Europe's latest craze: electric bikes

I definitely saw this first hand this summer in Beijing. While I wouldn't call it a majority, there were A LOT of them whirring around, and far more than I see in a typical day in San Francisco.

I now have 2 normal bikes, so I don't think I'll be grabbing a 3rd in my tiny loft anytime soon, but next time I'm through Sacramento area, Dana will be getting a call...

Erm actually I sold my electric bike a few months back to help pay for my iMoto.  They definitely are a lot of fun to ride.  My only problem with it was that the range was a little weak so it tended to die a couple miles from work/home, and pedaling that heavy sucker with no battery assistance was a helluva workout.

These days I'm biking to work once or twice a week (depending on the heat), but on a regular road bike.  Not quite as fun, but no worry about running out of juice, and a better overall workout.

As long as you have an electric bike with sufficient range for your needs, it is a good way to get around.  You get a fair amount of exercise, but not too strenuous, and the electric assist is fun.  Similar to riding a scooter.