Is it Worth Getting an Electric Bike?

E-bikes are one of the fastest-growing solutions to our everyday commute challenges. But, unfortunately, a lot of people are interested in supporting the environment by lowering their carbon footprint but aren't sure if the benefits outweigh the costs.

• They are environmentally friendly

We all know that e-bikes are a clean and efficient mode of transportation that contributes to preserving the environment we live in. Choosing to use electric bikes instead of traditional fuel-powered cars is a smart choice for the environment and our future generations. In addition, E-bikes don't release CO2 and other bad substances into the air.

• E-bikes keep you active and busy

Do you want to be fit and healthy but don't have enough time to go to a gym? Then, riding an e-bike would be helpful to your fitness journey. Riding an e-bike is a physical activity that can improve your muscles, fitness, cardiovascular health, etc. Furthermore, if you want to ride harder, you can always change the power setting to provide less assistance when you pedal.

• E-bikes make hills look easy

The need to ride up hills is one of the most irritating aspects of cycling. If you want to enjoy your cycling without having to worry about hills, an e-bike is a way to go. With the motor's assistance, you can put a lot of effort that provides you with a helping hand to ride through the hills without any problems. Most of the time, you may not even notice the elevation. 

• You can ride more quickly

A fast electric bike can help you ride faster than a fuel-powered bike because of the assistance provided by the motor. Even though e-bikes are limited to 25km/h with motor assistance, the repeated accelerations below that speed often require the most effort.

• They shorten your commute

E-bikes are excellent tools for an environmentally friendly and healthy commute. In many cases, they can make the commute more efficient. For example, someone with a car will sit in traffic and stress about parking, but an electric bike rider will have nothing to worry about.

• Electric bikes enable you to ride further

Have you ever wanted to go exploring on your bike? One of the great joys of cycling is discovering your local environment, but reaching where you want to go can be difficult. But, it's simple with an e-bike.

• They're a lot of fun

Other than the practical benefits, riding an e-bike is also a lot of fun. Hybrid e-bikes can make riding the city more enjoyable. At the same time, specialist electric mountain bikes and electric road bikes can open up new possibilities if you want to dabble in those disciplines.

• The rider does not require a license

E-bikes do not require a driver's license and must not be registered, taxed, or insured. This makes them just as simple to own as a non-electric bike while also saving money. You must be at least 14 years old to ride one, but this is the only additional restriction placed on e-bikes according to the so-called "electrically assisted pedal cycles" (EAPCs) regulations.

Call us biased, but electric bikes help us stay healthy, make life easier and offer a new and exciting way to get around without impacting our planet.