e-JOE Electric Bikes, a leader in high quality, economically priced electric bicycles for commuting and recreational riders, has announced that its 2014 Epik Sport Edition (SE) and Epik Lite folding electric bicycles are now available at e-JOE dealers throughout North America.
Epik Sport Edition (SE)
New for 2014, the Epik Sport Edition (SE) comes equipped with a new 350-watt brushless geared hub motor with 550-watt peak output combined with a seven-speed Shimano Tourney transmission — ideal for commuting to work, running errands or recreational riding with friends or family. The Epik SE is the ultimate commuter bike that combines the portability of a lightweight, compact folding frame with the beefy motor and smooth drivetrain found on higher-end, traditional commuter e-Bike models.
The Epik SE features a 6061 aluminum foldable frame which inside conceals a 36V 9Ah lithium polymer battery. With a range up to 30 miles (depending on terrain and riders’ weight) the SE features three pedal assist modes along with a thumb throttle control.
An innovative LED display features On/Off power, Battery level, Pedal Assist Level and Throttle/PAS models. Charging time is up to four hours.
Other standard specs include a Velo Comfort Wide saddle, 20×1.75 Kenda puncture resistant street tires,  DIA-COMPE front V-brake and Tekto rear disc brake with electric cut off, front and rear fenders and a rear rack. The bike weighs 42 pounds and folds to 19″ x 26″ x 34″. The Epik SE is available in Midnight Black and Frosty White. MSRP is $1,549. Epik SE specs are here — http://ejoebike.com/epik
Epik Lite
Weighing just 37 pounds, the Epik Lite may be the lightest folding electric bike available today — built with portability and simplicity in mind. Riders will travel far and fast on the Epik Lite, powered by a new 350-watt motor with a 550w peak output and an efficient single speed transmission.
The Epik Lite comes with a long-lasting top-rated 36v/7Ah battery inside its foldable 6061 aluminum alloy frame — providing up to a 30-mile range depending on terrain and rider weight. The Epik Lite features three pedal assist modes along with a thumb throttle control, and an easy to read LED displays On/Off power, Battery level, Pedal Assist Level and Throttle/PAS models.
Charging time is up to four hours.
Other standard specs include a Velo Comfort Wide saddle, 20×1.75 Kenda K-Shield puncture resistant street tires,  DIA-COMPE front and rear brakes with electric cut off, front and rear fenders and a rear rack, and front and rear LED lights.
The Epik Lite folds 17″ x 25″ x 34″. The Epik Lite is available in Matte Black, British Racing Green and Titanium Gray. MSRP is $1,349. Epik Lite specs are here — http://ejoebike.com/epiklite
Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., e-JOE Electric Bikes are made for the average Joe (or Jo!) — combining economical mid-range pricing with state of the art components and features. For more information on e-Joe, visit www.ejoebike.com.
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