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John Jacobs owns Inside Edge that sells three different models of Velotric e-bikes.
Paul Post<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

By Paul Post<\/p>\n

John Jacobs has just the thing for Baby Boomer cycling enthusiasts who find uphill climbs a bit more daunting than they used to be.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Velotric e-bikes allow people to keep pedaling their way to health and fitness with help from modern technology that takes the strain off tired muscles and achy joints.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Inside Edge in Queensbury has three different models that have been leaving the store as quickly as Jacobs can stock them, he said.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>\u201cI had no expectation that we\u2019d be selling these as fast as we have,\u201d he said. \u201cA lot of \u2018snowbirds\u2019 with second homes up here have been coming in. They live up around North Creek where there\u2019s hilly terrain. They like to ride, but they\u2019re getting older. These bikes are all designed to assist you. What they really do is smooth out the hills. It allows you to go somewhere fairly quickly, still getting some exercise but not struggling against a big headwind or steep hill. You\u2019re going to go right through.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Jacobs is director of sales and development for Inside Edge\u2019s parent company, Reliable Racing Supply, an industry leader in ski racing equipment founded by his late father, Tom, a 1952 Winter Olympian and National Skiing Hall of Fame member.<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>The company currently offers three different e-bike models. They are the Discover 1 (26-inch wheel), the Nomad 1 (26-inch fat tire) and the T1 ST (700 centimeter wheel) urban commuter. All three models are available in step-through and step-over frame designs.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe step-through frames are by far the most popular as they accommodate anyone from 5-foot-1 to 6-foot-4,\u201d Jacobs said. \u201cThe T1 ST\u00a0 <\/span>weighs only 35 pounds, which is incredibly light for an E-bike.\u201d<\/p>\n

All three models may be ridden by pedal power alone or by pedaling with an electric-power assist, up to 20 miles per hour. Riders select the level of assistance they want.<\/p>\n

But the Discover 1 and Nomad models may be driven by electric power alone, without pedaling, similar to a motor scooter.<\/p>\n

All three bikes have an electric-power range of about 55 miles.<\/p>\n

Velotric\u2019s most popular model, Discover 1 ST, retails for $1,399, which includes free shipping, free assembly and a free back rack.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s a savings of $179 compared to ordering direct from the company\u2019s website, even at their current promotional price of $1249,\u201d Jacobs said. \u201cYou pick the color and accessories, place the order and we\u2019ll see you in 10 days.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Nomad fat tire and T1 ST models are priced at $1,599 and $1,499, respectively, also including free shipping and assembly.<\/p>\n

Consumer Reports<\/i> recently gave the Discover 1 its highest budget value rating, a score of 82, when tested against five other company brands. \u201cAn upright riding position and wide tires (which soak up bumps) provide a comfortable ride,\u201d the publication said. \u201cIn our tests, this e-bike accelerated quickly and climbed hills with ease.\u201d<\/p>\n

Discover 1\u2019s tires and wheels are light enough that it can be taken almost anywhere. This model is ideal for commuting, for example from one of the small towns surrounding Glens Falls into the city.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not meant to be off-road, but you can certainly take it on the Feeder Canal Trail, Champlain Canal or dirt road,\u201d Jacobs said.<\/p>\n

The Nomad\u2019s fat tire makes this bike well-suited for more adventurous exploring.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe fat tire was originally designed for winter cyclists,\u201d Jacobs said. \u201cYou used to see a ton of them out in Aspen and places like that. But slowly they\u2019ve become popular everywhere because you can take them so many places. They\u2019re great for people who want to go out on a logging trail or mountain biking.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jacobs described the T1 ST model as fast and efficient. \u201cIf you run out of juice, it has eight speeds and you do have a climbing gear to ride like a bicycle,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>The T1 ST model comes with a charger, which can be carried in a pack or brief case, when going to work. Simply plug the charger into the bike and it fully re-charges in three to four hours.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Discover and Nomad bikes have removable battery packs that you take out and plug in,\u201d Jacobs said.<\/p>\n

Inside Edge is the only Velotric dealer from Albany to Plattsburgh including Lake Placid, the Olympic Village, where cycling is extremely popular.<\/p>\n

\u201cVelotric\u2019s sales rep has opened 50 shops on the East Coast in the past few months alone,\u201d Jacobs said. \u201cThey protect our territory and make it profitable for us to partner with them. A new \u2018cargo\u2019 model with 20-inch fat tire wheels is coming on line, too. We\u2019ll have one here for show and to test ride soon.\u201d<\/p>\n

California-based Velotric, founded just two years ago, is already the fastest-growing E-bike company in the U.S. Inside Edge began offering them this spring.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe had been eyeballing e-bikes for the past three years, but it seemed to us that the bulk of the industry was selling direct-to-consumer online and we didn\u2019t want to floor-plan E-bikes while competing with the supplier,\u201d Jacobs said. \u201cE-bikes were, up until now, expensive for something of decent quality and frankly, the dealer profit margins were thin.\u201d<\/p>\n

Earlier this year, right out of the blue, Velotric\u2019s sales rep stopped in to introduce himself and the brand. He had visited other bike shops in the area, but was quite impressed with Inside Edge\u2019s operation and offered to make it the area\u2019s exclusive dealer.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOnce we received the three demo models of bikes, got them assembled and out on the sales floor, the flood gates opened up,\u201d Jacobs said. \u201cFolks can come in, touch and feel the bike, review the specifications and quality, and then take a test ride through our adjacent neighborhood or the (Warren County) bike path just a few tenths of a mile away.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe run a special-order program so that the customer can pick the color they want and any additional accessories they might need,\u201d he said. \u201cIt takes a week to 10 days for the bikes to arrive from California, and everyone seems okay with that. Plans call for Velotric to open a warehouse in New Jersey this summer. That will cut special order transit time down to one or two days on parts and components.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By Paul Post John Jacobs has just the thing for Baby Boomer cycling enthusiasts who find uphill climbs a bit more daunting than they used to be. \u00a0Velotric e-bikes allow people to keep pedaling their way to health and fitness with help from modern technology that takes the strain off tired muscles and achy joints. 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