Electric bikes (or e-bikes) have exploded into the market in recent years. And there’s one for everyone – from the adventurous mountain biker to the city commuter.
E-bikes are the helpful, eco-friendly transport option.
History of electric bikes
The electric bike can be traced back to the 1890s. But it’s only since 2007 that e-bikes have been making their mark on the transport industry.
And now, in cities all over the world, you’ll see them zooming up and down bike lanes and on mountain bike tracks.
Why are e-bikes becoming more popular?
Biking is made available to a wider range of people. Now, the semi-elderly or people with knee or leg issues are no longer excluded
Like all popular technology, they make our lives easier
Eco-friendly and low-cost
Types of e-bikes
Pedal-assist – does what it says on the box. The motor kicks in as the rider pedals to assist and reduce rider strain – half man, half machine.
Power-on-demand – the motor is activated by a throttle (similar to an electric scooter) which is usually located on the handlebar.
Hybrid – a combination of the above types
E-bikes are environmentally friendly
More and more people are turning away from petrol-run transport and looking wanting something electric. Electric bikes are becoming affordable, and they come with the added bonus of reducing one’s carbon footprint.
As well as the above, city commuters avoid the rush hour traffic and the lack of public parking.
Our favourite e-bikes
From cheap electric bikes to electric mountain bikes, we’ve reviewed some of our favourites. Check out our e-bike reviews to make your buying decision easier.
