A very special type of vehicle is an electric bike. Compared with conventional models, it has a certain kind of advantages.
History of creation
As early as the beginning of the twentieth century, the first experiments were carried out to put various engines on a bicycle. But only in 1994, the Japanese company Yamaha launched production of models equipped with electric motors. This has become possible due to the use of modern nickel-cadmium batteries. Their capacities from 7 to 10 ampere-hours are enough to move 20-30 kilometers. This is quite enough in the conditions of the city.
The electric bike has become rapidly gaining popularity. This has become a prerequisite for the release of this type of vehicle by many companies. The electric bike boom began in Japan. Then it swept China, America, Europe.
What are the benefits of an electric bike?
User reviews indicate that these models are very favorably different from traditional ones. It is worth saying that riding an electric bike gives the owner all the pleasures, as well as the movement of an ordinary bicycle. At the same time, you can easily overcome the section of the road with a lift. The speed of an electric bike is up to 35 km per hour.
An important advantage of the vehicle is its ease of maintenance. In order to recharge the battery, just plug it into a power outlet. Even in a situation where the battery is discharged while driving, you can come home on this vehicle, just like on a traditional model. To do this, you just need to turn the pedals with which the electric bike is equipped.
User reviews note its noiselessness. The electric bike does not pollute the surrounding air with exhaust gases, so its purchase is an excellent choice for those who care about a clean environment.
It is also pleasant that when riding an electric bike, no one will ask its owner if he has rights and insurance. No need to register a vehicle.
Variety of models
What characteristics does an electric bike have? User reviews positively characterize the produced folding models of this vehicle. They surprisingly combine compactness and speed. The weight of such an electric bike is small. It is approximately twenty five kilograms. Foldable vehicle can be easily removed in a special case-bag. At the same time, it can be placed in a passenger car (in the back seat or in the trunk). Such an electric bike is not so cheap. Customer reviews, however, praised its benefits, despite the high price.
Any models of electric bicycles look similar to traditional ones. The difference is only in the presence of an electric drive located under the frame. Modern manufacturers produce models of different sizes, with large or small wheels. There are options for rural roads and for city streets.
Chinese electric bikes
Two-wheeled transport is a priority on the roads of China. In this regard, manufacturers are creating ever newer models of this vehicle.
The first Chinese electric bikes were released in 1998. Today they are exported all over the world. About thirty million electric bikes are produced annually. At the same time, they delight their customers with a variety of models and an inexpensive price. Thus, everyone is able to acquire such a vehicle.