2 eBike Shops in Umatilla County, OR
Umatilla County lists two businesses: Scott's Cycle & Sports in Hermiston, filed as a sporting goods store, and Phantom Cycles in Pendleton, filed as a motorcycle repair shop. Neither listing says it sells or rents eBikes.
The county has one paved city path in Pendleton and one gravel rail-bed trail on the Columbia River near Hat Rock State Park, and the two are about an hour apart by car.
Things to do on an eBike in Umatilla County
eBike shops by city
Cards are grouped by town below. Each town page carries the same shops with links to their detail listings.
Where to ride in Umatilla County
The city's River Parkway page describes a wide, flat, paved pathway along the levee on the south bank of the Umatilla River, close to the Round-Up grounds and downtown. Travel Oregon calls it almost three miles.
Oregon State Parks says a short spur from the Hat Rock Trail leads to the 10-mile Lewis and Clark Commemorative Trail, while TrailLink lists 7.3 miles of gravel. Oregon State Parks lets eBikes use park trails where other bikes are allowed.
eBike rules in Oregon
Oregon sorts eBikes into three classes in ORS 801.258. A Class 1 assists only while you pedal and stops assisting at 20 miles an hour. A Class 2 can be propelled by its motor without pedaling and also stops at 20. A Class 3 assists only while you pedal, stops at 28, and must have a speedometer. The statute states no motor wattage limit for an eBike; the 1,000-watt figure in the code belongs to the motor assisted scooter definition, so guides that quote it for eBikes are using a different rule. Under ORS 814.405, an electric assisted bicycle counts as a bicycle, not a motor vehicle, unless a statute says otherwise.
A rider 16 or older may ride any class without a license or other driving privilege (ORS 807.020). House Bill 4007, signed April 7, 2026, changes that on January 1, 2027: a Class 1 rider may be 14, Class 2 and Class 3 riders stay at 16, and a Class 1 or 2 rider of any age may ride in a bicycle safety program. Until then the minimum is 16 for every class. Under ORS 814.410, operating an eBike on a sidewalk is a Class D traffic violation. The state bicycle manual says eBike riders may use bicycle lanes and paths, and that cities, counties and land owners often set their own rules, especially in parks and on trails.
Oregon requires a helmet for a rider under 16 on a bicycle on a public road or premises open to the public, with a presumptive $25 fine (ORS 814.485); the state bicycle manual tells every rider under 16 to wear one. The statute borrows the human-powered bicycle definition, so the state's treatment of an eBike as a bicycle is the reason to expect it to apply. HB 4007 moves the duty to ORS 814.486 on January 1, 2027. We found no adult helmet rule and no eBike title, registration, or insurance requirement. Read our Oregon eBike laws guide, then check the sign at the trailhead.
Cities in Umatilla County
Each town has its own page of shops: eBike shops in Hermiston and eBike shops in Pendleton. Open the town where you plan to stay.
Frequently asked questions
Does Umatilla County have an eBike shop?
The directory lists no business that says it sells eBikes. It lists Scott's Cycle & Sports in Hermiston as a sporting goods store and Phantom Cycles in Pendleton as a motorcycle repair shop, so call each and ask about eBike sales and service.
Where is the best paved ride in Pendleton?
The Pendleton River Parkway, which the city describes as a wide, flat, paved pathway on the south bank of the Umatilla River.
Is the Lewis and Clark Commemorative Trail good for an eBike?
It is a gravel rail bed, and TrailLink says it is steep and sandy in sections. Reviewers split on it: one group of riders on fat tires enjoyed it, and another found the sand impossible to ride.
Are helmets required for passengers on an Oregon eBike?
Yes for passengers under 16 as well as riders. ORS 814.486 makes it an offense to carry a child under 16 on a bicycle without approved headgear. It does not cover adults.
