At its core, the e-bike is equal to the regular bike. However, e-bikes have some advanced parts that differ from regular bikes like motor, battery, and sensor. Since with these complicated and crucial components, it may spend us more time and energy to maintain it. Therefore, we will get the most use of it and enjoy more from the e-bike.Like most sorts of transportation, electric bikes also need regular maintenance to ensure they work properly.Generally speaking, we may seek help from a professional maintainer when we have trouble with our e-bikes because it is convenient for us to cope with the problem. Nevertheless, if we pay more attention to them, they will give us fewer troubles and end up costing us less money.Obviously, how important is regular maintenance of our e-bikes. It will keep our e-bikes stay in top condition and reduce any large repairs in the future.Then what should we do to maintain our e-bikes? Here are some tips for you for reference. 1, GENERAL MAINTENANCE First and foremost, general maintenance is the most crucial thing to help e-bikes stay in top condition. In common sense, we must check our e-bikes both before and after we ride them.Before we ride our e-bike, we should keep in mind that keep tires inflated and the battery fully charged is important. Also, we should confirm the condition of brakes and other electronic parts like sensors and displays. It is also good for our safety to check all the parts before riding. For example, checking brakes conditions will prevent us from hurting once we encounter the unexpected accidents. Confirming battery capacity can inform us how long we can ride.Then what we should do after we ride our e-bikes? On a sunny day, it is easy to take care of an e-bike. What we need to do is to store our e-bikes in a clean place. However, we need to do more after we ride on a rainy day. First, it is crucial to keep the e-bike clear and dry, so we can clean the frame, tires, and other parts which are wet because of the rain. Second, we can dry the bike with a clean cloth, or place the bike in a ventilated place and let it dry naturally. Finally, we can store it as usual. 2, OBEY THE RULES Not only do we need to know what we should do to our e-bikes, but what we cannot do to our e-bikes is also crucial. First, the manufacturer will provide us with a manual and once we received our e-bikes, we should check it and know all the information about the e-bikes. Also, it is the first thing after we received the e-bike. Then we can install the e-bike following the manual. Besides, there will be some suggestions for us how to protect it and we must strictly abide by them. Nevertheless, in order to seek thrills or pursue extraordinary feelings, some cyclists may adjust the top speed illegally without any support. All in all, for the rules listed in the user manual, we must check thoroughly then keep in mind and obey them.   3, ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Routine maintenance is the key factor to longevity for our e-bikes. The following are some suggestions for maintaining the different e-bike’s parts.Tires: We should examine the tires regularly to ensure that they are in correct air pressure or inflated. Typically, with an e-bike, you can ride a greater distance than an ordinary bike so the stone on the road will have a greater chance of destroying the tire while you are riding. So be sure to maintain the correct air pressure and keep it inflate. If the air is too low, then the wheel will stick in the ground so the inner tire may be damaged.Brakes: If checking tires regularly ensures the longevity of the e-bikes, then checking brakes makes you safe when you ride the e-bike. Regardless of different types of e-bike brakes, guaranteeing they are effectively working is the most important thing among your riding tour. No one wants to have such experience that you cannot control the e-bikes when you are riding because of the poor condition brakes, especially when you went downhill. How dangerous if the brakes do not work properly. Thus, having this good habit to check the brakes can provide a safe and fun riding experience for you. Take a close look at your brakes pads after you ride it to see how they're holding up. We know the type of brakes may vary, from rim brakes, mechanical disc brakes with hydraulic disc brakes, each having slightly different maintenance tips. What's more, be sure to repair or replace the brake once they have anything wrong. Or, you can test the brake often in a safe environment to ensure it can work properly.Chain: One of the common problems for the chains is the chain skip, which is so terrible experience for us when we are absorbed in riding. In order to avoid this common problem, and we need to keep the chain in a lubricated state. After we cleaned the e-bike and dried it, lubricating the chain is a necessity to prevent it from rust and wear. Then in the next time to ride it, the e-bike will be in top condition and we can enjoy it directly.Battery: The most important electronic pieces of e-bikes are the battery. Ensure that you already read the manual that how to charge it properly before you attempt to charge it. You must know that the incorrect charging method will damage the battery or wear it out quickly. What’s more, making sure to avoid storing the battery in extreme cold or hot temperatures when the e-bike is not in use. Last, occasionally charging the battery will extend its longevity. So, just keep all the tips in mind to do battery care.Frame: It is not acceptable to leave massive mud or dirt on the e-bike frame because it may lead to chipping paint. Clean the frame with water, a dry rag, or soft towels, even you can coat a layer to prevent the frame rust. But, do not use the high-pressure hose to clean the frame, and leave the battery on when you clean it in case of damaging its charging connectors. When storing the e-bike, keep in mind that you need to avoid bad weather conditions such as rain, snow, and direct sunlight.   4, REGULAR TOOLS FOR MAINTENANCE We not only need to know the theories of e-bikes maintenance, but also we need to know what tools should we have to do the maintenance. Compared with the professional tools we will find the repair shop, what we need to hold is the regular tools because we just need to maintain the e-bike but repair it. Thus, we need to know some simple and regular tools. For example, clean rags or towels, gentle degreasing soap, and lubricant, as well as the tire pump and pressure gauge, then some basic toolkit or multi-tool. Of course, those tools are not even enough for e-bike maintenance, but with them, you can keep your e-bike in good condition and protect it from wear or damage. If you are a senior cyclist, then you can prepare more tools.   5, CONCLUSION Do not ignore the general and regular maintenance for your e-bike. Many riders just complain that why their e-bikes damage so quickly but do not care what they did or what they do not do for their e-bikes. It is necessary to grasp the knowledge of e-bikes maintenance and keep it in mind, then take it into practice in your daily riding tour.

There are two different types of brakes for e-bikes: rim brake and disc brake. The rim brake was applied for the e-bikes since it came into the cycle market. But with the development of e-bikes and the upgrade of cycle components, more manufactures are outfitting another type of brakes with their e-bikes, the disc brake. With the application of the disc brake, some questions about these two brakes also arise more attention and interest among cyclists. In general, when it comes to the different types of the same attribute item, we will explore their features and then choose the suitable one to put into use.Thus, in this article, we will discuss some features and details about these two different brakes to help cyclists learn more information and select one which suits them. 1, THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THESE TWO BRAKES The brake is the most important part that makes us cycling safe and guarantees our cycling distance longer. All brakes work by a pad against the wheel surface to increase the friction and then stop the e-bike or reduce its speed. However, since these are two different types of brakes, their obvious difference is where their braking force is applied. For traditional rim brakes, the braking force is generated by the friction between the outer edge of the rim itself and the braking pad. Whereas, the disc braking force is applied by a rotor in the middle of the wheel. Another difference between them is how to activate these two brakes. With a rim brake, we can activate it with the cable system which squeezes the calipers on the rim. As for the disc brake, on the other hand, there are usually two different types of it: mechanical and hydraulic disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes work with the fluid pressure which builds when we are braking, causing pistons inside the calipers toward the rotor. The friction that generated is the origin of the stopping power. As for the mechanical disc brake system, it is also activated with a cable system. 2, THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES Advantages of rim brakesWeight: it is lighter than the disc brakes. If you are seeking for a light electric bike, the you can choose one equipped with a rim brake, you will save your weight about 1 pound.Aerodynamic: there are no calipers and rotors causing extra drag when you are riding especially on flat or downhill sections.Easy to operate: rim brakes are usually easier to maintain, repair, and install for average riders. Rim brake parts and operation are elementary, and it does not require senior skills to handle it.Cheap: rim brakes are usually cost you less.Advantage of disc brakesPower: disc brakes usually offer more stopping power when you tend to stop your bike or reduce the speed. With its help, there is no delay when you are operating the brake.Friendly to rims: disc brakes usually cause less even no damage to the e-bike rims. The disc brakes are mounted on the middle of the wheel and there are no connections between the brakes and rims, so you do not have to worry about the rims wear.Reliable in wet weather: disc brakes usually perform better in bad weather like rainy weather. Their self-contained position and superb stopping power are generally protected your e-bike from wet conditions or push you in a dangerous dilemma.Wider tires: disc brakes usually require less on the size of tires because of their position on the e-bikes. Thus the disc brake will be the ideal choice for the mountain cyclist. Disadvantages of rim brakesWeaker in weather: rim brakes cannot work as well in wet weather, and it may cause a slip when you brake and may cause dangerous conditions for riders.Rim wear: rim brakes result in more damages to the e-bikes rim and brake pads. Due to the position and the force origin, rim brakes cause more damage or wear to the rims surface.Power: rim brakes apply less stopping power especially when you downhill.Limited wheel or tire sizes: rim brakes have more requirements for the size of tires. Disadvantages of disc brakesExpensive and heavier: with the rotors and calipers, disc brakes are more expensive and heavier than rim brakes.Less aerodynamic: disc brakes are less aerodynamic. The calipers and discs create more wind resistance.Difficult to maintain: disc brakes are usually more complicated to maintain and adjust because of the brake components. 3, TIPS OF SELECTING BRAKES As time goes by, the disc brakes are more popular among cyclists and the trend tends to the disc brake, too. It becomes commonplace on the e-bike market, and when cyclists select their e-bikes they will purchase one equipped with disc brakes. However, it is not a wise decision to choose the brakes just depend on the popularity of the brakes or the market trends. Then, how should we select the brakes? Here are some tips for you.First, we need to make clear our exact demand of using an e-bike. For instance, if you are a senior cyclist and you prefer to seek thrill and fun with a mountain bike, then the disc brake can be your first choice. When you ride the mountain bike, the disc brake can make your cycling safer with the superb stopping power, and it can guarantee you to ride through the harsh weather as well as the tougher terrain. Once you brake, it will have no delay to stop your e-bike. Most important, the disc brake requires little of the tires sized, so you have more alternative to choose the mountain e-bike with wider tires to keep the balance. With this disc brake, you can ride with a peace of minding.Second, if you are a casual or average rider, and most of the time you ride your e-bike to commute, to take some errands, to have a weekend riding with your family or friends, then you can choose the rim brake. What’s more, the rim brakes is lighter than the disc brake because there is no extra weight comes with the calipers from disc brake, then you can ride and store it easier. Last, the rim brake is generally easier to install and maintain, even though there is any defectives with the brake, you can also fix it with the reference of the user manual.Third, when it comes to purchase any items, cost would be the first factor that we must consider. From the above introduction, we know the disc brakes are costly than the rim brakes. After we are cleared to our exact demand of using an e-bike, then choose a brake according to our economic strength is the next important thing. Remember that do not purchase it to exceed our economic strength or our factual need, especially when you realized that you do not need expensive brakes for your e-bike use after you ride it. 4.CONCLUSION Even though you do not make sure which type of brakes is your best choice, the most crucial thing for you to ride an e-bike is installing a brake and check to protect it from damage. All we know that the brake is an indispensable part of your e-bikes, then you need to learn some fundamental information about it and keep it in your mind. Comparing their pros and cons, select one and install it in your e-bike. Also, do not forget to do the general or regular maintenance for the brakes.

Ebike tires, usually being pneumatic tires, rely upon adequate air pressure that offers superior shock absorption for a smooth ride. It is common for a normal bike or an electric bike to employ tubed tires (also known as clincher tires) which insert a separate inflatable tube, and it is relatively simple to repair and replace that you do not need any special machinery to demount the tires from rims. The application of inner tubes to tires seems to draw an obvious distinction amid tubed, tubeless, and tubular tires. For sure, tubeless tires (or vacuum tires), no longer the preserve of car, is trending in the two wheels’ market, which is typically used on mountain bikes and has better puncture resistance, greatly reducing the risk of ‘snake bite’ puncture flats. That being said, you have to spend more money on tubeless components, and take more time for replacement and routine maintenance.Whether tubed tires or tubeless tires are attached to the rims of an electric bike, it is inevitable to have a flat tire due to various factors, such as puncturing by sharp objects, getting tires over-pumped, and using ripped tires. The significance of an ebike tire is beyond doubt as they are designed to absorb shock from the road surface, transmit traction or braking force to the ground, maintain or change the direction without slipping. With a long list of tangible benefits, tires rub and make contact with the uneven ground all the time, which requires some routine maintenance to prevent a flat tire for your next ride or maybe at some point. However, if you keep leaving them unattended, a small puncture will be a headache even for a short commute ride. Here are some tips underneath that you can have the tires well-maintained.   1.KEEP A PROPER TIRE PRESSURE The PSI (pound per square inch) is a unit of pressure or of stress based on avoirdupois units, which is widely used as the measuring unit of tire pressure. A tire with higher PSI is harder, while lower PSI is softer. Usually, a cycling novice may think that a hard tire means less work or a soft tire with more effort. But the fact of the matter is that soft tires as apposed to hard tires could roll over small rocks and other obstacles, allowing you to ride smoother and freely even on a bumpy road. As it is, you might be wondering what is the right tire pressure for your pneumatic tires. Well, it depends.For keeping your tires aired up properly, there are a number of factors that should be counted: the rider weight, tire and rim width, cycling terrain, riding style, comfort, and speed, etc. First and foremost, the rider's weight would surely matter a lot. For example, a rider with a weight of 140lbs would find that a 26” X2.2” tire of 35 PSI tire pressure is too hard for road use, but by contrast too soft for a rider with a weight of 400lbs. The former will also find that the tires are too hard to grip the road surface even with superior tread depth, and easily sliding out while riding. Further relevance you should take into account is that the tire pressures on the front and rear wheels are supposed to be different since huge portions of your weight are supported by the latter.Moving on to another factor - the tire width, it is worth mentioning that different types of riding determine the different demands on tire width. Generally, the width of the tire depends on the internal width of the rim, which allows for varying volumes of air to inflate. For an electric road bike, tire width would be thinner, which means that you can inflate less volume of air inside in comparison to electric mountain bikes with more volume of air. Being a basic rule of thumb, tires with larger volumes can be run at relatively low tire pressure than low volume tires. For instance, pumping up a 26” X2.0” tire with 25 PSI pressure will create you a tranquil riding, but to a 26” X4.0” tire, it is under-inflation that you could sense the presence of little rock shards and debris.Further elements in deciding the right PSI for your tires should be the terrain that you are going to hit on. Is it a flow trail or a well-paved asphalt road? When pedaling on the rocky road, you should use an easy-to-read gauge to check if the tire pressure is high enough (but not overinflation) to prevent rim damage and puncture.Since it is hard for you to decide what pressure to pump up your tires, here is a general rule. We suggest running a little lower PSI than the maximum tire pressure from manufacturers, or more than the suggested minimum tire pressure. For example, a 26” X4.0” fat tubed tire suggests a 25-28 PSI of tire pressure for routine rides. Proper tire pressure should be firm or slightly soft, but not hard as stones. Meanwhile, you can run a tubeless tire at slightly low pressure due to its preferable puncture resistance. 2.CHECK AND CLEAN TIRE TREAD PERIODICALLY The cause of a flat tire is not only confined to an improper inflating, but simply a puncture by all sorts of sharp objects likely a nail, glass debris, or iron wires that would be vital for your next riding. It is necessary to take a periodic step to glance over your tire tread and clean up the embedded debris and dirt in time. Meanwhile, more attention should be paid to the corrosion protection of tires. Once your eBike’s tires come into contact with acidoid, flammable, or corrosive chemicals on the ground, it will cause the corrosion and deformation of tires. Therefore, don’t forget to check and clean the tread after rides to keep them in good condition. 3.KEEP OUT OF THE SUN If leaving out your electric bike in the heat of the sun, you will find your tires degrade at a faster speed. Tires are extremely susceptible to ultraviolet rays, weather, and temperature. Rain and high temperature can bring about faster wear and more expenses in repair. One of the effective ways to retard their retrogressive process is to keep your tires out of harsh sunlight. It is practicable to cover your eBike with a sun protectant tarp for long parking in the sun. 4.STORAGE Check the tire pressure regularly to ensure a tire’s state of being inflated if you are storing your ebike that you have not ridden for a long time. You can also consider removing the tires from the rim completely as leaving them on the ebike may result in flat-spotting. 5.REPLACE YOUR TIRES TIMELY Tires, regarded as consumable, require a constant inspection and timely replacement. The signs like worn-out tread, rubber cracks on the tires, and constant flats denote an underlying risk of riding, which are also the indicators to replace a new tire.

WHAT IS AN E-BIKE? When we hear an electric bicycle, the first image we imagine may be a scooter or electric motorcycle.In fact, they look pretty different. Think about a regular and traditional bicycle, then add several electrical components to it like a motor, battery, and controller, at last, you integrate all components into the design.Finally, an e-bike is complete. E-BIKES AND DAILY LIFE Traditional bikes are difficult to control for people who have different levels of cycling abilities, thus the e-bikes make cycling possible for different groups, especially the people who have keen issues or heart disease but want to cycle with their families on weekends or holidays. Moreover, e-bikes are popular with elderly people because now they can cycle for decades longer than previous generations, also various e-bike types are safer and easier to ride for them. With the aging crisis in this world, the daily outgoing of the elderly is greatly restricted when their family members cannot be with them all day. But because of the different types of e-bikes, these groups can get out and keep exercising, which will relieve other family members from several burdens and allow them to work at ease.An e-bike travel trip with friends makes everyone comfortable and closer to nature, which can also take a different feeling from work. With the help of special electric motor design, people can plan a short journey or a little longer trip in less time with families, friends, or colleagues.Let’s think about if you choose e-bikes, how happy your family will be? You can plan trips with them and you will have less pressure in taking care of the elderly. E-BIKES AND HEALTH The additional push provided by the e-bike’s electric motor makes it easy to ride, especially for many people who suffered either serious physical health conditions or debilitating mental illnesses. Compared with traditional bikes, e-bikes have the potential to provide the same health benefits due to the higher biking speeds, greater motor energy, and longer ride times.Physical healthThese physical health benefits from e-bikes include getting different levels of exercise, improving cardiac health, improving blood sugar levels and immune system, strengthening muscles, bones, and joints, being able to keep cycling as we aging.As we all know that, riding belongs to a type of aerobic exercise, sustained aerobic exercise helps us lose weight or keep fit. For many people, if they use the e-bike as part of their daily life, such as commuting to work, they can benefit from it even they do not have enough time to do the outdoor exercise. Thanks to e-bikes, we can guarantee ourselves time and space to exercise muscles, lungs, and heart while enjoying a bit of fresh air to make up for our sedentary lifestyle.Mental healthMental health is as important as physical benefits gained from e-bikes, which help us achieve a healthier state of mind. In fact, riding an electric bike for recreation or basic transportation will improve our brain function.It’s well-known that fresh air and sunlight are significant for our health being. E-bikes riding meets this demand and offers us more chances to get close to nature, which provides a relaxed and sober life for us.Regular exercise, for example, riding an electric bike, may contribute to better sleep and fight insomnia. Getting regular exercise helped us fall asleep more quickly than those who live a sedentary lifestyle. People who exercised frequently were also less likely to wake up during the night than people who did not exercise. Also, when we exercised less we complained about sleep problems more.As more and more people like this outdoor sport, many cycling clubs, teams, or organizations pull together large groups who enjoy the same interest or have the same talking topic, which can help them enrich their off-work life.For the elder people or those who recovery from knee surgery or other surgeries, traditional bikes may be difficult for them to cycling again. But the e-bike offers a simple solution to them and helps them start cycling again, also provide more confidence in them in cycling and making friends. E-BIKES AND COMMUTE E-bikes are an extraordinary choice in contrast to traditional bikes, public transportation, and vehicles if you’re looking for another healthy and convenient way to get to work. Riding an e-bike to commute can be much less expensive than driving or taking public transportation.As a commuter, e-bikes are healthier than traditional bikes collecting dust or vehicle exhaust because e-bikes are faster than traditional bikes and you will spend less time on the road.We know that regular exercise can help us reduce stress and depression with relaxation. If you use e-bikes every day, you are likely to have decreased mortality compared with non-cyclists regardless of other physical exercises that they engage in. After all, e-bikes play an important role in improving our general well-being in the future.What's different from a sedentary lifestyle is, riders can stay active during their commute, but with the help of the electric assistance available on e-bike motor, riders can maintain composure, refreshed, and relaxed upon arrival. So we won’t arrive to work sweaty and out of breath.Due to the electric motor assist, the commuters can cover much longer distances with much less effort than traditional bicycles, so you can arrive at a wider range with the e-bikes if you choose to do so.Thanks to the special design, you will be surprised to find that parking becomes easy and convenient! Firstly, you no longer must circle the parking lot in search of a spot or pay for the parking fee. Secondly, you can simply lock your e-bike up and go to your office, which also saves you time. Another obvious benefit to commuting with e-bikes is the long-term cost benefits over public transportation or maintenance of private cars. Thus, riding e-bikes to commute is both time-saving and money-saving. E-BIKES AND ENVIRONMENT Pollution-free, noise pollution-free, and environmentally friendly are other reasons to ride e-bikes.E-bikes provide zero emissions, which means they do not release toxic gases and smog, or any vehicle exhaust that result in respiratory and other health issues. As such, e-bikes do not contribute to air pollution, meaning they are beneficial for urban areas or large cities severely affected by automobile exhaust.Compared with other motorized transport, the e-bikes will not generate dust or vehicle exhaust, which can reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, as well as reduce stress and exposure to polluted air.Also, e-bikes emit little so they do not result in noise pollution to those groups who living, schooling, or walking on the roadsides.Riding the e-bikes can reduce your reliance on motorized transport and do your bit to help the environment. Therefore, it can help you pursue a greener lifestyle and keep a healthy mind. CONCLUSION When riding an e-bike, the different feelings will encourage you that you do need it for your daily life.Maybe after you own an electric bike, the benefits and changes it brings to you will not be immediately shown.But after long-term use, you will find a little change in your life, including the relationship with your families and friends, the changes in your work, and in your health.

With the rapid development of e-bike in recent years, there are massive electric bikes (or e-bikes in short ) being appeared on the market every year. Therefore, it is no doubt that you heard e-bikes from your friends or colleagues about the information and what benefits you can get from them. However, people have different comments or viewpoints on something new, resulting in various challenges when choosing and purchase it, especially when you do not know exactly e-bikes ' information and details. Obviously, with an e-bike, you will find so many changes in your life and will gain an advantage from it. It is a perfect way to keep fit, exercise, make friends, or even commute. While the benefits of having an e-bike are clear, it's not simple to know what type of e-bike is the most compatible with your lifestyle. So we listed some questions to consider when choosing the right e-bike for you! The First Question: What is Your Main Purpose for Buying an E-Bike. E-bikes are an excellent way to get out and an awesome option to exercise. These new things are designed for different groups and purposes. You can decide what features are the most important to you and what will you use after you purchased an e-bike. First and foremost, before you decide to purchase an e-bike, You must figure out where you'll be riding your bike most frequently and what is the main intention you get an e-bike. For example, some e-bikes are designed for commuting to work, some e-bikes are designed for running errands in the city, and some e-bikes are designed for getting to the rough road or mountain. Also, You may consider the folding e-bike. A folding bike is convenient because it is can come in handy if you should carry it out or store it as part of your daily routine. In all, make sure that you have already known clearly how you'll be using the e-bike before going to the shop to purchase one for yourself. THE SECOND QUESTION: WHAT ARE THE TYPES AND CLASSES OF E-BIKES? After you are known about the main purpose of purchasing an e-bike, you will move to the next step of learning e-bikes.Just as we stated before, there are various e-bikes that you can choose from on the basis of purposes and features you prioritize, also, there are various types and classes of e-bikes available in the market. After that, you may choose one suitable e-bike that compatible with your needs. So it is significant to learn about the e-bikes types and classes briefly. However, it does not require you to master all the knowledge about electric bikes.A Few Common Types of E-Bikes You must Know.Electric Commuter Bikes: Rather than being designed for the exact and specific usage, the electric commute bikes are good for taking errands, commuting to work, or getting to somewhere you must go fast or taking an adventure and planning bike travel on evenings and weekends with family members and friends.Electric commuter bikes are typically designed with an upright shape for comfort, also, they have comfortable but not wider seats. Besides, you can also be equipped with a sturdy frame, metal pannier racks for carrying your things, mudguards, and even in-built lights for added convenience.Electric Mountain Bikes: It is obvious that electric mountain bikes are designed for tougher terrain or uneven mountain road, and these types of e-bikes are preferred for groups who want to seek thrill and off-roading trails because they will have fun when they got the top of a mountain or ascend steep hills.Electric mountain bikes typically feature wide tires, which help riders take on bumps and tackle dirt trails without a problem. With the assistance of the motor, you don't need to worry about the extra burden that the wide tires will bring to you.Electric Road Bikes: Electric road bikes are the opposite of mountain bikes. This kind of e-bikes works best on smooth and paved roads. Electric road bikes are also equipped with light frames, which help riders easier to pedal even without motor assistance. What's more, it is more convenient once you should store it or put it in the back of a car.If comfort and leisure are key, then this kind of e-bikes may be the best. This type of electric bike is different from mountain and commuter bikes. No electric road bike is purposeful, and it can meet more of our needs, such as leisure, outgoing, and common outdoor exercise, as long as we are on a flat road riding. THREE CLASSES OF E-BIKES YOU SHOULD KNOW. There are also local laws that can supervise when you ride an e-bike in your place, so these three classes can help you obey the local laws.Class 1: Pedal-assistE-bikes pedal-assist only and without throttle, they have a maximum speed of 20mph— great for bike lanes and paths with no requirement of any additional licensing.Class 2: ThrottleE-bikes are limited to a top speed of 20 mph, but they are equipped with throttles that work even you're not pedaling. That means you can decide to either depend on your two legs or ride it without pedaling.Class 3: Speed PedelecE-bikes that are limited to a top speed of 28 mph, also they are equipped with a motor and it only provides assistance when you are pedaling — a great choice for commuters. THE THIRD QUESTION: WHAT ARE THE MAIN COMPONENTS OF AN E-BIKE? Overall, an e-bike works a bit differently from a traditional bike. But to some degree, an e-bike is the same as a traditional bike, the difference between them is the e-bike works relying on some extra three components: an electric motor, a battery, and a sensor. Of course, there are some other components, but those three parts are the major items that push the bike to work.THE MOTORApart from pedaling, the motor is the component that pushes the bike moving. The motor can be installed on the front wheel, back wheel, or in the middle by the side of the pedals. From these different placements for the motor, each has its benefits.The major function of the motor is to provide assistance when you pedal. Once you have learned the information about the e-bike, you will know the assistance provided by the motor is torque. With an advanced motor, you will get more torque provided by it, thus you will get more power out of the e-bike.THE BATTERYThe battery is one of the most crucial parts of an e-bike. Without it, we will be unable to get the power from the motor on the bike.Like the motor installation placements, the battery can also be mounted in varying places on the bike, it often depends on the bike frame type and size. With different battery models and types, and the time you charge is also different. But the method for charging your battery is easy, like charging a mobile phone.There are two major types of e-bike batteries — lead-acid and lithium batteries. Now, most e-bike batteries are lithium-ion. As technology updates, the battery continues to be lighter, smaller, and more powerful in accordance with riders' needs because we all hope that the battery can be as light as possible while we use it. Meanwhile, it can still provide a substantial riding range, i.e., the distance an e-bike can travel after a single charge.THE SENSORThe sensor is a highly important component for e-bikes. It helps the e-bike activate the motor power at the right time so it does not move unceremoniously or start running out of control without pedaling.Usually, there are two types of sensors used on different e-bikes; a speed sensor or a torque sensor.The speed sensor immediately activates the motor once you begin to pedal, which provides you ride assistance.The torque sensor will not immediately activate the motor but it can help you with assistance according to your speed when you are pedaling. CONCLUSION The above three questions are the main factors when you choose an e-bike, also here are some other questions you may also consider when you choose it. Such as the riding range and the budget. But what we should know is that the riding range and budget are also based on the above three factors. Different types of e-bikes are equipped with different components, also, the components' prices, classes, and service life are various. The more advanced components are equipped with, the better user experience you have, and the higher price you will spend.Anyway, If you need an entry-level e-bike for leisure or commuting, then choosing an electric bicycle is not a horrible thing. You only should know your purpose and simply understand their functions and components, then determine your budget based on the above information.

Will electric bikes get stolen? The answer, definitely, is yes! Just assuming that several regular bikes are parked beside your electric bicycles, which one is far more susceptible to theft? Typically, an e-bike comes with the tag of higher monetary value, at the same time bringing about a higher risk of pilfering. As long as you’re running errands or doing outdoor workouts with your two-wheeled apparatus, these are what you should take into account: What can you do to prevent your electronic bike from being stolen? How to lock your ebike properly? Which lock should you use? In this post, you will find some helpful tips. 1.SELECTION OF PARKING LOCATION Always lock your electric bike rather than leave it unattended even when you plan to hop off it temporarily for a cup of coffee or takeaway food. If you are on a routine or commute ride, try asking the store proprietors or facility administrators if they could store your ebikes indoors. Some of the workplaces and shopping malls have set up specialized storage facilities or lockups for bicycles and ebikes, and even a comprehensive charging station, which is watched by administrators for a safer tendance. Or park your electronic bicycle at some locations that you keep an eye on all the time.A bicycle rack or bike bollard is accessible for most of the areas, covering all the commercial places that own high vehicular traffic and pedestrians. You could easily find an outdoor bike rack there and lock your ebike for short-term parking even though there is no guarantee. But it’s better to lock up your e-bike in busy places rather than a dark alley or laneway, which allows thieves to pick the lock with plenty of time and snap up your e-bike without attracting attention. Alternatively, lock it in bike lockers or lockups for a high level of protection especially when you are going to park your e-bike for over 2 hours or during the day. A set of considerations should be given to secure parking surroundings: Are there CCTV or video surveillance devices around?No locks can completely deter a persevering thief. You should always lock your electric bicycle in the garage or inside apartment buildings at night. If you can’t bring it inside, then properly locking it in relatively high-traffic areas like building entrances. 2.INVESTMENT IN HIGH-SECURITY LOCKS No lock is impregnable. It’s merely a matter of time before a thief breaks your lock simply with bolt cutters or angle grinders. When seeing a lock on your e-bike, thieves need to consider the expenditure of energy and time and figure out whether it worth stealing. As a result, investing in a good-quality lock could slow the pilfering process down, or impede thieves completely and convert their target to an easier one that of poor security. So it is important to make sure your lock is up to this deterrent task.Aside from built-in locks, locks come in all sorts of types, which differ in materials, size, and shapes, leading to discrepant security rates. U-locks, also called D-locks, being heavy and in fixed shape, carry with a higher security level than lightweight cable locks that can be easily cut through with a plier. Not only U-locks, but other locks like chain locks, folding locks, wire locks, and smart locks, can hardly withstand the violent vandalization by hydraulic shears and crowbars. Generally, details determining the efficiency, a quality lock with better hydraulic resistance will secure your eBike at a lower risk. Taking U-locks as an example, the keyway of straight or cross shape has a poorer performance of anti-theft than crescent and ring shape.There is a common misconception that locks can defeat thieves. The fact is that electric bikes, being lucrative targets, lead thieves to go to all lengths to steal, and even take away the locked e-bike effortlessly. To prevent your e-bike from being stolen, consider lock it to a U-rack properly with multiple types of locks, which allows you to lock both the front and back wheels. You can lock down both the triangle frame and rear wheel to rack or object with a U-lock, and use another U-lock to lock your front wheel and frame. Double or more locks on your ebike will take the scoundrels more time to crack. Lock any removable parts of your ebike, and if possible, take your battery with you for a long-hour leave. If you can not find bike racks around, you should think about the security of the object that your ebikes attached to: Can it be easily removed with your locked ebike? Is it well anchored to the ground? 3.APPLICATION OF GPS TRACKING You can place a GPS tracking system on your eBike, and usually conceal it in battery, saddle, or light, which will not come into much notice. Most of the tracking devices support apps to get real-time information, greatly reducing theft and alert cyclists if someone is moving their ebikes. Once the eBike is stolen or removed, the phone will vibrate and alarm as soon as possible. It is also an effective way to grasp clues where your electric bike exactly is and getting your e-bike back. 4.INSTALL AN ALARM Alarms are the same as locks, just a deterrent to thieves. Place an anti-theft alarm within the battery enclosure or on other parts, and confirm that it is noticeably audible to deter a thief from stealing your electric bicycles.