Grateful Dead x retrospec Electric Bikes

The Grateful Dead was an American rock band founded in 1965 in Palo Alto, California. They were known for their eclectic style, blending elements of rock, folk, bluegrass, blues, country, and jazz, often with extended improvisational jams in their live performances. This unique, varied sound, along with their dedicated fanbase (“Dead Heads”), made the Grateful Dead iconic figures in the counterculture movement of the 1960s and 1970s. They are widely considered one of the most influential rock bands of all time.

We released our Grateful Dead x retrospec collection this year to honor the 60th anniversary of the Grateful Dead’s founding, back in 1965. But why the Dead? In short, because of their music’s deep connection to the natural world, and to the spirit of creativity and adventure that inspires so many of us here at retrospec. In the words of our founder and CEO, Ely Khakshouri: “The Grateful Dead has been the soundtrack to many of my dawn-til-dusk hikes and thousands of miles of road travel through some of my favorite places and experiences …The Grateful Dead inspires spontaneity, creativity, curiosity and fun-loving—virtues we live by daily thanks in great part to the music.”

If you’re a fan of the Grateful Dead, our new limited-edition collection of custom ebikes is the perfect way to show off your style. From the rugged Valen Rev+ fat tire bike to the comfortable Boca Rev electric tricycle, there’s something for everyone here, all styled with the Grateful Dead’s iconic symbols of 13-point lightning bolts, Steal Your Face skulls, dancing bears, and roses. Perhaps more importantly, these are limited-edition products, meaning once they sell out, they’re gone for good!

Through our partnership with the Grateful Dead, we’re offering three custom ebikes with Dead-inspired designs. The first two are Valen Rev+ and Koa Rev+ 2 fat tire bikes. These burly, off-road ebikes are happy riding on all-terrains, from mud and gravel to sand and pavement. The third is our Boca Rev Electric Tricycle, a supportive three-wheeler with a plush high-back seat—emblazoned with the iconic Steal Your Face logo—and spacious rear storage compartment. This tricycle is perfect for riders with mobility issues, the elderly, or any rider who wants the added stability of the third wheel! (Aside from their Dead-inspired design and aesthetics, these three ebikes are identical to their respective standard electric bikes.)

Yes, all of our Grateful Dead ebikes are UL 2849 and UL 2271 certified. This means both the bike’s overall electrical system and battery have been tested and approved by a UL-accredited lab, and surpass the rigorous Accredited National Safety Standard for electrical, mechanical, and environmental safety in ebikes.

No. Unlike our Grateful Dead bikes and kids’ bikes, our Grateful Dead electric bikes do not come with sticker packs.

Grateful Dead x retrospec ebikes and other gear will only be available for a limited time while supplies last. If you want to shop these custom, Dead-inspired ebikes, now is your best chance!

Our Grateful Dead collection consists of 17 unique products across four main categories: electric bikes, traditional bikes, kids’ bikes, and paddle boards, as well as a standalone Grateful Dead Inflatable Seat for compatible paddle boards and platforms.

Grateful Dead Electric Bikes:

• Koa Rev+ 2 Fat Tire

• Valen Rev+ Fat Tire

• Boca Rev Electric Tricycle

Grateful Dead Pedal Bikes:

• Amok Gravel Adventure Bike

• Kinney Mixte City Bike

• Harper Fixie Bike

• Chatham Beach Cruiser (Step Through)

• Chatham Beach Cruiser (Step Over)

• Sully Klunker Bike

Grateful Dead Kids’ Bikes:

• Cricket 2 Baby Walker/Balance Bike

• Cub Plus Balance Bike

Grateful Dead Paddle Boards:

• Weekender

• Weekender Crew (Multi-Person)

• Weekender Crew XL (Multi-Person)

• Weekender Nano Kids’

• Weekender iSUP/Kayak Hybrid