14 eBike Shops in Washtenaw County, MI
Washtenaw County has 14 shop listings on this page, spread across five cities. Ann Arbor has the most with 8. Ypsilanti and Dexter have 2 each, and Chelsea and Manchester have 1 each. Ten cards are listed as bicycle shops, 3 as repair shops and 1 as a motor scooter dealer. Call ahead to ask about eBike sales, service and brands.
The county's best-known ride is the Border-to-Border Trail along the Huron River. Its manager says e-bikes are allowed under local and state law, and typically Class 1. Know your bike's class before you buy. Route details are in Things to do on an eBike in Washtenaw County.
Things to do on an eBike in Washtenaw County
eBike shops by city
The 14 shop cards below are grouped by city, from Ann Arbor with 8 listings to single listings in Chelsea and Manchester. Open a city page to compare shops closer to where you plan to ride.
Where to ride in Washtenaw County
The Border-to-Border Trail is the main corridor for county riders. The Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission oversees planning, construction and maintenance, and the Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative raises private funds and promotes use. The path is 10 feet wide and paved, with wood plank bridges. The manager says e-bikes are allowed in accordance with local and state laws, and typically Class 1. WCPARC posts no speed limit but asks for safe speeds and control. Read the Border-to-Border Trail overview before you go.
The Lohr-Textile Greenway is a shorter option for riders near Saline and southern Ann Arbor. It runs 4.2 miles on asphalt and boardwalk between Ellsworth Road and Marsh View Meadows Park. Parking is at Tefft Park, Woolley Park and Marsh View Meadows. The managing agency is not published. No e-bike rule is published for it. The state default applies, so Class 1 is the safe choice. Check the manager's map or posted signs for current rules. See the Lohr-Textile Greenway trail page.
The Matthaei Botanical Gardens Trail is a paved hiking and biking path managed by the University of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum, and it connects the gardens at 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. with Parker Mill Park, the Border-to-Border Trail and the Gallup Park pathway. Length is not published, and no e-bike rule is published for it, so the state default applies and Class 1 is the safest choice. Check posted signs on site, and details are on the Matthaei Botanical Gardens Trail page.
Two Huron-Clinton Metroparks give access to the Border-to-Border Trail: Dexter-Huron Metropark at 6535 Huron River Drive and Hudson Mills Metropark at 8801 N Territorial Road, both in Dexter. Metroparks segments have a posted speed limit of 10 MPH. No separate e-bike class rule is published for these segments, so the state default applies. Slow down around walkers and families, and follow park signs. The Border-to-Border Trail overview lists both access points.
eBike rules in Michigan
Michigan defines an eBike in MCL 257.13e. It must have a seat or saddle, fully operable pedals, and a motor of no more than 750 watts. There are three classes. Class 1 is pedal-assist only, and the motor stops helping at 20 mph. Class 2 can move the bike without pedaling, and the motor stops at 20 mph or when the brakes are applied. Class 3 is pedal-assist and stops helping at 28 mph. Michigan's eBike rules took effect January 28, 2018, under 2017 PA 139. The statute text we checked was current through PA 103 of 2026, fetched October 9, 2026.
Under MCL 257.662a, an eBike may be ridden on any part of a highway open to bicycles, including bike lanes and shoulders. state law here does not spell out a sidewalk rule, so check local rules. A Class 3 operator must be at least 14, though a younger passenger is allowed. Cities that prohibit nonemergency motor vehicles, and Mackinac Island State Park, require authorization first. Local or state agencies can regulate or prohibit eBikes on trails, and they must hold a public hearing before they do. Bills in 2026 (HIB 6340 and SIB 1156) would amend section 662a. They had not been enacted when we checked on October 9, 2026.
Anyone under 18 who operates or rides as a passenger on a Class 3 eBike must wear a helmet that meets CPSC or ASTM standards. The statute does not require helmets for other riders in the sourced notes we reviewed. Michigan has no statewide license or registration requirement for eBikes that comply with the law. Each eBike must carry a label showing its class, top assisted speed, and wattage. Changing a bike so it goes over 750 watts, or outside the definitions, means it is no longer legally an eBike. For a plain-language summary, read Michigan eBike laws.
Cities in Washtenaw County
Most shops are in Ann Arbor, so start with eBike shops in Ann Arbor. Nearby, see eBike shops in Ypsilanti and eBike shops in Dexter. For western and southwestern county rides, try eBike shops in Chelsea and eBike shops in Manchester.
Frequently asked questions
Can I ride an eBike on the Border-to-Border Trail?
Yes, under local and state law, e-bikes are allowed in accordance with those laws, and Class 1 e-bikes are typically allowed. Class 2 and 3 on trails need local authorization under state law. Ask the manager if your bike is not Class 1, and follow posted signs.
Is there a speed limit on the trail?
WCPARC does not post a speed limit on the Border-to-Border Trail. It asks riders to keep safe speeds and stay in control. Metroparks segments, such as those at Dexter-Huron and Hudson Mills, have a posted limit of 10 MPH. Slow down near walkers, kids and dogs.
Does Ann Arbor have its own eBike ordinance?
No City of Ann Arbor or Washtenaw County eBike ordinance is published. The state default applies: bike-lane and shoulder access where bikes are allowed, and Class 1 on paved trails. For local rules, check the manager's map or posted signs.
Can a 14-year-old ride a Class 3 eBike?
Michigan law requires a Class 3 operator to be at least 14. A rider under 18 on a Class 3, as operator or passenger, must wear a helmet meeting CPSC or ASTM standards. Read the Michigan eBike laws for the full rules.
Are there eBike rental shops in the county?
This page does not list rental or tour businesses. Of the 14 shop cards, 10 are listed as bicycle shops, 3 as repair shops and 1 as a motor scooter dealer. Call a shop to ask whether it rents eBikes before you visit.
Where can I get an eBike repaired?
Three cards are categorized as bicycle repair shops, and many bicycle shops also service bikes. Ann Arbor has 8 listings. See eBike shops in Ann Arbor or eBike shops in Ypsilanti. Ask about motor and battery work by phone first.
