Beach e-bikes revolutionize transportation in Hermosa, Manhattan and Redondo
by Jake Safane Whoever came up with the phrase “as easy as riding a bike” never pedaled up the hills in the beach cities. But these rides are getting easier thanks to electric bikes (e-bikes) and other forms of micro mobility, such as e-scooters and e-skateboards. These vehicles provide environmentally friendly alternatives to cars, and a way to enjoy the outdoors, without as much exertion as mechanical options. Tommy Torii, of Manhattan Beach E-Bikes rents and sells Hurley e-bikes and is the only LA area renter of Rad e-bikes “They level the playing field for people of different levels of fitness to ride together,” says Tommy Torii, owner of Manhattan Beach E-Bike Rentals on Highland Avenue, in North Manhattan Beach. Torii’s business has been growing steadily since opening in the middle of the pandemic. In addition to expanding his Manhattan Beach shop from e-bike rentals to include e-bike sales, he has plans to open additional locations. Jonathan PIne, owner of the newly opened Burn the Ships Electric,offers electric skateboards and surfboards as well as bikes. Photo by Kevin Cody In Hermosa Beach, Jonathan Pine is also tapping into this trend with his new shop, Burn the Ships…
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