Electric bike buying guide
Buying an electric bike is not a task to take lightly. It is important to find out about a category of electric bike that seems to suit you before purchasing your two wheels. However, it is true that at present the electric bike market is vast and it is therefore difficult to make a choice. Weebot offers you several articles that will help you find the electric bike of your dreams.
Define the use of your electric bike
Before purchasing your electric bike, you must have a clear idea of how you want to use it. To achieve this, you will need to ask yourself the right questions:
- Do you want to climb hills with your electric bike?
- Do you want to travel long distances with your two wheels?
- Do you want to make quick trips?
- Do you need to carry additional loads on your bike?
- Will your electric bike be your daily means of transportation?
By answering these questions, you can move towards a bike and equipment more suited to your profile. Note that each electric bike has its advantages and disadvantages, so you must be careful when making your choice.
The different types of electric bikes
Among the many electric bikes available on the market, different categories stand out. Each category has particular characteristics. Here are some types of electric bikes:
- City electric bike, for city trips.
- Electric VTC: this type of bike is used for short journeys or for leisure.
- Electric cargo bike: these bikes are used to support heavier loads. For example, you can transport your children to school.
- Speed electric bike: these bikes will allow you to make long journeys very quickly. This is an ideal bike if you are a speed lover.
- Folding electric bike: Perfect for city trips, you can also transport it on public transport or climb floors without constraint.
- If you wish to turn to a vehicle to carry out an intense sporting or professional activity, we invite you to turn to a VTTAE model.
What is an electric bike made of?
The electrically assisted bicycle represents a fairly significant investment. It is therefore best for you to find out how it works. Fortunately, most bikes made in Europe must follow a certain number of rules and therefore have similar functions. Understanding how your electric bike works requires knowing its components. A classic electric bike therefore consists of:
- From a frame
- With a fork
- A braking system
- A lighting system
- Of a motor
- From a battery.
For your comfort and the safety of your vehicle, you can also accessorize it. It could be an anti-theft device or a carrying pouch for example. In any case, to know if a component is right for you, you must keep several parameters in mind before making your choice: your budget, the expected service and the quality of the equipment chosen.
How to choose your electric bike?
To choose an electric bike that suits you, you must take into account several parameters:
- The autonomy of your bike.
- The speed of your two wheels.
- The type of engine.
- The type of battery.
- The covering of your bike.
- Your size (weight and height).
- The lighting system.
- The braking system.
- The additional features it has.
These characteristics will allow you to find a bike that suits you perfectly in order to avoid unpleasant surprises in terms of the performance and power of your vehicle.
Our articles on this subject
As explained previously, the electric bicycle market is very vast but also very varied. In this context, making a choice can be difficult. This is why Weebot offers you buying guides that will help you find the ideal electric bike:
