There are several important factors to consider when choosing an e-bike. A few of these are battery capacity and voltage, which will determine the battery's life span. Both of these factors are directly related to battery life. Battery capacity is measured in amp-hours and the higher the number, the better. The higher the amp-hours, the longer the e-bike's range. Users can determine the bike's range by comparing battery life and amperage.
E-bikes use motors to power their wheels. There are
two main types: brushless hub motors and direct drive motors. Brushless hub
motors are the most common type used in modern designs. The motors themselves
are located inside the wheel hub. These devices are relatively simple to
install and can be added to most pedal cycles. However, they do add
considerable weight to the e-bike. In regions such as the United States
there has been a spike in the sales of e-bikes. For instance, according to
Bloomberg, around 368,000 e-bikes were sold in 2021. The e-bike
market is highly fragmented, with major players, including Giant
Bicycles, Merida
The cost of operating an electric bike is
significantly lower than that of a conventional bike. In addition to the
reduced cost, electric bikes do not create localized pollution. If users want
to experience a pure electric biking experience, they can invest in a
purpose-built e-bike. These bikes are much lighter than conventional models and
are designed specifically to be used for this type of transportation. Further,
some of these bikes are available for purchase. Moreover, some cities are
considering allowing their employees to ride electric bikes for work.
While the speed and range of an e-bike vary greatly,
most of these bikes won't reach more than 20 miles per hour under motor power
alone. However, some models of e-bikes will be able to reach 28 miles per hour
with motor assistance, so there's a limit to their top speed. But this limit
doesn't apply to speed peddles, which are popular in Europe. So, if the user is
a cyclist in need of a new mode of transportation, an e-bike might be the
perfect choice.