The range of an electric bike is how far you can ride it on one charge. A common problem is figuring out how to assess electric bike range. All electric bikes are advertised as having a particular range. However, these advertised ranges are often inaccurate. In fact, sometimes they are downright exaggerated, and may even be […]
Crank Drive Motors Crank drive motors were the first advanced electric bike motors, and were developed in Japan in the early 1990s by Panasonic and Yamaha. As the name clearly indicates, they are situated in the crank (the crank set being the round thing that cleverly converts the energy from your legs into energy that […]
Statistics indicate that almost 1,000 bicyclists lose their lives, and more than 130,000 are injured in accidents that happen on roads in America yearly. Bicycle-related injuries vary in severity based on how serious the crash is. While some bicycle accidents are avoidable, others are beyond your control. Discussed below are six common causes of bicycle accidents. […]
Endurance training in cycling refers to the process of building stamina, muscular endurance and aerobic capacity to help cyclists ride longer distances at a consistent pace. It involves a combination of low-intensity, long-distance rides and high-intensity interval training sessions using equipment like an electric city bike. This type of training helps cyclists improve their cardiovascular fitness, […]
This post describes the health benefits of electric bikes, based on scientific research and on the experiences of electric bike riders. These health benefits include getting significant levels of exercise, improving cardiac health, improving blood sugar levels, strengthening muscles, bones and joints, building confidence, being able to keep cycling as we age, and preventing serious […]
Electric bicycle usage has become increasingly popular and with that popularity has come an increase in e-bike variety and regulations. In order to stay safe and find the right e-bike for your cycling needs, it’s important to take the time to understand common e-bike classifications and regulations. Moving forward, this will help ensure your personal […]
Seattle is often praised for its bike-friendly infrastructure, but with an uptick in cyclist fatalities, bike advocacy groups look to add more legislation to mitigate these accidents. A report made by Axios reveals a 15% increase in cycling deaths over the past 5 years. The total is 2.8 bicycle-related fatalities per million Seattle residents. This is just […]
A study out of Norway shows that electric bikes cause people to cycle longer and more often. The effect was strongest on women. In a time when we really need to find viable and sustainable transportation alternatives, decrease traffic congestion, and get more exercise, this is really good news. Maggie (Mrs. Average Joe Cyclist) finds […]