Information, Reviews and Sales of Electric Bikes, Electric
Scooters and Electric Bicycle Conversion Kits
What Exactly is an Electric Bike?
These days, the term 'electric bike' is being used more often and depending upon your age, all sorts of things
might come to mind. So lets focus on what an 'Electric Bicycle' is in the 21st century.
Simply said, you start with a simple, basic bicycle with a few speeds and add a battery powered electric motor
to the mix. The electric components allow the bicycle to function as a normal bike. The electric bike will pedal and handle just like any ordinary bicycle. It differs from motorcycles
or motorized bikes or scooters in the sense that the electric bike's electrical motor is made to "assist" the
rider of the bike. The electric motor isn't meant to replace human leg power and isn't meant for traveling at
high speeds. The best way to think of an electric bike is that it is a regular bike that will make your biking
much easier.
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Today's electric bikes come in a variety of sizes and styles similar to regular bikes. You will find them in
mountain bike styles and more upright comfort or hybrid style frames.
You will also find a good variety of 'folding bike' styles which are very popular with city dwellers due to
their high maneuverability. The folding bicycles are also a favorite among commuters, those living on boats, RV'ing and they can be taken on most public transportation or easily
thrown into the trunk of a car for a weekend away.
What is an Electric Scooter?
Okay, this is pretty easy to picture in your mind. Just take one hot, stylish scooter and add an electric motor
to the mix. No other way to describe them other then plain old fashioned fun.
You might have just the standard scooter in mind which you have to stand on and power with one foot. Well you're
practically there.
But today, you'll find adult style scooters, with and without seats and even streamline beauties that rival
their motor scooter cousins in sleek appearance. These are great for those living or working on a large
campuse.
No license, no insurance, no parking problems. Ride anywhere you can ride a regular
pedal bike.
Electric Bike Conversion Kits
In addition to the ever growing variety of electric bikes on the market are a growing number of electric bike
conversion kits. These offer you the benefit of upgrading your favorite bike which has been gathering dust in the
garage to a new level of functionality and enjoyment for the rider.
These are the basics, so it's time Power Up!
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