All about electric bike and the best places to ride it in this spring
Mar 29, 2021
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March is for many the month of new beginnings. The return to routine makes us consider how we are going to get to our place of work or around the city at a time when the use of public transport has plummeted in favor of the use of private transport due to Covid-19, according to statistics. Whoever lands again in the city after the last disconnection will see that the two-wheeled means of transport have taken the road, with bicycles, both mechanical and electric.
And there are many who prefer to leave their car parked and make their usual trips through large cities in other alternative means of transport such as bicycles to avoid traffic jams, save on fuel, be more respectful with the environment and, why not, take the opportunity to do some exercise.
From city councils to cycling associations, they are promoting the choice of this type of sustainable individual transport to move and avoid crowds, guarantee social distancing and minimize the risk of contagion of citizens in the context of the pandemic.
However, before the arrival of this virus that is driving the change in some of our habits, there were already many who clearly bet on the bicycle as a solution to decongest urban mobility, for its efficiency in short journeys and for being a more economical means of transport in relation to others.
Electric bicycles are fast, ecological, healthy, and efficient vehicles that are in full swing
Electric bicycles are fast, quiet, ecological, healthy, efficient, and fun vehicles that are becoming fashionable in and out of the city. They offer several advantages over mechanical drive bikes, the first of which is their acceleration, which can be very useful at traffic lights or junctions. In addition, they are the ideal option for those who do not want to get to the office sweating, have to face steep slopes during their journeys, do not have a good physical condition or move from one point to another far away. There are various types, including the unique ones, such as the electric fat bike.
Cyclists must follow the same rules of the road as with conventional bicycles.
Users of electric bicycles must comply with the traffic regulations corresponding to their type of vehicle. And it is that thanks to the battery and the auxiliary electric motor that they incorporate, important speeds can be reached with little effort and with superior stability due to its low center of gravity. According to a recent survey, 58% of Americans who have an electric bicycle use it several times a week compared to 9% who take it daily.
Options for all tastes (and pockets)
The range of electric bicycles available on the market is growing every day: folding, with pedal assistance or accelerator, with a removable battery or not, for walks or mountains, with autonomy for 30 or 100 km ... There are more and more alternatives for users as they can choose the model that best suits them according to their needs or preferences.
When purchasing an electric bike, the use that we are going to give it must be taken into account, as well as where we will keep it and the budget
Someone who is only going to use it for short trips around the city is not the same as a cyclist looking for a more versatile model that can also be used for his weekend outings. Nor is having a garage at home the same as having to leave your bike parked on the street.
Most mid-and high-end bikes incorporate lithium batteries.
Most mid-and high-end bicycles incorporate lithium batteries, which are characterized by their lightness and durability. The most used electric bicycles in our country are urban, city type, this being the choice of 40% of buyers who purchased an electric bicycle between 2017 and 20120, while 36% of cyclists choose by folding models for their comfort and safety when storing them at home or uploading them to the office.
The price range of electric bikes goes from 450 to 10,000. Another option that some choose is to electrify their old mechanical bicycle in specialized stores, although this should not be confused with illegal practices that carry penalties and can be dangerous.
The autonomy of electric bikes will depend on different factors. The autonomy will depend on different factors. This motor can be integrated in the rear or front-wheel or near the bottom bracket, depending on whether you want to enjoy some sensations or others, and receives energy from a battery that is recharged from the electrical network. Thus, for mountain and road uses it is preferable to opt for a model that integrates the motor on the axle since the pedaling sensation is similar to that of a classic bike; While if the use is to be mainly urban, it would be better to opt for a touring bike that has a motor integrated into the wheel.
To be classified within this typology, the power of the motor must gradually decrease until it is finally interrupted when the bicycle reaches the assistance limit speed (maximum 25 km / h) or at the moment in which the cyclist stops pedaling. Of course, the bicycle can go faster, but without the help of the motor, only with the force of the cyclist's pedaling. This type of electric bicycle offers a wide range of versions available either for urban, ride, road, mountain, hybrid or children's use.
So what's the best place to ride an electric bike this spring?
As explained above, it depends on the type of electric bicycle you have. But in general, the best places to ride an electric bike in the spring are in the countryside. Rural areas have roads that are not too "rough" but also not too "smooth." Most electric bikes are able to easily navigate country roads that are not covered in snow, whether they have a motor integrated on the axle or on the wheel. Spring is the season when “outdoor activities” are more frequent. Places such as rural areas, small towns, and quiet residential neighborhoods on the edge of the forest are the best choices for all-electric bike owners. Of course, they should not forget their bike frame bag.