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Old Bike Hand to Newbie Ebiker I’ve been a cyclist since the womb. Biked all over the place as a schoolboy, amateur, professional, etc, etc. Moved to the French Pyrenees – Department 09 – the sleepy Ariege. For me, with the differing terrain available, an abundance of road and track, it’s a cyclist’s paradise – …
What Is Ebike Freedom? Now you have your ebike, you have the freedom to explore and travel, probably farther than you ever did on a conventional bicycle. Longer, more rigorous routes are now accessible and will be far easier to navigate, taking less physical effort, leaving you more able to appreciate the scenery and enjoy …
Ebike speed limits seem to be a source of eternal debate. In some recent discussions I’ve had with ebike riders, it is generally a consensus that the limit on powered speed is too low. Most stress that limiting speed is a good idea, mainly for safety reasons, but that a few more miles per hour …
Is a Satnav Essential for Your Ebike? If you like to tour on your ebike, you probably like to plan. Plan your destination, plan your route to get there, and plan your stops along the way. Depending on the distance, and the time you have available, planning a route, especially with numerous stop-off points, and …
Are Ebike Tires Important? There are so many ebikes on the market now, and so many variations of configuration of every ebike on sale that the average, amateur user, like myself, understands little about the kind of ebike that would best suit themselves. Ebike tires are one of the most important aspects to consider when …
Front Hub Motor Gears on an ebike can be confusing, and depending on where the actual motor is, can affect the way the ebike operates in conjunction with the rider. An example would be a front hub motor on an ebike with derailleur gearing on the back wheel. The motor is pulling the cycle forward, …
One of the greatest aspects of having an ebike is the fact that carrying extra weight will not hinder you in the slightest, whether it is packing your camping gear into panniers and on the back rack, or just some essential, but weighty, shopping. The electric motor is there to assist and that assistance comes …
Is It Hard to Commute on an Ebike? If you already commute to your place of employment on a traditional bicycle, then moving up to using an ebike will not make so much of a difference. At least not in your choice of route and your knowledge of the terrain and such; where the potholes …
Ebike range is crucial. One of the greatest fears of taking your ebike out on a lengthy jaunt is the nightmare scenario of running out of charge before the journey’s end. Being in the unfortunate position of no more battery power in a hilly region with nothing but physical pedal power alone to get you …
Whenever you are ready for an excursion, you want your ebike to be in peak condition, ready to go. Battery charging, and care and maintenance of the battery, is an essential part of ebike ownership. You should ensure that you especially look after this part of the collective vital equipment on the cycle. How Do …
