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Electric bike makes easy work of tough hills

Laurel Stowell
By Laurel Stowell
Reporter·Whanganui Chronicle·
13 Jun, 2011 07:24 PM2 mins to read

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An electric bicycle is a viable transport option that reduces fossil fuel emissions and saves money, says Jace Hobbs.
Based in Nelson, he was in Wanganui to promote the electric bikes he imports and distributes in New Zealand.
He said he wanted his Electric Bike Hub to be a viable business, but
was also passionate about cycling and the benefits of electric bikes.
"I'm a long-time environmental activist from the United States. This is the most effective and salubrious kind of environmental activism."
Getting around on an electric bike reduced the need to build roads, and reduced the amount of climate-changing gases emitted.
It gave exercise without strain, was fun and saved lots of money.
"It might even appeal to your modest sense of adventure."
Peter Grant, aged 69 and recuperating from an illness, cycled up both the Okoia and Durie hills recently. He was filmed by Mr Hobbs for a posting on YouTube.
He said getting up the hills was ridiculously easy.
"You could ride up there at 20km an hour in a mid-range gear."
The eZee cycles came in a range of types, suitable for all ages. Mr Hobbs said there were many brands available, but his models were engineered in Canada and made in China.
They cost about $2700 and have extras such as a computer, lithium battery and puncture-resistant tyres.
The batteries take one to two-and-a-half hours to charge, and a full charge uses 10c worth of electricity. People riding them can pedal as much or as little as they want.
They reach speeds of 34km and Mr Hobbs said one man rode from Marton to Feilding to Palmerston North and back to Feilding on one battery charge.
For more information, see www.electricbikehub.co.nz.

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