Electric Bikes. The IRON MAN of bikes

The emergence of modern technology had finally reached the humble bicycle. Ever since the wheel was invented man had imagined for an inexpensive and convenient way of transport hence the invention of the bicycle. For years it has been the common mans’ means of going from one point to another. The time has come for a new age of innovation that had taken these pedal warriors to the next level. Enter the e bikes.

Electric Bikes or E bikes are generally your common bike with a brushless electronic motor or any compact light and powerful motor hooked up in the hub of your back wheels. Sensors in the hand grips crank or at the back of the gears generally control the amount of power from the battery to the motors which varies the speed you desire. Pedaling these electronic bikes is amazingly light and putting on even more pressure on the pedals somewhat increases the speed dramatically. This human factor still gives the rider the feeling of control but with aid of the motor, is a fun and enjoyable experience. 

The power that drives these electric bikes obviously comes from the batteries. The better kind batteries you have, the more efficient your electronic motor perform and the more distance you cover. Batteries are the main life of these babies and the kind and power output may differ from one type to the other. 

Homemade power source may come from scooters, mopeds, motorcycle or any other equipment or machines found anywhere such as the commonly used lead acid batteries. The downside is these old batteries can only deliver as much power. The good news however is that high end electronic bikes already incorporated lithium ion and even the game changing lithium polymer rechargeable batteries that gives amazing power-to-weight output  with as little as a couple of hours charging time. These electronic bikes can cover as much as 35 to 40 miles with a single charge! Carry on a spare battery and its 70 to 80 miles, saving you money for petrol and zero emission guilt free ride.

Electronic bikes are indeed here and its popularity is slowly but steadily catching up. I can see its future and its relevance as the times of environmental consciousness starts to seep in mind of people and culture with the passing of time. Petrol will eventually be very expensive for most motorists. Who knows the first electronic vehicle you may have is an e bike and I guarantee you it would be if not as much, even more fun than riding your scooter.