As more and more people have concerns about the environment and their pocketbooks, electric bikes have become more and more popular in the United States. With a high quality electric bike that has been left charging over the previous night, you can go 25 to 30 miles without having to use a drop of gas.

Electric bicycles also help people get more exercise and enjoy the outdoor sights and sounds, but on those days when you're feeling lazy you can just let the battery do its thing and go 18 to 20 miles per hour without even pedaling. And these bikes are often available for well under two grand. With so many benefits, its actually a bit surprising that more people haven't jumped on the bandwagon.

In a place like California where beach cruisers are a dime a dozen, bikes like the Pedego Electric Bicycles fit right in.These electric bikes are designed to look and function just like any other cruiser  but with the extended battery life you can go much faster without reaching your destination dripping in sweat. Many college students have embraced this type of electric bicycle to get around campus and the surrounding neighborhoods, for example. There are electric bicycles that are very appropriate for commuting to work or getting around the city to run errands on weekends too.

Electric bikes also fit right in along the streets of densely populated cities like New York, San Francisco and Chicago, where many people already ride bikes and take public transportation out of necessity. With crowded freeways and difficulty parking on the streets, riding an electric bike just makes sense. While it isn't likely that people all over the country will get rid of their cars and replaces them with an electric bicycle, many people in these cities are already living without cars and would love to have an easier way to get around.

Bikes like the Pedego Electric Bicycles are great for cruising around town or college campuses, but there are also more serious commuter bikes on the electric market. There are hybrids and umbrella bikes. All of these eco-friendly bikes are friendlier on the pocketbook because they do not require gas, they do not emit dangerous fumes, and they don't need much maintenance. Each electric bike can charge in seven hours, go as far as 30 miles per charge, and reach 20 miles per hour.