LA Fly Rides FAQs

An electric bike is simply a bicycle equipped with a small and quiet electric motor.
Electric bikes require no fossil fuels and therefore are extremely Quiet, Clean, and Green!
Instead of a gas motor, electric bikes use a battery to supply power to the motor.

In our experience there’s a huge variety of people who love riding electric bikes. They are for everyone who feels comfortable riding a traditional bicycle, and our most frequent customers are:

• Mountain bikers who want more fun!
• Anyone that wants an eco-friendly way to get around
• House boat or yacht owners
• RV travelers
• High school and college kids
• Those without a driver’s license
• Urban dwellers who don’t want to find and pay for parking

Some ways our happy customers use their electric bikes:
• Commuting to work
• Running errands
• Joy riding
• Exercise
• Touring
• Shredding some singletrack!

It depends on how much you’re using the power! This is affected by a lot of factors including rider weight, rider input, terrain, power of the motor, and the size of the battery. Most eBikes have a range of 25-45 miles, but several of ours can double or triple that range. Now that’s power & freedom!

Not all eBikes utilize the same technology, but most employ one of two types of motor assist:

• Pedal Assist: Most of our bikes use Pedal Assist, the best option if you're looking to ride your electric bike like an acoustic bike with a little help (or a lot) from the motor. The motor kicks in when you pedal, and you can choose from different levels of assist to get more or less help from the motor.

• Throttle & Go: If the bike comes equipped with a throttle, it's unnecessary for the rider to pedal- just keep in mind these bikes typically have a much reduced range.

Most importantly, because they’re super fun! Whether you have an injury, a long commute, or you just want to save your energy for the rest of your day, an electric bike is a great way to get where you’re going without getting sweaty. If you just feel a need for speed, you’ll be amazed at how far and how fast you can travel with a motor on board.

For our guided tours, guests must be at least 15 years old. If you have younger kids, try our rentals! Kids 10+ and 4'6" or taller can ride their own, and younger kids can ride with an adult on one of our cargo bikes.

Yes, rider's weight must not exceed 270lbs.

Tours come with a powerful electric bike equipped with a fully charged battery, a handlebar bag for personal items, and an adjustable helmet for safety. We provide bottled water and snack options, and strive to make sure your ride will be comfortable- if you’re underdressed we’ll loan you a jacket, and if its sunny we’ll offer sunscreen! Guided tours are led by professional tour leaders with extensive local and historic knowledge of the city. Our guides’ goal for each tour is to create an extraordinary experience that is fun, safe, and unforgettable!

We’ve crafted each of our tours to showcase a part of LA that we love and want to share with our guests. Feel free to give us a call if you want to know what tour will be best for you.

Southern California has famously amazing weather, and our tours are not generally strenuous, so casual clothing is appropriate. We recommend closed-toe shoes for safety, and layers for comfort! Helmets are required, so pick a hairstyle that won’t suffer!

Made a reservation, but something came up? We'd like this to be as painless as possible! If you let us know at least 48 hours in advance, we'll just give you a full refund. Yay! Let us know the day before, and we only charge a $15/guest cancellation fee- not so bad! Unfortunately we cannot give refunds for last minute canceling / no-show / can't ride for safety reasons, guests. 🙁