Some discipline specific ebikes, like e-roadbikes and electric folding bikes can weight less if made of materials like carbon fibre, but you can also expect exponential increases in prices for the weight savings. Our lightest ebike is the RadMissionat 22 kilos (49lbs) and other ebikes like RadCity and RadRunner come in at the 65-75lb range. With fat tire ebikes this weight can be higher due to the additional weight of the wide tires, sturdier treads and addition of shock forks for ride comfort. The weight can vary, but it is common to find ebikes around 25kg (55lbs).
To see your country’s laws and regulations read this article by Futura.Ī non-discipline specific electric bike is often much heavier than a normal bike, and this is due to the electric components, such as a battery and a motor and often also with displays of various sizes.
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Reduces or cuts off support from the motor when the rider reaches 25 km/h of speed or stops pedalingĮbikes that have a higher motor wattage or speed limit can also be road legel in Europe, but each country has its own rules around their registration, taxes, license plate and helmet laws. Has an auxiliary motor with a continuous power of no more than 250 watts. The European Union directive 2002/24EC, an EPAC (Electrically Pedal Assisted Cycle) specified that ebikes must adhere to the following qualities to be universally approved for use. Why are ebikes limited to 25km/h in Europe? The raw materials that go into these components are in themselves expensive and the bike needs to be built of a stronger frame to carry the extra weight. An ebike comes with expensive electronic components such as a lithium ion battery, an electric motor and of course all the electronics that bring the components together, like displays and wiring. Discipline specific bikes often start around 4.000 euros and good quality, everyday ebikes are typically around 2000 euros.Įbikes are in general more expensive than their regular bike counterparts. If you are looking for a discipline specific ebike, like an e-gravel, e-road or even an e-mountainbike (e-MTB), the costs will be even higher as additional investments are being made into the weight and strength of the frame. This means that getting a bike for under 1.000 euros could be challenging if your needs are for an every day ride from a durable, quality ebike. Customers need to understand what they need out of an ebike, what level of quality is best and what price point meets their needs.Įbikes are more expensive than regular bikes due to the extra electrical components they need. Rad Power Bikes sells pedelec-style ebikes in Europe (UK) that adhere to the local laws in speed and power restrictions and therefore need no license plate and registration.Įbikes come in a lot of different prices from a few hundred euros into the tens of thousands. Speed ebikes that come with a throttle do not rely on any pedal movements and are more comparable to a moped or motorcycle. With a pedelec ebike you have to actually pedal the bike to reap the rewards of the electrical assistance and it may go faster than the 25km/h limit the EU has set for ebikes that don’t need a street license. So what’s the difference? An ebike has a motor and a battery to provide you assistance. What is the difference between a pedelec and a speed ebike?Īll pedelecs are ebikes, but not all ebikes are pedelecs. This is why inexperienced riders often choose an electric bike to get started with riding. With an electric bike you can ride further and more often as it takes less effort. Your commute will be more predictable, because your route will always be the same, no more traffic jams and road accidents.Īn ebike gives you the support to make difficult trips (due to terrain or weather) easier and also help save you from sweating and exhaustion. Most customers tell us that they get to their destination faster their Rad ebike enables them to carry heavier loads, like parcels, bags or even shuttling children to and from school or daycare. Our bikes provide you with a boost while pedaling when riding alone, with children, heavy cargo or on rough or uphill terrain and the Twist Power Assist (TPA) will launch you up to 6 km/h to give you a smoother start from a stopped position.Įlectric bikes have many advantages over regular bikes.
Rad Power Bikes sells pedal-assisted electric bikes in Europe (UK) that do not come with a throttle. And others that come with a throttle and need no pedaling to propel you forward. There are two types of ebikes, those that provide power assist you while pedaling. Electric bikes are often seen as regular bicycles that have a motor and a battery to provide assistance to the rider.
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