TEV BIKES BOXING DAY SALE!
I just got the inside scoop for anybody looking to buy an ebike and maybe save a few dollars…
TEV BIKES is having a Boxing Day Sale on the December 26th where they will be taking 20% Off all new ebikes. They also don’t charge any PDI (Pre Delivery Inspection) fees with is an extra bonus.
It’s a great deal for anybody who’s in the market for a ebike.
TEV BIKES BOXING DAY EBIKE SALE
Check out their new website for more information.
TEV BIKES: Ebikes & Electric Scooters
1007 Bloor St. West
416-465-0158
sales@tevbikes.ca
www.Tevbikes.ca
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30 to 7pm
Monday Closed
Snappy Answers to Stupid Ebike Questions
Could the "Fonz" jump over oil drums on a ebike???
I get lots of questions from people asking me about the laws concerning ebikes. Don’t get me wrong, it’s good to ask questions if you’re thinking about buying an ebike and it’s wise to learn the ebike laws before you buy one.
However most of the questions that I have been asked lately, are just plain idiotic.
Remember the Mad Magazine comedy bit, “Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions” well I did my own take on it with actual real ebike questions that I have been asked by people.
For example:
Real Dumb Ebike Question #1.
Can I have a baby on board when I’m riding my ebike?
Snappy Answers:
Sure. However, you may have lay your child down on the floor of the ebike and hold her down with your foot while the ebike is in motion.
You can store the baby under the seat of your bike along with your battery. Just make sure the baby doesn’t get your battery wet.
You can let the baby sit on your lap and drive your ebike when you get tired of driving.
If you have the “Baby on Board” window sign on your ebike it should hold up in a court of law.
Real Dumb Ebike Question #2.
I lost my driver’s license from drinking and driving. Can I drink and drive on a ebike?
Snappy Answers:
Sure. Haven’t you heard? The police are totally cool now with drinking and driving for any road vechicle. Those DUI spot checks are actually pit stops where hot female cops sell “shooters”.
All police are now ordered by law, to act exactly like the cops from the movie “Superbad“.
You are only allowed to drink and drive a ebike during “Happy Hour” which is from 3pm to 4pm.
Real Dumb Question #3.
Can I drive my ebike on the side walk?
Snappy Answers:
The Ministry of Transportation now wants all ebikes, cars, buses, transport trucks etc, to now drive on the sidewalk along with pedestrians so the road is clear just incase there’s an surprise parade.
The Ministry of Transportation now states that: “Ebike drivers must drive on the sidewalk at full speed and imagine they are playing “Grand Theft Auto”.
Real Dumb Ebike Question #4.
Can children drive ebikes?Snappy Answers:
Sure. If dogs can drive ebikes, Why not children?
Ebikes is just a fancy word for “electric Big Wheel”
I just saw a three year old driving an ebike down Jarvis Street, on his way to pick up Hookers.
It’s a shame there are some idiots out there (driving any vechicle) that ruin it for the rest of us.
No wonder, ebikes get a bad wrap.
Here’s a link to the Ministry of Transportation website for the morons and people with common sense on the road.
City of Toronto Bans Ebikes from Bike Lanes
Why do cyclists have it in for ebikes?
Ebikes are now expected to ride between the bicycle lane and automobile traffic.
Guess what? There’s no room to ride whatsoever.
Ebikes only go 30 to 32km/hr so they can’t keep up with traffic, now we are expected to ride to the left of cars, but to the right of bike lanes.
This new by-law completely unsafe. They should name it,“Death Wish Sandwich“.
Now ebike riders are forced over to the left side of cars when there is a perfectly clear bike lane to use.
How does this by-law make any sense?
Not only is the city slowing down automobile traffic, but it is forcing ebike riders right into the “danger zone” for no good reason.
I think this new by-law is complete unjustified against ebikes. Somebody has to tell the city of Toronto that ebikes are safe. They have horns, lights, turn signals, mirrors and the rider has to wear a helmet.
The bike lane can and must be shared especially during rush hour traffic.
I agree that ebikes don’t belong on bike trails in parks, and I’m O.K with the ebike ban on the Martin Goodman Trail.
This new by-law (in my opinion) came to be by the city “caving in” to the city’s crybaby cyclist community. Cyclists don’t want to share the bike lane with any other vehicles. If ebikes were replaced by flying magic carpets as the new form of ubran transportation, the cyclist community would still complain about them being in the bike lane because, they don’t want to share the lane simply because they don’t have to.
Let me get this straight, ebikes are not allowed on the bike lane because “they’re dangerous”, but a cyclist wearing headphones listening to an ipod while riding a bicycle is safe?
How many cyclists wear headphones or some other listening device while riding a bicycle?
Next time you drive to work count them.
The past week I have tried to obey this new by-law and all I can say is it’s very dangerous.
I always obey the law, but this new by-law is completely crazy.
Many ebikes, cyclists and cars are going to get into possible three way accidents from banging into each other because they are forced to drive side by side so close together.
You have cars and cyclists zig zaging back and forth and as a ebike rider, you’re stuck in the middle of them. After awhile, I said “screw it” and I turned right into the bike lane to let automobile traffic pass me.
Obeying this new by-law is not worth dying over.
Whenever I have a car speeding up behind me, I’m riding in the bike lane when I have to get out of the way of traffic.
If the city of Toronto has a problem with that…
Write me a ticket.
TEV Bikes open for business
TEVBIKES storefront
TEV Bikes is now ready and open for business.
The store address is 1007 Bloor Street West, about 1 block west of Dovercourt. You can’t miss it because the front of the store is painted bright green and the kick ass eagle logo is hard to miss.
By visiting the store, I found out what TEV stands for: “Toronto Electric Vehicle” I also found out that they have a end of August Special Sale on two of their ebike models.
The TEV M7 (or also known as the Muskoka) and the TEV M8 (also known as the Montreal) are now on sale for a limited time.
The Muskoka regularly sells for $999.99 plus tax, but is now on sale for $899.99 plus tax. The Montreal regularly sells for $1199.00 plus tax but is now on sale for $1099.99.
For the record, I found out there’s no hidden $100 to $150 PDI (Pre-delivery Inspection) charge that some other ebike stores charge. You also get a free helmet with each model of bikes.
The Muskoka
The staff at TEV bikes were very helpful and answered all of my questions about the ebikes. I took the Muskoka for a test spin, and it has quite a bit of pep to it. I found that the bike handled well. The top speed is about 30km and the mileage you get out of the bike is about 40-55km.
Tons of storage under the seat
The great feature that I found about the Muskoka is it has ample storge space. There is storage under the seat, a front glove bin, plus a storage tail box. There’s also a small hook to hang a bag of groceries on. I couldn’t get over the amount of storgage space that the Muskoka ebike had.
The battery is removeable and is located under the floor mat of the bike, which is fairly handy and it can be locked by a key into place. During my test drive of the Muskoka, I found that the brakes and turn signal buttons were easy to access and the pedals can be removed for making the bike more compact for parking or for storage.
Nice to see, a new ebike store on the west end.
TEV Bikes
1007 Bloor Street West
Tuesday to Sunday: 10am to 6:30pm
416-645-0158
sales@tevbikes.ca
Check out their website: tevbikes.ca
New Ebike Store TEV BIKES Opening in Bloor West Area
I have just received word through the “electric scooter grapevine” that a new Ebike Store will be opening sometime in August in the Bloor West/ Annex area.
The store is called TEV BIKES and will be open for business within the next two weeks. The store address is 1007 Bloor St. West.
There’s nothing there in the store front yet, but I’m looking forward to checking them out once they’re open for business.
That’s all I know for now, but I’ll keep you electric riders posted.
It looks like a great location for a Ebike Store because the Bloor West/Annex area could really use one.
Check out their website: TEVBikes.ca
Electric Scooter Riding footage
illustration by: Joe Lafferty
Gas has gone up again.
Thank god, I don’t own a car anymore. It’s a total money pit.
When I’m out and about on my Electric Scooter driving around Toronto, many people (especially drivers in cars) ask me:
“How does it feel riding an e-bike?”
I can say it moves at a decent speed (30 to 33 km) and it doesn’t make nearly as much noise as a gas powered motorcycle or scooter.
I feel more safe on an Electric Scooter than riding a standard bicycle, because the bike have lights, a loud horn, mirrors and flashing turn signals. Not to mention I have to wear a helmet (by law) whereabouts most most on people riding standard bicycles don’t.
I find myself more aware of the surroundings around me. And trust me that is hugh factor when you’re driving in downtown rush hour traffic.
I have owned my Electric Scooter for a little over a year, and I can honestly say it was one of the best purchases I have made in my life.
Check out this video link to see what it is like to ride an Electric Scooter.
It gives you an general idea of the speed of a electric scooter.
Maybe this footage will give ”non-riders” a better understanding of the wonderful world of electric scooter/e-bike riding and what they’re missing…
Keep your batteries charged!
Escooter Joe
Spring in the Air: Electric Scooter & the Doggy
Seen on Queen Street West. A cute pooch guarding an electric scooter. (Other passersby noticed, too!)
Oh, it must be spring!
Electric Scooter answers
Sometimes when I’m riding my electric scooter I get approached by people walking by who ask me questions about my e-bike. For the most part this happens when I am waiting at a red light. I guess people who don’t have them are curious about them. The questions range from How fast does it go? How long does the battery last? How far does it go?
Here’s a few answers to some of the questions that I get:
1. Most electric scooters travel between 30 to 32km.
2. You can travel 55 to 60 km before the battery runs out of juice.
3. It takes about 6 to 7 hours to charge the battery.
4. You don’t need a license for a e-bike.
5. You can ride in the rain with a e-bike (although you should avoid driving through deep puddles)
6. The battery weights about 40 lbs.
Daymak closes 2 Toronto locations
Sad that you closed… but thanks for the bitchin’ bike
Here’s some sucky news for Toronto Daymak onwers, like myself . Daymak has shut down two of their Toronto locations. The Daymak stores at 1542 Bloor St. West and 115 Richmond St. have shut down. I’m not all that surprised that the Richmond Street location shut down cause it was only open Monday to Friday and it didn’t look like the best spot for a business.
I’m a bit sad that the Bloor West location closed because that’s where I bought my bike in the summer. The staff were very helpful, I got to take the bike for a test drive, and they even bought me a fruit punch when one of the sales people when to get drinks!
Daymak, has two other locations left in Toronto. There is a location at 893 Pape Ave and there is the Daymak Mega Store on 130 Oakville Road.
For more info on store locations visit Daymak.com
Commissioners Street + Electric Scooter = Awesome!
Sigh…. Summer’s over and September’s here. With September’s chill now in the air, any sort of e-scooter riding will be limited unless I dress warm. A few weeks ago, my wife and I went exploring the city with our e-scooters.
We ended up riding our e-scooters along Commissioners Street. It’s a wide and sometimes bumpy ride, but I do highly recommend it for fellow electric riders. Commissioners Street was built for e-bikes and electric scooters. The long stretch of road starts at Cherry Street and ends at Leslie Street.
Here are a few reasons why Commissioners Street is a road leading to electric scooter heaven:
1. Zero Traffic:
No need to worry about TTC street cars , because there are none.
2. Wide road
Commissioners Street is a damn wide road. It feels completely safe to ride on. Plenty of room for cars, bikes & electric scooters!
3. Nice Weird Scenery
Along the street you’ll see, run down industrial buildings, a rowing club, maple trees, and bits of Lake Ontario. The best part about the scenery along Commissioners Street is there are no condos. At least for now…
4. Gateway to Leslieville & Jilly’s Strip Club (just kidding!)
Commissioners Street is a super fast route to get to the Leslieville area. People from the east end can also use it to get downtown. Forget taking Queen Street. Queen Street is for suckers, yo!
5. It’s a long road...
Commissioners Street is a fantastic road to ride on at full speed! For once, I can ride my e-scooter in the city without stopping. The street has little to no stop signs or traffic lights. This is a joy! Nowadays, there are not many places left in Toronto where you can actually drive without stopping every five seconds.