If you’re a borrower with the Community Pedal Power E-Bike Lending Library, you’re eligible to receive discounts on purchases through our participating dealers, as described below. Landry’s Bicycles sells Aventon, Urban Arrow, and other e-bike brands. They have multiple locations in the Boston region, and we recommend the Commonwealth Avenue and Charlestown locations for specific […]
Over the past few months, several stolen cargo bikes have been successfully recovered — thanks in large part to the incredible vigilance and teamwork of members of the Cargo Bikes of Camberville Facebook group and volunteers from Community Pedal Power. While bike theft is unfortunately common, cargo bikes are often distinctive enough that when the
This is an approximate price list for the bikes we expect to see at our Fall 2025 Cargo Bike Test Drive. Mid-tail Bikes Brand Model Base Price (USD) Notes Aventon Abound SR $1,899 Affordable mid-tail cargo for everyday family/utility use Specialized Haul ST $2699 Tern Quick Haul P9 Sport $3,099 Compact, city-friendly cargo bike Tern
Whether you’re gearing up for daily rides, errands, or hauling the kids, here’s a solid list of what to buy with your bike, what to get as add-ons (from Community Pedal Power, or anywhere similar), and how to make the Abound LR work well in winter. If you’re in the Boston area, we’ve worked with
Whether you’re gearing up for daily rides, errands, or hauling your kiddo, here’s a solid list of what to buy with your bike, what to get as add-ons (from Community Pedal Power, or anywhere similar), and how to make the Abound SR work well in winter. Note that the Abound SR is not compatible with
For all Tern owners: please ensure that you register for Tern care using your Service Tag before someone else does, document the Frame Number for theft purposes, NOT the Service Tag number. Register your bikes on BikeIndex today, using the Frame Number. If your bike is stolen or someone you know, make sure it is
The RadPowerBikes RadWagon 4 was released in May of 2020. At the time, it was one of the few bikes available in the budget space of the long-tail cargo e-bike market. Rad sold tens of thousands of this model of bike, and they remain quite visible around the country today, especially in the Seattle area.
Community Pedal Power runs an E-Bike Lending Library with more than a dozen different bike models available, and our volunteer librarians are constantly seeking out access to the latest bikes to find the best things to add to our collection. We help out hundreds of folks a year getting on bikes, trying them out, and
Today, Aventon is launching the Abound SR, a new offering in the budget cargo bike market. The Abound SR is a mid-tail bike with a low rear deck, suitable for carrying a single passenger. It fits a similar space in the cargo bike market to the Tern HSD or Radio Flyer Flex. Overall, the Abound
Community Pedal Power is excited to celebrate one complete year of operations for the E-Bike Lending Library! The E-bike Lending Library is a free resource for anyone to try out a variety of different e-bike brands and styles. Over the past year, the E-bike Lending Library has loaned bikes more than 500 times, with borrowers
Having your bike stolen is a terrible experience: for many of us, having a bike stolen is a violation of our personal space. When a bike is stolen, there are a number of steps you should take to increase your chances of recovery, potentially recoup some of the loss, and help other community members protect
When buying an expensive bike, it’s a good idea to consider whether insurance is the right answer for you. Especially as the bike becomes a core part of your daily transportation, insurance can provide peace of mind for keeping rolling in the unfortunate circumstance where a bike is stolen. Overall: If you have a high-value
On August 24th, the Museum of Science hosted “Pedal Power: Celebrating Community Through Biking“. We brought along bikes, lawn games, and flyers to share with the community about the E-Bike Lending Library and Family Bike Ride, two of our ongoing efforts to connect the community to more biking opportunities. We had conversations with dozens of
Community Pedal Power is a joint effort among bike advocates in the Cambridge/Somerville area. Our goal is to get more folks on bikes throughout the community. Through test rides and bike loans, group rides to explore infrastructure, and technical investment in helping folks get the best biking experience for their dollar, we’re interested in any
I’m often asked: “Do you worry about your e-bike getting stolen?” The answer is “not much”; this summarizes some of why this is a concern and what I do to mitigate it. Bike theft is annoyingly common, especially in urban areas. In Cambridge in 2021, there were a total of 623 reported bike thefts, and