Electric Bikes for Sale in Santa Barbara, California

You do not need one. Diesel sells direct and ships to Santa Barbara, which keeps prices lower than shop-floor bikes. Order online and it shows up at your door ready for beachfront cruising on Cabrillo Boulevard.

The Diesel RX-1. Fat tires float over sandy path edges and rough boardwalk seams on the Cabrillo Bike Path and climbs up to the Mesa and the Riviera, and the 44-mile range covers a full day on the coast.

Class 1-3 ebikes require no license or registration in California, and Class 3 riders must be 16 or older and wear a helmet. State law caps class ebikes at 750W and 28 MPH. The Diesel RS-1 is more powerful than a class ebike, so treat full-power riding as off-road or private-property use and check your local rules before riding on public streets or paths.

Start with the Cabrillo Bike Path, Obern Trail and Goleta Beach routes. Class rules on shared paths vary by jurisdiction, so check posted signage and keep speeds neighborly around walkers.

Diesel's lineup runs $2,499 for the RX-1 and $2,599 for the RS-1, shipped to Santa Barbara. That is moped-class power and full suspension for less than most premium commuter ebikes.