Hawaii’s New Ebike and E-Moto Framework: What Riders Need to Know
Hawaii has drawn a firmer legal line between ebikes and motorcycle-like electric vehicles. On July 15, 2026, Governor Josh Green signed House Bill 2021 as Act 259, creating a statewide three-class system and tightening rules for young riders, sellers and high-powered devices. The law does not ban ebikes or every
Ride1Up Portola 02 First Look: What Changed?
The Ride1up Portola 02, the second generation of this affordable compact folding ebike, just got a cool new refresh. The frame still folds for storage in a trunk, RV or apartment, but the more meaningful changes are found in the motor response, battery options and new equipment choices. The biggest
Celebrating the Life of Omar Avendaño (November 25, 1980 – August 12, 2025)
This month marks the 1st anniversary of the passing of my close friend and business partner, Omar Avendaño- cofounder of Top5ebikes, loving husband, father of two beautiful and spirited daughters, and a trusted friend to more people than I can count. To honor the tremendous impact Omar had on this
Lectric-Backed Monarc Bikes: What the Launch Means for Budget Riders
Lectric eBikes spent seven years becoming the biggest electric bike brand in North America the hard way: no venture capital, no billion-dollar valuation, just cheap folding bikes that worked and sold in huge numbers. So when that same company funds a brand new label built to sell premium bikes, it
Ebike Laws and Classes in 2026: What’s Changing and Why It Matters
The Ebike Class System Explained (and Why It Matters More Than Ever) The U.S. ebike boom has happened faster than most traffic codes were written, and for a while it was working. Now that more riders, more speed, and more power are sharing the same paths and streets, the question
Juiced Bikes Scrambler Returns: What the Relaunch Really Means
Juiced Bikes Is Back — Should You Rush Out To Buy One? For a long stretch of the last decade, Juiced Bikes and its Scrambler moped-style ebike were some of the loudest names in high-power electric bikes. Then the lights went out. Financial trouble, an asset auction, and months of