In Tinley Park, a local bike shop has sold six electric bikes in the last week, and 60 since last June.
Battery, not pedal, power gives an electric Schwinn a top speed of 18 miles per hour and a range of 40 miles. The bicycle, which retails for $1,900, may save drivers money, but it requires a minimal amount of effort to turn the pedals.
"In the city we had a guy buy one and he lived five miles away and was using it to commute to work," said Brian Poncin, "My Bike of Tinley Park" owner.
Battery, not pedal, power gives an electric Schwinn a top speed of 18 miles per hour and a range of 40 miles. The bicycle, which retails for $1,900, may save drivers money, but it requires a minimal amount of effort to turn the pedals.
"In the city we had a guy buy one and he lived five miles away and was using it to commute to work," said Brian Poncin, "My Bike of Tinley Park" owner.
