When you hear the term “e-bike” you’re probably picturing something along the lines of a scooter, but in reality e-bikes look pretty similar to a regular bicycle with just a few differences.<\/p>\n
e-bikes allow you to pedal as you normally would on a bicycle or you can use the built-in motor to power your ride.<\/p>\n
There are 3 main components which make up an e-bike:<\/p>\n
The electric motor:<\/strong>\u00a0e-bikes usually have one of three types of electric motors – a front hub, rear hub or a mid-drive motor.<\/p>\n The battery:\u00a0<\/strong>depending on the make of e-bike and the battery size, you should be able to get between 30 – 90km on a single charge. This can also vary depending on whether you primarily use the motor or a combination of the motor and regular pedaling.<\/p>\n The drivetrain:\u00a0<\/strong>this provides the power and the torque that you’ll need to manually turn the wheels of the bike.<\/p>\n Charging your e-bike is as simple as plugging it into a wall socket much like you’d charge your phone or plug in a lamp. Depending on the quality of battery your e-bike has, charging time can take anywhere between 2 – 8 hours.<\/p>\n Selecting the right e-bike can seem a bit daunting but it’s fairly similar to choosing a regular bike with just one or two differences.<\/p>\n Comfort and quality are important, as is choosing the right type of motor and battery.<\/p>\n Most companies recommend either a mid-drive or a hub motor. You also need to choose the best size battery for your needs, most batteries are classified by their amp hours and voltage rating which is denoted as 2 sets of numbers – the first number shows the voltage rating and usually appears like this: 36V with the second number denoting the amp hours, it usually appears like this: 15AH<\/p>\n The higher the numbers, the more power the e-bike has which means that it will be able to carry a heavier load.<\/p>\n Maintaining your e-bike is fairly straight forward. Other than keeping your battery charged,\u00a0you\u2019ll need a basic tune-up after having cycled a certain number of KMs. Check with the store \/ site or manufacturer where you purchased your e-bike. You also need to ensure that you\u00a0check your tire pressure regularly, and keep your tires inflated as indicated on the tire itself.<\/p>\n You might need minor adjustments from time to time, so it’s suggested that you take your e-bike for a check-up at least once or twice a year to the store where you purchased your e-bike.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When you hear the term “e-bike” you’re probably picturing something along the lines of a scooter, but in reality e-bikes look pretty similar to a regular bicycle with just a few differences. e-bikes allow you to pedal as you normally would on a bicycle or you can use the built-in motor to power your ride.<\/p>\n