Puerto Vallarta E-Bike Buyer's Guide
Electric bikes can allow you to go faster and farther than ever before. They are fun on the ride and allow you to take it easy or keep up with your stronger rider friends. This guild will go into detail about the benefits of e-bikes and how to choose the right bike for you.
Is an e-bike the right choice for me?
While e-bikes are very fun and an easy way to get around, they may not be the right choice for you. Here’s a brief comparison of e-bikes between other modes of transportation.
Regular Bikes vs Electric bikes: Traditional bikes are amazing and have a special place in our hearts, but they don’t give you that boost that allows you to go after and farther. However Regular bikes are lighter and tend to be less expensive.
Electric Scooters Vs Electric Bikes: Electric scooters are a good way to get around the city for shorter distances. They are light, compact, and relatively quick.
What Exactly is a E-Bike?
Electric bikes (also known as electric-assist bikes or e-bikes) boost your pedaling power thanks to their electric drive system. There are many different options for e-bikes, but they all have an electric motor and a battery that helps you power your bike
Electric Bikes Give You More Options:
E-bikes let you go farther and faster and help you do more by bike. There’s an e-bike for everyone, no matter if you’ve never had a bike before, are coming back from an injury, want to keep up with faster riders, or just want to have fun on every single ride. E-bikes flatten hills, let you carry heavier loads, and help you cut back on car trips. The best part? You still get the benefits of a traditional bike, like exercise, time outside, and not having to sit in with traffic jams or find parking.
It’s easy and fun to get out and ride: If you are injured, can’t ride as far anymore, or wanna keep up with a friend who may be a stronger rider. E-bikes are great options for someone looking for that extra boost while still getting exersise.
Replace the car? E-bikes make longer commuters super possible and make the commute more enjoyable and much less sweaty then a traditional bike. PLus the boost lets you carry out more erreans giving you another reason to ditch the car on those nice days.
E-Bike Motor
The main types of e-bike motors are hub motors and mid-drive motors. Hub motors are typically mounted in the rear wheel while mid-drive motors are located in the same area as the pedal cranks and bottom bracket. Mid-drive motors are more efficient, feel more natural while pedaling, and are easier to shift on hills.
E-Bike Controller
The controller is what you use to control the e-bike and its settings. You can change the levels of assistance, see your speed and distance. You check how much battery power you have remaining. Some even integrate with your smartphone for added capability.
E-Bike Battery
The battery on an electric bike can be located in varying places on the bike, often dependent on frame type and size. Each battery makes, model, and type mean that they will need to charge for different times. An average charging time is five to six hours. Charging your battery is easy: just like a mobile phone, you plug it into the wall!
How Do Electric Bikes Work?
It its core, an electric bike is a regular push bike. They just rely on extra components that work together to allow it to operate; an electric motor, the battery, the sensor and the electric display. All of our electric bikes use pedal assist. This is where the motor is only activated when the pedals are already in motion. This allows the rider to still get a workout, but with an added boost to make their ride easier. Below we will explain how the main components of an electric bike work.
Pedal assist electric bikes
On pedal assist electric bikes, you control the amount of assist the system gives you and the assist only kicks in when you pedal. The motor amplifies the power behind each of your pedal strokes, providing a natural riding feeling that makes it seem like your legs are supercharged!
Electric bikes with throttles
These bikes let you use a twist throttle to engage the drive system. When the bike is in this mode you don’t have to be pedaling to be powered by the electric motor. Throttle bikes can be dangerous, as it’s easy to get out of control if you’re not paying attention. E-bikes with throttles are only allowed in certain areas, so be sure to check your local regulations before purchaing one.
Electric Bike Classes
E-Bikes are usually separated into three different types or classes.
Class 1 electric bikes (low-speed pedal-assisted electric bicycles)
A bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches 20 mph.
Class 2 electric bikes (low-speed throttle-assisted electric bicycles)
A bicycle equipped with a motor that may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle, and that is not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle reaches 20 mph.
Class 3 electric bikes (speed pedal-assisted electric bicycles)
A bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches 28 mph.
How Far Dose A Electric Bike Go?
Electric bike range is dependent on several factors and can be very complicated to calculate. On average, an electric bike can go anywhere between 25 to 50 miles. Many different factors play an important role.
Therefore, you should always consider the following aspects when calculating the eBike’s achievable range:
Power (Watts)
Battery (Ah)
Type of tires
Powering system (pedal assistant system, throttle, or both)
Weather conditions & terrain
What Kind of Electric Bikes Are There?
There’s a e-bike for any kind of riding you wanna do. This includes mountain biking, road riding, touring, commuting, city riding, and more
