eBikeJOY! Electric Bicycle News Blog — E-Bikes
BMW and Shanghai University Design Elevated Highways for E-Bikes
The concept is part of the Munich-based carmaker’s Number One > Next strategy, which is more about floating ideas than it is about definite building projects. In this case, the concept is for highways that would be used for electric-powered cycles or e-bikes.
E-Bikes Get You Just as Fit as Non-Electrics
Two years ago, we heard about a study which indicated that even though e-bikes require less rider effort to travel at a given speed, they're still a decent source of exercise. Now, a new study suggests that they're just as good as regular bikes at improving fitness – at least when it comes to overweight riders.
E-Biking In The Backcountry
The era of the E-bike is here. Companies are coming out with viable, mountain bikes with electric motors and gearing that is sufficient for mountain trails. Yep, thats right, sufficient for mountains. With the combination of gearing and power, electric bikes are a feasible option for front and backcountry use (not wilderness).
Hub vs. Mid-Drive Motor? Which Should Be on Your List for Your Next E-Bike?
Electric bicycles are becoming increasingly popular forms of two-wheeled electric transportation for both commuting and pleasure riding. The two most common electric motor styles used in today’s electric bicycles are hub motors and mid-drive motors. Which one is best for your needs?
Hub motors, which place the electric motor in the center of a bicycle wheel, are certainly the most common form of electric bicycle motors.
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Riding the Road Safely on An E-Bike
Electric bikes are a rising star in the alternative-transportation space. They’ve been garnering headlines and making headway into our cities. E-bikes offer the convenience and nimbleness of a traditional pedal-powered bicycle, but, thanks to an integrated motor, help avoid the sweaty aftermath of a bike trip and get you to your destination faster.
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