How do I choose the right electric bike?
Do you want to buy an electric bike? But not sure which one? Cyclis will help you find the perfect bike.
Are you looking for an electric bike but don't know which one suits you best? Don't know which battery or motor to choose? Or what distinguishes the speed pedelec from a regular electric bike? In this article, Cyclis explains everything for you and at the end of the ride, you will know your ideal bike match.
Types of bicycles:
To know which electric bike suits you, it’s best to start by asking yourself “What will I use the bike for? Is it for commuting or is it more for long distances? Below is a brief overview of the different types of electric bicycles:
- Electric city bike: This bike can go up to 25 km/h and is used for short distances up to 40 km.
- Electric folding bike: The folding bike is ideal for taking a partial trip. So you can take this bike very easily on public transportation or in the car
- Electric cargo bike: The cargo bike can be compared to a car. You can easily take your children to school or go shopping at the supermarket.
- Electric hybrid bike: This is a cross between a city bike and a sports bike. This bike is ideal for regular recreational bike rides around town and provides a pleasant and stable ride over bumpy roads.
- Electric road bike: The road bike is optimized for cycling race use.
- Speed pedelec: The speed pedelec, unlike the regular e-bike, can go up to 45 mph. They are considered mopeds, therefore it is required that you have a driver’s license before going on public roads with these
What should I look out for?
The choice of your battery is very important when buying an electric bike. This is because a higher-powered battery allows you to have a longer range. The strengths can range from 300 Wh to 680 Wh.
The battery
Note that the battery capacity decreases about 7% to 10% per year. So do you buy a lower capacity battery in the beginning? Then chances are you will have to renew them earlier. The higher the capacity of the battery, the longer it will last.
The engine
There are three positions where you can place the motor on your bike. You have the front wheel motor, the center motor and the rear wheel motor. The most advantageous thing is to have a center motor. As the word suggests, the position of the motor is in the middle which allows you to ride much more stable than with a front or rear wheel motor. Also, a mid-motor is the most low-maintenance and provides better support.
In short, are you looking for an electric bike? Then be sure to inform yourself in advance about the various options such as battery and motor. Want to find out which bike is the best fit? Then be sure to check out our bike selector!
