Astute ebike owners know there are risks to riding ebikes on city streets alongside cars and through traffic. Unfortunately, your risk while riding is not limited to your own handling of an ebike; there are risks inherent to how others respect and respond to you. With ebikes becoming ubiquitous everywhere, concerned ebike owners have legal […]
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Best eBikes for Small Riders
What is the best eBike for a smaller person? We have a list of options and ideas that will help smaller riders find the right ebike for you! Before you evaluate the features of an ebike, we recommend riders consider a few things: Recommendation #1: Consider your personal weight and strength You may be on […]
How to Properly Charge Your Electric Bike
While there’s many similarities between traditional, non-motorized bicycles and electric bikes, one of the major differences is how to recharge and maintain the battery. Furthermore, while there are some similarities between normal batteries and eBike batteries, there are some unique quirks that you should be aware of as well. EBike batteries and electric bike systems […]
How Heavy are eBikes?
eBikes typically weigh from 40 pounds up to 90 pounds depending on the size and type of bike. Bike weight is due to the materials used to construct the bike — and most often you want the lightest weight to maximize your power-to-weight ratio. However, certain cruising and passenger bikes are intentionally heavier so they […]
Continuously Variable Transmissions vs Gear Sets in eBikes
When it comes to eBikes, the major reason many people purchase one is for the assistance provided by the electric motor to help you pedal faster or without having to work so hard. However, there are other reasons to consider purchasing electronic bikes, such as continuously variable transmission, or CVT systems. You’ve probably heard of […]
Guide to Understanding Electric Bike Classes
Electric bikes, or eBikes as they’re more commonly called, are growing more and more popular with each passing year, causing more eBike products to flood the market. With a greater variety of eBikes to choose from, it can be difficult to guess or understand the performance offered by any individual bike at first glance. Furthermore, […]
What is the Difference Between a Hub Drive and Mid Drive Motor on an eBike?
As you shop around and try to figure out what is the best eBike for your personal needs, you are going to encounter two main motor types: hub-drive motors and mid-drive motors. Besides their location on the eBike, there are a number of advantages, disadvantages, and unique factors that affect the performance of each type […]
How Fast Can E-Bikes Go?
If you’re interested in investing in an E-bike, you’ve probably wondered if it’s that much faster than a normal bike. The answer is both yes and no. With the motor function, you technically won’t be going faster than your typical bike pedaling at peak performance on a flat and smooth surface. However, due to the […]
Can Electric Bikes Go Up Hills?
If you’ve seen an e-bike in person, odds are it was someone cruising by you down the street. You might even know someone that swears by them, that they use it to get to work everyday instead of going by car or a traditional bike. While e-bikes are great for urban environments, you’re probably wondering […]
Can Electric Bikes be Stored Outside?
When it comes to their overall size, electric bikes aren’t that different from traditional, motorless bikes. However, be it an e-bike or a normal bike, they are big and can be difficult to store. For many bikers, storing your bike inside isn’t an option. If you can store your bike inside, we recommend doing so […]
