E-bikes have gained huge popularity in the past year in our store, yet there are still questions around them and their true purpose. Some people see them as heavy and cumbersome machines that aren’t going to handle the trails as well as their lightweight counterparts, but these notions couldn’t be further from the truth. Let’s take a look at the reasons we believe in E-bikes, and invite you to visit us in store to see the true potential of these machines!
Recovery Days Made Easier
Active recovery is a great way to get the blood flowing to your muscles which aids in recovery, however some days the thought of another pedal stroke can keep you off the bike and away from recovering as quickly as possible.
However with the assistance of a motor you can still get out and enjoy the fresh air, get your legs moving and make your recovery days valuable and at the same time, enjoyable.
Extra Strength
While your average mountain bike comes in at around 10 – 12 kg these days, with E-bikes we’re looking at around the 22kg mark. This may seem impossible to ride, but with electric assistance everything becomes a breeze.
The extra weight does mean you’re maneuvering a heavier machine, but this also means you build your upper body strength considerably. When you get back on your regular bike, throwing it around the trails will be far easier thanks to your newly built strength!
Ride for years longer
As we get older, one of the most frustrating things is not always being able to go the distance we used to. Riding has always been about the scenery and fun with your best friends. With E-bikes, you can truly keep going the distance you used to. A bike that keeps you out laughing with friends is an investment in our eyes!
Make the work commute easier
With the increasing costs of vehicles, fuel and maintenance as well as the massive environmental toll of fossil fuel powered vehicles, many of our customers have moved to commuting to work via bike. We have an amazing range of cyclocross bikes in store that we recommend for commuting, but sometimes the distance to work is simply too great to cover in a reasonable time.
With an e-bike, the commute becomes a pleasure. Power across the flats, take the trails next to the highway, bomb down the hills thanks to the extra weight and you’ll arrive at work energized and refreshed!
The future of E-Bikes
The Electric Bikes Worldwide Reports notes that:
“Auto makers, and auto suppliers, are entering the two-wheel business with expanded technology”
“The collision avoidance technology explosion in the four-wheel market will be adapted to e-bikes making them virtually collision free eventually”
Campaigns such as ‘Stay Wider Of The Rider‘ have drastically increased motor vehicle drivers awareness of cyclists on our roads, and the need to keep at least 1 metre (Preferably more) away from cyclists when driving a motor vehicle.
In the future, when vehicle technology is implemented in bicycles, we will see a virtually accident free world. Vehicle manufacturers such as Tesla are already taking advantage of this by predicting and avoiding accidents through advanced computing technology, ultrasonic sensors, and radars that can see through rain and fog.
We invite you in store to test one of our e-bikes from our range, and we promise you that you’ll leave with a smile on your face!
Call us on 021 671 5008 to find out more, or visit us in store and we’ll introduce you to the range.
