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The Dark Side of E-Bikes: ‘I’m Afraid They’ll Take Me Where I Don’t Belong’

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The e-bike revolution is bringing with it many, many wonderful changes. But riders run the risk of trusting too much in their wondrous technology.

When Simon Cowell broke his back last week on what was first reported to be an "e-bike," the news tore through not just the entertainment world but the booming e-bike industry. 

Turns out, Cowell wasn't on an e-bike but an e-motorcycle.

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