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Understanding Electric Bike Modes: Throttle vs. Pedal Assist (Pedelec)

In this article you will learn about the different throttle types (twist grip, thumb, push button), pedal assist types (torque sensor and cadence sensor) and which mode may be best for you.

How Much Does it Cost to Charge Your Electric Bike?

So you have heard about how cost effective electric bikes are for getting around, but do you know how much it actually costs to charge your e-bike? Well in this post I will crunch the numbers to show just how cost effective they are. Norm, an Electric Bike Report reader, recently asked: “My charger used [...]

The Electric Bike: Conveniences of a Car with the Advantages of a Bicycle

I have been thinking of quick ways to describe what an electric bike is all about to someone that has no idea what an electric bike is. Sometimes quick catchy sounds bites can really help someone visualize what these e-bikes are all about. So far I have come up with this; “Electric bikes combine some [...]

Electric Bike Battery Basics: What are these Volts & Amp Hours?

Alright!  You are getting excited about the electric bike scene and you start looking around at some e-bikes, but what do volts, amp hours, watt hours mean?  Well I aim to answer some of these questions for you here! The terminology for electric bike batteries can seem a little foreign at first but I think [...]


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