Electric only – where the rider simply twists the throttle and the bike gets going much like a moped or scooter, without any assistance from the rider but this drains the battery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe drive-train provides the power and torque necessary to manually turn the wheels of the bicycle. Mid-drive motors send power directly to the drivetrain making chain cranking easier. Most drive-trains allow the rider to shift gears making it easier or harder to pedal.<\/p>\n
Charging your battery is as simple as plugging it into any wall outlet. High quality batteries take between 2-4 hours to fully charge and have a life span of about 700-1000 charges. Cheaper batteries however take 6-8 hours and last between 300-700 charges.<\/p>\n
Electric bikes nowadays are still making their way to the top of the transportation popularity hill. Being eco-friendly and most importantly a great asset in the activities of an everyday bike-rider, they are one of the greatest inventions in the cycling area.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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