Important Things to Know Before Buying An E-Bike

Are you planning to purchase an electric bike? There are several things to consider while opting for an e-bike. The type of battery, whether it is an e-bike for men or women, kind of motor used in it and many other factors should be taken into consideration.

 The Services You Need

Before buying an electric bike, it is better to start by considering the level of service that you need from your e-bike. Think about whether you need to get a flat tire or a replaceable part. If you get a flat tire on the trail you can put a patch on it, whenever required.

Besides, you must visit the local bike shop to make sure that they deal with the servicing of electric bikes so that you can go there if any problem arises. Additionally, you need to confirm the warranty period of the bike before purchasing it.

Upgrading Option

The planning of purchasing a bike requires you to think long-term. You should think and be sure about upgrading it later or replacing the parts. Check whether the parts are available online or not. Parts of the brands like Bafang and Tektro are easily available online.

The Right Amount of Power
 
Power is an important factor when it comes to an electric bikes. There are several options like 250 watts, 500 watts, 750 watts and many other combinations between these numbers. 250-300 is the power ideal for professional cyclists. 500 watts is easy to climb hills. 750 watts come with high speed.

Type of Motor

E-bikes are available with three major types of motor. The geared hub is a motor that ensures reliability and improves the capability for riding. Direct-drive hub motors are also reliable, but those are heavier and ensure more powerful applications. Mid-drive is the most popular kind of motor that causes more wear and tear on the chain.

Pedal-Assist and Throttle

Pedal-assist and throttle are the features that you need to know about. Pedal-assist is a must-have feature for all e-bikes, whereas throttle comes with some of the bikes. You should opt for one that includes both of these features.

Kind of Sensor:

Rotation sensor and torque sensors -- these two are employed for the pedal assist. Although both of these serve the same basic function, you should understand which one is better for you. Rotation sensors know whether you are pedaling or not and how quickly you are pedaling. The torque sensor is a bit smarter than rotation sensors and it is employed in the high-end bikes.

Quality of Battery

The battery is the most significant element in the e-bikes. So, you need to make sure that the bike you are purchasing has high-quality cells inside. LG, Panasonic and Samsung, these brands integrate high-quality battery in the bikes.

The Capacity of The Battery

You can compare the battery capacity by getting informed about amp-hours and watt-hours. You can use the formula v*ah = watt-hours, which means the voltage-time amp hours is equal to the watt-hours.

Range of Cycling:
 
Some brands claim that their bikes cover 20-40 miles of range and some others claim covering 80-100 miles of range. However, it does not matter. When you compare the battery capacity by using the formula, you can get the same results for both.

By employing these tips, you can make a realistic decision while buying an electric bike.  

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