Electric Bike

A throttle or pedal assist electric bike: which one will you choose?   There are many different types of electric bikes with different ways of activating the electric assist. In this article you will learn about the different throttle types (twist grip, thumb, push button), pedal assist types (torque sensor and cadence sensor) and which mode may be best for you. Throttle Mode The throttle mode is similar to how a motorcycle or scooter operates.  When the throttle is engaged the motor provides power and propels you and the bike forward. A throttle allows you to pedal or just kick back and...

Are you concerned about your electric bike’s range?  Would you like to know some tricks for extending your e-bike range when you have that extra errand to run but don’t have that much charge left in your battery? Electric bike range is a common concern among e-bikers and I would like to offer some tips that will help you make the most of your electric bike ride.  Some of these tips are obvious but I have thrown in some additional tips that may help you add a few more miles or kilometers to your e-bike range. Electric Bike Range Tips...

The Surprising Health Benefits of an Electric Bike By   GRETCHEN REYNOLDS JULY 6, 2016   https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/07/06/the-surprising-health-benefits-of-an-electric-bike-2/?_r=0 Getty Images Gretchen Reynolds on the science of fitness. In the Tour de France, equipping your bike with a small electric motor is called mechanical doping, and is considered cheating. But for the rest of us, an electrified bicycle might be a way to make exercise both tolerable and practical, according to an encouraging new study of bicycle commuting. Exercise is necessary in our lives, as we all know by now. People who are physically active are much less likely than sedentary people to...

Just like any regular bicycle, your electric bike is going to need routine maintenance. However, don’t be put off by the bike’s electrical components as they actually require very little upkeep – it’s the tires, the brakes, and the wheels that need to be maintained by an experience bike or ebike mechanic.Dealerships will ensure that before you buy, your bike is in tip-top shape from the moment you take it out of the store. This is especially important for ebikes as they need to be set up correctly to function properly.To get the longest life possible out of your ebike you...

Cycling is a popular commuting option in Canada especially here on the West Coast where there’s a lot of cycling pathways and lanes. In addition, with gas prices reaching new heights, electronic bicycles—also known as e-bikes—have made a major impression with all types of consumers. While they look like normal bicycles, they have an attached electric motor for propulsion. Most e-bikes have two types of power: the first kicks in when you start pedalling and the second is a thumb throttle which gives you an extra boost when needed. The batteries are usually detachable from the bike frame, although some...