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\n The Short Answer <\/p>\n \n
There is no universally accepted name for non-electric bikes, but some suggestions include “acoustic bike,” “analog bike,” “traditional bike,” “push bike,” and “normal bike.” Each term has its pros and cons, but ultimately, it’s up to personal preference.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s no secret that electric bikes are surging in popularity as they become more common on the streets, the cost of them comes down, and their benefits are very widely publicised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Commuters, hobby riders, long-distance trekkers and mountain bikers alike can all find benefits in electric bikes, whether that\u2019s reducing the effort required on a ride, gaining speed and efficiency, or simply having a lower-effort, eco-friendly mode of transport<\/a> to replace a car on shorter journeys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Naysayers might ask if riding an e-bike is cheating<\/a> when compared to a normal bike, but many would argue that they serve a different or supplementary purpose to push bikes. They can go faster<\/a> with less effort \u2014 but only up to a certain legally-specified limit to ensure their safety \u2014 and add an extra push of power that can help you tackle hills and rough terrain with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n The argument around whether electric bikes are worth it<\/a> when compared to acoustic bicycles will, I\u2019m sure, continue for many years to come, as valid concerns about how likely they are to get stolen<\/a> are raised against those arguing for their environmental benefits and how great e-bikes are at getting people into cycling by offering them an option for a less laborious pedal-powered vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, those who have been reading these first paragraphs closely will notice that I\u2019ve used a variety of quirky terms to refer to non-electric bikes. The truth is, there isn\u2019t really one term people use to refer to non-electric bikes, so we often have to get creative when discussing the two types of bike in the same breath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While many just stick to \u2018bike\u2019 when referring to non-electric bikes (after all, we didn\u2019t stop calling it \u2018mail\u2019 after email was invented!), we think there might be a more fun way to talk about your traditional, purely pedal-powered two-wheeler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s dive into some of the potential names for non-electric bikes, and debate which one we think is the best.<\/p>\n\n\n The truth is, there\u2019s no one name used to refer to non-electric bikes. It\u2019s simple enough just to call them \u2018bikes\u2019 \u2014 as that\u2019s what they are. They were around first, and who are we to argue that their name should be changed just because a fancy new kind has come along?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Well, to be honest, we are going to argue that, just because it\u2019s more fun to give them a new name and will make writing about the differences between e-bikes and bikes simpler and more interesting. (See? It sounds rubbish when you say \u2018e-bikes and bikes\u2019.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some in the industry like the term \u2018acoustic bicycle\u2019, referring to the difference between electric guitars and acoustic guitars. Others have suggested \u2018m-bike\u2019, as in mechanical bike or manual bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the moment, there\u2019s no catch-all term for non-electric bikes, so we can have a bit of fun deciding which we prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The term \u2018acoustic bicycle\u2019 is used to refer to non-electric bicycles – that is, bikes that only use pedal power to move, with no assistance from an electric motor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
What is a Non-Electric Bike Called?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What Does “Acoustic Bicycle” Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n