Rize Bikes are sold direct-to-consumer from the Rize Bikes website and shipped from our distribution facilities in California, USA, and Vancouver, Canada. Direct-to-consumer means we at Rize Bikes design and manufacture our own e-bikes and sell them directly to consumers without third-party retailers, wholesalers, or shops. By offering our e-bikes direct-to-consumer, we pass on various benefits to our customers, several of which are described below. Read on to learn all about why you should buy an Ebike direct-to-consumer from Rize Bikes! Unbeatable Prices One of the greatest advantages of buying an electric bike direct-to-consumer is the...

The Rize Liberty, shown above, with its front fender removed for a photoshoot and 3/4 fender at the back. Hot or not? Here at Rize Bikes we recently received a Facebook comment from someone who thought the rear fender on the Rize Liberty was “too short and pointless” and it brings up the age old debate: To fender or not to fender and should the fender be small, big, or always extra large??? Purpose The fender’s purpose is generally to stop rain and mud from flying up and drenching the rider. Still, what about riders who...

How To Resolve Noisy, Squealing E-Bike Disc Brakes? Boom, the above video will walk you through a few tips. Is a strange squealing noise drawing the wrong kind of attention to your e-bike? Do your electric bike brakes sound like a loud flushing toilet? Fear not, because the solution is quite simple and can be repeated as often as you need. The most common solution for contaminated brake pads is to simply wear off the top layer of your brake pads, which should stop the sound at its source by removing any contamination.  Why Are My...

If you’ve ever thought riding an e-bike is an activity only for the warm weather months, think again! Snowy rides can be a totally new frontier for you and your electric fat bike. While riding in the snow will offer you some amazing ride opportunities, it also poses some unique challenges that you must be ready to confront both before, during, and after your ride. Read on to learn some tips that will make snow riding as easy, safe, and fun as possible!  Before There are a few key things you can do before bringing your...

Electric BIkes vs. Electric Motorcycles: Which Bike is Right for You? What’s the difference between an electric bike (e-bike) and an electric motorcycle? Read on to learn the difference between the two, and discover which one is right for you. Electric Motorcycles Many people ride electric motorcycles, and for good reason. Most look like traditional motorcycles (typically, with smaller engines) but of course, they run on electricity, not combustion energy and they’re generally fast. So, how do electric motorbikes compare to electric bikes? For starters, electric motorcycles weigh a lot more, are generally speaking, they are...

If you own an electric bike, there’s a very good chance you have an LG battery attached to it. This is because LG makes great batteries, and here at Rize Bikes, we have been retrofitting LG batteries to all of our electric bikes from day one. That being said, there is a chance your LG battery could stop working and refuse to budge at some point way into the future.So what do you do if your e-bike battery stops working? Well, there are a few simple things you can quickly test to get to the bottom...

Allan (above) proudly riding his Rize Mini. If you want to buy an e-bike but you're not sure about which one to choose, you’re in the right place! Let us be your guide in selecting the perfect e-bike for your needs and your lifestyle! Even if you’ve never ridden an e-bike or don’t know where to start, there is an ebike out there for you and we can help you find the right one! A great first step in choosing your electric bike is to ask yourself a few simple questions, like: When would I ride...

It’s a new year and many of us have set resolutions and goals to accomplish in 2021. Keep reading to learn why you should buy an Ebike this year and how owning an electric bike is a great way to achieve many of the most common New Year’s resolutions! Resolution 1: Be More Deliberate With Your Time Have you ever experienced the frustration of getting stuck in traffic or missing your train during your commute? That kind of experience can set the tone for your whole day and affect your general quality of life. Riding an...

Happy New Year, everyone! After a brief hiatus, the Rize blog is back and on here, we’ll be posting frequently about e-bike news, tips and tricks to elevate your ride, and other important updates.  Rize Bikes experienced incredible growth through the end of 2020, with more people riding e-bikes than ever before. The COVID-19 pandemic also shone a light on the need for alternative transportation options as quarantine restrictions and social distancing made public transportation a less feasible travel option. Also in 2020, many cities had the unique opportunity to revamp their streets to include more...

Biking is one of the most popular sports among outdoor lovers and fitness fanatics. Pedaling away to a bustling spot within the urban zone or to a scenic spot or a hill on the outskirts of your city to get some exercise and explore the natural beauty is a fun weekend pastime. However, until fairly recently, this enjoyable activity was restricted to only the young and fit bikers who had the stamina and endurance to pedal for long distances. With the advent of electric bikes though, fortunately that’s not the case anymore! Senior citizens and the...