E-BikePGH Guide

E-bikes are taking Pittsburgh by storm! We wrote the E-BikePGH Guide to help dispel confusion and empower readers with the knowledge to make informed, safe choices when purchasing, riding, and maintaining their e-bikes in order to have the safest and most rewarding experience possible. Thanks to this new technology, our mountains are becoming molehills and riders can now commute further and faster with far less physical effort.

Download the digital version below, or visit us at in-person events across the city to take home a printed copy!


What You’ll Find Inside

A primer on:

  • What is and what is not a legal e-bike 
  • E-bike anatomy
  • Types of e-bikes
  • Tips on purchasing e-bikes
  • How to ride your e-bike safely and legally
  • How to care for your e-bike and battery


Find Out More With the E-BikePGH Guide!

For even more useful information, download our E-BikePGH Guide or pick it up from the BikePGH office or at one of our events! For additional questions about the E-BikePGH Guide, or how to get a customizable white label copy for your use within your organization, contact: education@bikepgh.org

Want to try out an e-bike? Visit a local bike shop or rent an e-bike from POGOH!