A year ago, I didn't even know what an electric-assist bike was. I live in a very hilly area, so I felt quite intimidated by the traffic and the hills. After trying a friend's ebike I realized that it could change my life! Riding an ebike is just like riding a regular bike - you feel the torque of the pedals and the road, but it's just -- easier. I researched ebikes for months, but then happened on Mike's shop, Current eBikes, in Santa Cruz. What a pleasant surprise. Mike cheerfully explained the options and encouraged me to try various models. They have a very large inventory in this compact shop! And Mike worked hard to help me find something in my budget. I strongly recommend Current eBikes. Happy customer here. read more

My niece likes to bike and had been on a few e-bikes tours before. She now wanted one. And this place made the process of buying them e-bikes so smooth and easy. Highly recommend. read more

Thank you Eric. Thank you Mike, Elaine, and Nickolai. I feel like a kid who doesn't want to come indoors. And I haven't felt that since I was in the single digits. I bought an e-bike instead of purchasing another car. Imagine my unfettered joy. These folks are remarkable and know it all, backwards and forwards. read more

I really loved renting a bike from these guys! I'm from Texas and have found people in SF a little cold, but everyone in Santa Cruz is so friendly, it's just like the south. But these guys went above and beyond to be receptive, friendly, and helpful. I really appreciated the walkthrough of how to operate an e-bike since it was my first time, too! It was affordable for three hours and SC is a lovely place to ride with lots of bike lanes, even if you go off their map (which we did, by accident!). Having the electric assist was particularly helpful getting up and over the bridges, since I just recently had surgery. Oh and we rode for a while and barely touched the battery level! Check them out! read more

My car died and I decided to buy an electric bike instead of a car. Great for getting in shape and around town. I even do my grocery shopping with it and I feel good about my little part to help save the environment. I have had the bike for a month now and almost have 500 miles on it. I took a trip on the bike from Marina through 17 mile drive and back, 65 miles. It is great to have a local small shop in our community with a great selection of E-Bikes. The service was tremendous and I can't wait to get my free tune ups. Mike and his team are GREAT! read more

We had a blast riding the electric bikes here. We turned a lot of heads breezing by everyone on our hot red and bright blue bikes. Mike was very knowledge and gave us some great tips on where to ride along the ocean. It was our first time on an e-bike and we never laughed so hard making fun memories, we are definitely hooked and will rent them again here the next time we are in town. read more

Current eBikes - Had a blast riding the ebikes and Mike was very knowledgeable and gave us a great recommendation of where to ride alone the ocean. - Bikes Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

So glad we did our homework on test riding e-bikes before buying. funny thing is, we had gone along to accompany a friend of ours looking to buy an e-bike they had for sale. she doesn't test ride anything, but let's her husband do the test riding, (and that includes cars......why, I don't know!) and Mike asked us if we wanted to take a couple other bikes to ride along. Sure!! Wow, what a mistake....or stroke of good fortune, haha!! When we came back we were sold, and we weren't even looking! We ended up purchasing 4 e-bikes that day. (We even went to a couple other shops to test ride other brands, one which we thought was the cadillac of e-bikes.....it wasn't!) Mike and the crew are very knowledgeable and detailed oriented. Since we rode down in one car and was only expecting to bring back one bike, they even kept the other two bikes in storage for us til we were able to come back down from the bay area to pick up the other two. Exceptional aftermarket service and communication. Highly recommend!! read more

We had a great weekend on eBikes from Current eBikes. Santa Cruz is a perfect ride with plenty of places to visit, great paths, roads and trails to get there. Our experience with the team at Current eBikes was great. The bikes were top notch and the team was very thoughtful and thorough setting us up. They laid out a perfect travel route which we enjoyed. We have rented bikes in several spots all over California and feel these guys are first class. 5 stars for the great time!!! Thank You! read more

Rented electric mountain bikes to explore the area and it was all around awesome! Great service from the shop and they pointed us to some really fun trails. The bikes worked perfectly and there were no issues. This is the best way to explore the area and nearby parks. Thanks, guys!!! read more

Excellent store and staff! I had been thinking of getting an eBike for a couple of years but was hesitating for a number of reasons; the cost and the complexity of choosing the "right one" being the two big ones. Mike (owner/founder) was fantastic. He helped me pick our an e-bike by asking me questions about the intended use and my riding style. He encouraged me to try out a few different models and told me about the pros and cons of each based on my specific considerations. I am thrilled with my e-bike and I know that with the free lifetime tune-ups, my e-bike will serve me well for years to come! read more

Amazing no-pressure experience, the staff spent tons of time with us answering our questions and ensuring every detail was covered to make us comfortable in finding the right bikes for us. We ended up getting a Tern GSD (as an around town family car replacement) and an Obrea e-MTB for dad's birthday present. Want to specifically thank Andrea, Nate and Steve for such great attention and patience with us. We couldn't imagine going anywhere else for our bike needs and would jump to recommend them for any and all e-bike maintenance, questions, purchases etc. Before we bought these two bikes we came to Current eBikes for service on our older bikes that were really starting to age. They were so helpful and patient even though we had obscure bikes (Taga) that they do not sell themselves. They were still very helpful and gracious then, before we ever purchased any bikes from their store! This place is full of helpful, high integrity professionals. Check it out! read more

These guys are awesome! My new bike was having issues and they took me in on a Thursday and fixed my bent shifting mechanism. They are super friendly and helpful and gave me some tips on maintenance and care of my bike. Hats off to a professional shop! read more

Mike and the crew are the best! I just purchased a Focus mountain eBike and loved it so much that I just purchased the non electric version of the same bike. You really feel taken care of at Current eBike and it's not a show. I would highly recommend them and if you haven't ridden a electric bike yet rent one there, they are super cool! Thank you Mike and the crew. read more

My wife and I rented 2 Pedego 26" step through bikes for the day and had an excellent experience working with Mike. The online booking was efficient and the bikes were all ready to go when we arrived. Mike gave us a map and offered good ideas of places to go. The bikes have a bag in the front and a rack on the back. Mike provided us with locks. Pedego bikes are high quality Class 2 ebikes, which mean that they have a throttle and good power. The throttle is great for quick acceleration. Very comfortable to ride and they did well on the bluff trails at Wilder Ranch (we took it nice and slow). Renting Pedego bikes for the day is the way to go for some serious cruising around Santa Cruz! read more

Great service, great ebikes! Easy rentals and the perfect way to see Santa Cruz!!! Will definitely use again.

I have rented Ebikes from Current eBike twice now and will continue to rent from them because: #1 Ebikes are quite awesome. I grew up riding on mountain bikes and I will say that to those unfamiliar with the revolution of Ebikes in the mountain bike world, I highly suggest you take one out for a ride up into the hills. It's hard not to love the instant torque you feel beneath your foot as you peddle up that long, steep switchback while barely breaking a sweat. These bikes have all of the high end features you will find on many other high end mountain bikes, plus that sweet super-leg-inducing electric motor. Get on Google and YouTube and check out Haibike if you aren't already familiar. They are solidly made bikes designed in Germany and are very much the industry leader in performance Ebikes. They are found prominently at this shop- cruisers, mountain bikes, street, even foldable. It's all here. #2 The staff that work here as well as the owner are awesome. The first time I rented a couple of cruiser bikes from Eric and ended up getting a flat a couple miles away from the shop. No more than 10 minutes after I called it in, he showed up in his truck with a replacement bike and I was back up and running in no time. The second time I rented from Mike (the owner) and he spent a good amount of time going over different route options to tour the upper hills above Pogonip and surrounding area where we could get the most out of our adventure. I was thoroughly pleased with the 5hr route we took and had an epic ride through the beautiful forest by UCSC thanks to Mike and his knowledge about where to go. Santa Cruz is my hometown (although San Diego is where I'm mostly found now) and I must say that the scenery here really can't be beat, with the redwood forest beside the Pacific and all of the pristine nature to be seen, this place is a Mecca for mountain biking. #3 Do you really need to hear more? No, Go get out there and ride! Let Current show you the way! read more

Great place to rent or buy. My wife and I test road a few bikes. The assistant was very helpful and explained things well. We ended up renting and had a wonderful ride along the ocean. read more

On a recent trip, I visited Santa Cruz and had a wonderful time renting an ebike, riding some local trails and then down to the boardwalk. I even got to see some walrus and sea lions. What a blast!! At first I was a bit intimidated by the "pedal assist" feature that allows you to breeze up hills but after the staff patiently explained it to me and helped me practice in the parking lot before letting me loose, I was amazed at how easy it is. Completely silent little 'whoosh' helps your own pedaling be even more effective. I also really appreciated how quick and easy it was to adjust the seat to my height. Considering that I haven't been on a bike in the past year, it was cool for me to feel confident and I could bike anywhere I wanted -- no hesitation to go uphill. A perfect first step on my journey to become more active :) I highly recommend the ebike experience!! read more

I purchased an eBike from another dealer last August, but live much closer to Current eBikes. I had an on-going issue with stubborn chaffing/noise/drag on the front disc brake. After the original dealer attempted to remedy the issue, the noise and brake drag continued. While on a ride in Santa Cruz, I stopped in at Current eBikes to see if they might have a suggestion as to how to fix the issue. Mike (the shop owner), was more than willing to take my bike into his service area and have the mechanics take a look. I was pleasantly surprised at the enthusiasm shown to help find a solution to the problem, and it was ultimately determined that the front brake caliper was the culprit. Mike volunteered to contact the brake caliper manufacturer to attempt to get a replacement caliper under warranty. The manufacturer agreed to replace the caliper and brake pads. Long story short, Mike and the mechanics (Mark, Eric, and Ken) went above-and-beyond to resolve this issue, on a bike not purchased at their shop. Each of them were completely engaged in a solution. This level of unselfish customer service and enthusiasm speaks volumes as to the mission statement at this professional shop. I highly recommend this shop to anyone looking for an eBike or for service. A sincere "Thanks!" goes out to Mike and the whole crew at Current eBikes!!! read more

This place is amazing. The staff was super nice to me, they fixed my bike for an incredible price, great service I will definitely be coming here any time I have a bike problem :) read more

Had a wonderful experience here purchasing my first electric mountain bike today. Mike was super responsive over phone/e-mail helping me narrow down options and patiently answering my many questions. I set up an appointment for today and they had the bikes I had short-listed ready to test. I tried them out and ended up getting a beautiful Bulls e-bike. I was impressed by their great attention to detail in making adjustments to the bike. They also followed all reasonable precautions for covid-19. All in all an excellent buying experience. read more

I was on vacation in Santa Cruz and a friend came with his bike. So I needed to find a bike shop that was open so we could head out for a morning ride. Every other place that rented bikes didn't open until 10 and this place was open at 9. I figured since I'm on vacation I'd splurge and rent and E-mtnbike. It took a little getting used to but it made the 24 mile ride a little less scary (normally my longest rides are 12 miles max). The employees at this shop were very knowledgeable about their product as well as offered up trails they enjoy riding. Rental fees aren't as expensive as I was thinking. Even if I were to get the carbon fiber mtn bike it was still not completely crazy expensive. I had a great day riding the trails and I think part of the reason is these guys were really chill. Thanks for a wonderful experience. Now I need to figure out how to talk my wife into the purchase of a bike. Lmao! read more

These guys will take care of you. I bought my first ebike last year and have gone in for a few services since. They allow you to make an appointment, and b/c I come from pretty far away, they work on my bike right then so that I don't have to make a 2nd trip to pick it up. All of their staff are great, but during my last visit, Mark (or Marc) adjusted my problematic derailleur and it's been perfect since. read more

We had an opportunity to ride some ebikes from this shop and we are so glad we did!! We rode up to the UCSC campus and spent some time riding on the bike trails up there and checking out the great views. The ebikes made the ride possible for some of the people in our group which made it more fun for all of us. Mike and his staff were great to work with and very helpful fitting us with the right size bike and they also know a lot about the different bike trails and best places to go. We totally recommend this shop in every way -- they sell, rent and do bike tours!! read more

I took my huge Yuba Mundo cargo e-bike in for a tuneup and new tires. I couldn't be happier. A few other repairs were trouble shot and fixed. I really appreciated the time and expertise taken with my commuter bike. I recommend any safety oriented biker to use their shop. read more

Clean, friendly shop between downtown Santa Cruz and the Beach Boardwalk. Here's a "Santa Cruz day-trip" idea: Rent an electric bike and take WestCliff Drive north through Natural Bridges State Park, catch the bike trail to Wilder Ranch, explore. Head back, return bike and then have dinner on Pacific Avenue. read more

You can definitely find e-bikes a lot cheaper in San Jose or online, but the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. However, I would never take my bike to anyone for a tune up. Great price for a great service. Fixed my bike up completely in just an hour. They even fixed my helmet for no additional cost! read more

Rented cruisers for the wife and I and what a great time we had exploring Santa Cruz on bikes!! Mike and staff were extremely helpful with instructions on how to use the bikes as well as suggesting where to go. The electrical bikes were easy to use and took us little time to learn the pedal assist as well as using the throttle control when needed. The bikes even have a handle bar bag for water bottles and also comes in handy for transporting goods back from the local bakery. We will definitely be back to do it again!! read more

My wife was very close to buying an ebike and Current eBikes had just what she thought she wanted- a small Haibike. Mike the owner met us and asked about her interests, LISTENED, and then set her up to try the Haibike. Mike could tell her all she wanted to know and more. He was very knowledgeable and low key. She tried the Haibike and bought it. Mike then gave her (and me) a thorough introduction to the bike. He even helped me with some great hints for the bike rack I had just bought. It was a great, positive experience in every respect, and she loves her Haibike! read more

Love the bike I purchased today from this door I originally went in just looking for my wife an electric pedal-assist bike and ended up buying two one for myself as well because the financing was so easy and the prices were so good couldn't be happier with our Pedego bikes... Friendly customer service was some of the best I've experienced in a long time the guys changed out my wife's tires seat and handlebar grips because they came Brown and she preferred black.... And at no extra charge thanks again current e-bikes read more

Great experience. Great product. Wonderful way to see all of Santa Cruz and Capitola in one day! Also wonderful customer service. We had a minor problem with one bike and they drove out a new one, no questions asked and refunded 1/2 day. Would definitely recommend! read more

**not kid friendly** And when I say kid I mean 12 & 15! My boys and I were interested in renting some E bikes for a bit so we could cover some milage in the area while slowing down and taking in the views. My boys have been riding bikes since they were wee tots of 4 yrs old. And have ridden E bikes with me before. But I guess these days you need to be 18 to rent a bike with your parents because this place told me NO to people under 18 for e bikes. I said "your waiver says 18, or under 18 with adult supervision" (The reason for two stars instead of one is because the owner followed me out after telling me no, then apologized and said if they took a test then they could rent. ) Yeah too late- the kids gave it a . Mr. ,you killed the $150+ fee I was ready to pay to just rent a few bikes for a few hrs. We will not go back to this place again, even if we end up buying a few e bikes in the future. read more

Knowledgeable staff that takes the time to answer all your questions. Their suggestions for accessories are spot on. I am loving my fat tire haibike read more

Terrible experience! I came in hoping to ride ebikes with my family after calling and making sure all was clear to walk in and start riding. The two guys in there were very rude and immediately recognized us as not serious customers. They said we couldn't rent the mountain ebikes because we planned to ride the street rather then off-road. They "prefer they aren't ridden on the road", not to mention they couldn't even put there food down while they talked to us. After my mother volunteered to sit out the bike ride so we could take the mountain bikes to ride offroad instead, they said we need an adult even though we would be riding with my 18 year-old brother!!! I dont understand at all, it totally ruined our day and I would never give business to this place after that. read more

Great service, I bring my e-bike in that I bought elsewhere to be tuned up and I'm never disappointed!

I don't normally write reviews, however I couldn't wait to recommend this electric bike shop. Our experience, from my call to set up an appointment, to the help we received loading up our new bike was amazing. In the initial phone call, Mike asked several questions to determine our desires, and after arriving from an hour drive, he met us promptly and had narrowed down the bikes he thought would best suit our needs. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and SO patient answering questions, and explaining the pro's and con's and options available. My husband and I are seniors and now needed assist to get up the hills on the miles of trails we live on. We were able to test ride the bikes we liked, and that sealed the deal. Mike explained, in-depth, every aspect of operating our bike safely. He and the staff (all wonderful) made adjustments, to perfection, to ensure the the riding would be comfortable. We'll continue to ride for years to come now, on our Haibike and Yahama mountain bikes. This buying experience was superb! read more

Rented bikes on Father's Day and had a blast. Customer service was great and helpful with information on bike trails. Looking forward to our next outting! read more

Great shop. Mike was really helpful and super attentive. The interest and communications were top notch. He swapped some parts out for us on a recently purchased bike and all went smoothly and quicker than expected. No hesitations at all, visit this shop! read more

Downloaded yelp for this review just because the service was so poor. First off let me just say, we are all experienced downhill and road bikers, so it's it like we would have ruined these bikes had we rented them. We had called prior to showing up and spoke to an employee who informed us that there were 3 electric mountain bikes, and 1 cruiser available for us to come pick up for the day. Upon arrival, we were ignored by the two salesmen chatting with each other in the front room until we asked for help twice. We were told there were no bikes available until we said we had already called, they then said they had 3 mountain bikes and the 1 cruiser, but, "it's a hassle for us to be riding them on the street because it ruins their $80 tires too fast". Mind you this was before we had even told them our plans of riding Wilder Ranch (dirt trails) in Santa Cruz. So after I inform them of my plans, they say they prefer an adult be there, I'm 18 with a California State ID, a legal adult, and they say well that's pushin it. One of the salesmen couldn't even put down his burrito during the whole conundrum and neither of them stood out of their chairs once. Completely disrespected and fed up, I then left and will never return, clearly they do not want service. read more

Nice small shop. Lots of personal attention and guidance. We got good service and good advice. We are enjoying our bikes! If there are any later issues, I'll update. read more