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About Electric Bikes

How do electric bikes work?
The electric (or electric-assisted) bike is an emerging new category of vehicle. Its design is based on the principle of augmenting, not replacing human power.
Electric Bikes work by helping you pedal. Electric bikes are normal bikes with a battery-powered electric motor. Electric bikes perform much better when you pedal. The average person who normally rides at 10 mph can ride at 15-20 mph using the same effort. Electric bikes can go about 20 miles or more before needing a recharge.
'Power-on-demand' means just that...no pedaling required anytime! Although all electric (or 'electric-assist') bikes are designed to work with your pedaling, power-on-demand allows you to break the rule. Most systems offer a variable speed control, although some are simply on/off. A 'ped-elec' won't deliver motor power unless it senses you are pedaling. And its 'power output to pedal pressure' ratio is often adjustable.
Rechargeable batteries, usually sealed lead-acid, provide power for the electric drive motors. Charging times vary widely due to charger output and battery capacity, but you can expect to recharge in less than 8 hours with most stock chargers.
The electric bike's ability to level out hills, cruise quietly with a minimum of fuss and perspiration, while providing an appropriate level of exercise, is convincing many that there exists a more attractive choice than the pedal-only bicycle, bus or car for errands, commuting or sheer rider enjoyment. The electric bike is designed to be near-maintenance free. It costs no more than a quality pedal-only bicycle. The law regards it as a non-motor vehicle, and, in essence, as a bicycle.
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About Electric Bikes
How do electric bikes work? The electric (or electric-assisted) bike is an emerging new category of vehicle. Its design is based on the principle of augmenting, not replacing human power. Electric Bikes work by helping you pedal. Electric bikes are normal bikes with a battery-powered electric motor. Electric bikes perform much better when you pedal. The average person who normally rides at 10 mph can ride at 15-20 mph using the same effort. Electric bikes can go about 20 miles or more before needing a recharge. 'Power-on-demand' means just that...no pedaling required anytime! Although all electric (or 'electric-assist') bikes are designed to work with your pedaling, power-on-demand allows you to break the rule. Most systems offer a variable speed control, although some are simply on/off. A 'ped-elec' won't deliver motor power unless it senses you are pedaling. And its 'power output to pedal pressure' ratio is often adjustable. Rechargeable batteries, usually sealed lead-acid, provide power for the electric drive motors. Charging times vary widely due to charger output and battery capacity, but you can expect to recharge in less than 8 hours with most stock chargers. The electric bike's ability to level out hills, cruise quietly with a minimum of fuss and perspiration, while providing an appropriate level of exercise, is convincing many that there exists a more attractive choice than the pedal-only bicycle, bus or car for errands, commuting or sheer rider enjoyment. The electric bike is designed to be near-maintenance free. It costs no more than a quality pedal-only bicycle. The law regards it as a non-motor vehicle, and, in essence, as a bicycle. Home -- Range -- About