When referring to e-bikes, some people may consider the motorcycle to be the e-bike. However, this belief is wrong. An electric bike is the bike which is powered by electricity and you do not need to fuel the vehicle with gas or gasoline because you just need to charge the bike. In some countries where the population is large, such as China, the electric bicycles are popular and almost 80% of Chinese people have an electric bike while in Europe and the United States, an electric bicycle is somewhat new.

There are many reasons to buy an electric bicycle. First, they are environmentally friendly modes of transportation. Electric bicycles use electricity to run, so you just need to charge the electric bicycle batteries instead of buying gas or petrol. Besides, as nowadays the price of fuel, parking lot and taxes keep on increasing, you will no longer have to worry about these problems about these troublesome problems. Moreover, when you encounter traffic jams, you will feel easy and convenient if you are riding an electric bicycle.

From the above we can see that there are a lot of reasons to buy an electric bicycle and the above reasons can be considered as the advantages of an electric bike. Because of these reasons, electric bicycles are welcomed by many people. However, when you are looking for an electric bicycle, you have to pay attention to the following points.

You should pay attention to the weight of the bike. Try to choose light electric bikes because they are easy to pedal when the electric bike battery runs out.
You need to know what kind of motor you would like to use. Generally speaking, if the motor has a large power, the speed of the electric bicycle will be fast.
Pay attention to the electric bike battery and try to choose high quality battery.

Batteries always have a limited lifetime, so we need to buy a new battery from time to time when the old ones can not be used any more. However, some people prefer to buy cheap batteries because they think that these batteries are cheap to buy which can save them some money. However, I would like to say that buying cheap batteries can not save you some money. Instead, you may spend more money if you buy a cheap battery.

I am telling the truth. With a cheap battery, you need to spend a longtime to charge the electric bike battery. That means you will have long charge time which is up to 8 hours. Another disadvantage is that cheap battery has a short cycle life. Contrary to good batteries, cheap batteries need to be replaced very 10 months while a good battery can be used for over a year. Moreover, cheap batteries are heavy and they produce extremely toxic pollution which is harmful for both you and the environment.

From the above we can see that when buying electric bicycles, we should buy good batteries. Good electric bicycle batteries are lightweight and portable, so the electric bicycles will be lighter than those which cheap batteries. Besides, good batteries need little or no maintenance and they can be charged very quickly. That means you only need pennies to charge a good battery.

First, electric bicycles can help you exercise. Contrary to cars, electric bicycles can provide you with the chance to exercise yourself. All electric bikes have pedals, so you can pedal the bike to get some exercise and when you feel tired, you can ride the bike to reach your destination.

Second, electric bicycles are eco-friendly. Cars, motors and some other vehicles that use gas or petrol can pollute the air, but electric bikes do not. Electric bicycles use batteries and when the battery runs out, you can simply recharge the battery. This is very environmental friendly and many environmentalists like this new electric vehicle.

Third, electric bicycles are cheap. I mean that electric bicycles are cheap to buy and cheap to maintain. First, the price of an electric bicycle is affordable now, so nearly everyone can afford an electric bicycle. Next, nearly all parts used on electric bicycles can be found at ordinary bike shops, so if there is something wrong with your electric bicycle; you can simply send it to the bike shops.

Fourth, electric bikes can run very fast even there is traffic jam. When riding an folding electric bicycle, you do not need to pedal it, besides, when there is a traffic jam, you can use the non-motor vehicle lanes instead of waiting for a long time. Therefore, electric bicycles are suitable for daily commuters and workers.

First, do not just be attracted by the design of the electric bicycles. Most people want their electric bicycles to be beautiful, so they hope that the electric bicycles can have direction signal light, viewfinder and many others. However, if an electric bicycles have these things, it will be over-loaded and the life the battery will be shortened.

Second, do not pursue the speed blindly. Most people who are looking for electric bicycles want the electric bike can run very fast. However, you need to know that there are some regulations that limit the electric bicycles’ power. Generally speaking, the standard limit speed should not exceed 20kilometers per hour. So if you can buy an electric bicycle which has a very high speed, you should notice that the electric bike is not qualified and the factory which produces the bike is not standard.

Third, do not think that if the electric bike has little or no noise, they are good. However, you should know that motor can be divided into high speed motor and low speed motor and according to the state regulations, electric bicycles should use high speed motor. So it is natural for electric bikes have some noise.

First, though most electric bikes are now water-proof, you also should not ride electric bikes when it is raining or snowing. If the parts of electric bicycles have been immersed for a long time, they will rust and can cause some problems. Moreover, the battery will out of function when it is immersed with water. So, for the sake of both you and electric batteries, you had better not ride electric bicycles when raining or snowing.

Second, before we turn on the battery and ride the electric bicycle, we had better pedal the bicycle. In this way we can save some battery and it is good for the electric bicycle. Moreover, when there is a strong wind or when you are climbing a hill, you should also pedal the electric bicycle to help it moving. By doing this way your electric bicycle will not be easily broken.

Third, when braking, you should make sure that the power has been cut off. If the power has not been cut off but you brake, you will put yourself in an unsafe situation.

Last but not least, do not put very heavy goods on the electric bicycles. If you carry very heavy goods when riding an electric bike, the electric bicycle will be damaged sooner or later. Besides, if you had to carry some heavy goods, you should pedal the electric bicycle to make sure that the electric bicycle is not overloading.

First, when there is a crowd, you should slow down and pay attention to the distance between you and the people in front of you. When you find that the distance is long, you can ride the electric bicycle. Besides, as electric bikes are heavier than ordinary bikes, you should pay attention to the balance. When you are turning around, you should be careful not to turn on your side.

Second, if you are afraid of knocking down, you can try to pedal the electric bicycles first, and then you can turn on the battery and ride it. If you still feel hard to ride the electric bicycle, you can turn off the battery and pedal again. You can pedal the electric bike until you feel you are ready to ride it. Moreover, when you meet uphill, you can increase the power to help yourself.

Last, you should know where the throttle is and where the brake is. If you want to speed up, you can turn the throttle and if you want to stop, you should use brake to let the electric bicycle slow down. So you need to know these things well.

Lithium-ion battery
As the development of technology, lithium-ion battery appears. Contrary to sealed lead acid battery, lithium-ion battery is very light and can be charged in a short time. However, this kind of battery is somewhat expensive.
Lithium iron phosphate battery
This kind of battery is more expensive than lithium-ion battery because it is a new technology. However, it has a longer life than lithium-ion battery.
Sealed lead acid battery
Few years ago this type of battery is very popular because it is cheap and has a high energy density. People like this kind of battery because it can save them a lot of money. However, the disadvantages of the battery are that this battery is heavy to carry and it has a very short life.

How to maintain the electric bike battery to make it last longer?
Battery is an important part of electric bicycles. If you do not take care of your electric bicycle battery, it will get broken and you will need to buy a new one. That will cost you a lot of money. However, here I will give you some tips and I hope you can remember them.
Do not recharge the battery overnight because this behavior may damage the battery.
Dispose of the battery when it gets very old and buy a new one.
Always keep the batteries dry when you are cleaning electric bikes.
Store the electric bikes battery in some place that is cool and dry.
Prevent the battery from rain, heat and snow.
After each use you should recharge the battery.

The electric bicycles are suitable for senior citizen. Many old people are forced to quit cycling due to their age. Besides, when they want to go somewhere far away, they find it is difficult for them to take a bus. However, electric bicycles can help them solve all the problems. Electric bikes are safe, fast and sweat-free. Seniors can have short trips around town or go somewhere far away by riding electric cycles.

Besides, the environmentalists also prefer to ride an electric bike because electric bicycles will not pollute the air. An environmentalist is the person who believes in the philosophy of environmentalism. Environmentalists always identify themselves as greens and they are very concerned about the environment. Therefore, electric bikes are popular among them because electric bicycles are environmentally friendly. An electric bike is powered by a rechargeable battery rather than gasoline, so it does not produce carbon dioxide and will not pollute the air.

Electric bikes are also suitable for people who want to save money. Driving a car is expensive. Cars are costly, the parking fees are high and the car maintenance is expensive. So some people can not afford a car. However, an electric bike can be considered as an alternative to a car. Almost everyone can afford an electric bicycle because it is cheap to buy and maintain. Besides, you do not need to take driving test to ride an electric bicycle.

When maintaining the electric bicycles, you should know that electric bicycle battery is a key part. Battery is considered as the most important part because it is the power source of an electric bicycle. Therefore, you should maintain it very carefully. First, you should know that depleting your battery completely can decrease the battery’s life, so you need to save some reserve power on your battery. Second, do not leave the battery to recharge overnight otherwise; you will damage your electric bicycle battery.

Besides, the cleansing of the electric bikes is also important because too much dust can cause the components break. Excessive dirt will lead to unnecessary repairs, so clean your electric bicycle regularly to keep it running smoothly. When cleaning, you should remove any dirt, sand and mud that got caught on the bike and spray lubricant on the chain, levers and cables. By doing these, you will find that your bike can run much faster and quieter. So, if you have time, you can clean your bike after each ride.

Moreover, you should also pay attention to the storage of the electric bike. Instead of leaving the bike out in the rain or snow, you should store it somewhere dry and cool. If the battery is wet or overheats, it will not last longer. Therefore, try to find a good place to store the bike.

Here are some points that you should consider when choosing an electric bike.

The first thing you should consider is the price. When buying things, I think the most important thing people would like to consider is the price. A new electric bike starts as low as 300 US dollars and can cost as much as 3000 US dollars. If you are willing to spend about 1500 US dollars on buying electric bikes, you will get a really solid, reliable and quality one. However, if the bicycle seller charges you very little money, do not consider it. When an electric bike is too cheap, it will not be safe for you to use.

However, the batter should be also in your consideration. The battery type can determine how long you can ride. If you do not need to ride a long way, then a small bike battery will be sufficient. Otherwise, you will need premium battery power. Usually speaking, you can travel between 12 to 30 miles with a fully charged standard battery. Besides, before buying an electric bicycle you should check the production date of the battery to make sure it is the latest one because old batteries are prone to expose and can pollute the environment.