Price: £4,250, from Commuting Electric Bikes Apollo Transport E Electric Folding Bike The bike then adjusts itself to the electrical help it will provide users through their journey. There is a Mission Control app which allows cyclists to tell the app the distance they are travelling and how much battery cyclists want at the end of their journey. This e-bike is sturdy and weighs 23.3kg, not to mention it has great battery management. The battery and motor are built into the frame, which is more convenient than having detachable parts. This Specialized electric mountain bike is great for off-road cycling, alongside street cycling. Price: £4,499, from Specialized Turbo Levo FSR Comp 6Fattie Carbon forks filter out vibration, not to mention that the design of the geometry puts comfort first, which lets cyclists ride for longer. The bike has rigid 12mm through axle dropouts, which assists with the efficiency of drivetrain and accuracy with steering. Hydraulic disc brakes can be added for a reliable stopping distance in any weather. The Agree Hybrid C:62 SL is an electric road bike and offers a ‘quiet revolution in road biking.’ This bike boats a Shimano Ultegra 2×11 speed transmitter which is fully removable. Price: £999, from High-End Electric Bikes Cube Agree Hybrid C:62 SL Disc Electric Road Bike Adding to the convenience, the bike has a built-in USB port so riders can charge their phone whilst on the go. The largest battery that can be purchased is the 13.6Ah, which will last up to 100km, but costs an extra £200. The bike will last up to 80km on the lowest setting and with the smallest battery, 10.4Ah. This hybrid e-bike is a stylish and an attractive option. The Emu Cross Bar e-bike is both sturdy and affordable. It is suggested not to cycle up big hills when your bike is running near the end of battery life, as it shuts off when the battery is close to empty. It has 3 levels that can assist with up to 30km of cycling. This bike comes in at a perfect budget-friendly price and is great for short commutes.
Weight – e-bikes are heavy, weighing almost 50 pounds, which makes them harder to store and to pedal uphill if your bike runs out of battery.So, it is better to weigh up whether you’ll be using it often and where you will be using it. Expensive – e-bikes usually start at around £1000, which is double the price of a standard bike.
Cheaper than running a car – Although maintaining a bike can be expensive, it’s still cheaper than maintaining a car, this includes fuel consumption, insurance road tax and MOT.E-bikes fight the wind which makes it easier to ride in adverse weather conditions.Overall improvement in health and fitness.Great for those that experience knee pain or asthma, e-bikes are easy on the joints, unlike traditional bikes.Helpful on hills – the battery is used to help give you extra power when riding uphill.From pedal assist to throttle (or both!), we’re here to help you decide whether an electric bike is the right option for you.
We’ve also created a list of bikes that are suitable for different uses and needs.
Not only are they a blast to ride, but an ever-growing range of e-bike options mean you can wind up with a free form of exercise when you’re up for it, or get to work quickly and easily (and much less sweaty!) when needed.Īt BETD, we have closely examined the pros and cons of having an electric bike. You’ve probably seen one of many electric bicycles in a quickly growing wave of e-bike adoption.Įlectric bikes have become a huge trend. If you’ve done a double-take recently after seeing an otherwise unassuming cyclist fly past you or up a steep hill without the typical huffing and puffing, you’re not crazy.