May 18

Electric Bicycles: What I Expected

My ideas about electric bikes were split between two opposite ends of the spectrum. I thought that they would either be A) novelty bicycles- useless for all practical purposes, or B) synonymous with mopeds- noisy, fast, with pedals just for show. The concept of an electric bicycle was, for all intents and purposes, lost on me. That is, until I found myself riding one…

Electric Bikes: The Reality

Picture this scene, if you will: you’re on an folding electric bike and riding down a country road (or pleasant suburb, or bustling city street- this is your vision here). The pedal-assist is on;the wind is in your hai. It feels, well, almost effortless while you’re still pedaling. The gentle hum of the electric motor reassures you that your bike is your partner,if need be,willing to do some of the work for you and should you need a short rest,take over completely for a little while.

This is the reality of electric bikes. Sounds nice, doesn’t it? It is. Oh, believe me, it is. It’s a long way for the electric bikes to come. They are simply wonderful machines and neither novelty nor moped. All types of riders can find the right e-bike to benefit them during these days. You can turn most any bike into an electric beauty as with conversion kits like Bionx. Plus, electric bikes can travel at about 18mph for 10-25 miles per charge, so you know you’ll get to your destination in a timely manner. Depending on your needs, you can find an e-bike with throttle control, letting you control the amount of power, or a purely pedal-assist bike, which assists you based on the pressure of your own pedaling. Either way, electric-powered bicycles allow you to really enjoy your ride and make cycling less strenuous.

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