What types of products does Glide Cycles manufacture?

Glide Cycles designs and manufactures electric stand-up cycles, including fat-tire models and all-terrain versions. The shop also offers electric scooters and produces specialized rental and public safety patrol units.

What are the price ranges for Glide's electric cycles?

Glide offers two main series: the Budget Series with 750-watt motor systems starting at $2,995, and the Premium Series with 1,200-watt motor systems starting at $3,995. Additional performance upgrades and accessories are available separately.

Does Glide Cycles participate in community riding events?

Glide Cycles is active in Sacramento's Bike Party, a monthly community ride on the first Friday of each month that draws 300–400 participants on lighted bikes and Glide cycles through downtown Sacramento streets, with stops at regional parks.

How did Glide Cycles originate?

Glide Cycles was founded in 2010 after Christopher Wiggins sketched the original concept on a cocktail napkin, inspired by seeing a loud, gas-powered scooter. The company designs and manufactures its products in-house and has since expanded into the guided tour rental and public safety markets.

Has Glide Cycles' equipment been adopted by any official agencies?

In 2019, the Berkeley Police Department became the first official city police department to deploy a fleet of Glide Patrol Division units for patrol efficiency and community outreach purposes.