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 […]
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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 […]
What Causes eBike Batteries To Die?
Most electric bike components are built to last, but even the best component will eventually get worn down so much that you have to replace it. One such part you will have to replace every three to five years is the eBike battery. Even the best electric bikes won’t have batteries that last forever. There […]
eBikes For Hunters: What To Look For When Buying
Electric bikes are used for a wide range of sports and activities. Racing, cruising, or traveling cross-country being a few of the more popular activities. A sport that is becoming increasingly popular with eBike cyclists is hunting, with some companies making dedicated eBikes for hunters. There are many significant performance advantages offered by eBikes that […]
Electric Bike Batteries: Does the Brand Matter?
We get questions about electric bikes & e-bike components every day, but one of the most popular ones we always get asked about is eBike batteries. What does a BMS do on an eBike battery, how to make eBike batteries last long term, and how to maximize your eBike battery range are just a few […]
