by admin | May 8, 2014 | The Electric Bike Book
The decision to purchase your first electric bike can be a daunting one, especially to the uninitiated. Although not new technology,, the recent trend towards alternative means of transportation has rekindled an interest in electric bicycles. To introduce, further...
by admin | Mar 13, 2014 | The Electric Bike Book
The search for alternative means of transportation has led to a surge in ebike popularity over the last 5 years or so. The electric bike boom is here and you’ve decided to gear up and climb aboard. If you are new to the technology, the search for the best electric...
by admin | Mar 6, 2014 | The Electric Bike Book
When in the market for an electric bicycle (or ebike), many are surprised at the wide range of options available to them. Advancements in technology mean more variation in the types of ebikes available today, each with a unique set of specifications and performance...
by admin | Dec 13, 2013 | The Electric Bike Book
The key to any electric bicycle is the battery and how much energy it can hold. The battery is the gas tank. The battery holds energy. Power accelerates the car, but the size of the gas tank (energy capacity of the battery) determines the distance. For a gas-powered...
by admin | Dec 13, 2013 | The Electric Bike Book
It is possible to save time and get fit riding an electric bicycle. Most of us in the Western world struggle with the lack of time and the lack of exercise. Many Americans sit in their cars for an hour or more each day. If that time was spent riding an...
by admin | Dec 9, 2013 | The Electric Bike Book
How are Electric Bicycle Batteries Rated? In Lesson 1 we learned how energy is measure in watt-hrs and this is the like the size of the gas tank. You will often hear the term amp-hrs used to rate an electric bicycle. This is similar to watt-hrs, but only half the...