For most people, riding a bicycle is a very physical activity. If you’re the type who doesn’t like the idea of coming to school or work all sweaty and tired, you might have never considered cycling. However, fate leaves you with no choice. You’re starting to gain a reputation of being “the late one". You always have to endure long minutes of terrible traffic. Walking doesn’t seem to be a wise choice either because it eats up so much of your time and energy. Yes, you are going to get a bike no matter how strenuous it can be. Guess what? Not all bikes require too much effort. Try electric bikes.
Electric bicycles are powered by an electric motor. Also called motorized bikes, these utilize a motor for pedaling. This saves you from the rhythmic agony of moving your legs up and down while you travel. In other words, you don’t have to pedal. They have very similar construction to ordinary bikes. Besides the motor, the only difference is that they are made of more durable and stronger components. A typical electric bike travels at around 25-30 kilometers per hour. That’s faster than a regular bike, walking or traveling by car or bus stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic.
More and more people are starting to appreciate the benefits of using electric bicycles. In fact, they are very popular in many countries such as India and China, where bicycles are still a primary means of transportation. Why not? They offer so many advantages. An electric bike will allow you to run your errands faster and easier. It is just as easy as riding a regular bicycle. You don’t need to go to a driving school to learn to drive it. You don’t need a license or registration. You don’t have to worry about the skyrocketing price of petrol. You don’t contribute to the worsening pollution problem. You also don’t need to worry about maintenance costs except for the low electricity consumption cost when you charge its battery. You can recharge the battery almost anywhere.
Some electric bikes are still equipped with pedals. This allows you to continue your journey even when the engine fails.
If you can’t afford a car or you are just simply afraid of the monstrous everyday traffic, the electric bike may be the best option for you. Housewives, postmen, newspaper distributors, couriers and many other workers have been taking advantage of this wonderful invention. It allows them to move in the traffic and even in narrow lanes, making them more productive and efficient.