Electric Scooters and Bikes

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Electric scooters and bikes - Susan B. Anthony once said, "I think bicycling has done more to emancipate women than anything else in the world. It gives women a feeling of freedom and self-reliance."

It's true for all people these days, since electric scooters and bikes provide inexpensive, convenient transportation alternatives.

Electric Bike Sales Jump

 E-bike sales numbers confirm their growing popularity. In the two year span between 1998 and 2000, the U.S. saw sales go from 25,000 to 120,000.

Europe and Japan experienced similar increases. 

But China is on a whole different level when it comes to sales of scooters and electric bikes. 

Sales went from 330,000 in 2000, to 10 million in 2005. (Makes you wish you were a scooter salesperson in China, doesn't it?) Individuals all over the world are enjoying new found freedom on these vehicles.

Electric scooters come in two basic types: stand up and sit down. But none of them have any pedals. So if you run out of juice, you're walking.

Scooters have a slight edge over electric bikes in the payload department. Surprisingly, some scooters can carry up to 450 pounds!

One Charge = 8 Miles

How far you usually want to go is one factor to think about if you're buying a scooter. A single charge is good for about 8 miles, depending on conditions. The hillier the route, the heavier the rider, the colder the weather, all will negatively impact your range.

 If you're a little on the hefty side, a scooter will still perform well. There are some scooters that will accommodate even a person who weighs more than 250 pounds.

Running around town is really where the scooter shines. The flatter, the better. If you live in an area where climbing hills is going to be a regular part of your ride, a 350 watt motor is the minimum for best performance. Also, the sunnier, the better.

Scooters shouldn't be ridden in rain or slush. An occasional run home in a storm is not the end of the world. But repeated exposure to the elements is not a good thing for a scooter motor. Electricity and water equal burnt up motor.

Power on Demand

If the description so far doesn't sound like a scooter is for you, then the electric assisted bike might be just the thing. Electric bikes come in two main power configurations. Power on demand, and pedal assisted.

Power on demand means the bike has a button you press to engage an extra boost. These bikes don't require pedaling, so they can be more like a scooter.

Pedal assisted bikes must be pedaled. No pedal, no power. The advantage to a bike over a scooter is, even if the battery is drained, you still have transportation.

The range on an e-bike is easily up to 20 miles, with speeds up to 20 miles per hour. Bikes can tackle hills efficiently because the rider can add as much pedal power as necessary.

They also can go off-road, which you would never want to do with a scooter. Electric bikes don't need to be licensed or insured, either.

With a scooter or an e-bike, you really can be free. Free from the gas pump. Free from gridlock. Free from the endless search for a parking spot.

Susan B. Anthony recognized what the bicycle did for the women of her time. Now you can enjoy what a scooter or an e-bike can do for your life today.

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Trey Taylor
Electric Bike Guy

  Electric Scooters and Bikes