BULLS Grinder EVO Lite Review | Licensing & E-Bikes

Published: Wed, 08/25/21

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This week Sam and Pierce reviewed the BULLS Grinder EVO Lite - a hybrid road and gravel electric bike. This review was pretty insightful as we had our experienced road cyclist (Sam) and relative newcomer to the road/gravel bike world (Pierce) jointly test and review this bike. Whether you're a veteran of many gravely miles, or new to the space, there should be helpful info for everybody in this review.

The EBR team continues to answer our top FAQs by looking taking a look at licensing and e-bikes - a topic that's still a little confusing depending on which state you live in. Sam breaks down the basics you'll need to know.

Head to the links below for the full stories.

- The EBR Team

What Are The Pro’s and Con’s of Electric Bikes?

I love electric bikes that make me forget they’re electric bikes.

It’s not that I’m one of those cyclists who dislikes e-bikes or even remotely thinks they are cheating, but I am a person that identifies as a “cyclist.” I’m a bona fide, lycra-wearing endorphin addict who not just appreciates, but craves the feeling of physically taxing myself on a bike.

I’m also the type who’s grown to appreciate the help of an e-bike, especially the stealthy superlight variations that’ve grown more popular over the last few years.

Click here to see the full BULLS Grinder EVO Lite Review.

Do you need a license to ride an electric bike?

Can you ride an electric bike without a license? In most U.S. states e-bike riders are not required to have a valid driver’s license, but it really depends on where you live.

Unfortunately e-bike law in the U.S. can be messy and difficult to understand. Thus far, it’s been largely left up to individual states to determine what qualifies as an e-bike and how those bikes and riders are regulated. About two-thirds of U.S. states have adopted a “classified” system that categorizes e-bikes into three tiers based on speed, motor size and whether the bike has a throttle. But in the states that haven’t, e-bike riders are subjected to a host of rules — ranging from laws around licensing and registration to speed and motor size restrictions — that may be unique to that specific state.

Click here for more on licensing and e-bikes!