If you’ve ever ridden a bike up a hill, you know how important it is to utilize the gears. They not only make it easier for you to ride up steep hills but allow you to conserve energy in the process. But since electric bikes have a throttle and pedal-assist to make the riding experience […]
Are Electric Bikes Good For Somebody With A Bad Back?
80% of the population has suffered from back pain at some point. It’s the price we pay for walking upright. Researchers suspect that our capacity to walk on two legs is the cause of “intervertebral disc herniation,” a common cause of back pain. The prolapse of the soft, gelatinous substance inside our discs causes the […]
Are Electric Bikes Bad For The Enviornment?
Saving the environment, one ride at a time. Sounds tremendous, doesn’t it? Well, this isn’t just a rosy attempt to sugar-coat the future and push the sale of e-bikes. It’s reality. If Americans would ride an electric bike just once a week instead of driving a car, it would be the equivalent of taking one […]
Do You Need To Pedal An Electric Bike?
If you are interested in investing in an e-bike for your daily commute or simply for pleasure, then you may have a few questions about how they differ from a traditional bicycle or even an electric scooter. One of the first questions people have about e-bikes is: do you have to pedal on e-bikes? While […]
Are E-Bikes Good For Those With Bad Knees?
The weather is perfect, and you’re itching to get outside to enjoy it on your e-bike, but that lingering pain in your knees has you worried. You weren’t thinking of ripping off a 50-mile ride on a touring bike or attacking the local mountain biking trails–you just want to get out for a leisurely ride. […]
Do Electric Bikes Need To Be Registered?
Not much beats the feeling of fresh air and sunshine as you cruise on your new electric bike. It’s so freeing! The smiles and interest of onlookers are fun, and explaining your ride to people when you stop is enjoyable. But the attention you could do without is the sight of flashing lights. It’s a […]
Do Electric Bikes Need Special Chains?
Over time, you may find that different parts of your electric bike begin to deteriorate from everyday wear and tear. One of the most common parts that need to be replaced is the chain that helps to transfer power from the pedals to the wheels. The more you ride your electric bicycle, the more often […]
Why Do Some Electric Bikes Have Fat Tires?
Unless we’re talking about a wallet, being called “fat” usually has unpleasant connotations. But when we’re talking about bike tires–especially electric bikes–it’s an excellent thing to be fat. Like all wheeled modes of transportation, e-bikes come with various tire widths depending on the bike type and its intended purpose. Not all e-bikes have ultra-fat tires, […]
How Do Electric Bike Brakes Work?
At Best Electric Bikes we get tons of questions from beginner and expert cyclists trying to understand their eBike better, and the braking system is at the top of the list. If you’ve been following our blog, you’ll see that we already wrote a lengthy article about the difference between mechanical and hydraulic disc brakes, […]
Can You Fix Your Electric Bike Battery?
Electric bike batteries are one of the most critical components of an eBike.The motor and many other features are limited once the battery no longer functions as it should. The first instinct that many eBike cyclists have when something goes wrong is to try and fix the battery since restoring one you have seems like […]
