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When people who are new to the idea hear the word
electric bike, know from first-hand experience, they will
generally jump to the conclusion that they are too costly
for them without actually knowing the reality – that
e-bikes can be an incredibly cheap method of transport.
many other health benefits that this mode of transport
could provide.
Firstly, yes, they do generally cost over £1,000 and can
even be up to ,
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for the sporty brand name
models, but the average cost is much cheaper than a car.
At the lower end of the price bracket, e-bikes are often a
similar price to a decent push bike.
The initial outlay money spent here will be covered pretty
quickly when factoring in the running costs. It costs on
average just six pence to recharge the standard electric
bike.
Although both the car and public transport are more
common modes of travel, we all know how taxing these
things can be on the bank account. With the likes of MOT,
petrol, taxes, insurance, Oyster cards, parking charges,
and bus passes all costing huge amounts, all of these
money worries could be forgotten in the long term with
the acquisition of an e-bike.
3.) CONVENIENCE
We ve already mentioned the benefits of this when
commuting, but this isn t applicable to the nine-to-five
crowd alone. Tube and bus strikes happen all year round,
during the week or at the weekends, as is the case with
roadworks and traffic ams.
With an e-bike there s no wasting your weekend waiting
in queues for a bus, sitting in traffic or trying to cram on
to an overcrowded metro you ust set off on your own
schedule.
Although it’s not as intense as the push bike, the electric
bike still provides a good level of exercise depending on
the power assist settings that you use, and can dial up
and down.
xercise equals improved health and the e-bike is a great
opportunity to make a significant lifestyle change. or
those who really feel uncomfortable about the idea of
umping into intense daily exercise, the e-bikes are also
significantly less intimidating than the standard push-
bike, with the motor naturally removing some of the
pressures and giving you a hand up steep inclines.
Although being around in modern form for almost 30
years in Japan, electric bikes are relatively new to the
with the first specialist retailer opening here in
.
Many people that think cycling isn’t for them can easily
be reintroduced to the fun and benefits if they give an
electric bike a try. We all know someone that could
cycle more.
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With the option of cutting corners and sailing through
city centres on the weekend, the e-bike is arguably the
most efficient way of getting from point A to point B as
you are naturally much less at the mercy of the irritations
of the road. Not only will getting yourself an e-bike be beneficial
to your health, but also to the health of the planet.
We all know the effects that both fuel consumption
and emissions are having on our home in the likes of
sustainability and global warming.
Other notable conveniences I should mention include the
ability to re-charge the bike s battery at home without
trips to the petrol station and the ability to park up
quickly and easily – another big plus point in a busy city
and a time-saver when getting into work every day. Switching to an electric bike will no doubt help to reduce
your individual carbon footprint so you can be a hero just
by having fun.
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Not only could the e-bike be the answer to a reduction in
stress levels and a better sleeping routine, but there are
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have mentioned a lot about the advantages e-bikes
have over fuel-based travel, but they do also have
advantages over the standard push bike.
Think about cycling uphill for example, or with kids or the
weekly shop on the back. lectric bikes give you super-
human-like abilities and allow you to do more without
wishing you hadn t, making it a fantastic car-alternative
in many situations.
We’ve even got customers that run their businesses from
electric bikes offering everything from gardening services
to ice creams. The possibilities are endless!