So you have decided to be a part of this quickly growing wave of the future, but not so sure where to start. Any respectable e-bike dealer should be more than happy to fully inform you as to what differentiates a good electric powered bicycle from a bad one, and all the pro’s and con’s associated with making such an investment.
·Charges quickly: Charging your e-bike will only cost you approximately $5 dollars per year to fully charge on a regular basis. Charge time can range anywhere from 1 hour to 8 hours. It is important that you evaluate your needs accordingly, and chose the one that is right for you, your bike, and your budget.
·Is a good Value for your budget: Look at the quality of the motor, battery, controller, and charger before you just consider price. You can get a good, reasonably priced electric powered bicycle for under a thousand dollars, or you can go all out and spend $12 – $15,000! Consider your needs, the quality of the parts, and your budget to find out the best fit for you.
·Is light, robust, and easy to handle: Thankfully, the e-bikes of today have experienced quite a revolution in technology, so they all are light compared to what they used to be back in the day. The average e-bike weighs about 30kg. The cheaper the bike, the heavier the parts. The heavier the bike, the harder it is on the engine to assist pedaling which can mean pesky overhauls in the long run.
·It has good gears: If you tend to do a lot of hill climbing, quality gears are a must.
·Comfortable to ride: We all want to be as comfortable as possible; otherwise what’s the point of going electric?
In the past before recent technological advancements, electric bikes for the most part were unreliable. They were expensive and hard on the eyes. All were heavy and difficult to carry, and took way too long to charge. As demand increased over the years, improvements were made and now it is easy to fine an e-bike that is reliable, sleek and well built. The new technology has become much smaller, lighter and more advanced so they are more comfortable to ride and enjoy. And now, many electric powered bike parts are offered with a guarantee so that you won’t worry over replacement parts for a decent amount of time. Range and charging time has been reduced as well.
The Benefits of an Electric Powered Bike
·You can say good riddance to crazy fuel prices.
·You can have the satisfaction of knowing you are contributing to a greener environment.
·You do not need insurance or a driver’s license.
·If your e-bike complies with your State regulations, you pay no tax.
·They are great for any fitness level.
·They are awesome for hilly terrain.
·They are one of the fastest forms of transport for short distances.
·E-bikes have been hailed as the future of modern transport.
E-bike sales are climbing while all other transportation sales fall. They are definitely the next BIG thing!
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This article was published on Sunday 20 June, 2010.
