Benefits of E Bicycles for Short Distance Travel

E bicycles are now becoming really popular in Australia. Shops are now opening in almost every city corner and it is a common sight to see people go to work using an E bicycle, to pick up some groceries, to visit a friend around the corner and other short distance travel. So the question is why is it very popular? Well to help you decide if an E bicycle is for you, here are some of its benefits that you can enjoy.

Cheaper to use than your car

Whether you have a fuel thirsty SUV with a massive V8 or a small 2 liter inline 4 sedan nothing beats the cost effectiveness on an E bicycle. On average you spend about $40 per 100 miles on your car depending on traffic conditions, your car, your driving habit and the price of petrol. With an E bicycle 100 miles will cost you less than a dollar. That is more than 95% savings on top of what you will be saving on your car’s maintenance and repair.

Better for the environment

Did you know that a car traveling at around 20 miles per hour can easily emit 1 pound of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere per mile? Well it may not sound much but on average that is about 12,000 pounds per year per car. Collective that will be millions of metric tons of greenhouse gases emitted to our poor atmosphere.

E bicycles emit no pollution and the indirect greenhouse gas that it produce through charging is very minimal and some of your high tech appliances may even indirectly produce more pollution.

Say goodbye to license and registration

An E bicycle does not require any license and registration to use it. So it is just buy and use. No hassle, no drama just pure biking pleasure.

No more parking wars

Tired of going to grocery to pick up a few items just to find out that there is available parking slot? Always late for work because you can’t find a decent parking slot? An E bike is easier to park so you never have to worry if there is a parking space wherever you will go.

Easier to clean

It is always a pain staking routine to wash your car over the weekend when you should be resting and enjoying some good old family bonding time. An E bike is easier to clean and it will just take you minutes to bring back that shine not hours like with a car.

So if the above benefits make you smile then an E bicycle is definitely for you.

5 Easy ways to Clean your E Bicycle

If you own an e bike, you might have enjoyed the muddy uphill and downhill ride along steep mountains. The adrenaline rush of riding an e bike at 50 kph is truly fun. Its a good way of having a fun time with friends over the weekend after a long day's work. When you get home though, what have you discovered? Mud and scratches are showing, frame made of carbon is a little dull, and tires are just indescribable, it looks gray and dry looking. How do you keep your steed looking its best for your next biking trip with friends? How do you clean your e bike? We all know that clean e bikes work better and go even faster besides looking better. If you want to receive a shiny shimmering e bike again, here are the five ticks of the trade.

1. Make sure that your e bike is still and in an upright position. Keep your E Bicycle, a kick stand, repair stand or have it propped up in a tree or rocks will do.

2. Spray it with a little water to remove all mud and grime. You can have a separate bucket with soap and a sponge or rag to use in washing the frame. A soapy water is best in washing carbon frames.

3. To degrease the gears, chain and drive train, use a spray solvent. WD40 or carburetor cleaner can be used. Always remember to spray through the links of the chain using the solvent.

You need to focus on the chain and areas around it. You can use soapy water to remove the applied solvent degreaser. A brush dipped in soapy water would be helpful or you can just dip it in plain water. Be sure to prepare a lube when you wash the chain though, if not, then no need to scrub it with soap and water, a degreaser will do.

4. You can also use the sponge for the wheels. Make sure to prop it not touching the ground to be sure that all of it will be cleaned. Then you can rinse everything lightly.

5. The last part of cleaning your E Bicycle would be the drying. Be sure to have 3 different rags. One for the frame and the other one in the oily chain, in which you just pat dry. You can use the same rag you used on the frame for your wheels or you can use a separate rag. Be sure to clean the wheel area and the brake pads to avoid rubber deposits. And finally lube it up. Lube the chain, use a degreaser and wax the frame. Voila! Your e bike is as good as new.

Comparison of E bikes and Motorcycles

If you were to choose between a motorcycle or e bikes which one will you pick? These two machines have a lot of similarities, but also has a lot differences. Let's look at some of the pros and cons of these two amazing rides.

Here are some of the reasons why e bikes are better than motorcycles:

1. E bike is the new trend which people from different ages can use. The moment you know how to ride a bicycle, then you can ride an e bike. Children love using this vehicle because e bikes are faster, less tiring and safe.

2. E bikes are quiet. Its motor is barely audible compared to a motorcycle.

3. E bikes are less costly  since you only need to charge its batteries, compared to the motorcycle which uses up petrol gas.

4. You have the freedom to park your e bikes anywhere. May it be inside or outside or in a bicycle rack. No need to pay for parking fees.

5. Since e bikes are used and developed with health benefits in mind, e bikes are best for physical fitness. Ideal for people who wanted to do Cardio exercises at a minimal rate.

6. You don't need to get a registration or insurance in riding an e bike.

7. Because e bikes are not heavy, e bikes are agile and almost a fraction of weight compared to a motorcycle.

8. You don't have to over decorate your e bikes with horns, turn signals and any other annoying sound machine. An e bike can do without all these and is still safer to use compared to a motorcycle.

9. An e bike is easy to carry. You can have it mounted behind your SUV or mounted on a bike rack behind your car. You can then have the freedom to bring it to any recreation points.

10. You can ride an e bike to almost anywhere. Either on bike trails or bike lanes or even on the busy highway. There is no restriction as to what you do with an e bike.

On the other hand, here are some of the advantages of motorcycle over an e bike:

1. A motorcycle has unlimited range. Since e bikes are battery operated, maximum speed is only up to 50 km per hour already with a high end battery.

2. Of course motorcycle is way faster than an e bike

3. Though noisier, a motorcycle is quicker than e bikes

4. The motorcycle has better suspension

5. You have an option to have a passenger on the back since motorcycle can accommodate passengers maximum of two, an e bike can't.

6. People would always think that those who ride a motorcycle has "cool factor".

7. Motorcycle are heavier because they use real steel.

8. A motorcycle can fit in traffic too.

9. Motorcycles are visible in cars due to its noises. The louder the noise the better the motorcycle.

10. Motorcycles are just fun to ride.    

                    

Upon reading all these, Now you decide which one will you pick?