San Jose, California – June 11, 2002. Electric Wheels International (EWI), the exclusive distributor for Merida electric bicycles and ETC electric bikes and conversion packs, has signed its 100th retailer, Brian Scott Bikes of Key Largo, Florida. To celebrate, EWI presented owner Brian Scott with a Merida electric bicycle and an ETC Express power pack. Merida, one of the world’s largest builders of premium quality bicycles, started producing electric bikes on 1999. ETC introduced the Express power pack in 1997, and will soon introduce a line of electric scooters.

Gary Coffrin, EWI President and founder, said, "I am delighted to present these prizes to Brian. Although we started our business just a few months ago, retailers are getting word that recent advances in motor and battery technology have made higher performance levels more affordable. Dealers are getting word of EWI’s high service levels and that we can supply all of their needs for Light Electric Vehicles."

EWI Marketing Manager Matt Serafini noted, "Retailers are understanding that new 3rd generation products have made electric more exciting. With 76 million aging boomers at the peak of their income earning power, electric bicycles may be the only bicycle related product category that we can say with confidence will grow during the next 5-10 years."

Headquartered in San Jose, California, EWI is fanatical about treating dealers right and providing products with the durability and value they demand. EWI products, including the ETC line of battery powered bikes and scooters and Merida electric bicycles, are sold exclusively through EWI dealers. EWI can be reached at (408) 270-3724 or by fax at (408) 270-3822. Their e-mail is info@electricwheelsintl.com.

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