There are several new components that you’ll find on an eBike that traditional cyclists have never encountered on their non-motorized bicycle, with one of the most important components being a BMS system. The battery management system, or BMS for short, does exactly what the name describes: it manages the batteries used to power your eBike […]
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Should You Convert Your Bike To An eBike?
With the growing popularity of electric bikes, a challenging question for experienced bikers and cycling veterans is whether they should buy a brand new eBike or just convert their old standard bike into an electric one. The short answer to the question is that it depends on your personal situation, with converted eBikes being less […]
6 Ideas for Modding your eBike
Whether you have a brand new eBike or one you’ve been riding for a while, you’re eventually going to be tempted to make some modifications to it for a better, more personalized riding experience. However, if you’re a relatively new or inexperienced biker, you might not even be sure of what parts you can easily […]
Mopeds vs eBikes
Electric bikes are still very new to the greater transportation industry, and because of their newness many people aren’t quite sure whether they really need one or not. Furthermore, even if they are in need of a new motor vehicle, one of the questions they often get hung up on is whether to go with […]
Exercise Programs For Your Electric Bike
One of the complaints you get from traditional cyclists is that electric bicycles are bad because you aren’t training as you ride like with a traditional bicycle. In reality, using pedal assist is a great way to get fit, especially since some studies suggest that eBike cyclists even ride 50% more than traditional cyclists. This […]
How To Make Electric Bike Batteries Last Long Term
While eBikes are a relatively new field of sporting equipment, many of the questions and concerns we have for similar equipment carry over to our electric bikes. At the top of the list of questions that many eBike riders have is how to make their electric bike battery last longer? Everyone has probably had a […]
How Long Do eBikes Typically Last?
If you are shopping for your first electric bike, one of the first questions you probably have is how long it will last. Afterall, eBikes are an investment that often cost over $1,000 dollars, and in the $2,000 to $3,000 price range if you want a premium eBike model. So, determining how much value you’re […]
Do You Need A License For An eBike?
With eBikes growing more and more popular by the year, you’ve probably wondered if you need a license to ride an eBike. The answer to that question is no, you don’t! While they are expensive, most eBikes can be purchased at any age as long as you have the money, with the rules and regulations […]
Insurance for eBikes — Do I need it? How do I get it?
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 […]
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 […]
