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An introduction to e-bikesE-bikes are like normal bikes given superpowers: you still pedal them, but they have anelectric motor that gives you some extra help.It feels rather like having bionic legs: you canpull away from traffic lights quickly and easilytackle steep hills.That makes them brilliant for commuting andurban cycling, and a great choice for people whowant to improve their fitness and haven’t beenon a bike for years.What kind of e-bikes are there?Commuter bikes are all-rounders while MTBsare mountain bikes and road bikes are racingbikes. The former have big tyres and greatsuspension, while the latter use super-lightmaterials and aggressive geometry to achievehigh speeds. Cargo bikes are for carrying loadsthat are too big for panniers or a backpack, andusually have bigger tyres and better brakes.How do I get the right e-bike size?E-bike sizes are usually expressed as S, M, Land XL. Small bikes are generally suitable forriders up to 5’5” while XL bikes are designed forsix footers and above. Some e-bikes have veryadjustable seats and handlebars that enablethem to skip between sizes.Is there more than one kind of e-bike motor?Crank drives connect directly to the bike chain,while hub drives sit in the wheel hub – usuallythe rear wheel. Crank drives are more energyefficient and feel more natural when pedallingbut hub drives are usually much cheaper.What about gears?E-bikes come with the same kind of gearsystems as ordinary bikes and the gears adjusthow much pedalling is needed – in higher gearsyou pedal less because you’re going faster.Cyrusher XF690 folding fat bike,£1,799 from Cyrusher.co.ukWith e-bikes you’ll usually be able to control theassistance level the motor gives you. You mightchoose Turbo for fast pulling away from trafficlights but Eco (or equivalent) when on a relaxingcountry ride.How do I know what battery to choose?Most manufacturers provide a battery rangeestimate, or you can calculate the range bydividing the battery’s power by 20 – a batterywith a 400Wh rating should give about 20 mileson full assist, which is when the electric motor isoperating at full power. Most e-bikes have a littlebike computer that shows battery charge and therange remaining before recharging is needed.When the battery runs out of power, your e-bikebehaves like a normal bike, albeit a heavier one.Typical recharge time is three to four hours andbatteries typically last for two to four years.How much should I spend?You can get perfectly decent e-bikes for around£500, or you can spend over £4,000 on a carbonroad bike. The more you spend the lighter thebikes become and the better the hardware:where cheaper e-bikes are designed foreveryday use, the most expensive e-bikes areserious bits of sporting equipment with matchingprice tags. Whatever you buy, make sure youalso acquire a very good U-lock: sadly, alle-bikes are targets for bike thieves.30Cube Cargo 2021, £4,599 from Cube.euSwifty E-Mountain Bike,£799 from Amazon.co.ukTo advertise please call Dawn on: 01603 466392 or visit NR7.CO.UK
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