Benefits of Electric Bikes

Here we’ll go through the top benefits of electric bikes

E-bikes are rapidly expanding their market share in the personal electric vehicle industry.

Everything a standard bicycle can do, and more, the electric bike can do as well.

Electric bicycles come in such a wide variety of types and configurations that each rider may find an appropriate bicycle for their needs and preferences regardless of the terrain or purpose of their journey.

Many of us picked up bicycle riding as kids, and hopping on an e-bike isn’t all that dissimilar of an experience.

Except that riding an electric bike is a lot more fun and exhilarating than riding a regular bicycle.

The only difference between this and your old bike is that this one has a great motor and a powerful battery, so you can get on and ride it to your destination with ease.

Like traditional bicycles, electric bikes provide a number of benefits, including reduced physical exertion, enhanced mental well-being, streamlined efficiency, and cost savings.

 

Benefit of Electric Bikes #1 FUN

 

It’s nearly impossible to hold back a smile when cruising around on an ebike.

Electric bikes are like bicycles on steroids.

Ebikes still offer the same fun as a bicycle, but can also be used as a powerhouse electric vehicle.

Pedal when you’d like to use your energy or choose to ride and enjoy the scenery while you cruise around in full electric mode.

Owners also equip their rides with the best ebike accessories to add comfort and style.

Imagine the places you could go on an electric bike.

We recently had a client of ours say, “I ride my ebike much more frequently and further than my regular bicycle because it’s a blast to ride!”

So whether it’s the wind in your face or the effortless cruising and seeing new sights, an ebike ride can put you in a state of pure happiness.

 

Benefit of Electric Bikes #2 Closer to Nature

It is expected that you will be able to go farther distances with the assistance of an electric bicycle.

There is a huge disparity in the range that may be achieved by various types of electric bikes. Nevertheless, installing an additional battery could take you further distances than you thought possible. 

More of the landscape will be visible to you, and you’ll be able to explore areas and scale heights you couldn’t previously with the help of a larger electric bike battery. 

Many people have realized that riding an electric bike allows them to go at their own pace and see more of their surroundings without tiring too quickly.

It is possible that with the aid of an ebike you may discover that you spend less time worrying about your physical condition and more time appreciating the opportunities that are provided to you by the setting in which you find yourself.

With the help of an electric bicycle, you may travel greater distances and experience more of the world.

Electric bikes are versatile in natural habitats of wildlife

Ride your ebike in stealth mode to capture photos and videos of animals.

Take an all terrain 4″ fat tire ebike and ride off road in areas that you normally wouldn’t travel on a regular bike.

Here’s a mother and baby deer we came across while riding an ebike through nature.

 

Our round trip on this ride was 25 miles. Without electric mode, we probably only would have went 5-8 miles and we wouldn’t have seen the deer.

Also, any type of loud motorized vehicle would have scared the deer away.

The motors on several brands of ebikes are completely silent and allow you to tread quietly through nature.

An electric bike greatly enhances the experience of exploring the outdoors and seeing animals.

 

Benefit of Electric Bikes #3 Take on Vacation

 

Electric Bikes have become popular among outdoor enthusiasts and travelers.

See more sights and cover more ground than you would walking or riding a regular bicycle.

Imagine that you’re on vacation and you’re walking 7 miles a day sightseeing.

At an average walking speed of 3.5 mph, you would spend two hours daily of your sightseeing time walking.

In 5 days that’s 35 miles covered and 10 hours of your vacation spent walking.

Sounds like sore feet!

If you rode an electric bike 12mph for two hours each day, you would be able to cover 24 miles a day or 120 miles a week!

Plus you’re not expending as much energy as walking if you used full electric mode on an ebike.

If you’re traveling long distances on your ebike, ride in comfort with a foam padded seat.

 

The most popular type of electric bike for travelers is a folding ebike.

A folding ebike can fit into compact spaces and most brands unfold and are ready to ride in about a minute.

These ebikes are lightweight (35-65lbs) and can be easily folded and stored in all types of vehicles.

Check out our reviews of the best folding ebikes under 500 and the best folding ebikes under 1000.

 

 

We’ve tested numerous folding ebikes perfect for travel.

Here’s a folding ebike we tested out while on vacation to the East Coast of United States.

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Benefit of Electric Bikes #4 Commute

The number of people riding electric bicycles is quickly increasing, so why should you give serious consideration to buying one?

Electric bicycles have fundamentally altered the way that commuters travel nowadays. 

They’ve been shown to be a time- and cost-effective way to go from one place to another.

People who commute long distances or often may consider purchasing an electric bike since they are quick and provide an opportunity for exercise. 

As opposed to when you’re behind the wheel of a car, you won’t waste as much time sitting in traffic.

The likelihood of an e-bike rider being late to an appointment is greatly reduced because of the availability of alternative routes, such as bike lanes and shortcuts through the park.

Because of their practicality, riding an ebike on a hot day instead of driving won’t leave you soaked in perspiration and fully drained.

The compact form of the folding electric bike makes it easy to transport the bike inside of a building.

There are e-bikes that, when folded up, can bev hidden away in a closet or under the stairs. 

This is a great option for those who have a limited amount of room for storage. 

Even if it does not fold up, an electric bike will be far easier to park than a car in a location where there is no off-street parking available. This is the case even if you live in a city.

In a world where more and more individuals are opting to ride electric bicycles, why should you give one serious thought?

Save money on gas and enjoy the ride while commuting on your electric bike.

Ride to work or class with a folding ebike.

When you arrive, simply fold up and conveniently store next to your desk.

Keep your phone handy during your commute with a convenient phone mount.

We commuted to work three days in a week.

The total distance we traveled was 36 miles.

When commuting to work we typically pedal for the first mile to wake the body up, and then use pedal assist and full electric mode to arrive to work without being sweaty.

With current gas prices and our miles per gallon on our car, we were able to save $7 in gas.

Not only did the trip save on gas money, the electric bike commute was thrilling** and was a fun change up from commuting with a car.

**Especially thrilling when we got caught in a torrential downpour on the way home from work!

But the truth is, we probably wouldn’t have ever ridden our regular bicycle to work.

Owning an electric bicycle can motivate you to ride more often.

In congested areas you might possibly speed up your commute with an agile electric bike.

Minimize fears of unavailable parking by taking your folding bike with you.

If you plan to commute to work you will want to calculate the battery size required for a round trip.

Battery expenditure depends on many factors including:

• weather
• elevation
• speed
• weight
• terrain
• tire size

Check out the Biktrix Step Thru Commuter Ebike that we tested

If you want to learn more about the size of battery required for your commute check out this blog on everything electric bike battery.

Make sure to secure your bike when leaving unattended. We recommend this extremely strong lock

We’d love to hear your experience commuting with an electric bike.

If you have a heavy ebike you may want to check out our blog on the best ebike kickstands and electric bike stands. 

Leave us a comment at the bottom of this blog.

 

Benefit of Electric Bikes #5 Zero Emissions

Lessening one’s contribution to global warming. 

Electric bikes do not contribute to climate change, can run entirely on clean energy, do not contribute to air pollution, and have little effects on roadways. 

You may reduce your impact on the environment by switching to an electric bike instead of driving or using public transit.

Emissions from riding an e-bike are far lower than those from driving a gasoline or diesel vehicle. 

For this reason, buying and riding an electric bicycle is an excellent way to lessen one’s impact on the environment.

Electric bikes are a viable option for anyone looking to do their part in protecting the planet. 

Since electric bike technology has advanced to the point where they produce no carbon emissions, they may now be used in a carbon-neutral way. 

This is easily accomplished by recharging the bike’s battery using environmentally friendly means of power.

Unlike cars, which may produce a lot of CO2, e-bikes produce no such harmful byproducts. 

Electrically powered by rechargeable lithium ion batteries, e-bikes have a low impact on the planet. 

 

Electric bikes are considered zero emission vehicles and run on clean energy.

Many cars, trucks, and motorcycles have internal combustion engines.

An internal combustion engine is fueled by gas or diesel.

When this fuel is combusted, pollutant carbon emissions are released into the atmosphere.

Electric bikes are instead usually fueled by lithium ion batteries.

Many Lithium ion batteries last for hundreds of recharges.

Eventually these batteries do need to be replaced.

But the good news is, lithium ion batteries do not contain lead.

Many auto batteries contain lead and be hazardous to the environment.

In addition to zero emissions, ebikes also have less negative impact on roadways compared to autos.

Fewer road repairs means less emissions from repair vehicles.

Decarbonize your transport with an electric bike.

 

Benefit of Electric Bikes #6 Workout at your choice

E-bikes make riding more accessible by removing the physical constraints associated with the activity, such as hills, wind, and perspiration.  

Ebikes also have the capacity to ride greater distances than traditional bicycles.

Because of this, a healthy way of life is within reach for a wider audience. 

People who struggle with mobility, such as those who have knee difficulty, may find that riding an electric bike is a helpful alternative.

Having a motor to aid you is really vital while climbing uphill. 

You won’t be putting excessive strain on your muscles as you make your way up the hill, which means that you won’t have to deal with any soreness after the ride.

A ride on an e-bike can be a  moderate form of exercise, being less strenuous than regular riding but more than walking. 

 

A person’s cardiovascular and respiratory health may greatly benefit from riding an e-bike, especially if they haven’t rode a traditional bike in a while.

The extra support minimizes strain on your muscles and joints, which is particularly helpful since the motor provides the most help while climbing hills and accelerating.

This indicates that you should need less time for recuperation, and that you should be fresher for the next ride.

It is good if you are just starting out with cycling and maybe haven’t yet developed the muscles you need to move fluidly on the bike. If this describes you, ebikes can assist.

 

Cycling has long been touted as a great way to get in shape and gain strength in general. Your quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, and even your glutes will all feel firmer as a result of your workouts.

You will most likely use more energy and get more of a workout riding your e-bike than you would have if you drove, took the bus or other transportation. 

Riding an ebike can provide a tremendous sense of independence and tranquility, which is a beautiful sensation to have.

If you ride a regular bicycle you are limited to using your energy to propel the bike.

If you ride an electric bike you have three options to get moving.

1. Use your energy to propel the bike
2. Ride with pedal assist mode with your energy and energy from a battery
3. Cruise with full electric mode using energy from the lithium ion battery

 

Pedal assist mode allows you to pedal along with electric power to cruise at a speed which provides enough wind to cool you down.

With pedal assist, a 30 mile bike ride might seem like a breeze.

 

Here’s the question we get asked a lot.. ..

Can you get a still get a workout with an electric bike?

The answer to this question is:

Yes.

You can get a workout from an electric bike. Many ebike owners use their ebikes for fitness.

You can use an electric bike like a regular bike if you want.

(Usually not as fun as bicycle to pedal, because an ebike is heavy compared to regular bicycle)

Many ebike owners choose to use pedal assist to get a workout.

With pedal assist, you can select the amount of energy you’d like to input into your ride.

Also what happens frequently among many ebike owners:

They find that owning a fun electric bike motivates them to go for rides more often.

We’ve heard many stories of ebike owners becoming more fit because of their increase in riding frequency.

Instead of going for a regular bicycle ride a couple times a month, they go for several ebike rides per week.

Each time utilizing the pedal assist options.

Many people have at some point enjoyed a bike ride with a friend.

But have you ever enjoyed an ebike ride with friends?

An ebike can be a great equalizer when it comes to riding skill levels and fitness levels.

Enjoy an evenly paced fun ride with a a friend whether they are beginner or expert level bicycle rider.

An electric bike lets you decide the amount workout you’d like to have on each ride.

 

Benefit of Electric Bikes #7 Explore

Reduced noise levels are another benefit of e-bike use. 

Since e-bikes produce almost little noise, they are not a nuisance to others in the area. 

A major issue in many large cities is excessive noise, and e-bikes contribute to a more peaceful environment.

Commuters who ride electric bicycles may find that they enjoy the ride itself as much as the destinations they pass along the route due to the bikes’ relatively quiet functioning.

Electric bicycles, with the exception of a little humming that may occur while accelerating or climbing hills, produce almost no noise, and as a result, make no contribution whatsoever to either noise or air pollution.

 

E-bikes help alleviate the noise pollution that plagues many big cities.

 

When exploring with an electric bike compared to a regular bike, you have the potential to cover more ground and see more sights in a shorter amount of time.

Ride around new cities, communities, parks, campuses and notice your surroundings from a completely new perspective.

When riding in high traffic areas we recommend installing a quick mount rear view electric bike mirror.

With an installed mirror, you will be able to easily see traffic coming from behind you.

We’ve found that when exploring new areas we cover about 5 times the amount of ground we would have on a regular bicycle ride.

Check out our fun day exploring Miami and Key Biscane.

On this trip we traveled 24 miles along the beautiful beaches of the Atlantic.

It reach a high of 95 degrees on our ride, but barely noticed the heat when riding in full electric mode.

On this trip we rode a fat tire ebike with a 1000Watt Mid Drive Motor and a 48V Lithium Ion Battery.

 

Benefit of Ebikes #8 Ride at Night

An ebike can be enjoyed during all hours of the day.

Many major electric bike models come equipped with front and rear lights.

Lights are an excellent safety feature to see and be seen while riding in lower light conditions.

If your ebike isn’t equipped with lights, check out these usb rechargeable lights for bikes.

Or completely deck out your ebike with lights for your wheels.

Other important night riding safety features include: reflectors, glow vests, horns, and helmets.

 

Once you are prepared for a safe ride, go for a relaxing evening stroll and capture sunsets.

What time of day do you take your most rides?

Riding at night is a benefit of electric bikes that many owners discover weeks or months after owning an ebike.

Here’s a few photos we snapped while riding a Bafang 1000Watt Mid Drive Ebike at night.

 

 

Benefit of Ebikes #9 Run Errands

Taking an ebike instead of a vehicle or public transportation to do your grocery shopping is sometimes more efficient and environmentally friendly.

For shorter trips  an ebike is a better and more economical option than a vehicle.

Riding an e-bike has a much lower cost per mile when compared to driving a car, and in many circumstances, riding an e-bike may be completed in a shorter amount of time than driving.

In addition to this, it does not add to the problem of pollution in any way, making it desirable from an ecological point of view.

If you’re running low on supplies and need to make a quick run to the store, you may be able to save time and avoid the headache of locating and perhaps paying for parking by using an ebike instead of driving. 

The electric motor aids with the arduous task of returning home with heavy bags of groceries and other goods.

 

Especially if you use a rack on the back of your bike. 

An ebike ride is less expensive than taking the bus, and since it is direct, you won’t have as far to go at either end of your excursion.

Make errands fun again while riding an electric bike.

An ebike can help you accomplish daily tasks.

You may even save time by eliminating the need for a large parking spot.

There are numerous types of ebike accessory bags that will easily help transport groceries or goods.

Some electric bikes also come equipped with a rear rack which can support large accessory bags or more cumbersome items.

Use an electric bike to take care of daily errands around town.

We recently used our electric bike to take our car to the auto repair shop.

Instead of a 4 hour wait at the shop, we quickly rode home and back again when the car was finished.

Even when your car lets you down, your ebike may come to the rescue and help you accomplish errands.

 

Benefit of Ebikes #10 Cool tech toy

We can get a sneak peek into what the next generation of transportation could look like thanks to electric bicycles. 

Large sums of money have been put into the research and development of the technology used to power electric bikes. 

These cutting-edge ebikes have seen a great deal of development recently and now boast many new capabilities.

When it comes to traffic and roads, electric bikes are a great choice because they don’t put as much wear and tear on the pavement and may help keep roads in good shape for a long time. 

 

Damage to roads from automobiles might need repairs that are both costly and detrimental to the environment.

As the bikes continue to develop and advance, we are able to catch a glimpse of what the manufacturers have planned for the future of transportation as a result of this.

The electric bicycle will be able to maneuver around traffic congestion easily even as the number of automobiles on the roads continues to increase.

Own the latest and greatest electric bike and be the envy of everyone you pass.

An electric bike motor paired with a lithium ion battery can provide hundreds of hours of entertainment for you and your friends.

Start a collection of ebikes for every occasion.  Ride a stylish city commuter ebike for treks around town and ride your fat tire ebike for off road conditions.

Take your DIY skills to the next level and make your own electric bike.

In this blog and video I show you how to make your own Hub Drive Motor electric bike for under $600.

Hub motor means that the motor is located on the front or rear wheel of the bike.

In this blog I show you how to make a fancier mid drive motor ebike in an afternoon.

Check out the advantages of hub vs mid drive motors in this blog.

 

So whether you go the DIY route or get a commercially produced ebike, you will own a cool high tech toy that will be the envy of all onlookers.

 

 

Benefit of Ebikes #11 Improve Mental Health

 

There are many practical benefits to riding an electric bicycle, but there is also the potential for a lot of enjoyment.

Pedal assist electric bicycles may make commuting more enjoyable in the city, while electric mountain bikes can broaden your horizons while you explore the countryside.

The most obvious advantages are to our bodies, but the benefits to our minds are no less substantial. 

Everyone has their own idea of what constitutes a healthy mental state, but most can agree that riding an e-bike may help them get there.

E-bikes are a great tool for encouraging more individuals to spend time in nature and increase their physical activity levels. 

It’s common knowledge that spending time in natural light and air is good for our health, but riding an e-bike may give you a sense of independence and adventure you would not have had otherwise. 

In addition, the endorphins we get from exercising may actually help improve emotions, and the simple pleasure of going for a bike ride can be a welcome break from the strains of everyday life.

In a nutshell, e-bikes are awesome and you should ride one. 

The combination of the wind and sun on your face, the sights and sounds of nature, and the effortlessness of the ride can transport you back to your childhood.

The freedom of movement afforded by an e-bike is unparalleled. 

It’s a great way to get some fresh air and a modest workout, and it helps you get in the right frame of mind to tackle any obstacles you face each day.

The positive effects on mental health that may be achieved by cycling are on par with those that can be accomplished through any kind of physical exercise.

Cycling has been shown to have positive effects on a person’s mental state, which includes increased happiness and decreased stress and anxiety. 

This is in addition to the benefits of being outside in the fresh air and being active.

Though there are numerous practical gains from using an electric bicycle, there is also the possibility of great pleasure.

Benefits of electric bikes conclusion

 

A lot of us learned how to ride bicycles when we were kids, and switching to an electric bike isn’t that much of a learning curve.

Except that riding an ebike, as opposed to a traditional bicycle, is a great deal more exciting and intriguing.

You may get on it and ride to your destination just like you did before, but this time you’ll have the great power of an engine and a battery to assist you out.

 

Like regular bicycles, electric bicycles have several advantages. These include less physical exertion, better mental health, increased convenience, and the potential to save time and money. The use of electric bicycles is on the rise.

 

As you can see, there are numerous benefits of owning and riding an electric bike.

You might be surprised by the uses you find for your ebike.

We love to hear of any additional electric bike benefits we may have left out.

Leave a message in the comments.

Happy and safe riding on your electric bike.