In 1985, borrowing technology from the aerospace industry, (and bike companies such as Alan and Vitus), Trek introduced its first bonded aluminum bike frame, the 2000.
In 1984, Trek ventured into the aftermarket parts and accessories business, launching its Trek Components Group (TCG) department. In 1981, Trek entered the steel road racing bike market, introducing the "Pro" line, including the 750 and 950 models, and in 1983, Trek built its first mountain bike, the 850. Company co-founder Dick Burke would later recall that "it wasn’t until we built the new factory that we became a business." With more factory space available, Trek expanded its manufacturing to include complete bikes. Recognizing the need for expansion, in 1980 Trek broke ground on a new 26,000 sq ft (2,400 m 2) corporate headquarters on the outskirts of Waterloo. In just a few years Trek had outgrown its original "red barn" manufacturing facility-a former carpet warehouse. Hampered without additional manufacturing capacity, Trek sales plateaued in the late 1970s. Within three years, Trek sales approached $2,000,000.ġ980–1984 - Trek becomes a business In 1977, Penn Cycle in Richfield, Minnesota became the first Trek retailer in the world. Later that same year Trek Bicycle was incorporated. Trek built nearly 900 custom hand-brazed framesets that first year, each selling for just under $200. In early 1976, with a payroll of five, Trek started manufacturing steel touring frames in Waterloo, Wisconsin, taking aim at the mid to high-end market dominated by Japanese and Italian made models. In December, 1975, Dick Burke and Bevil Hogg established Trek Bicycle as a wholly owned subsidiary of Roth Corporation, a Milwaukee-based appliance distributor.
And e-bikes DO make it FUN - whether you’re charging the trails, commuting to work and running errands, or simply in it for adventure. And a former competitive athlete, now older and dealing with crappy knees - e-bike to the rescue! Not to mention the multitude of people who just want to have FUN riding a bike. A friend who was struggling with fitness can now ride with friends. The CEO who made the electric bike her ONLY way to commute. The family that couldn’t afford a second car, so used an electric commuter bike to fill in the gaps. The overweight young man who was too daunted by a traditional bike but gained fitness - and lost pounds - with a pedal assist mountain bike. There’s the 75 year old great-grandpa whose life was recharged by being able to enjoy dirt roads on an e-bike. I’m excited about e-bikes because I’ve heard so many first-hand stories of how they have changed peoples’ lives. E-bikes also level the playing field in group rides, allowing for families and other groups with differing skill, fitness, and health levels to ride together.
Pedal-assist technology allows for longer rides and will make climbs a bit easier while you still enjoy a motor-free descent. Mountain e-bikes are the right choice for dirt adventures.
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With so many different styles of e-bikes on the market these days, how do you know which one is right for YOU?įor the most comprehensive answer to this question, check out our guide: How to Choose the Right Electric Bike for Your Lifestyle.įor a faster review with links to specific models we carry, start here by determining what you want to use an e-bike for: Riding Trails and/or Gravel Roads Choose from Trek electric mountain bikes Trek urban/recreation e-bikes Electra urban/recreation e-bikes Trek’s electric road bike Electra comfort/cruiser e-bikes Vintage Electric’s urban/recreation (commuter) e-bike and Xtracycle’s cargo e-bike. We’re proud to offer the largest selection of electric bikes from the very best brands. You’ve heard about electric bicycles (also called e-bikes or ebikes) and how their pedal assist technology is making life so much more fun and convenient for cyclists of all ages, abilities, and riding styles.
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