| There are billions of people using bicycles whole over | | | | throttle is used to control speed. Power-on-demand |
| the world. But now, the conventional bicycles have | | | | bikes are often a bit heavier because of the more |
| been gradually replaced with electric bicycles. There | | | | powerful motor and battery. |
| were several types and designs of bicycles produced | | | | Although capable of pushing you along without your |
| all over, but now there are several types, designs and | | | | help, electric bikes perform noticeably better when you |
| features available in electric bicycles. Electric Bicycles | | | | pedal, especially with the 24v models. The average |
| and Electric Power Assisted Bicycles offer many | | | | electric bicycles can range up to 25 miles with minimal |
| advantages to commuters providing low cost | | | | effort, with a recharge time of several hours. Power, |
| transportation around town. Since these are the bikes | | | | when activated by a switch on the handlebar |
| which are not too powerful, it is classed as a bicycle. | | | | (power-on-demand) or in response to your pedaling, |
| Electric bicycles carry rechargeable batteries which | | | | gives you an immediate, nearly silent push. When you |
| can be charged with mains electricity or from | | | | release the switch or stop pedaling, the motor coasts |
| renewable sources such as solar and/or wind power, | | | | or "freewheels" like when you stop pedaling a regular |
| and so they are very cheap to run. Electric bicycles | | | | bike. Standard electric bicycles have hand brakes and |
| cope well with hills and carrying a lot of luggage. | | | | gearing round for the controls. "Power-on-demand" |
| There are two main types of electric bicycle: those | | | | means just that - no pedaling required! This is how our |
| with a separate throttle on the handlebars which are | | | | 48 volt super heavy duty bikes operate. I rode these |
| called E-bikes and those with pedal sensors called | | | | with a passenger on back for 30 miles with hardly |
| pedelecs to match electric power to the effort you | | | | pedaling at all! Although all electric (or "electric-assist") |
| are putting in. Much lighter bikes are also available | | | | bikes are designed to work with your pedaling, |
| starting at around 20kg for a 16" wheel model with | | | | power-on-demand allows you to break the rule. |
| battery, or even less for a more expensive lithium ion | | | | Bernsonev E.V. is a renowned online electric vehicles |
| battery and folding aluminium frame. Electric bicycles | | | | dealer which sells several brands of electric vehicles |
| weigh less than 40kg and are not rated over 250 | | | | including electric bicycles through internet. Most of |
| Watts, powered speed is 16mph or lower, the bike has | | | | electric bicycles from Bernsonev offer a variable |
| working pedals, and riders are over 14 years old. It is | | | | speed control. If you visit their website, you would find |
| not necessary to wear a motorbike helmet when riding | | | | some bicycles offer through-the-gearing power assist, |
| an electric bicycle. If the bike is too heavy, too | | | | that is, the force of the motor goes through the bike's |
| powerful, or too fast then it is classed as moped and | | | | gearing system which provides better hill-climbing and |
| must be taxed and insured etc. Electric bicycles can | | | | top-end speed than direct drive systems with the |
| climb a hill without any help from the rider. A twist grip | | | | same size motor. |