Volton eBike Blog

Volton Demon Street eBike Volton Electric Bicycles newest electric bike model brings a modernized look to the scrambler style ebike models out on the road today.  Delivering up to 1200w of motor power in the 48v system, a taller saddle height, full air suspension, and hih output lighting, the Demon brings a unique look, well spec'd parts kit, and plenty of power making it one...

Are You Looking for an Electric Bike for Sale?  Whether you're near our electric bike factory in Chicago, seaside in Northeast Maine, commuting to work in San Diego, or anywhere in between, Volton Electric Bicycles have been a trusted source for quality made electric bikes for sale since 2011.  With a selection of electric bikes for everyone and everywhere, riders ride Volton electric bikes...

Electric Moutain Bike Riding  Electric mountain bikes, like the Volton Tracker and A-Trail, are a great option for exploring the many beautiful trails your area trails. With electric assist, riders can tackle challenging terrain and cover greater distances without the exhaustion often associated with traditional mountain biking. eMTB Benefits Exploration One of the main benefits of using an eMTB for exploring area trails is...

Electric Bicycle vs Scooter Whether to ride an electric bicycle or a scooter depends on your personal preferences and needs. Here are some factors to consider when making your decision: Distance and terrain: If you plan to travel longer distances or tackle steep hills, an electric bicycle may be a better option as it allows you to pedal with electric assistance, making the ride...

Electric Bicycle Conversions Why should you choose to convert your bicycle into an electric pedal assist -  eBike Conversion Convenience Electric bikes make it easier for people to tackle challenging terrain, such as hills or headwinds, and to cover longer distances with less physical effort. Frame sizing is also an issue with riders on the shorter and taller ends of the height chart. Riding a...

Electric Bicycles: A Smart Choice for Chicagoans

After almost 2 years of planning and design, Volton is scheduling the release of the industry’s best built affordable eMTBs available at an affordable price. The Volton Tracker, a 27.5 plus hard tail electric mountain bike, and the A-TRAIL, a performance built, dual-suspension eMTB, is scheduled to begin shipping in early 2018. That’s right, we aren’t releasing one top performing electric mountain bike but two...

Better Design, Better Parts, Better Service. Ride Volton – The Better eBike™ Volton Bicycle has built the better eBike since 2011. Volton models are designed from the ground up to be the most exhilarating electric bicycle on the road or trail. Our low-profile frame designs are purpose built with parts rated for our top-rated performance and to give riders confidence and the capability to...

The new Illinois ebike law will define a statewide mandate for clearly labeling the classification of all pedal assist bicycles operated in the state of Illinois that are purchased after January 1 2018. If you are a Illinois ebike commuter or trail rider, the law asks to define the class of your electric bicycle for road and trail enforcement. This law contains language that...

At the end of the year, things get busy. Working, building, trying to order parts that no one has on hand, sending stuff to paint, working at some attempt to streamline the manufacturing process…delivering bikes, wondering where those parts are, and finally getting the frames back from paint with nothing to put on em. So as we get ready to release our new 27.5×3″...

The A-Trail with Ultra eBike Motor is Finally Coming Together. Well the time is here and the first batch of frames are ready to rock and roll. Making this frame was a test in patience as it took about 2.5x longer than we planned….The ride was great on version 1 and 1.5 but even better on version2! The time to refine was worth it. The...

Shot a quick video of the Volton A Trail eMTB with 750w Bafang Ultra motor. Here is a full detail on the choice component selection and beautiful, purpose built frame. Looking forward to getting some nice shots of this bike outside where it belongs. Enjoy the ride! Joe

With several inches of snow on the ground for a couple weeks, we had an itch to get out and ride one of our newest ebikes in snow. With a free day to get out and ride and a decent day to boot, I saddled up.  All Volton bikes are fun to ride… but powerful dual suspension ebikes are a blast to ride. Riding...

Watch out for Josh rolling on his Alation 500 around Chicago and Lake Geneva Wisconsin. He was leaning on a black frame but he came to his senses and realized he couldn’t resist his love for gray. Josh was shopping electric bikes for a few months before deciding a Volton was the best ebike for the best price. 2018 Alation 500 in graphite  

We had a fun day on the lakefront trail here in Chicago. Maura, Lauren, Joe from Volton, and Mike, from Enriquez Media, piloted the drone to take footage and photos of the Alation, Alation ST and Stow. The weather was perfect and the scenery cannot be beat. The footage is posted on our facebook page at facebook.com/volton.  Here are a few select shots.