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 Dualie®?

Rungu nearing the end of the Rubicon Trail at the Overlook

Beyond the boundaries of two-wheel ebikes Rungu® rides on terrain that’s unfriendly to a single-front-wheel E-Bike.  See our blog post about avoiding two-wheel fat-tire e-bikes for perspective.  OHV (off-highway vehicle) trails – accessible by ATV, Jeep, Dirt Bikes, and SxSs – are ideal for Rungu Dualie. By contrast, single-front-wheel E-Bikes washout on OHV trails.  Rungu…

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

Watch out for Single-Front-Wheel E-Bikes’ misleading claims If you’re really looking to ride an e-bike in the backcountry on undeveloped roads in all-terrain conditions, avoid single-front-wheel fat-tire E-Bikes. E-Bike producers exaggerate single-front-wheel capability – and even more so when promoting E-Bikes with fat tires. As an example, check out Campers & Gear’s video comparison test…

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

Updated 10-15-2026 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…

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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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