Local Bike Shop

One bike shop in Rancho Cucamonga is Mark’s Bicycle Shop, located on Baseline, just west of Archibald. The Howl spoke to Mark Hebert, the owner of the store. He definitely sees the advantage of e-bikes, as they make it easier for kids and adults to commute to school and work. As pedal-powered bikes slowly fade into the past, e-bikes have become the future for adults and teens who do not like the idea of being covered with sweat while heading to work or school.

“E-bikes are the future. I personally like the [e-bike] line. They are really helpful for people who don’t prefer pedal-powered bikes. It really depends on the person,” said Mark.

While local bike shops believe in the advantages of owning an e-bike, they also recognize the frustration with irresponsible teens who go without helmets and do dangerous stunts in the middle of the street alongside moving traffic.

“Kids are just irresponsible with [e-bikes]; they’re just like motorcycles. You should need a license to operate one, but that is up to the government. [E-bikes] are a serious, serious type of equipment and when you are riding an e-bike, you should treat it with the motorbike laws.”