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The strange story behind Colorado’s ‘no catch’ free e-bike company

It started as one of the most talked-about e-bike deals in the country.

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It started as one of the most talked-about e-bike deals in the country. Colorado residents could get what was advertised as a “free” electric bike by applying the state’s e-bike tax credit, with Bear Trail Bikes matching the discount. Customers were generally left paying little more than sales tax. For many riders, it sounded too good to pass up.

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