Recently we saw the news about Charlie’s Electric bike shop closing. Charlie’s had been a well known fixture along Highway 101 in downtown Encinitas for nearly ten years. It was interesting to read about the reason for the closure. The business struggled as the market shifted and faster, motorcycle-style e-bikes gained popularity among younger riders. The owner who has been an outspoken e-bike safety advocate, said his views on e-bikes no longer align with much of the industry, particularly when it comes to youth riders. These electric motorcycles which you now see everywhere are street ‘illegal’ and are being ridden by young children. The owner urged families to consider safety and legality before purchasing electric bikes, telling young riders to “always be aware of your surroundings” and asking parents to “reconsider buying your child an e-bike to ride in traffic alongside cars.”
Read more and consider safety above all other considerations when buying a bike for your children.
Read more in the Coast News article:
https://thecoastnews.com/two-encinitas-e-bike-shops-close-for-good/