Impact of the 2019 BLM allowance for e-bikes

Riding Rungu on BLM primitive roads

BLM Secretarial Order summary On August 29, 2019, the US Secretary of the Interior issued order number 3376. This landmark order opened the opportunity for people to access bicycle trails with e-bikes on BLM (Bureau of Land Management) land because of uncertainty about policy toward e-bikes.  And since e-bikes expand access to recreational opportunities for…

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Where can I ride Rungu? Beyond the boundaries of a two-wheel e-bike

Rungu nearing the end of the Rubicon Trail at the Overlook

Beyond the boundaries of two-wheel ebikes Rungu rides beyond the boundaries of two-wheel e-bikes off-road and through terrain that’s unfriendly to a single front wheel.  See our blog post about avoiding two-wheel fat-tire e-bikes for perspective.  The same trails that you can ride with an ATV, Jeep, or “side-by-side” make for great Rungu rides in…

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E-bike In The Backcountry? Don’t Like Pain And Injury? Ride Rungu

Rungu maneuvering in deep snow

Watch out for misleading claims If you’re really looking to ride an e-bike in the backcountry on undeveloped roads in all-terrain conditions, avoid two-wheel fat-tire e-bikes. Because of fat-tires, two-wheel e-bike manufacturers exaggerate e-bike capability. As an example, check out Campers & Gear’s comparison test with the Pedego Trail Tracker. Campers & Gear e-bike in…

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Pedal Assist – what is it and how does it work?

Pedal Assist is common to e-bikes Pedal Assist is an operating mode on e-bikes designed to turn on the e-bike motor to help you pedal. Most e-bikes have a pedal-assist feature built in that lets you activate the motor by pedaling instead of using a twist or thumb throttle.  The advantage is simple.  Instead of…

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ATV comfort for a true E-ATV

“Can you get a tractor saddle on that thing?” is often the question people ask when considering Rungu as their next E-ATV. Though our standard saddle has excellent padding and comfort, Rungu now offers two upgrade options: the comfort kit, which includes a suspension seatpost, and the NEW Serfas CRS-1 Supercruiser saddle. The comfort kit…

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