Posted on June 25, 2011 by Dave W

Electric Bicycles

Electric bicycles are great things if you are that way inclined.

I often wished I had a motor on my bike when we are going up some steep hills.

An electric bicycle, also known as an e-bike, is a bicycle with an electric motor used to power the vehicle. Electric bicycles typically cost between US$500 and US$3,000, use rechargeable batteries and can travel up to 15 to 20 miles per hour (24 to 32 km/h). Depending on the laws of the country in which they are sold, in some markets they are rapidly replacing traditional bikes and motorcycles.

In many parts of the world, electric bicycles are classified as bicycles rather than motor vehicles, so they are not subject to the more stringent laws regarding certification and operation of motor vehicles. Electric bicycles are one type of motorized bicycle. However, electric bicycles are defined separately and treated as a specific vehicle type in many areas of legal jurisdiction. An electric bicycle which requires the rider to pedal in order to activate the motor is known as a pedelec.

Electric bicycle usage worldwide has experienced rapid growth since 1998. It is estimated that there were roughly 120 million e-bikes in China as of early 2010, and sales are expanding rapidly in India, the Netherlands and Switzerland.The “Electric Bikes Worldwide Reports – 2010 Update” estimates that 1,000,000 electric bicycles will be sold in Europe in 2010.The same report estimates that sales in the U.S. will reach roughly 300,000 in 2010, doubling the number sold in 2009.

I guess when I go to China I might give one a try.

If you are thinking of buying one, pop over to Amazon they have a great range of electric bicycles there….

Keep Moving

Dave W

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