What to Look for When Buying Your First E-bike
E-bikes are becoming exponentially more popular. Especially when gas prices are soaring, an E-bike can be a way to save money instead of throwing all of your money at a Tesla. In this article I will show you the most popular bikes out there and how to pick which bike will best suit your powered peddling needs.
Recommended Bikes
Trail Bike
G-Force S21
Max speed 25mph, 45 miles on a single charge, the front has hydraulic shock absorption, and optional peddle assist.
Hauler
NAKTO 26" 250W
Carbon Steel Frame, 6-Speed-Transmission System, removable battery with 35-mile range, max speed of 25 MPH, and optional peddle assist.
Commute
Swagcycle EB-5 Pro Plus
Collapsible, 7 speeds, 15.5 miles per charge, 15 mph max, extra battery you can swap out so you don’t have to wait, and a 1-year warranty!
Multi-Functional
ANCHEER 26''
Light and sturdy, 21-speed transmission system, removable battery, easy charging port system, and optional peddle assist.
Battery Miles
Battery life is going to determine how far you can cruise. If you live in a smaller area or have multiple places to charge up, you may not need a large capacity battery. Contrarily, if you have long stretches of ground to cover with no charging station you might want to invest in a bike with a better battery. Keep in mind how long you want your biking adventures to be so you don’t get stranded without any juice.
Cargo Capacity
Depending on what you plan on using your bike for you may want to consider cargo space. If you want to use your bike to go to the Farmer’s market, having a lot of space to haul your veggies is important. Maybe you will want a bike that you can throw your kid on the back and take them for a ride.
Class
Class is a huge deal especially when you are figuring out how much assistance you want when riding your E-bike. There are three class levels for e-bikes. Class 1 e-bikes max out at 20 MPH and require peddling for the motor to assist. Class 2 e-bikes also max out at 20 MPH but they will assist when not peddling. Lastly, Class 3 e-bikes are required to have speedometers because they max out at 28 MPH and they can assist without peddling. If plodding up a steep hill seems unattractive you might want to go with an E-bike that has a bit more power like a class 2 or 3. If elevated exercise is your jam then perhaps just a bit of assistance from a class 1 is needed to get you those extra miles more quickly.
Terrain
You have to think about what type of biking you want to do whether it be cruising, commuting, mountain biking, or just plain road biking. Some E-bikes are made to handle specific terrains with class and fortitude.
Price
E-bikes range anywhere from a thousand to tens of thousands of dollars. You need to make a choice about how many buckaroos you are willing to throw down to get into the E-biking game. Whatever you decide on going with at least feel happy knowing an E-bike is cheaper than a Tesla.
