Electric Bikes and Electric Bike Kits
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Posted by Helen Smeaton Jul 17, 2009 |
It's the middle of summer and the cycling season is well underway. For fit cyclists steep gradients are just a challenge but for those of you who are less fit, the heat of summer can just prove too much.
For anyone who has ever wished they could flick a switch to turn an engine on, then there IS a solution - the electric bicycle!
So why not consider an e-bike?
Whilst the rider still has to pedal, the motor does all the hard work on the hills so commuters can arrive at work sweat-free and leisure cyclists can just enjoy the countryside without too much pain. And tests have shown that buyers use their electric bicycles far more than just an ordinary bike which often gets left in the garage to gather dust.
We have a full series of articles on electric bikes to help you decide whether motorized cycling is for you:
How to choose an electric bicycle.
Fitting an electric bike conversion kit.
Battery technology on electric bikes