Motor Electric Bicycle

"Look!  Your Motor Electric
 Bicycle Nuts and Bolts Primer..."

Motor electric bicycle - As traffic gets slower and slower and gas prices go higher and higher, people are turning to the motor electric bicycle.

People who haven't been avid cyclists are considering a bike commute to work. College kids need a way to get around town.

The at-home spouse wants to run errands in a fun, affordable way. Aging boomers want to bike with the grandkids.

The e bike presents a solution for all of them. Here are some important elements of an electric assisted bike and how they factor into which one is right for you…

Electric motor for bicycle-watts up?
The electric assist on these bikes works in one of two ways: pedal activated or power on demand.

Pedal activated is at work all the time, as long as the rider is pedaling. Because of this, the cyclist can go for a longer distance with less effort.

The rider can still get extra boosts of power when desired through the use of a throttle switch. Power on demand allows the rider to quit pedaling completely. Anyone can take advantage of this feature, but it is especially useful for older cyclists or people with strength limitations.

It can also be important to folks who live in hilly areas.

Overall, you should match the motor to what you expect it to do. How much weight will the bike be carrying? How far do you need to go? How fast will you be traveling? 

Folding electric bikes--size matters
For folks who are short on space but big on transportation requirements, a folding electric assisted bike   is perfect. It fits in tiny dorm rooms or apartments. It can go with the cyclist into the classroom or the office.

 The folding bike can be also be used in conjunction with other forms of transportation.

The rider can hop a bus, stowing the bike under the seat. In Japan, it's common to see commuters with their folding e bikes on the train. You lose nothing in terms of performance just because the bike folds.

They ride as well and are just as rugged. They don't even cost more.

Battery for electric bicycle--more power to you
Sealed lead acid batteries are the most common power source for electric bikes. They are easy to recycle, and very economical. Nickel metal hydride and lithium-ion batteries have some advantages: they're getting lighter, lasting longer.

They are more costly, however. You can get an upgraded battery that will allow longer trips by 50%. Just keep in mind those extra miles mean a heavier battery.

 Stay away from nickel cadmium batteries. They are toxic, toxic, toxic to the environment.

The better care you take of your battery, the longer it will last. Overcharging is murder on any kind of battery. (And not very nice in retail stores, either.) The new "smart chargers" come very highly recommended. They will fully charge the battery without overheating it.

Conversions kits-change is good
If you are really into the idea of an electric assisted bike, but have a conventional bike already, a
conversion kit is just the thing. You can get exactly the kind of motor and power delivery system you want.

They are easy to install if you like doing that kind of thing. If you'd rather not, your local bike shop can do the dirty work. You can have the best of both worlds-still riding your beloved bike, but enjoying the power of the electric assist. And saving a few bucks along the way.

No matter which one you ultimately select, an electric assisted bicycle will resolve your transportation situation with economy and convenience. (And just think, it'll be fun, too!)

Now your motto should be "Build an Electric Bike!"

Ride With The Wind...
Trey Taylor
Electric Bike Guy

   Motor Electric Bicycle