Do you remember, when you were a child, the exhilaration you felt the first time you were on a bike? Your dad is running along beside you, holding you up, helping you balance, saying “pedal, pedal!” You can recapture that excitement – that sense of freedom to explore – by visiting Electric Bike Rental, Colorado Springs and trying out an electric bike!

From Colorado Springs, go west six miles to Manitou Springs, at the base of Pikes Peak and near the Garden of the Gods. Here you can experience tours of this beautiful area, led by the owner of E-Bike Tours and Rentals. This can be done riding in a pedicab pulled by an E-Bike or you can rent a bike and take a beautiful scenic guided tour through the Garden of the Gods! With the help of a tour guide, you will feel safe as you navigate and explore the Garden. E-Bikes, Colorado Springs provides training plus a safety briefing for each individual rider prior to the tour. Child seats are available for children and helmets will be provided.

An E-Bike will look and feel just like a traditional bicycle except they include an electric motor and battery. The motor can help you conquer hills out in the countryside or keep up with traffic on your commute to work. Pedal assist on an E-Bike turns on the motor when the rider pedals. An E-Bike equipped with a throttle turns on the motor to propel the bike even when the rider does not pedal. Electric Bikes, Colorado Springs can equip you with either version.

Most bikes need a few adjustments after the first month of riding. Your new E-Bike should get a general tune-up yearly to ensure correct shifting, braking and to minimize wear and tear. Your local E-Bikes, Colorado Springs can provide this service for you.

Go to E-Bikes, Colorado Springs for this follow up appointment. How often you need service will depend on how much and how hard you ride, as well as terrain and weather conditions.

E-Bikes Tours and Rental in Manitou Springs is finding that the majority of their new customers are in the 50+ years range. They are finding great enjoyment by getting back to riding their bikes after many years. They are rediscovering this great source of exercise and amusement.

The design of your new E-Bike depends on the intended purpose you plan for its use. What features are the most important? From a comfort point of view, the step through frame may be best for you. However, if you plan to climb steep roads, a middle motor system or high torque hub may be necessary. If you plan long distance travel, get a bike with a long battery life, one of at least 400 watt-hours or more. E-Bikes, Colorado Springs will help you make these decisions.

The weight of the E-Bike you choose will be a factor if you will be using it in the city or for commuting purposes. You may find times where you need to lift the whole thing and carry it over a stairway or an overpass. Clearly a lighter weight model would be helpful.

One use of your E-Bike you may not have expected is on the golf course. Electric bikes, Colorado Springs are welcome on many golf courses. There is an attachment available that will turn your E- Bike into a personal caddy. This device pivots out your golf bag into a kick-stand, allowing easy access to your clubs. You then pivot it back into the upright riding position when you are ready to move on to the next hole. Some of these models even fold up neatly and can be taken to the course in your car, right next to your clubs. Bicycle shops, Colorado Springs can assist you in your choice. Regardless of what got you first interested in an E-bike, it is a game changer and offers all the benefits without the liabilities!