E-Bikes
Gaining popularity within the past few years, E-bikes have brought new opportunities to riders of all types. University Bicycles is a strong proponent of E-bikes and we keep great inventory on E-Bikes and parts to keep them rolling.
Despite their booming popularity, there are still rules and regulations in place that determine where and what types of bikes are allowed.
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Class 1
Class 1 E-bikes are pedal assist bikes that will only provide power when you are turning the pedals. Under factory settings, the motor will stop providing assistance after you reach 20 MPH.
Class 2
Class 2 E-bikes have the ability to propel the bike without using the pedals. They have a 20 MPH restriction.
University Bicycles does not sell Class 2 E-bikes.
Boulder County.
Often called a 'Cycling Mecca' Boulder County is home to great trails and an endless amount of road and gravel riding. Despite an incredible number of cyclists in the County, Boulder does have more restrictions regarding E-bikes than neighboring Jefferson County.
Please see the trail list and map below detailing which trails are permitted for E-bikes.
E-bikes Allowed
Class 1 and 2
Coal Creek Trail
LoBo Trail (Except Cottonwood and Cottontail
Rock Creek Trail
US 36 Bikeway
Carolyn Holmberg Preserve at Rock Creek Farm
Harney Lastoka
Lagerman Agricultural Preserve
Legion Park
Meadowlark Trail (between Coalton Trailhead & Coal Creek Drive)
Niwot Trails
Pella Crossing
Twin Lakes
Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat
E-bikes Prohibited
Boulder Canyon Trail
Coalton Trail
Mayhoffer Singletree Trail (north of Coal Creek Drive)
Anne U. White
- Bald Mountain Scenic Area
- Betasso Preserve
- Caribou Ranch
- Hall Ranch
- Heil Valley Ranch
- Mud Lake
- Ron Stewart Preserve at Rabbit Mountain
- Walker Ranch
Jefferson County
The gateway to the Rockies. Jeffco (Jefferson county) has a substantial mountain bike community and houses several prominent brands such as Yeti and Feedback. Jeffco has enacted a permanent policy allowing E-bikes on all Jeffco Open Space Trails.
Class 1 e-bikes are allowed on natural surface trails within the parks
Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes are allowed on paved trails within the parks