Commuting To Work Via Electric Bicycle Is No Sweat!

Seeing a bevy of briefcases and bicycle helmets on the way to/from work seems to be a new trend!

These new ebikes (electric bicycles or hybrid bikes) do not require a special license or registration beyond those required for a non-motorized bicycle.  Standard road rules apply, which allows one to commute to work or leisurely use designated bike paths and lanes.

When cruising on electric power, this alternate commuter method of getting to work is literally no sweat at all.  While all your fellow commuters are stuck in bumper to bumper traffic you’ll be flying by them at speeds up to 28km per hour (17 mph).

Not only does riding an electric bike to work help save the environment, but it can also significantly reduce the amount you currently spend on parking fees and fuel bills.  Many people are surprised to find out that the lithium battery pack on these electric bicycles only costs approximately five cents for a full charge.  These bikes also use many standard bike parts, so they are cheap to maintain.

For most workers riding a standard bike to and from work, even on days with nice weather can be rather problematic, due to lack of showers or changing facilities at their place of work.  However, with an electric bike you have the option of being propelled totally just by electric power,  even though you could peddle if you wished to still get a work out.

It is in the best interest of almost any business to install a few more bicycle racks out in the company parking lot, which not only helps the environment by keeping cars off the road, but can also serve as a potential fitness outlet for employees and customers. Studies have shown that paying close attention to personal health and fitness helps to minimize the need for unscheduled doctor’s visits, which in turn lowers overall health care cost.

Electric bikes has come a long way in recent years and most people have never even taken one out for a test drive, our advice here at EV.com is to rectify that situation ASAP!  As the only way to know if the bike “feels right” to you is to just go out and ride one, we believe you will be beyond pleasantly pleased, you might very well end up thinking just how did you ever survive all this time without one (just like a portable telephone or the internet)? As handling is mostly a matter of personal preference only you can really determine if you like the way it handles corners, speed changes, throttle inputs, and braking.

We (Ken Burridge and some of the EV.com staff) recently went on test rides of the Nope Dyno III and Nope Luxe III (Distributed by Ecomotion). These electric bikes were very lightweight and effortless to ride…and dare we say “fun”?  When was the last time you had fun driving to work? Anyway it might take some time to get use to seeing more and more people wearing a suit while riding bicycles to work, but the ebike is certainly making that more likely than ever before.

Frame: Aluminium

Wheel: 26″ Alloy

Weight w/Battery: 24kg (53 lbs)

Brakes: Front/Rear disc brakes

Max Speed Using Motor Only: 28km/hr (17 mph)

Range: 30-40km (19-25 miles)

Power Options: Motor/Pedal/Pedal Assist

Motor Type: 200 watt Electric DC Brushless Hub Motor

Derailleur: Shimano 6 speed

Battery Recharge Time: 3-5 hrs

Battery Type: Lithium (lockable & detachable)

Charging Capacity: 37v/10ah

Max Number of Charges: 800

Battery weight 2.5kg (5.5 lbs)