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Discovery Folding Electric Bikes
Discovery Folding Electric Bikes, the X5 and X7 made by Jupiter Bike, are now in stock and ON SALE at EZE-Ryders.
Meet the Discovery X5
Designed to Fit Your Life
The Discovery X5 is the perfect size to give you a comfortable ride in the city or on the trail. The streamlined chassis and low center of gravity give you superior responsiveness and agility while riding.
Light Weight and Ultra Durable
The Discovery X5 uses a form molded Magnesium Alloy frame with no unsightly weld lines. High end materials and a low center of gravity make for the more stable ride. Folds down in under 10 seconds for transportation and storage. The built-in magnet helps it stay securely folded.
Power When you Need It
Add power to your pedal with 3 levels of pedal assist boost. The high torque 350w hub motor will have you speed up inclines and gives an extra push when you need it. Handle bars feature a twist throttle for even more speed, and the Discovery X5 won’t let you down with its whopping 30 mile range.
Benefits
- Small folding, travels with you
- Easy to Remove Battery
- Magnesium ultra-light frame
- Secure magnetic folding
- Travel 30 miles on a charge
- 350w motor tackles steep inclines
- Includes front & rear fenders
Meet the Discovery X7
The Ultimate Folding Electric Bike
Striking lines, functional design & unmatched comfort. Discover the ultimate in commuting or recreational riding with the exquisitely crafted X7, the latest release in the Discovery line-up.
Full Size Electric Bike
Get the benefits of a full sized bike AND the convenience of an ultra-portable folding electric bike in one bike. The Discovery X7 features a 20″ alloy wheel and a 45″ wheelbase, giving the rider that comfortable bike feel with all the convenience that the Discovery series is known for.
Long Range – Concealed Removable Battery
Get 40+ miles range per charge with the Discovery X7’s extra large 7.8Ah battery. Paired with our high torque 350 watt motor, you’ll ride longer and go farther than ever before.
6 Speed Shimano Gear Shift
Maintain a comfortable pedaling speed with the 6-speed Shimano Tourney gear shift, regardless of the incline or terrain. Quickly shift gears down with the trigger style lever, or up with the thumb button. Discovery X7 uses a SIS type shifter.
Discovery X7 Key Features
High end materials and attention to detail makes the Discovery X7 a step above the rest for appearance, reliability, and comfort. On the trail or on the road, the Discovery X7 handles it all beautifully.
Benefits
- Small folding, travels with you
- Easy to Remove Battery
- Choose your level or pedal assist
- Switch gears for faster acceleration
- Go further with extended battery
- Powerful motor tackles steep inclines
- Mudguards keep you clean
OneWheel Travel: Tips From a Pro
Summer is upon us, and as the world begins to open up, the call of the open road is stronger than ever. After being confined to our respective communities for over a year, the urge to drive across multiple state lines or impulse-book the next flight that catches our eye is very real. But wait, you can’t leave without your beloved quarantine addiction, the OneWheel. For many of us, our OneWheels got us out of our houses and opened up a world of exploration that we wouldn’t have seen otherwise. For many of us, they have become essential.
Driving off into the sunset with your board riding shotgun and stopping off in a number of city and rural locations is the easy choice, but road trips aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. Maybe the thought of roadside restrooms makes you queasy, and you have nightmares about running out of gas, or your butt going numb in a car seat. If you prefer the convenience of flying, or are planning a trip overseas, you will also have to plan how to take your board with you.
DID YOU KNOW? WE SHIP ONEWHEELS! FIND OUT MORE HERE!
The first question you might have is: Can I fly with my OneWheel?
A quick internet search will pull up countless success and failure stories of OneWheel air travel experiences. The short answer is this:
-OneWheel Pint: Yes
-OneWheel Plus: Yes
-OneWheel XR: NO.
While this may seem like a major roadblock, we are lucky enough to be in a community full of creative individuals who are addicted enough to do whatever it takes to keep their boards with them. One of these people is Albert Antiquera, aka Nosediver Worldwide.
As his Instagram handle might suggest, Albert has traveled across the globe. From the Philippines and coast to coast across the USA, he has managed to take his boards with him. Albert was generous enough to share with us what he has learned after years of OneWheel travel experience:
Important:
Do not fly with an XR battery at all cost. You are asking for trouble and could face serious penalties. Pint owners, you can technically fly with your board assembled as a carry on; but your mileage may vary depending on how strict the airlines and crew are during that day. My method so far has had a 100% success rate (:::fingers crossed:::)
You should also be comfortable at taking apart and assembling your board (both XR or Pint) to travel using this method. If you are not, and are not at all interested in learning how to disassemble and put your board back together, you’re just better off ground shipping your board.
DID YOU KNOW? WE SHIP ONEWHEELS! FIND OUT MORE HERE!
Items needed:
- Pelican case (I used the Pelican Air 1615 model)
- Shipping address to where you are travelling to
- Tools to disassemble and put your board back together
- Zip ties and/or TSA luggage lock for Pelican Case
- Supporting documents/ Note for TSA inspector
Steps:
- Disassemble your board
- Package and ship battery etc
- Important: You can only ship batteries via ground shipping domestically or sea cargo internationally.
- Ideally ship a few days or a week before you fly out, depending on shipping times to your destination. Up to you if you want to have down time before you leave your current location or after you get to your next destination.
- For US domestic I use UPS, for travel to the Philippines I used a sea cargo service like Forex Cargo.
- You can either disassemble your battery box and just ship the battery itself, or ship the whole battery box with the BMS with it. I tend to just ship the battery itself and hold on to the battery box and BMS.
- Print supporting documents (see pictures)
- Pack up the rest of the parts into the Pelican case including supporting docs (visible)
- Important: Deflate the tire completely
- Secure Pelican case with Zip Ties with spares inside the case (for TSA). Zip ties are recommended to make sure the case doesn’t open by accident while it’s being tossed around during travel. Also, by using different color zip ties, you can tell if your case has been opened (unless they used the exact color combination you used). TSA locks could break during the stress of travel (happened to me at least once) zip ties makes sure your case doesn’t open accidentally while being tossed around.
- If you have a Pint, the controller and battery units will have to be in your carry on luggage; NOT in checked luggage.
- Fly to your destination and pick up your parts
- Assemble your board and rip!
- Repeat the process when going back or proceeding to your next destination
In conclusion – breaking down your board may seem daunting, and of course, there is always the option of ground shipping your XR to a safe destination.
The Pint is technically allowed as a carry on, but be sure to run down your battery before your flight. Give yourself extra time, approach TSA with confidence, know your stuff, have proper documentation to back yourself up, and of course, be respectful.
If you’ve done your research and it’s turned you off of traveling with your OneWheel, you might look into finding a rental when you arrive at your destination. With the sport expanding and becoming more popular, there are shops popping up in most major cities that will help you get your floating fix!
EXTEND Warranty Protection
EZE Ryders now gives customers the option to purchase extended warranty protection with Extend when purchasing an electric bike, Onewheel or other products and accessories. The Extend Protection Plan begins when the manufacturer’s warranty ends and protects against mechanical or electrical breakdown, including those experienced during normal wear and tear as well as those caused by a direct result of a power surge. All customers will see the Extend warranty choices during product selection on our website at ezeryders.com .
Just add a plan while shopping and we’ll email you your contract – no receipts or paperwork needed.
What is the process to file a claim under an Extend Protection Plan?
- The customer provides a contract ID, email address, or another piece of identifying information to Extend
- Extend entitles (validates) contract coverage by ensuring:
- The plan is active
- The date is between the Effective & Expiration Dates
- The customer will then answer a few Adjudication questions
- High-level troubleshooting steps are offered
- Once the claim is approved, a shipping label is generated to ship back the broken product
- Once the shipping label is scanned, we will work with the customer to replace the broken item
- Extend will be in constant communication with the customer to ensure satisfactory service have been given
Over 95% of Extend claims are resolved in less than 90 seconds!
Visit the EXTEND PROTECTION PLAN DETAILS PAGE for more info!
Top Onewheel Rides In San Diego for Beginners and Beyond!
If you’re just starting out on your OneWheel, picking a place to ride can be daunting. Luckily, San Diego has a large offering of open grassy areas and gently winding paths where you can master a new boardsport and enjoy some world class views. The city is filled with unique neighborhoods just waiting to be explored, and there is no better adventure-mobile than the OneWheel!
Our Top Pick for Beginners: Liberty Station
Located close to Point Loma on a boat channel off of San Diego Bay, this former Naval Training Center is an ideal location to begin your OneWheel journey. There is plenty of flat grassy space to get your balance on, as well as a smooth bike and walking path. Liberty Station is also a great place to begin to test out the board’s off-road capabilities, as there is an easy dirt path along the water.
With so much fun to be had riding around, it is inevitable that you will need to stop to charge your board. Finding an accessible outlet can be a headache, but there are ample outlets located around the Liberty Station Public Market to keep you riding.
Hungry from shredding too hard? The Public market has a variety of food and beverage options that you can explore while waiting for your OneWheel to charge up.
Once you’ve reached a full charge, you are in a prime location to explore more. Bike paths and roads connect you to downtown San Diego, Point Loma/Ocean Beach, and Shelter Island.
Embarcadero
Setting the scene: You’ve just come from Liberty Station with a full charge and a full stomach, and you’re ready to take the next step in exploring the city. You decide to head downtown.
As you float down the bike path, you can see the city skyline on the horizon. The path curves alongside the shimmering blue water until you find yourself immersed in some of San Diego’s most historic landmarks.
Cruise by Waterfront Park, see the USS Midway, make a pitstop in Seaport Village, and take in awesome views of the Coronado Bridge, all from your OneWheel. There are plenty of places to stop if you need to charge or rest and unlimited sights to enjoy.
The only downside to riding the Embarcadero, is that there are plenty of other people out and about on the path. Pedestrian, bike, and traffic from other electric ridables is something to be aware of, especially on weekends. That being said, we recommend this for a slightly more experienced OneWheeler.
Balboa Park
Whether you are a San Diego local, seasoned traveller, or first time visitor, Balboa Park is always a must-see. One could easily spend all day sightseeing and exploring the 1200 acre park, but experiencing Balboa on a OneWheel opens up even more possibilities for adventure. Rideable paths will take you throughout the gardens, museums, and by the San Diego Zoo. If you’ve gotten a few miles under your feet, and are feeling like challenging yourself on a trail, Balboa has an extensive network of hiking and biking trails of varying difficulty.
Still just getting your bearings? Open, flat, grassy spaces are scattered around the park and will offer a nice break from the pedestrian traffic.
Balboa Park is also a hotspot for OneWheel activity. If you’re looking to link up with some local riders, chances are high that you’ll run into at least one as you explore the park. The San Diego OneWheel community is extremely welcoming of new and visiting riders, and always stoked to help a fellow OneWheeler out in their search for a charge or a new place to ride.
The San Diego OneWheel group also hosts group rides in Balboa Park most Friday nights. These are best suited for those who have been riding for a while, but they are a great way to connect with the community and discover some of the local favorite “secret” spots. The group meets at the Cabrillo Bridge at 7pm and hits an ever-changing route of trails, streets, and bike paths around the park and city.
San Diego River Trail
This trail runs alongside both sides of the San Diego River from Hotel Circle to the dog beach at the rivermouth in Ocean Beach. It is a gentle, yet winding, path that takes you past the Mission/Fashion Valley shopping areas and links to different parks and city streets. San Diego’s Old Town is easily accessible by this path, as well as the Mission Hills neighborhood, which boasts amazing views of the city.
Continue down the path towards the coast, and you’ll drop into the heart of Ocean Beach, where you’ll be able to immerse yourself in the many shops, restaurants, and hippie/beach lifestyle of the area.
From Ocean Beach, you can travel the coast to the picturesque Sunset Cliffs. There are limited bike lanes, and often some traffic, so use caution while riding here. If you can, time your ride here towards the end of the day– they call them Sunset Cliffs for a reason.
Mission Bay
Miles of smooth, flat, slowly winding bike path lays between open grassy areas and Mission Bay. Besides Liberty Station, this is probably the best place to learn how to ride your OneWheel. Everything about this route is a new rider’s dream. Everything except one big thing– there is currently a ban on all personal electric vehicles on the Mission Bay bike path.
The ban is more heavily enforced on the boardwalk, and less so on the backside of the bay from Campland to SeaWorld. This part of the path is more frequented by joggers, picnickers, and bikers, and less by the rowdy gangs of scooters that inspired the ban. If you choose to take the risk and ride the path, steer clear of the beaches–but you didn’t hear it from us.
La Jolla
If you’re looking for a mellow and beautiful coastal ride, look no further than cruising around La Jolla. Ride over gentle hills past stunning ocean views and beautiful upscale homes.
Start at the La Jolla shores parking lot to travel through downtown La Jolla, view seals at the Cove and Children’s Pool, and continue down the coast through the neighborhoods to watch surfers at Windansea. From here, you are able to cross the street to find the bike path that connects on Fay Avenue next to La Jolla High School. The trail will take you into Bird Rock, the neighborhood in between Pacific Beach and La Jolla, where there are many small businesses and restaurants.
Motor traffic isn’t too bad in the neighborhoods, but as always, use caution when traveling the main roads and downtown areas. The only other con about riding in La Jolla are the potholes. Even the most experienced rider can be caught off-guard by an unexpected pothole or uneven terrain, and there are definitely some chances for this along this route, especially in the Windansea area.
EZE Ryders Electric Bikes printed in the Union Tribune – super cool!
We were excited to see the article written in the Point Loma / OB Monthly was recently digitally published in the Pacific San Diego and was ultimately reprinted on the front page of the the Sunday Union Tribune Business section in April. It was pretty amazing to see our new electric bike shop in such a prominent place the paper!
It was especially crazy not to know it was being printed and be called by a bunch of customers that same morning who were interested in our shop!
Some people say print is dead… but not to us! Especially as a local electric bike shop in San Diego, and the only electric bike shop in Point Loma / Ocean Beach that does electric bike repairs.
Its important to be a part of the local community!
Heres a link to the article below. Thanks so much to Jennifer Ianni for writing this!
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EZE Ryders is San Diego’s finest electric bike shop. We provide the Point Loma and Ocean Beach areas with electric bike rentals, service, and sales. We have a fleet of electric beach cruisers you can rent. We also provide electric bike repairs and service on ALL bikes – not just our own. We sell a bunch of different brands of bikes including Coastal Cruisers, Monday Motorbikes, Revi Bikes. We are the largest seller of OneWheel in San Diego and carry all OneWheel products including the OneWheel Pint and OneWheel XR.
Yoga Six – May Giveaway!
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EZE Ryders is San Diego’s newest Electric Mobility shop offering Onewheel, E-Skate, and Electric Bike Sales, Rentals, Service located near Ocean Beach in Point Loma – 4051 Voltaire St
EVERY CLASS YOU TAKE IN THE MONTH OF MAY COUNTS TOWARD THE DRAWING TO WIN!
CONTEST RUNS MAY 1ST – 31ST
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What E-Bike Is Right For You?
E-Bike Batteries, Riding Ranges and Motors
Manufacturers devote a lot of attention to the power plant in each bike. The design trade off is performance versus riding range. A more powerful motor delivers more speed for keeping up with traffic and more torque for climbing hills and hauling cargo. A more powerful motor also burns up the battery faster, reducing your riding range.
When comparing prospective e-bikes, you’ll see broad riding-range specs: 20-100 pedal-assisted miles, for example. That’s because so many variables affect riding range.
Having a big battery helps, of course: Capacities are stated in watt hours (Wh), the number of hours a battery can sustain 1 watt of power before dying. Thus motor power also matters: A 500-watt motor paired with a 500 Wh battery (a common class 3 bike setup) drains power more quickly than a 250-watt motor with a 500 Wh battery (a common class 1 bike setup).
For regulatory reasons, electric bikes are divided into classes that denote their level of motor assistance. Figuring out which class of e-bike you need is a key decision point:
Class 1 e-bikes are the most universally accepted. That’s one reason why they are also the most popular choice. But class 1 bikes aren’t allowed on all bike paths, especially ones where the speed limit is 15 mph. Some mountain-bike trail systems also forbid all classes of e-bikes, though access is generally beginning to open up for class 1 e-bikes.
Class 2 e-bikes are banned in many places. Any mountain bike trail where motor-powered vehicles are prohibited also won’t allow class 2 e-bikes. City streets and off-road vehicle areas are your only sure bet for class 2 access.
Class 3 e-bikes are primarily allowed on city streets. The greater speed their motor assist provides, though, can be an advantage when you want to keep up with vehicle traffic when you commute or run errands on your e-bike.
How to Ride an Electric Bike
While it does differ from riding a regular bike, most e-bike newbies get the hang of it quickly. Typically, it only takes one test ride for the body’s muscle memory to adapt to the feel of a pedal-assist machine.
Keep the following tips in mind when you first start riding an e-bike:
- Brake earlier because e-bikes are heavier (and faster). Pedal-assist power overcomes the sluggishness that a heavier bike might have, but a fast-moving weighty mass also requires an attentive brake hand. E-bikes come with robust brake systems to help, but you still have to be on top of your riding game.
- Ride with a faster cadence. An e-bike is most efficient when pedaled at a faster cadence than is typically used on a regular bike, especially when climbing hills. It’s not that you can’t have a lower cadence, it’s just that your e-bike rides more smoothly and gets better battery life if you spin the pedals faster. So get used to using lower gears.
- Ride in low-assist modes as much as possible. Motor settings range from “eco” to “turbo” (terms vary), with one or two in between. Mode choice has a direct effect on battery life—riding range—so the more you ride in eco mode, the better. Save turbo for when you truly need it. If you feel eco isn’t helping much, try riding with the motor switched off—eco will feel zippy after that. Less assist from the motor also means you get a better workout.
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