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If you’re looking for an eco-friendly way to improve your daily commute, you might be considering switching to a bicycle. However, if you’re not in the best shape or there are a lot of hills between you and the office, you probably don’t want to show up for your shift sweaty and gasping for breath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s where electric bikes come in. Electric bikes<\/a>, or “e-bikes,” are becoming one of the most popular battery-powered transportation tools in the world. E-bike sales jumped by a massive 91%<\/a> between 2016 and 2017, and that number is continuing to grow as more eco-conscious commuters make the switch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re considering purchasing an e-bike, what do you need to know to pick the right one for you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hyperscopion E-Bike<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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What’s the Difference Between an E-Bike and a Normal Bike?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First, what defines an electric bike<\/a> and makes it different from a traditional bicycle or even an electric scooter?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traditional bicycles rely entirely on human power. If you’re not pedaling, you’re not moving forward. If you have a hill in your path, you have to pedal harder or get off the bike and walk up the hill. Electric scooters, on the other hand, don’t have pedals and do all the work for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E-bikes are the perfect middle ground<\/a> between the two. You can pedal your e-bike to save power or when you’re moving over flat terrain. But if you need some extra help when you’re heading up a hill or want to maintain your current speed without exhausting yourself, you can activate the electric motor and let it help you out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electric bikes<\/a> are designed to augment your own power rather than replace it so you can still get a workout on your morning commute without exhausting yourself trying to climb a hill. It will never move you faster than the speed you’ve reached while pedaling. But as long as the battery has a charge, it can maintain the speech you’ve attained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buying an e-bike used to be easy. You had half a dozen companies to choose from and a handful of different criteria that you could use to customize your ride. Today, there are dozens of companies and more e-bike options than you can shake a stick at. Here are a few tips and tricks to help make your decision a little bit simpler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CrossCurrent S2 Electric Bike<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Types of Electric Bikes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are six main types of e-bikes<\/a> for you to choose from if you exclude specialty and customized models. Each type has its own pros and cons, so it’s important that you purchase the right type of e-bike for you. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n