A new kind of vehicle is an electric bike. User Reviews

A very special kind of vehicle is an electric bike. Compared with conventional models, it has certain advantages.

History of creation

As early as the beginning of the twentieth century, the first experiments were carried out on placing various engines on a bicycle. But only in 1994 the Japanese company "Yamaha" was established production of models equipped with electric motors. This became possible in connection with the use of modern nickel-cadmium batteries. Their capacity from 7 to 10 ampere-hours is enough to move for 20-30 kilometers. This is quite enough in the conditions of the city.

The electric bike began to gain popularity rapidly. This has become a prerequisite for the release of this type of vehicle by many firms. Electric bike boom began in Japan. Then he embraced China, America, Europe.

What are the advantages of an electric bike

Feedback from users suggests that these models are very advantageous from traditional ones. It is worth saying that riding an electric bicycle delivers to the owner all the pleasures, as well as from the movement on an ordinary bike. At the same time, it is easy to overcome a section of the road with ascent. The speed of the electric bike is up to 35 km per hour.

An important advantage of the vehicle is its ease of maintenance. In order to recharge the battery, it is enough to plug it into the outlet. Even in the situation when the battery is discharged during the ride, this vehicle can be brought home, as on a traditional model. To do this, you just need to twist the pedals that the electric bike is equipped with.

User reviews note its noiselessness. The electric bike does not pollute the surrounding air with exhaust fumes, so its purchase is an excellent choice for those who care about the cleanliness of the environment.

It is also pleasant that when driving an electric bike nobody will ask its owner whether it has the rights and insurance. Do not need registration of the vehicle.

Variety of models

What characteristics does the electric bike have? Customer feedback positively characterizes the manufactured folding models of this vehicle. They combine surprisingly compactness and speed. The weight of such an electric bike is small. It is approximately twenty five kilograms. A folding vehicle can easily be removed into a special carrying case. At the same time it can be placed in a car (in the back seat or in the trunk). It's not that cheap an electric bike. Customer reviews, however, praised its advantages, despite the high price.

Any models of electric bicycles are similar in appearance to traditional ones. The only difference is the presence of an electric drive located below the frame. Modern manufacturers produce models of different sizes, with large or small wheels. There are options for rural roads and for city streets.

Chinese electric bicycles

Two-wheeled transport is a priority on the roads of the Middle Kingdom. In this regard, manufacturers are creating increasingly new models of this vehicle.
The first Chinese electric bicycles were released in 1998. At the moment, they are exported all over the world. Annually, about thirty million electric bicycles are produced. At the same time, they delight their customers with a variety of models and an inexpensive price. Thus, every interested person is able to acquire such transport.