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

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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