More Power to You winner—Charging on after health challenges.   Chantel Hyde hadn’t ridden a bike since she was 15, and, due to medical issues, she wasn’t sure she’d ever ride one again.   You see, at age 12, she dislocated both knees. That led to a slew of progressive injuries, ultimately resulting in a recent full reconstructive surgery of both knees. Months of physical therapy has followed to help rebuild Chantel's muscles in her legs, and doctors recommended cycling to help with the process.   When her husband saw the Charge More Power to You contest earlier this year, he th ..read more

  Charge e-bike riders come from all walks of life. They’re parents and students, teachers and executives, and, in the case of Catherine Parenteau—professional pickleball players. Ranked the number one female singles pickleball player in the world, she says riding a Charge e-bike rocks her world. When it’s time to get some practice or exercise in, she hops on her Charge e-bike and heads to the courts.     “I love my Charge e-bike,” she says. “I can do intervals for a great workout… and I love to ride to the pickleball courts. They’re about a half mile away. I think it’s super e ..read more

At Charge, our riders all have one thing in common: They want a better way to ride through the hills and valleys of life. Beyond that, however, they’re as unique as they can be.    We make e-bikes for people from all walks of life—from students to teachers, grandparents to professional pickleball players—and they’re certainly not all the same size. That’s why knowing your proper bike seat height is so important to ensure the best, most comfortable rides.      The saddle position affects everything from your pedaling efficiency to your posture and comfort. If it’s not t ..read more

Charge bikes go the distance.  You know it well – the dreaded low-battery alert. It’ll show up on your phone, watch, maybe even your car. With so much in our lives running on batteries, we all know the feeling of running out before the end of the day or the trip, setting off a desperate search for a power source or disconnecting before you’re ready.  It’s a truth about modern-day life: a good battery matters, and while we can’t speak for those phones or watches, a Charge electric bike will keep you going.  With a Charge ebike, you’ll get miles of range on a single charge. Our ..read more

  Shasta Averyhardt spends a lot of hitting the links. But when the professional golfer wants to relax and unwind, she hits the road on her Charge e-bike. “My favorite place to ride is this lake that’s around the corner from my place,” she says. “It’s very peaceful, relaxed and serene. I really need that decompression. I need to be in an environment where I can just let go, be myself and not feel any pressures or extra responsibilities.”     On her first ride, she says she was a bit nervous to use the throttle, but found it accelerated at the perfect speed. She loves the pedal ..read more

Emily and Scott first rented e-bikes while on vacation in San Diego. As they rode on the sand along the beach, the couple knew they wanted e-bikes of their own one day. Another trip to California confirmed it when they rented e-bikes in Ojai and rode nearly 50 miles round trip to Ventura and back. “We never would have done that on regular bikes because we’re not that into biking, and it would have been an all-day trip,” Emily says. “But with the e-bikes, we were able to ride there, walk around, have lunch, ride back and we still had time to go out to dinner that night.”       ..read more

You know the saying about tooting your own horn? Allow us to do so. (A bike horn, of course.) We’ve gotta share this good news: All three of our models have made Best Of lists for 2022. ? The City is getting lots of attention, and rightly so. Tom’s Guide calls Charge City the “Best Electric Bike for Commuters,” and Forbes agrees! It’s easy to see why. Of the bike’s many first-rate features, they cite the long-lasting rechargeable battery, convenience factors, and affordability. A Class 2 e-bike with a throttle and five levels of pedal assist, the City makes it easy to get around town. Fly by ..read more

You’ve heard the hype, probably seen them tooling about town, but still may be wondering, how do electric bikes work?   Let us explain.  It’s All About the Motor   Electric bikes and traditional bikes are much the same. They both feature two wheels, gears and pedals that allow you to get around without firing up a gasoline-powered vehicle. The difference between the two lies in the motor.    Electric bikes feature a motor that gives riders more options. You can still choose to pedal when you like and experience the same feel of a regular bike, but when the going g ..read more

Like most Charge riders, Bet knew who she was and what she wanted. She was searching for an electric bike that would let her keep riding as she got older. She wanted to go on longer rides with her siblings and to tackle hills without getting too tired. Check out the following video in which Bet talks more about how the Charge City is moving her and how one can move you too.     When she came across the Charge City, she was sold. It checked all of her boxes… and then some. Lightweight, strong battery life, pedal assist—check, check and check.     Bet says her life hasn’t b ..read more

The start of a new year is always an opportunity for reflection, and here at Charge, we've been evaluating our efforts and looking back at our accomplishments in 2021.    One thing that tells us we’re on the right road is the fact our bikes are consistently rated as some of the best in the industry by independent experts. We’re especially proud of honors we racked up last year, such as being named the “Best E-Bike for Small Spaces” by Gear Patrol and the “Best Lightweight Electric Bike for Women” by Woman’s World.    When it comes to these type ..read more