In The News
In the media, we are ambassadors of electric bikes above all else.
We’re grateful for all the press we receive, and mindful of the responsibility that comes along with it: making sure the very new relationship between the US and e-bikes starts off on the right foot.

E-Bikes, Congestion Pricing and New York’s Need to Fix the Subway
Dec. 4, 2017
“This is a transportation solution, a key part of the puzzle,’ explains Nolte. In the transit desert around the Brooklyn Navy Yard for example, many of Propel’s customers find e-bikes a clean, healthy way to get around New York without getting on a train, bus or into a ride-hailing service like Lyft or Via.” Read Our Huffington Post Article

A Tesla Too Pricey? E-Bikes Offer Entry-Level Electric Transportation
Nov. 23, 2017
“E-bikes are beginning to acquire a certain cachet, Mr. Nolte said, with more aesthetically appealing models that are difficult to distinguish from regular bicycles. Proponents say the best argument for e-bikes, however, is the experience of riding one.” Read Our NY Times Article

Life After Service: Veteran Finds New Mission In Electric Bikes
Nov. 2, 2017
Fox News covered us as part of their promotion for the film “Last Flag Flying”. Watch Our Fox Video

City Vows Crackdown On (Throttle) E-Bikes
Oct. 19, 2017
“Smaller and lighter pedal-assisted e-bikes will continue to be legal. That’s good with Chris Nolte, owner of Propel Electric Bikes, a shop in Brooklyn that sells pedal-assisted bikes.” Read Our WNYC Story