Electric Bicycles
An electric, or motorized bicycle is a bicycle with an attached motor used to assist with pedalling. Generally considered to be a vehicle, they are usually powered by electric motors or small internal combustion engines. Some can be propelled by the motor alone if the rider chooses not to pedal, while in others the motor will only run if the rider pedals.
Alernate powered two-wheelers breaks down into three basic categories: bicycle, scooter, and motorcycle. You can ride an electric bicycle without a licence or insurance, and most of the time it’s regulated in the same way. It can be parked on the sidewalk in the same way as a normal bike.
With lighter batteries and better storage density, the electric motor has recently seen an increase in popularity. Many motorized bicycles are based on standard bicycle frame designs and technologies, although the modifications to the design to support motorization may be extensive.
With a top speed of no more than 20 miles per hour and an engine output of no greater than 500 watts, electric bicycles can be ridden by anyone over 16 years of age. This includes models that look like scooters but have the telltale pedals sticking out the sides, for supplemental power. Electric bikes usually have a range of no more than 30 miles.
The electric bicycle costs only a few cents per 100 miles and it's easy to store in your garage. Check our store inventory to see what we have in stock at the moment.
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