Santa Barbara Electric Bicycle Company
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| Santa Barbara Electric Bicycle Company | |
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| Type | Private company |
| Founded | 2005[1] |
| Headquarters | Santa Barbara, California |
| Key people | Scott Shaw, CEO |
| Industry | Sports Equipment, Bicycles |
| Products | Electric Bicycles |
| Website | http://www.sbebc.com |
Santa Barbara Electric Bicycle Company is a manufacturer and online retailer of electric bicycles. The company was founded in 2005 by Scott Shaw in Santa Barbara, California and is headquartered there. [2]
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[edit] Products
The company manufactures and sells several models of both folding and rigid frame electric bicycles, each powered by a rechargeable battery [3] weighing 16 pounds. [4] The bicycles' battery design enables three modes of power usage: “Exercise Mode,” in which the battery is not in use and the bicycle is pedaled like a conventional bicycle, “ Power-on-Demand,” in which the battery fully powers the bicycle, and “Power/Pedal Assist,” in which the battery’s power augments the rider’s pedaling effort. [5] The bicycles use sealed lead acid batteries and high-speed brushed-gear motors, and the rigid frame models have a maximum carrying capacity of 250 pounds. [6][7]
[edit] Business model
The company positions its brand as an ecologically sound alternative to both mass transit and cars. [8] In addition, the bicycles are promoted as being suitable transportation for persons physically unable, or unwilling, to ride conventional bicycles. [9] The company designs the bicycles in the United States and contracts for their manufacture in Asia. Final assembly is performed in the US. [10] The bicycles are then sold by the company via its website and through American resellers. [11]
[edit] References
- ^ Santa Barbara Electric Bicycle Company Official Website [1]
- ^ History [2]
- ^ Enjoy the Ride [3]
- ^ Rachel Wagner, “New Bike Shop Offers Eco-Friendly Choices,” Daily Nexus, University of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA. Oct. 10, 2005 [4] Retrieved on April 6, 2008.
- ^ Index [5]
- ^ Santa Rosa [6]
- ^ San Clemente [7]
- ^ Jane Wyche, “Santa Barbara Electric Bicycle Company: Hitting the Streets in Style,” Montecito Journal, Montecito, CA. May 3, 2007. [8] Retrieved on April 6, 2008.
- ^ Hannah Tennant-Moore, “There Are Many Ways to Ride Two Wheels to Work,” Santa Barbara Independent, Santa Barbara, CA. June 14, 2007. [9] Retrieved on April 6, 2008.
- ^ History [10]
- ^ Resellers [11]
[edit] External links
- Gary Gardner, "Electric bicycles offer a new option," World Watch, May/June2001, Vol. 14 Issue 3, p10, 1/2p
[12] Retrieved on April 6, 2008.
