe we can cover that in a future episode. Thanks again for listening. If you're not on our email list for new podcast episodes, make sure to go to e bike podcast dot com and sign up.  If you are ready for an electric bike, you can always check out what we have to offer boltonebikes.com.    Links from Bolton Ebikes If you liked this episode, check out https://boltonebikes.com/blogs/podcast/ep-46 Sign up for Podcast Episode Notifications: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
2/16/202122 minutes, 38 seconds
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Dirt E Bike with Bryan Ratcliffe | EP 56

Hey Everybody! Welcome back to The Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I know that getting guests lately has been more challenging than in the past. Definitely, in-person guests are sparse, but we have one on the phone today, and not only is he a guest who can talk about electric bikes and things that are on two wheels that are electric, but he also has a podcast about this very subject. So very excited to have Brian from The Dirt Ebike Podcast on the show today. So once again, you're listening to The Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I'm Kyle, the host. Let's jump right into another episode. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  How did Brian get hooked on electric bikes and all they have to offer? What he realized he could do with an ebike that changed everything for him. His story of how ebikes have improved his relationships.  How he was able to stay fit even in wet and snowy conditions. Why he decided to start The Dirt E Bike Podcast. He has had companies such as Sur Ron, UBCO, Super 73 and others on his show and how those interviews have helped him grow even more as an ebike enthusiast.  They talk about the different classes of ebikes and how that applies to the US and Canada. And so much more!  Thanks everybody for listening. If you are not on my email list, make sure to go to e bike podcast dot com. That's where you can sign up for notifications that go out every week on every Tuesday. And when new episodes come out, we will occasionally sprinkle in some details about things that are going on at Bolton Ebikes. If you want to be on that email list to know when new episodes are coming out, e bike podcast dot com is the place to go. Thanks again for listening! See you next week!   Links from Bolton Ebikes If you liked this episode, check out EP 33: Cruising in Canada Sign up for Podcast Episode Notifications: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!  
2/9/202134 minutes, 49 seconds
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Ebike World Records | EP 55

Hey Everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast; a place where you can learn about all sorts of crazy things about electric bikes. And I use the word crazy on purpose because I thought it'd be fun to take a little break from the technical, how-tos and share with you some random world records involving electric bikes. Some of these might surprise you. So stay tuned and stick around. I'm Kyle, the owner of Bolton Ebikes, and you're listening to The Bolton Ebikes Podcast. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  What was the smallest ebike on record? How many bikes were in the largest parade of electric bicycles and where did it happen? How much does the lightest electric bicycle weigh? What is the greatest distance an ebike has traveled in a week? What are some things we are planning to do to beat some of these records? How you can be a part of breaking new ebike records. What was the greatest distance on a single charge? And so much more!   Thanks again for listening to another episode, if you're new, make sure to go to ebike podcast dot com to sign up for our newsletter. You’ll get notifications when new episodes are coming out, which is every single Tuesday. And if you want to be on a normal email list and learn more about what bikes we have in stock, or production status updates, then make sure to go to our website, Bolton ebikes dot com. I'm leaving a banner at the top for a while there to make that really easy for everybody to find.  This is The Bolton EBikes Podcast! See you next week!   Links from Bolton Ebikes If you liked this episode, check out EP 42: How Many Ebikes?! Sign up for Podcast Episode Notifications: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you think should be on The Bolton Ebikes Podcast next? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
2/2/202119 minutes, 31 seconds
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The UBCO 2x2 | EP 54

Hey Everybody! Welcome back! It is the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. Once again, I am Kyle Chittock the owner of Bolton Ebikes and this is a podcast all about everything electric bikes. And if you've been listening for a while, you've heard me tease something in a few episodes here and there. Something about the UBCO 2x2. If you don't know what that is, don't worry. I'm going to tell you all about it in this episode. It's time for something new and very different at Bolton Ebikes. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  What is the UBCO 2x2? What do you mean it doesn’t have pedals? Where can I take the UBCO 2x2? How is this different from a motorcycle? How does it compare to an ebike? Is this just for off-road use? Is a license required? Details on the brakes, suspension, maintenance, and more. We will have that available on our site soon. And we'll have one here available for a test ride. So it's going to be awesome. It’s going to be a lot of fun and another new and exciting chapter for Bolton Ebikes. And if you are not already on my email list, make sure you go get on that right now. You can go to Boltonebikes.com And right now we've got along the top of the webpage, a little bar, a pop-up, whatever you want to call it. It's very small and unobtrusive. But it just says, Sign Up! That's where you can get on our email list and you can learn more about new things like this that are coming out. And of course, just stick around on the podcast. If you haven't left me a review, I do appreciate those. So please, please, wherever you are listening, leave a review, iTunes, your favorite podcasting app, whatever it is. I do appreciate those. I try to read those on a regular basis and thank you to all of those that have already. This is The Bolton EBikes Podcast! See you next week!   Links from Bolton Ebikes Sign up for Podcast Episode Notifications: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Want to be on The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Or maybe you know someone who does? Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
1/26/202128 minutes, 53 seconds
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DIY Hub Motor Install | EP 53

Hey Everybody! Welcome back to another episode of The Bolton Ebikes Podcast. With how crazy things are this year and how hard it is to get your hands on an ebike, one of the things I mentioned in a recent video was an alternative to buying an ebike. And that is converting one. And I know that's not something I have talked about a whole lot lately, but I want to share with you, what does it take to convert a bicycle? You might already have to an electric bike. You may have thought about this before. You probably even researched it to some extent. If you were looking for an e-bike, does it make sense to convert?  And the answer is that yes, sometimes it can make sense. The scenario where it might make sense first, and you may find yourself in this position, you may not. And the lead times this year with as crazy as they are for many ebikes, I think that could be a motivating factor. If somebody can convert their bike and get it faster, maybe that's a reason to do it.  Here’s where I think it makes sense and where it doesn’t.  In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  Is it easy to convert your bicycle to an ebike? What are the drawbacks of converting a regular bicycle into an ebike? What are the benefits of converting your bicycle to an ebike? What does it take to install a hub motor kit specifically? What are the top things to consider when converting your bike? The tools and pieces you would need for that conversion.  Why we don’t suggest using a front hub motor and what you would need if looking at that type of conversion.  What to look for when considering a battery for your conversion. Thanks again for listening to an episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I appreciate you coming back every week to listen to whatever cool new things are going on about ebikes. My hope is that this demand, this weird time, drives more innovation and we see some new products and new cool things come out in spite of, or because of what's going on in the world right now. So very excited with everything that's going on with electric bikes right now. If you're not on our email list, make sure to go to ebike podcast dot com. We will send you an email just once a week, when these episodes come out, just to remind you when a new episode is released. And of course, if you want videos that show you how to do some of these things, then always go check out The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel. And finally, if you want to skip all these steps and just get a bike, that's ready to go, you know where to find me at boltonebikes.com. Thanks again for listening! Talk with you next week.  Links from Bolton Ebikes Check out Episode 26: Convert or Not. That is the ? https://boltonebikes.com/blogs/podcast/convert-or-not-that-is-the-1 Sign up for Podcast Episode Notifications: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Want to be on The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Or maybe you know someone who does? Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
1/19/202130 minutes, 29 seconds
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Tubeless Tires |EP 52

Hey everybody. It's the Bolton EBikes Podcast. I am Kyle Chittock, the owner of Bolton Ebikes. And your host. I want to tell you a little bit about tubeless tires. What does that mean? If you don't know anything about tubeless tires, then you're in the right spot today. I'm going to explain what that means, what it takes to have a tubeless bicycle in why you might want it in the first place. This is a term that's been thrown around a lot lately, at least for me, because we have two bikes. Now, at least we're selling two bikes when we have them that have tubeless-ready, rims and tubeless, ready tires, and often people are asking me, What does that actually mean? Or How does that work? How do you have a bicycle tire? Setting it up and how does it hold air? How do you pump it up? There are so many questions. So I do have a video that's being filmed in the near future. So if you want a detailed, how-to that shows you how this works. I highly recommend checking out that video on the YouTube channel. But today, I'm just going to teach you some of the basics. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  What exactly are tubeless tires? How to set up tubeless tires? What are the benefits of having tubeless tires? Can I convert my current tires to tubeless tires easily? Are we putting out any videos on The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel to show you how to set up tubeless tires? Will tubeless tires make a difference with my rolling resistance? Why you might want tubeless tires for your ebike. And so much more! So I hope that helps and gives you a little bit more information on why you might want tubeless tires and whether or not you think that's a benefit for you. I think most people would agree after learning a little bit more, it's certainly worth a try. Thanks again for listening to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I really do appreciate all of you. I always like to talk about bike giveaways and what's going on with the most recent one. We had a little glitch where some people weren't able to enter their email address. We were able to get that fixed and extended the giveaway timeframe. Hopefully, that allowed everyone the chance to inter. And if not, just be aware that the video is coming out soon for the electric bike company model R, and that is a bike we're giving away. So make sure you're on our email list so we can send you a link to that giveaway. If you're not on that list, you can do that by going to ebikepodcast.com. Once again, that's ebikepodcast.com. I will talk with you again next Tuesday. Links from Bolton Ebikes Check out Episode 32: Ebike Maintenance Tips: https://boltonebikes.com/blogs/podcast/ebike-maintenance-tips-ep-32 Sign up for Podcast Episode Notifications: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Want to be on The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Or maybe you know someone who does? Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
1/12/202124 minutes, 40 seconds
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3D Printing |EP 51

Hey, Everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I have been doing some experiments with the people that are in Bolton Labs. They will get more detail on what exactly I have been working on and parts that we've been making here in the US. I'm going to share a few tidbits about what's going on in the bicycle industry in regards to 3D printing. That's something that has gone from a hobbyist type toy to costly production stuff to now, maybe we're going to start seeing parts like this on affordable bikes. This is what I would consider more reasonably priced bikes in the very future. So if you want to hear about 3D printing stay tuned!  In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  What happens in Bolton Labs and how can you be a part of the action. What are some of the things we can make with a high-quality 3D printer for ebikes? What about injection molding? Is that something we will use in 2021? What are the advantages of printing parts in this way?  Is it possible to print steel parts with other materials? What do you want to see in ebikes that are 3D printed?  Is a 100% 3D printed bicycle even possible? I'm Kyle Chittock, the owner of Bolton Ebikes and if you're new, make sure to go check out ebikepodcast dot com. That is the signup form for our newsletter. And we can email you when new episodes come out. And every once in a while, we put in some tidbits about bike giveaways that we're doing. We also let you know about new products and when a new episode has been released. Which is every Tuesday. Oh! If you know of a good guest or person that you would like to hear on the podcast just shoot us an email over at info at Bolton Ebikes dot com.   Links from Bolton Ebikes Tune into this episode on Bolton Labs: https://boltonebikes.com/blogs/podcast/our-freewheel-removal-tool-ep-45 Sign up for Podcast Episode Notifications: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Want to be on The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Or maybe you know someone who does? Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
1/5/202123 minutes, 40 seconds
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Affordable Ebikes | EP 50

Hey everybody. Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes podcast. I'm Kyle. I am the owner of Bolton Ebikes and your host for the show. I wanted to talk about affordable bikes today. We talk about making bikes better. We talk about improvements. We talk about production challenges for 2020. But what about making bikes a little bit more affordable, more inexpensive, maybe a little bit cheaper. What are some ways we could make that happen? If you want to listen to that, then stay tuned once again. This is the Bolton Ebikes Podcast.  In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  What we do to bring you affordable ebikes, not cheap. We believe in high-quality products at affordable prices.  Reflections of the ebike industry and the 2021 predictions. Why we won’t be mass-producing bikes and what that means for the quality of our service and ebikes.  How we are different from our competitors and why we feel that is important.  The comment on YouTube that just had to be addressed.  What the most important things are when considering getting an affordable ebike and why finding the cheapest price is not the best idea.  What you can expect for 2021 as far as supply, support, and ebike options. I hope that somehow you found a way to make it this year. A great one. I know we have at Bolton eBikes, we've had a ton of fun and we're going to have even more fun in 2021. Thanks again for listening to the Bolton Ebikes podcast. I appreciate you being here even though this week is a holiday for many, at least when I'm recording this episode right around Christmas and New Years, it's a crazy time for everyone, but I wanted to make sure you guys had another episode to listen to, if you haven't subscribed to our newsletter for the podcast, make sure to go to Ebikepodcast.com. We gave away a bike earlier this month, we have another giveaway going on right now. And that's one way you can get on our email list and be aware of those giveaways. So make sure you check that out once again, you can do that by going to e-bike podcast.com and if you're looking for. For an affordable bike or a very high quality, but reasonably priced bike, make sure of course, to check out Bolton Ebikes dot com. Thanks again for listening as always. I'll be back again on another Tuesday.   Links from Bolton Ebikes Enter to win an ebike: https://boltonebikes.com/pages/ebike-giveaway Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Sign up for Podcast Episode Notifications: www.ebikepodcast.com Find your perfect Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com  Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Want to be on The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Or maybe you know someone who does? Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
12/29/202024 minutes, 33 seconds
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Ebike Partnerships | EP 49

Hey Everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. A few episodes ago, we had a guy named Roshan Thomas from Biktrix on the podcast. And I just wanted to give you what I think is a pretty cool and exciting update of where the conversations have gone from there.  Thank you for coming back. My name is Kyle Chittock. I’m the owner of Bolton Ebikes, and you’re listening to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  The exciting news we have to share regarding sharing more models of ebikes that are not all from us.  Why we would be offering other ebike companies bikes.  What we’ve got in store for this week’s video and why it’s very important that you watch it until the end.  The differences between the torque and cadence sensor - when it comes to comparing the Foxbat and the Juggernaut Ultra 1000MD.  A short preview of what we have in the works (Hint: UBCO)  How you can win an ebike and why we’ve been offering so many giveaways lately. Plus, information on giveaways for 2021. Where is that awesome ebike you helped us design from Electric Bike Company? And how we’re giving it away.  What is next for Bolton Labs and what we are launching to make it even more accessible to those that want to be a part of ebike research and development.  Updates on arrivals of back ordered ebikes and when you can expect your order. Thanks again, for listening to another episode from the Bolton Ebikes Podcast, if you know of a person that would make a great guest for this podcast, make sure to send us an email over at info at Bolton ebikes dot com. We're always trying to find other innovative people in the electric bike industry that would make a great guest and provide good, valuable information to everyone who is listening. And again, if you're not on that email list, make sure to go to ebikepodcast.com to sign up. If you're looking for an e-bike make sure you go check out Boltonebikes.com. Links from Bolton Ebikes Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Sign up for Podcast Episode Notifications: www.ebikepodcast.com Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Want to be on The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Or maybe you know someone who does? Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
12/22/202026 minutes, 10 seconds
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The Review Method | EP 48

Hey, everybody! Welcome back to another episode of The Bolton Ebikes Podcast. 2020 to say the least has been a crazy, crazy year, but I am hoping that here at Bolton EBikes, we can end it on a high note. So if you want to hear about some ebike giveaways that are coming up and some product giveaways stay tuned. Hopefully, you'll learn something and who knows, you might even get a chance to win a brand new electric bike. I'm Kyle, The owner of Bolton EBikes, and you are listening to the Bolton EBikes Podcast.   In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  What are we planning for 2021 and what we predict may happen in the ebike industry as a whole.  What are the 12 days of Christmas at Bolton Ebikes and how you can win some really amazing things? The new and improved review system I have created for upcoming ebike reviews and why these are the most important things to consider when looking at an ebike.  Why I review other ebike companies ebikes. Some might say it’s kind of strange - but there is a reason why I do it.  How and why I give ebikes away. Why you should sign up for our weekly email newsletter and what you can expect.    Thanks again, everybody for listening. I know this was again, kind of another odd episode from Bolton Ebikes. What can I say? I'm a little bit odd, but I wanted to make sure that you knew that we're still doing giveaways. We're going to do more giveaways and nothing is going to change in a negative way for Bolton Ebikes, but definitely, things are going to change for the better, uh, if you've been waiting for a bike, Thank you very much again for your patience. I know these delays have been less than ideal or difficult. It's not easy to wait for something that you really, really want, but I promise if it's any bike from Bolton Ebikes, it will be well worth the wait. Thank you for listening. Come back another Tuesday, make sure to go check out those YouTube videos every Thursday, and who knows you might just win a free electric bike.   Links from Bolton Ebikes The Bolton Ebikes New Review System: https://youtu.be/7aIqtm0dKMY Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Sign up for Podcast Episode Notifications: www.ebikepodcast.com Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com  Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Want to be on The Bolton Ebikes Podcast?  Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!
12/15/202026 minutes, 42 seconds
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The Original Handlebar Jack™| EP 47

Hey everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. About, oh, I don't know, maybe 10 months or so ago from when this podcast episode is going to come out, I did a video on a tool and well, I call it a tool, I guess you could call it an accessory tool. Whatever it was, It was a handy little device. I'd never seen it before. And I thought, Hey, this thing is actually really cool. It's practical. And the reception for that device, when it was released was really good. So today I have Andy Wilkoff on the podcast with us. He's the owner, the designer, the creator. Basically, he does everything for a little device called  The Original Handlebar Jack™. So if you haven't heard of it, stay tuned. I think you're gonna probably want one of these by the time we're done. This is the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. In this episode, you’ll get answers to questions and topics like:  What is The Original Handlebar Jack™? How did Andy come up with such an ingenious tool?! What he did to bring his idea to a reality. What happened when he got his first ebike and how it grew from there.  Hear about how he is improving his design and what goes into it.  Why he feels quality is the most important thing in the development process.  Why this is the item you NEED in your bag at all times - whether that is commuting to work, the store, school, or well, anywhere on your ebike.  And so much more! Thank you for listening to another episode, once again, that was Andy Wilkoff with  The Original Handlebar Jack™. I appreciate him being here with us and sharing more details about how that was created it! Can't wait to see what else he comes up with. If you're new to the podcast, make sure to go to BoltonEbikes Dot Com. You can listen there. You can check out bikes there, but also go to ebikepodcast dot com. That is our email list specifically for the podcast. You’ll want to receive notifications when these new episodes come out, which is every single Tuesday. I thank you for being a listener and being a part of the bigger Bolton Ebikes community that's growing every single day.  See you again next week! Links from Bolton Ebikes & The Original Handlebar Jack™ Get The Original Handlebar Jack™  https://www.handlebarjack.com/?ref=BoltonEbikes My review on The Original Handlebar Jack™ : https://youtu.be/_WKpJCsX91k   Website: https://www.handlebarjack.com   The Original Handlebar Jack™ on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/handlebarjack   The Original Handlebar Jack™ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handlebarjack   The Original Handlebar Jack™ on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/handlebarjack   Sign up to get notified of weekly episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com   Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com  Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Want to be on the show? Submit your bio and what you want to talk about to the team at info@boltonebikes.com 
12/8/202027 minutes, 35 seconds
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Stopping Power | EP 46

Hey Everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I love to share information, even if it's just basic because there are so many questions about ebikes. You have to learn not only about bicycles in general, for some things, but now you have to mix in electronics and it can get a little bit confusing. So today I'm going to break things down. We're going to do a breakdown on breaks. So stick around. You want to learn more about how to stop your electric bike. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about:  What are the differences between mechanical and hydraulic brakes? What are brake calipers and brake pads? How do the brakes actually work - right down to the details. How do you keep your brakes in the best condition as possible? What is a brake disc and how can you improve your stopping power? What squeaky brakes mean? What is the difference between 2 piston brakes and 4 piston brakes? Do the hybrid versions of hydraulic brakes work? What does it mean to bleed the brakes? And so much more! Thanks again for listening to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I hope you enjoyed that break down about electric bike and their brakes and how to better help you stop. I know we talk a lot about power, but brakes to me are equally as important. If not more. So once again, if you're new here, make sure to go to ebikepodcast.com you can put in your email address, you will get signed up for our newsletter. We'll let you know when new episodes come out.  And if we do a bike giveaway, I will make sure that you are on the list and eligible for one of those giveaway bikes. I was just contacted by another company today. About a bike review, probably something that would be, at least in January, everything goes as planned and scheduled. And that is definitely a bike that I will be doing a YouTube video review on and a giveaway. So excited about that. I love giving away bikes whenever I can, and I will be doing another one of those in the near future. Thanks again for listening. Hopefully, I can talk to you on another Tuesday or whatever day you want to listen. Links from Bolton Ebikes Get Brakes or Upgrade Your Brakes Here: https://boltonebikes.com/collections/brakes Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Sign up for Podcast Episode Notifications: www.ebikepodcast.com Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ I want to hear your stories about electric bikes. Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com
12/1/202031 minutes, 5 seconds
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Bolton Labs Machining | EP 45

Hey Everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I am excited because I like to create and build things. And hopefully, most of you listening already know that, but you also know that most of our e-bikes and parts and components aren't actually made here. They're made overseas and in China and Taiwan and then all those parts and pieces are assembled either some of it or all of it there. Today we're going to talk about something that's made in the US and that we're doing right here. I've got a guest here who I think this is gonna be really interesting ‘cause you're all gonna learn something behind the scenes of what goes on at Bolton eBikes, and maybe a little bit more.  If you want to hear about a product that is made in the US and is going to be released in just a couple of days, listen in. In this episode, you’ll get answers to questions and topics like:  What we’ve created here in the USA at Bolton Ebikes and how this product is going to improve your ebike as far as maintenance, upgrades, and improvements. Meet one of our super talented and driven team members at Bolton Ebikes that helped bring this product to you.  How we used machining to create this and why we did it this way. What a Freewheel Removal Tool can help you with and why this is different than anything else on the market.  The steps we took to make sure that this was the best version and what happened during the process.  If you’re a bike shop in need of this tool, we’ve got you covered!  How you can get a freewheel removal tool and how being a member of Bolton Labs can get you early access.  And so much more! Thank you everybody for listening to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. If by chance, this is the first episode you've listened to make sure to go to ebikepodcast.com and sign up for the newsletter. You'll get an email every Tuesday when we release a new episode and you'll also get some little tidbits of information on other things that are going on at Bolton Ebikes. If we have any new bikes or sales, we might mention a little bit in there on occasion, but primarily that is so you get notifications when new podcast episodes come out. And of course, if you are looking for this tool that we have mentioned, go check out Boltonebikes.com Search for a FreeWheel tool or check the category dropdown for tools and you'll find it right there.  Links from Bolton Ebikes Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Sign up for Podcast Episode Notifications: www.ebikepodcast.com Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ I want to hear your stories about electric bikes. Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com 
11/24/202018 minutes, 32 seconds
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YouTube Q & A | EP 44

Hey Everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I am so thankful that you’re here and that you’re here to learn more about electric bikes. I hope that you learn something from every single episode. I am brainstorming questions and new topics and video ideas, all sorts of bits of information all the time. But today the podcast episode comes from YOU. Maybe not you specifically, but somebody like you. I don't have a guest on today or anything, but what I decided to do because we have so many comments on YouTube is just go through and pick out 10 random questions from YouTube with no preparation whatsoever and answer them. So if you want to hear some good and also some ridiculous questions from the YouTube channel and the answers to those ebike questions, stick around. This is the Bolton eBikes Podcast. In this episode, you’ll get answers to questions and topics like:  What are some interesting questions that have been asked on YouTube? How I decide which ebikes to review and why not every bike is part of that.  Answers about pedal assist, motors, and battery capacity.  More info on extending range.  Why I sometimes put out videos that are funny and don’t have any other reason than that.  And so much more fun and insight into ebikes!  Thanks again for listening to The Bolton EBikes podcast. I hope you enjoyed that or learned something from this episode. I hope you always learn something out of these episodes about electric bikes. If you have a question, of course, you can always email us directly and you can always go check out the YouTube channel and ask in the comments there. I’ve included a link in the show notes. There's a lot of people commenting. Maybe they're asking questions or maybe they're answering your questions, but we do read those. We try to get back to as many of those as possible. If you're here for the first time, or if you haven't done it yet, make sure to go to ebike podcast dot com sign up for our podcast newsletter. That way you’ll know when new episodes come out. I released a couple of tidbits today about new videos that are going to come out like the Hemingway review. And I love sharing upcoming things on the podcast that you don't get to hear about anywhere else. Thanks again for listening. I'll be back hopefully to talk in your ear. Maybe for another corn joke on an upcoming Tuesday.   Links from Bolton Ebikes Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Sign up for Podcast Episode Notifications: www.ebikepodcast.com Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ I want to hear your stories about electric bikes. Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com 
11/17/202024 minutes, 37 seconds
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Building Your Dream Ebike | EP 43

Hey Everybody! Welcome back to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast, a place where you can learn all about electric bikes. Now, normally I have a specific subject or topic or a guest, and sometimes I'll brainstorm topics ahead of time and it may be answering common questions. What I’ll cover today is not one of those things, but it's an idea that popped into my head. When I thought of it, I was like, yes, that is today's podcast episode. This is going to be amazing. So stay tuned. And if you have time or if you have the ability, get a pen and a notepad or your phone and make a few notes, maybe you can even do this exercise with me. If not, that's totally okay. Today I'm going to talk about the future. And building your dream bike or in this case, building my dream bike without limits, without possibilities. This is The Bolton Ebikes Podcast. In this episode, you’ll get answers to questions and topics like:  How many ebikes they have and why? The 6 ways we can improve the electric bike in general.  Some of the main things that you may not be thinking about when it comes to building your dream bike.  The really awesome technological addition we’re planning and how you can help make that happen.  And so much more! I hope you enjoyed this and I hope you thought of some ideas that would make your dream electric bike because if we think about these things and we just apply what we know, sometimes we surprise ourselves and we actually think of things that we can do today. Thanks for being a part of Bolton Ebikes, whether you're listening to the podcast, watching the videos on YouTube or you’re a customer, or you’re just trying to learn, I’m happy you’re here.  See you next week!   Links from Bolton Ebikes Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Sign up for Podcast Episode Notifications: www.ebikepodcast.com Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ I want to hear your stories about electric bikes. Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com
11/10/202033 minutes, 44 seconds
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How Many Ebikes?! | EP 42

Hey Everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I hope you learned something about electric bikes on every single episode. Today I am excited to have another guest and an ebike enthusiast. I have Linda Sybrandt from Steamboat, Colorado and she has more than one ebike. We'll see if you can guess before we get into this, how many she actually has. In this episode, you’ll get answers to questions and topics like:  How many ebikes they have and why? What is gravel riding? With all of their experience with ebikes, what drew them to The Blackbird.  How they are sharing their love of ebikes with their friends and that is spurring others to get ebikes of their own.  How YouTube helped them learn more about ebikes and what they found beneficial during their research.  What they love about taking their ebikes camping.  Where they have taken their ebikes when traveling that most wouldn’t able to handle on regular road bikes.  How they are getting their friends into ebikes when they come to visit.  Thanks again everybody for listening to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I hope you enjoyed that feedback and input from Linda with all of her years of experience on ebikes. How often do we get to say that somebody has years of experience with electric bikes.  If you're new to the podcast, make sure to go check out ebikepodcast.com. Sign up for our newsletter so you get notifications when new podcast episodes come out. And of course, if you're looking for a bike, whether that's your first bike, maybe your second, maybe your third, maybe your 16th. You can always go check out Boltonebikes.com for more as well. I’ll talk to you next Tuesday. Links from Bolton Ebikes Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Sign up for Podcast Episode Notifications: www.ebikepodcast.com Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ I want to hear your stories about electric bikes. Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com 
11/3/202031 minutes, 39 seconds
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Biktrix Electric Bikes with Roshan Thomas | EP 41

Hey everybody! Welcome back to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. Happy to have you here with me for another episode and happy to have another guest on the show who is experienced very much so with electric bikes. I'm pleased to say that we have Roshan Thomas here. You may not know his name, but you may have seen his ads or things on Facebook. I know I have. He is the founder of a company called Biktrix. So we're going to get him on the podcast today to talk a little bit about his experience with electric bikes and where he thinks things are going to go. And I think this is going to be another great episode, so make sure to stay tuned to the very end! In this episode, you’ll get answers to questions and topics like:  How he first learned about ebikes and got started in this business.  What his background is in electronics and how that spurred a love for thinking differently.  What he wishes were on ebikes that no one else has. His predictions in the ebike industry going into the rest of the year and next year.  The opportunities there are to become more of a part of an ebike community, even if you’re a new rider.  And so much more! Thank you very much for being on the show Roshan and thank you to everyone else who has been listening to this podcast episode. We'll be back again every Tuesday. If you're not on our email list, you can always go to ebikepodcast.com once again, that's ebikepodcast.com. That's where I send out a weekly email so you can find out what the newest episode is and what we're going to talk about next. And hopefully, you learn something new about ebikes on every single one. Now of course, if you're looking for more information and more videos, more how-tos, you can also go check out the Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel. If you're not already subscribed, do that there as well. Thanks again for listening. And I'll talk to you again next Tuesday.   Links from Roshan Thomas  https://www.biktrix.com Links from Bolton Ebikes Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Sign up for Podcast Episode Notifications: www.ebikepodcast.com Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com  Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com 
10/27/202043 minutes, 58 seconds
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Increase Your Range | EP 40

Hey everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton eBikes Podcast. Today, I just got done filming a YouTube video where I tested out some different strategies for improving the range of my electric bike. Every single thing I did was free and cost nothing at all. But the range increase at the end was pretty significant. So if you want to hear how that test went and what happened stick around.  This is the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. In this episode, you’ll get answers to questions and topics like:  What can you do to get more range from your bike for free? What are the items you may want to have on you when riding your bike and why carrying too much may not be necessary? What is one of the main things you can do to have more range and still have fun? (*It’s not something most people think about.)  Why the speed you’re riding at can matter when it comes to the range of your ebike.  What is a pulse and glide technique? What does the fork have to do with it? Why it’s very important to be in the right gear.  What were the results of the range test? Listen until the end to find out! What we’re planning in the future to extend the range and to break records in the industry. Thank you for listening! I hope you learned something. If you're new, go check out ebikepodcast.com. That's a sign up form so you can get emails when new episodes come out. If you're looking for your first electric bike, then as always make sure to go to Boltonebikes.com. Now I did mention a video about this as well. Of course, that's on the YouTube channel and you can go check that. Out because it will be coming out next week. Now I say next week, based on when I'm recording that. So it's probably just in a couple of days. So if you don't see it out already just be patient. It's probably this week's video. See you again next week! Links from Bolton Ebikes Subscribe To The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Get a Cycle Satiator: https://www.amazon.com/shop/boltonebikes Sign up for Podcast Episode Notifications: www.ebikepodcast.com Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ I want to hear your stories about electric bikes. Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com 
10/20/202031 minutes, 18 seconds
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Tales On Two Wheels with Matt Robertson | EP 39

Hey, everybody. Welcome back to another episode of The Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I've got another guest on the show today, and that is a little exciting because I feel like we kind of know each other in a little bit of a way. We've been communicating online on different groups, but never really had a sit down conversation like this. So you guys get to be a part of this today. I have Matt Robertson. He is one of the moderators on one of these Sonders groups. He's a big proponent of ebikes just in general online. And I think we're going to cover some really interesting things in our conversations today. So stay tuned to the very end. I think this is going to be a good one. We're going to learn a lot about electric bikes. In this episode, you’ll get answers to questions and topics like:  Does Matt think that ebikes will replace vehicles for commuting? You’ll learn more about Matt’s experience with bikes and what you can learn from his experience.  The benefits of the different sensors on our ebikes and how that can benefit you. What was the main thing that helped Matt recover after suffering some major health concerns.  Even though he was an experienced cyclist and bike builder, he had to change a few things in his mindset when he got into ebikes. You’ll be surprised when you hear what it was. Why he doesn’t believe ebikes are actually bikes.  And so much more!  I appreciate you for being here and listening. If you're new to the podcast, go check out ebikepodcast.com. That is the sign up for our newsletter. So you can get notifications when new episodes come out and we'll try and keep you in the loop on any other exciting ebike stuff going on. And of course there is always the Bolton Ebikes YouTube channel. There are new videos posted there every single Thursday and these podcast episodes come out every Tuesday.  I thank you for being a listener and being a part of the bigger Bolton Ebikes community that's growing every single day.  See you again next week!   Links from Matt Robertson https://talesontwowheels.com Links from Bolton Ebikes Get your Ebike Class Sticker Here: https://boltonebikes.com/collections/stickers-and-labels Sign up for Podcast Episode Notifications: www.ebikepodcast.com Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ I want to hear your stories about electric bikes. Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com 
10/13/202041 minutes, 24 seconds
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Committed To Excellence With Daniel | EP 38

Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I'm pretty excited because today I have a guest! I love having guests on this show, but even more so when it's somebody I've met in person. So when it's somebody I've known for more than a year and even better for you guys that are listening is somebody that is actually on the ground in China in charge of getting your electric bikes made. Welcome, Daniel, The President of Go for EMobility. And if you don't recognize that name, That's okay. We'll bring up a couple of other names and that you are going to recognize really quickly here. In this episode, you’ll get answers to questions and topics like:  Who is Daniel and how he got started with his business?  Why he felt like something needed improvement in the ebike industry and what he has done so far to keep going with that commitment to excellence.  He shares more about the connection between the brands Qualisports and Bikonit.  How they came together to bring The Warthog models to you. Why there have been production and delivery delays in the ebike industry. Some small hints about what is coming next from this collaboration. Why it is worth the wait to get a quality ebike.  How the Corona Virus has impacted supply chains and what the plans are to get back on track in a timely fashion. And so much more! Thank you for listening to another episode of the Bolton eBikes podcast and learning more about the production of ebikes and what it takes, especially during a pandemic. If you're new to the podcast, make sure to go check out ebikepodcast.com. That's where you can sign up to our newsletter and get notifications. When new episodes come out again, that's ebikepodcast.com and as always, you can go check out our website, Boltonebikes.com. Or the YouTube channel for more information as well. Thank you for listening. We will be back again for another episode next Tuesday. Links from Bolton Ebikes Sign up for Podcast Episode Notifications: www.ebikepodcast.com Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ I want to hear your stories about electric bikes. Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com 
10/6/202040 minutes, 12 seconds
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Ebike Classes Explained | EP 37

Hey, everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I want you to know everything that you could possibly want to know about electric bikes, whether you're still researching, don't have one yet, or if you already have a bike either way. There's always more to learn. I'm learning new stuff every single day about electric bikes. So today I want to talk about laws and regulations around ebikes. This is a common question: What class is this particular ebike? What does that actually mean? Where can I use it? Do I need to register it? It goes on and on. There's a lot of questions and it can be a little bit confusing. Today, we’re going to clear all of those questions up for you. In this episode, you’ll get answers to questions and topics like:  What are the federal laws around ebikes? How that may differ from the state laws in your area. What are the classes of electric bikes and what do they mean? What does it mean to have a Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3 Ebike and where are you allowed to ride them? What does the motor wattage have to do with it? What about throttles when it comes to ebike classes? How to get involved in creating more awesome things in the ebike industry.  Thanks for listening to the show today to learn about the different ebike classes. Whether your bike is Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3 - always be sure to follow the guidelines for your area. If you're new to the podcast and want to know when new episodes come out, make sure to go to ebikepodcast.com. I thank you for being a listener and being a part of the bigger Bolton Ebikes community that's growing every single day.  See you again next week! Links from Bolton Ebikes Get your Ebike Class Sticker Here: https://boltonebikes.com/collections/stickers-and-labels Sign up for Podcast Episode Notifications: www.ebikepodcast.com Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ I want to hear your stories about electric bikes. Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com   
9/29/202031 minutes, 41 seconds
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Making Electric Bikes Better | EP 36

Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes podcast. I'm going to take a little bit of a different direction. Talk about something that's on another platform today, but I'm going to talk about it because, in the podcast here, I have a little bit more time to hold your attention and explain what sort of crazy thing we're doing next. You have heard on previous podcast episodes, some people mentioned things like Bolton Labs or making Bolton Ebikes a destination. It's more than just another bike company. And I hope that all of you listening know that by now, but you realize that I'm trying to do something different, something bigger here. So in today’s episode, I’m sharing more about how you can a big part creating amazing things in the ebike industry with us. With research and development going on, more creativity, and more time to visualize different concepts from idea to reality - we’re bringing you with us on the exciting journey ahead.  In this episode, you’ll get answers to questions and topics like:  What are we up to next? What is Bolton Labs? How to get access to new products and ebikes before anyone else. How you can be a part of other development processes within Bolton Ebikes.  What we’re creating to help you easily remove a freewheel.  How solar panels are being worked into future projects, you’ve been asking for.  Perhaps even developing a chain guard for BBSHD motors.  How you can be a part of testing future products. What your new title will be as a part of this cool community.  I hope that the quality and the innovative products that you get from Bolton Ebikes are substantially improved because of this. You guys are going to help me. I'm going to help you and together we're going to make some really, really awesome and fun electric bikes with Bolton Labs.  I know this episode was a little bit different and that's how I do things here at Bolton Ebikes. If we're not doing it differently than everyone else, then I think we're doing it wrong. So we always have fun here. Thank you again for listening to the podcast. If you are new, make sure to go check out the Bolton Ebikes YouTube channel. And if you're new to the podcast and want to know when new episodes come out, make sure to go to ebikepodcast.com. Now in our normal episodes, usually there's a specific topic where I'm teaching you about electric bikes, or perhaps we have some sort of e-bike expert on from another e-bike company or somebody who's doing something crazy DIY. It doesn't really matter. I want you to learn something with every single episode. And I hope you learned something today.  I thank you for being a listener and being a part of the bigger Bolton Ebikes community that's growing every single day.  See you again next week!   Links from Bolton Ebikes Join Bolton Labs here on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Sign up for Podcast Episode Notifications: www.ebikepodcast.com Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ I want to hear your stories about electric bikes. Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com
9/21/202028 minutes, 27 seconds
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10 Tips For Ebike Transport | EP 35

One of the most common questions that I hear is how do I transport my ebike? All the time we're getting emails and phone calls from people who say, I want to buy one of your bikes, but I want to take it on vacation. I want to take it on a trip. What sort of bike rack should I get? How do I store it here? I can answer that and more! So let's dive in and get into The Top 10 Tips for Ebike Transport.  In this episode, you’ll get answers to questions and topics like:  How do travel with an ebike when you have a small car?  What is the best way to travel with your ebike on a longer trip? Why is it important to take the battery off the bike when transporting? What is a way to keep your ebike secure when it’s on the back of your rv, car, or truck from theft? A cool tip for transporting a folding bike that you may not have thought of.  The top 10 tips for transporting your ebike in detail.  What to do if you have trouble lifting the bike onto a rack. Where you can find our team’s ebike rack recommendations.   Thank you for being here. I appreciate all of you. If you're new, make sure to go to ebikepodcast.com. Also, subscribe to the newsletter, because these episodes very often do share tidbits of new information or new bikes that are coming out. I just love sharing information. I love teaching people about electric bikes so they can have more fun with them. So go check that out. Ebike podcast.com. And of course, if you want to watch some videos, don't forget to go check out The Bolton eBikes YouTube Channel, or if you're ready to buy a bike, go to the Boltonebikes.com website. See you again next week! Links from Bolton Ebikes Check out our team’s rack recommendations here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/boltonebikes Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ I want to hear your stories about electric bikes. Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com  Subscribe to the newsletter for updates and opportunities to win an electric bike here: http://ebikepodcast.com
9/15/202025 minutes, 16 seconds
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6'8'' & Tiny | EP 34

Hey Everybody! Welcome back to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast, a place where you can learn all about electric bikes or occasionally, I get somebody just like you, the listeners to be on the show here with me and we get to learn about their experience with e-bikes. How they learned about electric bikes and how much fun they are having with them. Today I have Scott “Tiny” Gayden with us. In this episode, you’ll get answers to questions and topics like:  What got Scott interested in riding an electric bike and how he found Bolton Ebikes. When he was looking for an ebike, you’ll hear about his journey and how his story might sound like yours when you started your research.  Why he enjoys The Bolton Ebikes Facebook Group and how that has given him new insight as a new soon to be owner.  What his family did to get outside more with their bikes and why they decided to get ebikes instead.  How we go through the process of upgrading things to ensure we are putting out the best product with Bolton Ebikes.  What the future of Bolton Ebikes looks like for you as a customer.  What Scott wants to see us create and how he thinks that can grow the community.   Thanks again for listening. I do appreciate all of you for being here and checking in every week. I enjoy reading the reviews. There are some funny ones, go check out those reviews for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast, if you haven't already, because there are some good ones. I hope that yours is one of them. If you want the opportunity to win a bike, make sure to go to ebikepodcast.com and sign up for our newsletter. We will send out emails letting you know when new podcast episodes come out with helpful tips or information or experts that we invite on the show to talk about ebikes. We will have more good ones lined up here in the near future. So make sure to stay tuned. Come back and listen to another Tuesday. I'm your host, Kyle Chittock, the owner of Bolton EBikes. See you next week! Links from Bolton Ebikes Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com  Subscribe to the newsletter for updates and opportunities to win an electric bike here: http://ebikepodcast.com
9/8/202041 minutes, 14 seconds
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Cruising in Canada | EP 33

Hey, Everybody! Welcome back to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I finally have another guest on this show. This year has been a little crazy, and it's been a little bit harder to get people on like I used to, but we're not going to stop doing that. I've got somebody new today and he is a customer.  Let’s give it up for Kim Harold AKA “Papa Kim” from Edmonton, Canada and get into another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. In this episode, you’ll get answers to questions and topics like:  What sparked Kim’s interest in getting an electric bike.  What he found was different about Bolton Ebike’s role in his ebike experience, even right away.  The steps that were taken to get his shipment into Canada and his tips for others about to do that. Why Kim chose the Foxbat over the other options with Bolton Ebikes.  Where he enjoys hanging out online with his new ebike enthusiast friends and how to can join too.  And so much more! I appreciate your time Kim. And to anybody who's listening, If you have an interesting story about ebikes if you have a friend who has something interesting about electric bikes, whatever it is, feel free to reach out to us and let us know.  It's not about selling more bikes. It's about more people just having fun at the end of the day. Also, make sure to go check out ebikepodcast.com. That's where you can sign up for email notifications. You'll get emails that go out on a regular basis when new podcast episodes come out and as a bonus, that's where we usually let people know when an ebike giveaway is happening. We just gave away a bike, the new Sabre model, pre-production before anyone else. So you never know what it's going to be. It's usually something good and who doesn't want a free electric bike? So once again, that's ebikepodcast.com. Go check that out. And of course, you can also find Bolton Ebikes online on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.  Links from Bolton Ebikes Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com  Subscribe to the newsletter for updates and opportunities to win an electric bike here: http://ebikepodcast.com
9/1/202033 minutes, 47 seconds
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Ebike Maintenance Tips | EP 32

Hey everybody! Welcome back to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. Whether you are new to ebikes or you have an ebike already, you may hear something on today’s episode today that might make you say, “Oh, I should probably have checked that.” So stay tuned. Time to start diving a little bit into maintenance tips for your electric bike. So let's go ahead and jump into another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. In this episode, you’ll get answers to questions and topics like:  What is Kyle’s 100 Mile Check-Up? Adjusting the brakes for the best stopping power.  What tools are necessary for regular ebike maintenance.  What to do about loose spokes and why fixing them is important.  Checking up on the derailleur and how to adjust it.  What part of your bike you should be lubricating on a regular basis. How to adjust your handlebars, step by step. And so much more! And if you do this after a hundred miles, odds are very, very good that the bike is going to go several hundred miles more before you have to do anything major to it from that point. I want to make sure you have fun on your bike. Having fun is the number one thing that people and by doing these things you won’t be afraid of the maintenance items. I want this to be easy and the least amount of scary as possible. And they really can be. So don't be surprised if we put out some more videos on just general maintenance on electric bikes in the future. I definitely want to do more of that, but I hope this helps give you a little introduction. None of these are terribly difficult and you're always, of course, welcome to email us with questions for Bolton Ebikes. And know if you've got one of our bikes and you have a small maintenance question, just reach out to us. We'll get back to you with an answer or some instructions, or hopefully soon even some specific videos on how to just do some basic maintenance. Thanks again for listening. I do appreciate all of you for being here and checking in every week. I enjoy reading the reviews. There are some funny ones, go check out those reviews for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast, if you haven't already, because there are some good ones. I hope that yours is one of them. If not, I do appreciate those five-star reviews for the podcast and as well, I have to mention, that we just recently gave away an ebike. We had a winner for The Sabre ebike. I think the winner was very excited, just got that bike shipped out, and I hope he has a ton of fun with it. If you want the opportunity to win a bike, make sure to go to ebikepodcast.com and sign up for our newsletter. We will send out emails letting you know when new podcast episodes come out with helpful tips or information or experts that we invite on the show to talk about ebikes. I think we’re going to have some good ones lined up here in the near future. So make sure to stay tuned. Come back and listen on another Tuesday. I'm your host, Kyle Chittock, the owner of Bolton EBikes. And I hope to talk with you next week. Links from Bolton Ebikes Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com  Subscribe to the newsletter for updates and opportunities to win an electric bike here: http://ebikepodcast.com  
8/25/202029 minutes, 57 seconds
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How To Prevent Flat Tires | EP 31

Hey Everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I love to teach people about everything electric bikes, because if you have more knowledge about ebikes, you're going to make good decisions. You're going to have good bikes. You're going to be able to maintain them and know what to do with them. So today I have some tips on preventing flat tires. This is probably one of the number one discussions I see online from anybody new to electric bikes is How do you prevent flat tires? And there's no totally foolproof solution, but I'm going to go through several different options. In this episode, you’ll get answers to questions and topics like:  What are the two most common tire liners that are used and how do they compare? Is slime effective and how to use it? More information on tubeless tires.  What can you do to prevent flat tires? What are the most common things that can cause flats out on the road? And so much more!  If you're new here, make sure to go to ebikepodcast.com. Sign up for my email newsletter for new episode alerts. We also send out those emails to tell you about bike giveaways that are going on. And even though there's a shortage of bikes, we're still trying to do those as often as we can. Thanks again for listening. I do appreciate you for being here and I hope that we can have a chat like this again next week. Links from Bolton Ebikes Need tire liners or slime? Check out our Amazon shop here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/boltonebikes Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com  Subscribe to the newsletter for updates and opportunities to win an electric bike here: http://ebikepodcast.com  
8/18/202029 minutes, 2 seconds
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Suspension Forks & More | EP 30

Hey, everybody! Welcome back to the Bolton EBikes podcast. I'm Kyle, the owner of Bolton Ebikes and I just love putting these podcast episodes out because it's a place where you can learn more about electric bikes and we invite industry experts.  So today, I'm going to tell you about suspension forks. There are things about suspension forks that we get asked often.  What types of forks and how are they installed?  So if you know nothing about suspension forks and you're considering one for your electric bike, by the end of this, you're going to have a much better understanding of how they work, what's required to put one on and if you even need one, so let's get into another episode of the Bolton EBikes podcast. In this episode, you’ll get answers to questions and topics like:  Do you even need a suspension fork? Do professional cyclists use suspension forks? Isn’t it enough to have fat tires to absorb the impact of bumps in the road? Do I need a suspension fork too? Can you put a suspension fork on a front hub motor? What’s the benefit between full suspension and just front suspension? What size of fork is best for your bike? The difference between the tapered tube and the straight tube and why that matters for your bike. And so much more!   I do love those five-star reviews on the podcast and as well as the website and everything else is going on. If you are new to the podcast for some reason, and you just stumbled upon it, make sure to go to ebikepodcast.com. That's an email list where we'll send you an update when new episodes come out, which is every Tuesday, and we'll send you a special link to listen in. We often give away bikes and I share when those happen each and every time because I like to give away as many bikes as we can, even though this year, it's really hard to get our hands on ebikes. We're still trying to make those happen as often as we can. I'm Kyle owner of Bolton Ebikes, and I hope you come back again next Tuesday to listen in. Links from Bolton Ebikes Need a fork?: https://boltonebikes.com/products/fat-bike-suspension-fork Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ I want to hear your stories about electric bikes. Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com  Subscribe to the newsletter for updates and opportunities to win an electric bike here: http://ebikepodcast.com
8/11/202032 minutes, 55 seconds
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Hit The Throttle And Go | EP 29

Hey, Everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I want to teach you something new about electric bikes today. So let's jump into another episode this time about something that is a little bit unique. I want to talk about throttles because I feel like that's a subject that doesn't get covered very often. Especially by the major brands because they don't even have them. So let's get into it once again. I'm Kyle,  the owner of Bolton Ebikes. Welcome to the Bolton eBikes Podcast. So throttles for electric bikes. How do they work? What do they do? What types are there? Why don't some ebikes even come with a throttle? Those are all great questions to have. And I wanted to dedicate a specific episode to this, just to try and clear up some of the confusion on the different types. In this episode, you’ll get answers to questions and topics like:  The difference between twist throttles and thumb throttles and how that can work concurrently with the PAS.  How fast can you go on just the throttle without pedaling? The difference between the classes of ebikes. Can the throttle be moved to the other side to accommodate the rider? The science behind what happens when the throttle is engaged. And much more insight into throttles and how they work. And that's a really, really easy way to test it and make sure you have one that's working. Last week, I released the Sabre bike, which I'm so excited about. Orders are already coming in for it. If you haven't checked that out, just be aware that I'm giving one of those away. So if you want to win a 1000 watt 26 inch Fat Tire Step Thru Ebike, you have a chance to do that right now because the giveaway is running for about 10 days. So. If you heard it last week on the podcast that it was coming. Now you should know, hope that you're on my email list. If you're not, go to ebikepodcast.com and get on it! I'll send you an email back with a link for the giveaway page, but make sure you go check out that video that I’ll link below.  Thanks for listening. Thanks for watching my videos on YouTube as well. I do appreciate all of you. I'm Kyle from Bolton Ebikes. I am grateful that we could be here today to learn something new about electric bikes. And I can't wait to come back for another podcast episode next week. Links from Bolton Ebikes Tune into The Sabre Video here: https://youtu.be/7JxmZ-A391w Want to test your throttle? Get our Ebike Tester: https://boltonebikes.com/products/ebike-tester Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ I want to hear your stories about electric bikes. Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com  Subscribe to the newsletter for updates and opportunities to win an electric bike here: http://ebikepodcast.com
8/4/202021 minutes, 29 seconds
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Big Steps In Production | EP 28

Hey, Everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. This is a place where you can learn all about electric bikes. I promise you’ll learn something new every single time, whether it's about e-bikes, how they work, how they function, how they're made, where they're made, whatever it is. I'm just going to be open upfront and tell you like it is. And so today I want to give you kind of an update on production. What's going on at Bolton Ebikes, what models are in the works. We've got a lot of new things coming down the pipeline right now. I’ll answer some questions that people have been asking and I'm going to give you a sneak peek of what is coming next. In this episode, you’ll get answers to questions and topics like:  What is coming down the pipeline for current bikes and new releases.  What we have done to respond to your requests for a more powerful step through electric bike.  How you can enter to win an ebike with us.  What we are doing to ensure you can get access to amazing ebikes in a timely manner.  What we did when our customers asked for a step through model that had a powerful motor.  What is coming out related to our ebikes, electric bike batteries and upgrade options.  And some other really cool things too! I know it's been just a crazy year, 2020, and I am hoping that by providing this information on electric bikes and a high quality product, I'm allowing people to have some fun and do things to get outside. Get some exercise, stay healthy, stay positive. Thanks to all those that are being so positive and supporting me and my team here at Bolton eBikes. We're grateful for all of you, and I hope that you come back and join me again next week for another podcast episode. Once again, I'm Kyle, Chittock, the Owner of Bolton Ebikes. Thanks again for listening. And I'll talk to you soon.   Links from Bolton Ebikes Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ I want to hear your stories about electric bikes. Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com  Subscribe to the newsletter for updates and opportunities to win an electric bike here: http://ebikepodcast.com
7/28/202026 minutes, 54 seconds
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Made in America? | EP 27

Hey, everybody. Welcome back to the Bolton Ebikes podcast, a place where you can learn from me, Kyle Chittock, and occasionally guests who are either customers, just like you, or maybe they're ebike experts. Maybe they're bicycle experts. You never know, but you can learn something about electric bikes guaranteed every single episode. It's going to be a recurring theme about where e-bikes are made and what would it take to actually make an electric bike in the United States? In this episode, you’ll get answers to questions and topics like:  Why aren’t ebikes made in The United States? What would it take to make an ebike completely from parts made in the US?  Why that isn’t something that is happening completely in the US.  What we found out when we researched the parts and products used.  Why it’s important to know why ebikes are not made in the US and how that affects you.  What we have coming next in the world of ebikes.  And so much more! Thanks again for listening to another episode of the Bolton eBikes podcast. Once again, I'm Kyle, Chibok the owner of Bolton eBikes. And if you just want to learn about electric bikes or hear from other people, make sure to subscribe to my podcast on whatever platform you're listening on. if you're not on a major podcasting platform on your iPhone or Android or whatever device you have go to ebikepodcast.com and that's where you can sign up for my email list. We'll send you an email. Every week when a new podcast episode comes out. So thanks again for listening. I appreciate all of you for being here and I'll be, I'll be back to chat in your ear again next week. Links from Bolton Ebikes Check out this episode:  https://boltonebikes.com/blogs/podcast/where-are-ebikes-made-ep-20 Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ I want to hear your stories about electric bikes. Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com  Subscribe to the newsletter for updates and opportunities to win an electric bike here: http://ebikepodcast.com  
7/22/202027 minutes, 55 seconds
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Convert or Not. That is the ? | EP 26

Hello, everybody. Welcome back to the Bolton e-bikes podcast. If you're new to the podcast, this is a place where you can learn all about electric bikes. Each time I promise you will learn something new or something interesting. You'll be entertained, whatever it is, you're going to get something. And it's going to be, I guarantee it’s related to electric bicycles. I've got an interesting episode as always. Today's just going to be you and me talking about whether or not you should build your own electric bike. I'm going to give you some sneak peeks at new products or videos that might be coming out. So let's jump into another episode of the Bolton eBikes podcast. In this episode, you’ll get answers to questions and topics like:  What you need to consider when starting the project of building your own ebike. Why building an electric bike may not be for you and why it just might be the best thing for you.  What you might spend on a conversion project.  How much time can go into an ebike conversion?  And more!  Thanks for listening to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast! If you’re new be sure to go to ebikepodcast.com and sign up for weekly updates. And we'll send you relevant emails, not only about ebikes, but things mostly about this podcast. We are releasing new bikes and new opportunities to learn more in the near future, so keep listening!  Links from Bolton Ebikes Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ I want to hear your stories about electric bikes. Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com  Subscribe to the newsletter for updates and opportunities to win an electric bike here: http://ebikepodcast.com  
7/14/202024 minutes, 24 seconds
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Top 7 Things To Carry | EP 25

Hey Everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. Today, I want to talk to you a little bit about things that I carry while I'm out riding. And this kind of started as a list of the top tools that I carry and involved a little bit from there, but you're not going to want to miss it. I'm going to give you some sneak peeks at new products or videos that might be coming out. So let's jump into another episode of the Bolton eBikes podcast. In this episode, you’ll get answers to questions and topics like:  What are the top 7 tools to carry with you when out riding your ebike? Why it’s important to have these things with you.  Where to find these items. What videos and episodes are coming out to help you be prepared as a new ebike owner.  And so much more!  I hope you are enjoying these episodes and finding information that's useful. Hopefully, things that it's a mix of things you've heard before and things that you certainly haven't. Now, if this is your first time to the podcast, please make sure to go to ebikepodcast.com. We have bike giveaways going on again, really excited about that, but just make sure to go to ebikepodcast.com. And we'll send you relevant emails, not only about ebikes, but things mostly about this podcast. I promise you won't regret it.  Links from Bolton Ebikes Bolton Ebikes Multi-Tool: https://boltonebikes.com/collections/tools/products/bolton-ebikes-multi-tool Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ I want to hear your stories about electric bikes. Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com  Subscribe to the newsletter for updates and opportunities to win an electric bike here: http://ebikepodcast.com  
7/7/202026 minutes, 56 seconds
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Which Ebike Is Best For Me? | EP 24

Hey everybody. Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton E-bikes Podcast, a place where you can learn all about electric bikes. Now I know I've covered this before, but today I want to take a deeper dive into the world of electric bike motors and which one is the right one for YOU? In this episode, you’ll get answers to questions and topics like:  How to determine which motor is the right type for your ebike needs. What if it’s been a long time since you’ve ridden a bike? What should you be looking for? The difference between the wattage of motors.  How to determine which bike is best for trails and hills.  Cadence sensor vs Torque sensor Mid-drive vs Hub Motors And so much more!  Thanks again for listening to The Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I do appreciate all of you. Go join the Facebook groups about e-bikes there's one for Bolton eBikes, go check out the YouTube channel. Leave comments, just get involved. Even if you don't have an ebike yet, I can guarantee you will very soon. And if you do have an ebike, keep coming back for more about ebikes and how you can make yours better. Links from Bolton Ebikes Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ I want to hear your stories about electric bikes. Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com  Subscribe to the newsletter for updates and opportunities to win an electric bike here: http://ebikepodcast.com
6/30/202026 minutes, 15 seconds
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Bruno Poweeer with Bruno | EP 23

Hey! Welcome back to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I'm always excited when I have guests on the show. Today I've got somebody all the way from Australia and we have Bruno Poweeeeer. Let's, jump into this episode. I think we're going to have some really exciting stuff that I guarantee you guys have never heard about or thought about. During this episode you’ll learn more about:  How Bruno got into electric bikes and how that sparked his interest to take his big idea bigger than anyone has ever thought before.  What Bruno didn’t realize was happening when he posted his first video on YouTube. What he enjoys the most from his work.  And so much more! Thanks again, Bruno. I appreciate having you on the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. Thanks again to everybody who's listening. If this is the first time you've been listening to the Bolton EBikes Podcast, make sure to go sign up for notifications for future episodes. You can do that at ebike podcast.com. You also get a chance to win an electric bike. If you sign up for that email list, whenever I have ebike giveaways, which if you're listening right now, I actually just got a bike that I'm giving away and I've got another one coming up in the next few weeks. So now's a good time to go do that once again. Thank you for listening to Bruno and about all of his crazy adventures with electric things. Links from Bruno YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/brunopoweeer Links from The Bolton Ebikes Podcast Enter To Win A Free Ebike: https://www.ebikepodcast.com Website: https://www.boltonebikes.com Subscribe and watch more on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Like us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ I want to hear your stories about electric bikes. Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com 
6/23/202054 minutes, 12 seconds
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Driven Bikes with Benjamin | EP 22

Hey, everybody. Welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes. As most of you know, this is a great place to learn about electric bikes, whether you're interested in buying an electric bike or you already have one. Even if you're just learning more information about ebikes.  So today I've got another special guest! I've got Benjamin from a company called Driven Bikes.  During this episode you’ll learn more about:  How Benjamin first got into ebikes and how they changed who his customers were.  The challenges he has faced so far and why he feels they were necessary to get to where he is now.  The why behind choosing an ebike color for new models.  Why most ebike companies are either low or out of inventory at the moment and what you can expect in the coming months.  How Benjamin was able to find a quality tire and why that is so important for your comfort and level of happiness in your ebike.  And so much more!  Thanks again, everybody for listening to another episode, I hope you enjoyed that conversation. And I really love talking to people who are doing things similar to what I'm doing with electric bikes. They're testing them, the riding them, and they're just making good quality products. As you can tell, am I competitive in the e-bikes space? Absolutely. I love to be competitive and make good bikes at good prices, but I'm not the only one. And I cannot sell all the bikes that people want and I don't have all the different models that people want. So thankfully, there are guys like Benjamin out there who are also making great products that we can turn to. So if you are new to the podcast, Make sure to go to www.ebikepodcast.com. You can sign up for email notifications and know when new episodes are coming out.   Links from Benjamin of Driven Bikes Website: https://www.drivenbikes.com Links from The Bolton Ebikes Podcast Fun video I did with Driven Bikes: https://youtu.be/YjV-2bbnds8 Website: https://www.boltonebikes.com Subscribe and watch more on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Like us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ I want to hear your stories about electric bikes. Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com  Subscribe to the newsletter for updates and opportunities to win an electric bike here: http://ebikepodcast.com
6/16/202039 minutes, 23 seconds
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Stealth Ebikes with Chuck Schram | EP 21

Today I have someone who is with a company called Stealth Electric Bikes. And if you've been paying attention to e-bikes for many years, you're probably really familiar with who they are. You kind of know what they do if you're not, or if you're new to e-bikes, you may not have heard of them because they do something a little bit different. I've got the US sales manager, Chuck with me. So we're going to bring him online and have a chat and see what his Stealth Ebikes doing today. Thank you for listening and welcome back to the Bolton eBikes podcast. During this episode you’ll learn more about:  What Chuck predicts will be happening in the ebike industry in the future.  When does the line blur between what makes an ebike an ebike or a motorcycle? How Stealth Electric Bikes develops new models and why they are not the ebike company for everyone.  A chat about why ebikes have become so popular for everyone.  What Stealth Electric Bikes first developed in their line when getting started.  How ebikes are taking over cars as regular forms of transportation. What Stealth Electric Bikes has done to expand their market.  And so much more! Thanks, everybody for listening. Make sure to go check out Stealth Bikes. If you're looking for something with a lot more power than your typical e-bike that is definitely the place to go. And if you're listening to the podcast for the first time, Make sure to go to ebikepodcast.com. You can sign up to be on the Bolton Ebikes email list and get notifications when new episodes come out. And as a bonus, we usually give away stuff. If you're on that email list, sometimes they're big things like electric bikes. So make sure to check that out once again. That's ebikepodcast.com. And then, of course, you should know me. I'm Kyle, the owner of Bolton eBikes. And you can also go to that website for checking out some of those as well. I appreciate all of you make sure to leave a five-star review on the podcast if you haven't already. I hope that we can talk to each other again next week.   Links from Chuck Schram of Stealth Electric Bikes Website: https://stealthelectricbikes.com/ Links from The Bolton Ebikes Podcast Lost Sierra Ebike Festival https://youtu.be/kGjij7rOwns Get a Bolton Ebike  https://www.boltonebikes.com Subscribe and watch more on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Like us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ I want to hear your stories about electric bikes. Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com  Subscribe to the newsletter for updates and opportunities to win an electric bike here: http://ebikepodcast.com
6/9/202028 minutes, 46 seconds
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Where Are Ebikes Made? | EP 20

Hey everybody, welcome back to another episode of the Bolton Ebikes podcast. Things have been going crazy for ebikes. It's totally awesome, but today I have a question that I am going to make my best attempt to answer. It's one I've been getting a lot on my YouTube channel in particular, and it's something that I feel important that we address and I want to make people aware that I'm thinking about it. I am definitely aware of it, maybe more than you think, and you're not going to believe some of the things that I'm about to tell you. So stick around. This is going to be a really interesting one about where ebikes are made. During this episode you’ll learn more about:  Where ebikes are made and why. What the FTC has to do with that “Made In America” sticker you may have seen on so many products.  Why so many, if not all ebike companies use companies from around the world for their inventory, assembly, and more. What products you are familiar with and probably use every day that are not made in the USA.  And so much more! And I look forward to talking about this more because I will, I promise. So make sure you stay tuned. If you haven't been subscribed to the podcast, you're not getting my weekly emails. Make sure to go to e-bike podcast.com and sign up. Once again, that's ebikepodcast.com. I want to make sure you're back every week because sometimes we have people on here that are industry experts talking about ebikes. They have all sorts of awesome things to say. Sometimes the customers, sometimes they're people just like you, and who knows. Even if you don't have an ebike, I might even want you on the show, so stay tuned. Links from The Bolton Ebikes Podcast Get a Bolton Ebike  https://www.boltonebikes.com Subscribe and watch more on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Like us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ I want to hear your stories about electric bikes. Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com  Subscribe to the newsletter for updates and opportunities to win an electric bike here: http://ebikepodcast.com
6/2/202022 minutes, 16 seconds
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Too Much Fun with Mike | EP 19

Thanks, everybody for coming back to another episode of The Bolton Ebikes Podcast. The place where we talk about electric bikes, we get to meet interesting, exciting people who are either riding bikes, building bikes, or building batteries. You never know what it's going to be. Today I have a special guest and he is here in person with me, which is pretty exciting. I would say he's a long time customer because he came around too. My shop before Bolton eBikes the name even existed. So really excited to talk to him and hear what he has to say about e-bikes. During this episode you’ll learn more about:  How Mike found Bolton Ebikes and how that changed his life and fitness.  Where he has taken his bike that you might not expect.  What accessories he really enjoys on his bike and some fun stories to go with it.  Why he thinks riding an ebike makes the exercise worthwhile, especially for someone who is “old”, as he puts it.  And so much more! Now, don't forget that if you want to hear more of these podcasts episodes, the easiest way to do that is to get on our email list. So you just go to ebikepodcast.com. Just put in your email address and we'll send you emails when these new episodes come out every Tuesday. Links from The Bolton Ebikes Podcast Get a Bolton Ebike  https://www.boltonebikes.com  Check Out This Video with Mike: https://youtu.be/_SImWURj238 Subscribe and watch more on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Like us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ I want to hear your stories about electric bikes. Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com  Subscribe to the newsletter for updates and opportunities to win an electric bike here: http://ebikepodcast.com
5/26/202029 minutes, 14 seconds
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Where Are The Ebikes? | EP 18

Today, I want to answer and talk about a very, very important question, and that is, Where did all the e-bikes go? Because if you look at my website on Boltonebikes.com you look at the 1000 watt fat bike we sell, sold out. The Bolton 750 watt, the Bolton 2020 e-bike. Sold out the Fat step-through bikes. Oh, we've got a few of those in stock. The Fat Mini Ebike sold out the Step-Through in orange, sold out. Basically, almost all of the bikes are sold out right now, except for at least as of today, a very few Step-through bikes that by the time this podcast episode comes out might even be gone too. So what is going on? Why aren't all the bikes disappearing? I'm going to answer that question and a whole lot more. In this episode, you’ll learn more about: What happened to all of the ebikes? Why is so much out of stock and what is happening next? What is the process from order to transport to get the bikes inspected, packaged, and delivered safely to you? Why is there a delay in arrival for ebikes across the ebike industry right now? Why we believe in educating our customers on their ebike purchase and on what is happening in the ebike industry as a whole.  What our team is doing to serve you better and what this means for your level of support going forward.  Why I personally inspect every single bike that goes in and out to you.  What you can expect in the resources we are continuing to provide on The Bolton Ebikes YouTube channel, our website, customer service, and more.  Thank you for listening to The Bolton Ebikes Podcast.  Now, if you're new to the podcast, make sure to go to ebikepodcast.com not only can you sign up for weekly emails that go out notifying you when new podcast episodes are released. But I will also send you a special email telling you how to enter to win a FREE electric bike, so please make sure to go check that out. Once again, that's ebikepodcast.com. If you have been listening for a while already, I do love those five-star reviews. We've got lots already, but I need yours. We have way more listeners than reviews, so please make sure to leave us a five-star review on Apple podcasts or whatever other favorite podcasting apps you prefer to use. I do read every single one. Thanks again for listening and I will talk to you again next week. Links from The Bolton Ebikes Podcast - Episode 18 Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Subscribe and watch more on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Like us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ I want to hear your stories about electric bikes. Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com  Subscribe to the newsletter for updates and opportunities to win an electric bike here: http://ebikepodcast.com
5/19/202028 minutes, 7 seconds
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Bearfoot Theory with Kristen Bor | EP 17

Welcome back to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast, episode number 17. I have another special guest for you today. This is Kristen from barefoottheory.com and she has some very exciting things to share with you about traveling on the road with your electric bike and how much fun it can be. Most of us are taking our bikes on rides from our house, or maybe we put them on the back of our car. But Kristen has her e-bike with her everywhere she goes. And I'll let her explain a little bit about why that is.   In this episode, you’ll learn more about: How a curiosity of van life led to educating and inspiring others to get outside more and to give them the confidence and tools needed for an adventurous lifestyle on the road. Where you can go to learn more about outdoor events dedicated to enjoying the great outdoors.  What you need to know when it comes to creating your own customized Sprinter Van and what not to do to avoid problems down the road.  The best way to get around when living in a Sprinter van, RV, camper and/or motor home.  Answers to the most common questions you have about life off the grid. Some of the mistakes Kristen made when trying out this new lifestyle and what she offers to help you avoid them. Her recommendation for the best place to ride your ebike.  Thank you for listening to The Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I really do appreciate it and I hope you enjoyed that episode with Kristen from barefoottheory.com and if you have any interest at all in traveling on the road, make sure to go check out her website because she has some really good information. She knows what she's doing.  Now, if you're new to the podcast, make sure to go to ebikepodcast.com not only can you sign up for weekly emails that go out notifying you when new podcast episodes are released. But I will also send you a special email telling you how to enter to win a FREE electric bike, so please make sure to go check that out. Once again, that's ebikepodcast.com. If you have been listening for a while already, I do love those five-star reviews. We've got lots already, but I need yours. We have way more listeners than reviews, so please make sure to leave us a five-star review on Apple podcasts or whatever other favorite podcasting apps you prefer to use. I do read every single one. Thanks again for listening and I will talk to you again next week. Links from Kristen Bor of Bearfoot Theory Learn more about Kristen Bor at www.bearfoottheory.com Want to start your Van Life Journey? Check out Kristen’s course here: https://bearfoottheory.com/category/van-life-roadmap/ Open Roads Fest: https://openroadsfest.com/ Check out a cool bike documentary Ride The Divide: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B006R0A7AK/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r   Links from The Bolton Ebikes Podcast - Episode 17 Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Subscribe and watch more on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Like us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ I want to hear your stories about electric bikes. Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com  Subscribe to the newsletter for updates and opportunities to win an electric bike here: http://ebikepodcast.com  
5/12/202033 minutes, 18 seconds
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The Infinite Range Ebike | EP 16

Now, typically I cover the practical things. Okay. Maybe the last episode where we talked about 20,000-watt ebikes wasn't very practical, and maybe this will be a little more practical, but usually, the nuts and bolts are like; how things work, how eBikes work, how are people using them? What are they good for? During this episode you’ll learn more about:  How we’re planning on making an infinite range electric bike.  What we’re looking at using to help us accomplish that goal.  Why this is important for you an ebiker.  How the ebike technology has changed and what I see for the future of ebikes.  What in the world is a Velo Mobile? How many watts of power would be needed to accomplish this big goal?  Keep your eyes and ears open for the launch of the next version of the 2020 Bolton e-bike. We're going to have some new features, some new names possibly, and I think the specifications on that are just going to completely blow people's minds. I'm really excited about it and I want you to guys to be excited about it, so stay tuned for that. Thank you for listening to The Bolton Ebikes Podcast.    Links from The Bolton Ebikes Podcast Get a Bolton Ebike  https://www.boltonebikes.com Subscribe and watch more on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Like us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Want to be on the show or know someone you want to have on the show? Submit more information to the team at info@boltonebikes.com  Subscribe to the newsletter for updates and opportunities to win an electric bike here: http://ebikepodcast.com
5/5/202023 minutes, 26 seconds
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Just Go Ride with Rick Barbezat | EP 15

Welcome back to The Bolton Ebikes Podcast where every week you get to learn something new about electric bikes. Today, I have Rick Barbezat, who is a local here in Nevada County and one of my good customers, so I get to see him often in and out of the shop here. Let's get into the episode and learn some great things about Rick what he's done with his ebikes, some of his experience in the past with electronics, and have some fun. This is episode number 15 of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast.  In this episode, you’ll learn more about: What Rick did when he first got his ebike that led to his passion today.  Why Rick wasn’t an average Joe when it came to electronics.  When he knew he had to get an ebike for his wife.  How he agrees to keep advancing the technology so that the competition is behind the curve.  What he did to create his 3rd ebike and what he learned from that build.  His favorite places to ride his ebike in California.  Why he enjoys having an ebike that he can upgrade when he is ready. A fun chat about front and rear hub motors over mid-drive motors. That was Episode Number 15 of the Bolton Ebikes Podcast with Rick Barbezat, a local customer here in Nevada County, California. So happy that he is having fun with ebikes. And I think he will be for many years to come. Now if you're new to the podcast, make sure to go to ebikepodcast.com. Not only can you sign up for my weekly newsletter, where I notify you when new podcast episodes have been released, but after you do that, but you’re also going to get a separate email showing you how to enter to win an electric bike because I just love giving bikes away as much as I possibly can. Once again, that's ebikepodcast.com. Now if you've already been listening for a while, I do of course love those five-star reviews. So make sure you go to Apple podcasts or your other favorite podcasting app that you're listening on right now. And make sure to leave a nice five-star review for Bolton Ebikes. Thanks again for listening. I will talk to you next week. Links from The Bolton Ebikes Podcast  Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Subscribe and watch more on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Like us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ I want to hear your stories about electric bikes. Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com  Subscribe to the newsletter for updates and opportunities to win an electric bike here: http://ebikepodcast.com
4/28/202032 minutes, 8 seconds
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Save Your Ebike Rights | EP 14

Hey, everybody. Welcome back to the Bolton EBikes podcast, a place where you can learn about electric bikes and also anything involving or affecting the use of electric bikes. I've got something really important to share with you today about possibly a new place. You could use your electric bike. But there's something you need to do first in order to make that happen.  During this episode you’ll learn more about:  The difference between Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 ebikes and why that is important for you to be aware of.  Why it’s valuable to understand the regulations in State parks.  How you can share your opinion so you can ride your electric bike on BLM land.  Why it’s so important to share this podcast with all of your ebike riding friends.  My prediction on what is in the future for ebikes in relation to public lands and how it will affect you.  I think more regulation is not necessarily a bad thing, as long as it's doing it in the right way and we're allowing e-bikes to be used to their full potential. I think there are still some holes. There's a lot of things that need to be worked on, but we've got to take it one step at a time. We as an Ebike community, so you and I are in this together that we have a chance to make a change. Thank you for listening to The Bolton Ebikes Podcast.    Links from The Bolton Ebikes Podcast Share Your Opinion On Ebike Rights Today: https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=BLM-2020-0001 Review the Regulations Here: https://www.blm.gov/press-release/blm-seeks-public-comment-proposed-e-bike-regulations Check Out The Rules From The Unites States Department of Interior: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/policy/upload/PM_19-01.pdf Learn More About Public Lands And Where You Can Ride Your Ebike: https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/mountainbike Tips for sharing effective comments: https://www.regulations.gov/docs/Tips_For_Submitting_Effective_Comments.pdf Get a Bolton Ebike  https://www.boltonebikes.com Subscribe and watch more on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Like us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ I want to hear your stories about electric bikes. Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com  Subscribe to the newsletter for updates and opportunities to win an electric bike here: http://ebikepodcast.com
4/21/202019 minutes
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Jaw Dropping Power with Devin Lindstrom, DDS | EP 13

Welcome back to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. This episode is going to blow your mind. The amount of electricity that we talk about; the watts, the power, you probably haven’t heard of anything quite like this, if you’re just riding around on the normal electric bikes that most of us are used to. There are a few people out there that are really pushing the limits and if you’ve done the research, you may be aware of these. When I talk about an ebike having 1000 watts, that’s nothing compared to what you’re about to hear. This week’s guest, Devin Lindstrom, DDS is here to share more about his love for electric vehicles and how he has pushed the limit of what others think is possible. In this episode, you’ll learn more about: How Devin was able to develop his knowledge of electric scooter power and how he improved the battery.  What led him to build his first electric bike.  How he kept pushing the limits when building a custom ebikes, motorcycles, and dirtbikes from 1000 to 18,000 watts.  What he did to keep improving the batteries for his new builds.  How he was able to build a motorcycle-based on his years of experience building ebikes.  How he was able to effectively adjust the power using software on his computer.  What he said that encourages others to keep learning and applying that knowledge to their enjoyment of electric bikes.  Thank you so much for listening to The Bolton Ebikes Podcast. That was episode #13 with Devin Lindstrom. We will make sure to put a link to his YouTube Channel so you can check out some of his crazy creations or fun things that he is working on. Now, of course if you want to buy something a little bit simpler or if you’re just looking for a more standard electric bike, you can go to Boltonebikes.com. I also want to make sure that you know about my email list, because if you’re not on it, well you should be. Go to ebikepodcast.com to sign up for reminders of the episodes that come out every Tuesday. Because this is episode 13, that means hopefully that means you have listened to a few episodes already. If you haven’t yet, please make sure to leave a review, whether it’s on Apple Podcasts or whatever your favorite platform is. Please make sure to leave me a review. I do appreciate those and I do read every single one.  Links from The Bolton Ebikes Podcast - Episode 13 Unlocked speed (1000 Watt) video: https://youtu.be/E2DukGPPdI0 Upgrade Your Rad with the Radpower Upgrade (With Tail Light): https://boltonebikes.com/pages/radrover-upgrades Check out Devin Lindstrom on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp6EhGktgoWSeA33SC53W7w 6000 watts is coming SOON!!! Stay Tuned to The Bolton Ebikes Podcast and YouTube Channel for More!  Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Subscribe and watch more on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Like us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ I want to hear your stories about electric bikes. Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com  Subscribe to the newsletter for updates and opportunities to win an electric bike here: http://ebikepodcast.com
4/14/202039 minutes, 6 seconds
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Security Matters | EP 12

Hey everybody! Welcome back to The Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I’m your host, Kyle Chittock, the owner of Bolton Ebikes and today I’m going to talk to you about security.   There is a particular YouTube video that I have thought about filming for quite some time. If you’ve listened to all of the podcast episodes, you may have heard me mention or reference this - but basically, one of the more common questions people ask about bicycles and ebikes specifically is “How do you keep them secure?” Ebikes are great! You can go so much further, you can travel with them, you can go to the store with them, you can run errands. But if you go to the store, the local library, or even in your driveway. How do you prevent the bike from being stolen? During this episode you’ll learn more about:  How Kyle secures his bike and makes sure 100% to guarantee it won’t get stolen.  What you can do if you don’t have your keys to your battery - but still need to get it off. And when that might be necessary.  The importance of using the key that comes with your bike to lock and unlock your battery.  What brand of ebikes uses a blank key on all of their ebikes.  What you can do to add additional peace of mind to secure your ebike beyond a good lock.  How to 100% guarantee that your ebike doesn’t get stolen when running a quick errand. Thank you so much for listening to The Bolton Ebikes podcast. I love all the reviews I get for the show. If you’ve been listening for a while and you have not left a review please do so. Don’t forget to leave me a lovely 5 star review, I do read every single one. If you want email notifications when new podcast episodes come out, make sure to go to ebikepodcast.com. If you’re looking for an ebike, go to Boltonebikes.com and check out The Bolton Ebikes YouTube channel for weekly videos on Thursdays.    Links from The Bolton Ebikes Podcast Get a Bolton Ebike or Check for Lock Options (Arriving Soon) https://www.boltonebikes.com Subscribe and watch more on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Like us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ I want to hear your stories about electric bikes. Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com  Subscribe to the newsletter for updates and opportunities to win an electric bike here: http://ebikepodcast.com
4/7/202028 minutes, 14 seconds
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Upgrade Your Ebike |EP 11

Hey everybody! Welcome back to The Bolton Ebikes Podcast. A place where you can learn all about electric bikes. Let’s get into another episode, talking about upgrades.  Now for you to understand what I mean about upgrades, I think I need to backtrack just a little bit and let you know why I even sell upgrades for other bikes because often people come across my website boltonebikes.com and they see the bikes that I sell. And then they see that I sell controllers, and brakes, and motors and things that are compatible with other brands of electric bikes. During this episode you’ll learn more about:  What Kyle did to assist customers with upgrading their ebikes so they didn’t have to purchase a new ebike for his competitor’s brands.  How he was able to understand more about a popular brand and what he figured out by taking it apart.  What he realized was missing for their customers and what he created based on that.  How to rate ebikes on their speed, torque, and power. Why there is more to those numbers and what they actually do.  What the RadPower upgrade kit will do for your bike in specifics.  How much power do you have to go up hills with that upgrade kit? What the display does in the upgrade kit and why it is so important.  How you might be able to upgrade your Juiced Brand of bikes and other brands.  Thank you so much for listening to The Bolton Ebikes podcast. I love all the reviews I get for the show. If you’ve been listening for a while and you have not left a review please do so. I love all those 5 star reviews especially and like I’ve said many times before, I do read every single one. Now if you want email notifications when new podcast episodes come out, make sure to go to ebikepodcast.com   Links from The Bolton Ebikes Podcast Get a Bolton Ebike or Find Out About Upgrade Options: https://www.boltonebikes.com Subscribe and watch more on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Like us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ I want to hear your stories about electric bikes. Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com  Subscribe to the newsletter for updates and opportunities to win an electric bike here: http://ebikepodcast.com  
3/31/202027 minutes, 30 seconds
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Explore The Terrain with David Horowitz | EP 10

Welcome to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. A place where you can learn about electric bikes. You can learn from me, Kyle Chittock, the owner of a bike company called Bolton Ebikes. You can also learn from other industry experts that are doing cool and awesome things with electric bicycles. Now we also get people on the show that are just like you. They enjoy riding ebikes, they love ebikes, and they just want to tell their story about how they use their electric bike. So today I have a special local guest that I am happy to have on the show. I see him in and out of the shop all the time and it’s just a real treat to have him here with us. So let’s get to it - this is The Bolton Ebikes Podcast.  In this episode, you’ll get answers to your questions and topics such as: Where David has ridden his ebike and what he noticed about the power he has with his bike.  Why specific bikes can have a front suspension fork with a front hub motor and why they aren’t generally recommended on specific ebikes.  What kind of terrain David has explored on his ebike and where his favorite new trails are, now that he has his ebike with those awesome fat tires.  How his bike has handled going up pretty steep hills.  How he gets more range from his battery and the way he adapts his ebike.  The value of exploring your area to get outside more and get back in touch with nature.  How they are looking at growing the community in their local area and how you can start your own.  David’s favorite part about riding an ebike.  What he really appreciates when working with Bolton Ebikes.  What David would love to see in ebikes in the future.  Thank you so much for listening! Once again that was episode #10. We had David, our local guest here in Grass Valley, California and I just enjoyed him and his experience and how much fun he is having on his ebike. I wish you could see the smile on his face whenever he is out riding. Now if you want to know more about electric bikes, you can always go to my website, BoltonEbikes.com. If you want to sign up for email notifications for new episodes for this podcast, when they come out make sure to go sign up for my newsletter and ebikepodcast.com. Simple to remember, once again that’s just ebikepodcast.com. Because this is episode number 10, we’ve been going for quite a while. I can’t believe we already have 10 episodes out. Make sure to leave a review for the podcast. I love to hear your feedback. I like to see those 5-star reviews. Please leave one if you can. Once again, thank you for listening. I’ll be back again next Tuesday.   Links from The Bolton Ebikes Podcast Check out Patrick’s episode from HI-C Battery: https://boltonebikes.com/blogs/podcast/the-future-of-batteries-with-patrick-duggan-ep-4 Check out the test track that Kyle is mentioning: https://youtu.be/E2DukGPPdI0 Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Subscribe and watch more on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Like us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ I want to hear your stories about electric bikes. Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com  Subscribe to the newsletter for updates and opportunities to win an electric bike here: http://ebikepodcast.com  
3/24/202029 minutes, 13 seconds
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For The Love Of Ebikes with Robert Noah | EP 9

Welcome back to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast, Episode #9. I’m your host, Kyle Chittock, and today I have yet another special guest for you. He does not have an ebike store, he doesn’t have an ebike product, he is just another ebike rider, hopefully just like you or maybe a future version of you, who has an ebike. So let’s welcome on, Robert from Louisiana. In this episode, you’ll get answers to your questions and topics such as: Why Robert fell in love with ebikes, from the first time he tried one out.  What he loves to share with others when it comes to ebikes.  The weekly event that he attends that brings about more connection in his community. What he tells anyone thinking about getting an ebike.  How ebikes can change someone’s life as far as mobility and transportation.  What people can do to make their bike personalized. The benefits of riding an ebike and how it can eliminate traffic problems.  How owning an ebike will change your life. That was episode number 9 of The Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I appreciate Robert coming on and just telling his story. I can just feel his excitement about electric bikes and I hope that you can too through that interview. If you don’t have an ebike, that could be you. You could be just as excited about life as Robert is. So take his advice, “Just buy the bike!”  Links from Bolton Ebikes Subscribe to the newsletter for updates and opportunities to win an electric bike here: http://ebikepodcast.com Check out the episode with Patrick from HI-C Battery for more information on batteries: The Future Of Batteries with Patrick Duggan | EP 4 Buy a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Check out the Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ I want to hear your stories about electric bikes. Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com 
3/17/202033 minutes, 49 seconds
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Go Fat Or Go Home | EP 8

Welcome back to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I am our host Kyle Chittock and today I have something very interesting to talk to you about with Fat Bike Tires. So everything you need to know about Fat Ebike Tires, we’re gonna cover that today. Stay tuned and let’s get right to it.  In this episode, you’ll get answers to your questions and topics such as: Why do fat tires even exist and why are they so popular? Where fat tire bikes can go, where other bikes cannot.  Why so electric bikes are adopting more fat tires over Is a fat tire going to reduct range, compared to a mountain bike?  What is coming up for Bolton Ebikes that will improve your ebike experience?  How bicycle wheels are measured and why that is important What you need to do to gain more traction on snow and sand.  My trick for helping you understand how much of your tire is off the ground. How you can alleviate damage to your tire. What you can do to avoid flats and what products can help with that.  The benefits of fat tires over mountain bike tires.  Thank you so much for listening to The Bolton Ebikes Podcast. This has been episode #8. I can’t believe we are this far into things already. We have so many good episodes coming up, so many awesome interviews - so make sure to stay tuned, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform. If you haven’t signed up for my podcast newsletter, basically that’s just an email list where you can get an email every single week that says, here’s the latest podcast episode oh and by the way, here’s how you can enter to win a free ebike. Go to ebikepodcast.com so you can learn how to win one of those free ebikes I’m giving away. If you haven’t left a review, please do! I do love those 5-star reviews and I read every single one.    Links from Bolton Ebikes Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ I want to hear your stories about electric bikes. Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com  Subscribe to the newsletter for updates and opportunities to win an electric bike here: http://ebikepodcast.com
3/10/202028 minutes, 25 seconds
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Buying An Ebike Store with Houshmand Moarefi | EP 7

Welcome back to The Bolton Ebikes Podcast! I have a very special guest today. He started out kinda like me. Buying an ebike online, then he started modifying it, one thing lead to another and he did something pretty crazy. So, I’m gonna let him fill you in on where things have gone. This is Houshmand Moarefi from Colorado. On this episode, you’ll get answers to questions and topics like:  How Houshmand is taking ebikes to a whole new level, other than just being into ebikes.  What happened when his ebike died and how he got creative to create exactly what he wanted.  What incredible opportunity Houshmand took advantage of in the mountains of Colorado What he did to focus on serving his community, follow his passion, and why stepping away from a high-level executive position in a secure corporate position felt like the right path for himself and his family.  How he started his business and what his wife said when more bikes kept filling their garage. The steps he took to get his business off the ground  Why it’s so important to get an honest opinion before purchasing an ebike. How Houshmand and Kyle are joining forces to share their knowledge to ensure riders are educated about their purchase before making a decision. Thank you so much for listening!  Remember to make every day an adventure, have fun and don’t crash.   Links from Bolton Ebikes Visit Houshmand Moarefi’s ebike store online at https://www.bestebikesusa.com or in Denver, Colorado.  Visit Houshmand’s Facebook Group: EbikesUSA (National Group)  Get notified of new episodes & enter to WIN an ebike: https://ebikepodcast.com Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com  Subscribe to the newsletter for updates and opportunities to win an electric bike here: https://boltonebikes.com/pages/contact-us
3/3/202038 minutes, 1 second
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How Ebikes Really Work | EP 6

In one of the previous episodes, I shared 5 things you should know before you buy an ebikes and those were kind of the basics of how electric bikes work. Now for this episode, we’re going to dive into the technical details - just a little more. I want to give you a fundamental understanding of how ebikes work.  On this episode you’ll gain insight into:  How to win an ebike!  What is in an ebike battery and what is really inside there? Learn more about how the motor controller is the brains of your ebike.  Learn the different components of your ebike and what that means for the performance you can get out of it.  What in the world does a brushless motor mean and why that is a benefit over a brushed motor? What is on the inside of the mid-drive motor? Is the screen the brains of the ebike or not? What happens when the brakes are engaged? How motors compare to each other.  What you can do if you want to upgrade your ebike.  Remember to make every day an adventure, have fun and don’t crash. Links from Bolton Ebikes Tune into EP 2: 5 Things To Know Before Buying an Ebike: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-things-to-know-before-buying-an-ebike-ep-2/id1497150724?i=1000464306503 Enter to WIN an electric bike: https://ebikepodcast.com Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ I want to hear your stories about electric bikes. Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com 
2/25/202034 minutes, 48 seconds
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2000 Miles with Sean Huntley |EP 5

Welcome to The Bolton Ebikes Podcast! My name is Kyle Chittock and I’m your host so let’s get to it with a local customer from Grass Valley, CA.  On this episode, you’ll get answers to questions and topics like:  Has Sean really ridden 2000 miles on his ebike OR more than that? What kind of wildlife can be found in Grass Valley on bike rides?  Where Sean has taken his ebike with him across the US and the value that having a folding bike was during those excursions.  What has it been like riding his bike in the rain? How he has been able to keep his battery charged up, even when using his ebike every day.  Learn more about how Sean charges his ebike on the go (which helps with the range). The importance of security when it comes to an ebike over a non-ebike and the interesting things Sean has done to protect his investment.  Thank you so much for listening! Remember to make every day an adventure, have fun, and don’t crash. Links from Bolton Ebikes Get notified of new episodes, enter to WIN an ebike, + get updates: https://ebikepodcast.com Lock Up Your Ebike: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001SMUBQC/?ref=exp_boltonebikes_dp_vv_d Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Like us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com  *Product links may be affiliate links, which means we make a little bit from your purchase. Thank you in advance!
2/18/202032 minutes, 16 seconds
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The Future of Batteries with Patrick Duggan | EP 4

Today we have another special guest on the show. This is Patrick Duggan from HI-C Battery. If you need a battery expert, then this is the guy that you need to go to. Welcome to The Bolton Ebikes Podcast.  On today’s episode, you’ll get answers to questions and topics like:  What HI-C Battery is and what it has to do with ebikes? What Patrick suggests when you want to upgrade your battery, even if it might be on an older ebike.  Why Patrick doesn’t have “range anxiety” on his ebike.  How many volts can be built into a battery for an ebike.   What you can do if you need a battery rebuilt (the right way). More information on what classifies a light electric vehicle. What new technologies Patrick predicts will be coming out in the near future and why you need to be on top of this news.  What energy density he predicts by 2025. The 1 thing Patrick says will increase the range.  Patrick’s recommendation for charging your battery. Why it’s very important to not go for the best deal for a battery online. Thank you so much for listening to the show. Remember when you're riding your ebike, don't crash and have fun!  Links for HI-C Battery Website: https://www.hicbattery.com/ Contact Patrick via email: hicbattery@gmail.com Links from Bolton Ebikes Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Join The Bolton Ebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ I want to hear your stories about electric bikes. Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com  Enter to win an electric bike & subscribe for updates here: https://ebikepodcast.com
2/11/202033 minutes, 43 seconds
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Idaho Ebiking with Sharon | EP 3

Hey everybody! Welcome back to Bolton Ebikes! This is episode number 3 of the podcast. Today we have a very special guest. She is a customer who has purchased a couple of ebikes. Probably somebody a lot like you. Whether you have purchased an ebike or you’re still considering it...I think Sharon might help you make a good decision. So, let’s give it up for Sharon from Idaho! This is The Bolton Ebikes Podcast and I’m your host, Kyle Chittock.  On this episode you’ll hear:  What started Sharon’s passion for ebikes. It’s not what you think. What helped her make an informed decision when choosing her ebike.  The fun places she rides in Idaho with her friends and why she prefers an ebike over her old mountain bike. She shares how ebikes have helped her stay mobile. The everyday tasks she does with her ebike. What it feels like to ride an ebike for the first time.  Why Sharon likes the fat tires over regular tires. What you can do to enter to win your own ebike. Thank you so much for listening to the show. Remember to make every day an adventure, have fun, and don’t crash. Links Get notified when new episodes are released & to be entered to win a free ebike: http://www.ebikepodcast.com Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ I want to hear your stories about electric bikes. Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com 
2/4/202025 minutes, 1 second
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5 Things To Know Before Buying An Ebike | EP 2

Hey everybody! Welcome back to the Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I am Kyle Chittock, and you may notice at the beginning of every episode, I share a little tidbit about myself that has nothing to do about electric bikes. That’s just so you can get to know me a little bit better. Welcome back for episode number 2 for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast. Let’s get to it!  In this episode, you’ll get answers to questions and topics like:  What you can do to learn more about electric bikes and gain real reviews about just about every ebike on the market. The top 5 things you should know before you buy an ebike.  The maximum wattage you can have on an electric bike and what that means for you.  The advantages and disadvantages to a mid-drive motor and a hub motor. What PAS means in detail. The differences between the classes of ebikes. How to calculate the watt hours to understand the estimated range.  and so much more! Thank you so much for listening to episode #2 of The Bolton Ebikes Podcast. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Bolton Ebikes newsletter. Not only will I send you information on new episodes that are coming out, whether it’s on the podcast or on YouTube, but if you go sign up right now, you’ll also get a chance to win a free electric bike. So yes, I do giveaway bikes in addition to selling them, so if you want a chance to win one, go sign up right now. That’s ebikepodcast.com Thanks again! Remember to make every day an adventure, don’t crash and have fun! Links from Bolton Ebikes Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ I want to hear your stories about electric bikes. Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com  Subscribe to the newsletter for updates and opportunities to win an electric bike here: http://ebikepodcast.com
2/1/202035 minutes, 58 seconds
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Bolton Ebikes - The Origin | EP 1

Do you dream of riding an electric bike and the freedom it will give you? Or are you already riding an electric bike and living the dream now? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then you are in the right place. I’m Kyle Chittock, your host and I once lost a spelling bee to the word “zucchini”. Welcome to The Bolton Ebikes Podcast.  On this episode you’ll get answers to questions and topics like:  Who is Mr. Bolton? How did Bolton Ebikes get started? What do airplanes have to do with Bolton Ebikes? What is the hobby that lead to what the ebikes business is today? How my experiences and classes in mechatronics lead to his obsession. What my professor wrote on my project proposal and why that fueled me, even more, to follow through on the project. How I started building custom ebikes A bit of the history of Bolton Ebikes How to enter to win your very own electric bike Thank you so much for listening to the show. Remember to make every day an adventure, have fun and don’t crash. Links from Bolton Ebikes Get a Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ I want to hear your stories about electric bikes. Want to be on the show? Submit your information and stories about your ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com  Subscribe to the newsletter for updates and opportunities to win an electric bike here: https://boltonebikes.com/pages/contact-us
1/30/202036 minutes, 9 seconds