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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFirstly, What is an E-Bike?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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An electric bike is very similar to any regular bike, but with the added assistance of an Electric Motor and battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As technology improves and cycling brands expand their electric bike ranges, there\u2019s never been more choice with something to suit everyone. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nBROWSE E-BIKES<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n How do Electric Bikes Work? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Unlike a motorbike, most E-bikes nowadays are pedelec, also known as \u201cpedal-assisted\u201d, meaning that they require pedalling in order for the motor to work in tandem. However, with a pedal-assisted bike you can also choose your assistance level, giving you the option to cycle completely unaided by your motor, should you wish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Types of E-bike Motors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When it comes to motors, there are two broad types available for a pedelec\/pedal-assisted e-bike. E-bikes tend to have 3 or 4 modes from Eco to Turbo, so you can adjust the level of motor assistance to suit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n Hub Motor<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\nA hub motor sits at the hub of the front or rear wheel and powers it directly. These are lighter than crank motors so commonly feature on bikes where weight is crucial such as road bikes. This is typically a more affordable option also.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\nCrank Motor<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nAlso known as a Mid-Drive. A crank motor sits at the mid-frame, typically found at the pedals. These tend to come with a higher price tag however offer a more natural feeling ride with a low, central point of gravity. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWhich e-bike motor brand is best?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYamaha and Bosch are widely considered the market leaders, with Shimano\u2019s system also a very reliable option. However, performance will be dependent on personal preference and the type of riding you are trying to do on your Electric Bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Powering your E-bike: E-bike batteries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
E-bike motors are powered by a battery, which is removable in most E-Bikes. There are several types and sizes of e-bike batteries available. Generally speaking the larger the battery, the greater the range and the more torque the motor will have with the common battery sizes being 400wh, 500wh, 625wh and 725wh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information, see our guide on charging and maintaining your E-Bike Battery<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/paul\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/11\/21-Explore-eplus_gallery08-1024x683.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nTypes of Electric Bike<\/h2>\n\n\n\nElectric Mountain Bike<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/paul\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/11\/Giant-Fathom-E-3-1.png\" "\\"Giant")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nAs with a regular mountain bike, these are best recommended for those who often get muddy on their bike rides! Made for dirt paths, trails or off-road riding and built for absorbing bumps with their suspension forks and wide tyres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An Electric Mountain Bike can help add boost where you don\u2019t want to be spending your energy, like up those steep inclines\u2026 However, it can also offer you versatility as an occasional commuter bike if you\u2019re not looking for any serious speed or taking substantial baggage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SHOP ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKES<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nElectric Road Bike\/Electric Gravel Bike<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/paul\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2022\/08\/Addict-eRide-1800x1000-SCOTT-Sports-1-1024x569.jpg\" "\\"Cannondale")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nMade for road and tarmac riding with more brands also offering gravel suitable options. An electric road bike is designed with lightweight, speed and distance in mind with the pedal-assist being a great addition if you\u2019d like faster climbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A motor will add some weight to your E-road bike, but since they\u2019re designed for a sporty ride, weight saving is paramount in their design. You\u2019ll find the best E-road bikes will not be too far off some regular road bikes in weight. Similarly to a conventional road bike, an Electric Road bike will feature drop-down handlebars, narrow tyres and a more aggressive, aerodynamic riding position than other bikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SHOP ELECTRIC ROAD BIKES<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nElectric Hybrid Bike<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/paul\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/11\/BQ2I5658_low-1024x683.jpg\" "\\"Cube")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBuilt for versatility, the world of Electric Hybrid bikes is ideal for casual leisure riders, frequent commuters and sustainably conscious, urban travellers alike who want added boost where it helps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is an electric hybrid bike? Unlike hybrid engines, hybrid refers to the purpose and design of the bike rather than the motor. The battery-assisted version of the regular hybrid bike (essentially a mountain bike\/road bike \u201chybrid\u201d), Hybrid e-bikes are characterised by flat handlebars and wider tyres making them ideal for rides where comfort and practicality are key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SHOP ELECTRIC HYBRID BIKES<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n Is an Electric Bike for me? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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You should approach buying an e-bike just as you would with a standard bike.<\/strong> It is best to consider the main type of riding you plan on using it for. Whilst most e-bikes are incredibly versatile, our guide will help you decide what type of Electric Bike is best for your lifestyle:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Love thrashing downhills? Head off-road or on the trails with an Electric Mountain bike.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Going on a staycation? Explore local towns, villages and countryside with an Electric Hybrid Bike.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Eating up some miles on the road? Add to your ride with some speed on an Electric Road bike.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
For the Journey to Work.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
As we all know public transport can be stressful: delays, missed connections, overcrowding and rising costs; and for those of us outside of major cities (like our humble home in Norfolk), the availability of transport options is patchy, to say the least.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alternatively, with rising fuel costs, insurance, road tax, parking charges, congestion and emissions – a car journey can make you want to turn around before you\u2019ve even left for work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How many times have you set off for work only to find the traffic is at a standstill or you\u2019ve squeezed onto a bus feeling like you\u2019re at the front row of a concert that you didn\u2019t ask to go to? An e-bike offers you the option to free yourself from the stress of sitting in traffic or wrestling for that seat on the tube and make your journey a more enjoyable one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cheap to run and more environmentally friendly than other forms of travel, the average electric bike journey takes just half the commute time as a regular bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For commuting, reliability and weight-bearing capabilities are important as well as fenders, mudguards and panniers – So we recommend looking at Electric Hybrid Bike options first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Leisure\u2026and the smiles.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s rare to see a sad face on an e-bike. It\u2019s undeniable that electric bikes are fun. Full stop. So no matter your riding style e-bikes are made for more than functionality and fitness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Easier on the joints and accommodating of different fitness levels – there aren\u2019t a lot of barriers when it comes to enjoying an electric bike, so you may want to consider several different options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For spending some time out in the country, travelling with children<\/a>, touring the coast with a picnic or roaming around town then an Electric Hybrid Bike is ideal.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPerhaps you like some long-distance riding at a whizzier pace – then an Electric Road Bike or Gravel will be best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If more rural exploration, trails or rough hills are your thing, you probably want to look at an Electric Mountain Bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Fitness (including the not so fit).<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t think that a motor is cheating. Whilst the added boost may help ease the exertion (ideal times when you don\u2019t want to break a sweat!), with levels of assistance you can choose when you work harder including no assistance at all. Happy to take the pace? An electric bike still allows for a good workout but can help where it matters such as pulling out of a junction or getting up those previously avoided, steep hills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Studies have shown that riding an e-bike actually makes you fitter than a standard bike. It sounds odd, but if you can get around easier without having to change into lycra or work up a sweat chances are you\u2019ll be choosing to ride more and more often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t worry we\u2019re not proposing you trade in your lovely carbon road bike, but next time you need to pop to the shops to get some groceries, think about how you could jump on an e-bike, load it up and scoot back without breaking a sweat. You can\u2019t manage that on your Supersix but it seems silly to take the car for just a couple of miles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Sending It Downhill!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019re all about sending it down our favourite trails too, but wouldn\u2019t it be even better if you could get back up to the top in half the time with double the amount of energy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
An electric bike is very similar to any regular bike, but with the added assistance of an Electric Motor and battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As technology improves and cycling brands expand their electric bike ranges, there\u2019s never been more choice with something to suit everyone. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Unlike a motorbike, most E-bikes nowadays are pedelec, also known as \u201cpedal-assisted\u201d, meaning that they require pedalling in order for the motor to work in tandem. However, with a pedal-assisted bike you can also choose your assistance level, giving you the option to cycle completely unaided by your motor, should you wish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to motors, there are two broad types available for a pedelec\/pedal-assisted e-bike. E-bikes tend to have 3 or 4 modes from Eco to Turbo, so you can adjust the level of motor assistance to suit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A hub motor sits at the hub of the front or rear wheel and powers it directly. These are lighter than crank motors so commonly feature on bikes where weight is crucial such as road bikes. This is typically a more affordable option also.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Also known as a Mid-Drive. A crank motor sits at the mid-frame, typically found at the pedals. These tend to come with a higher price tag however offer a more natural feeling ride with a low, central point of gravity. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Yamaha and Bosch are widely considered the market leaders, with Shimano\u2019s system also a very reliable option. However, performance will be dependent on personal preference and the type of riding you are trying to do on your Electric Bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n E-bike motors are powered by a battery, which is removable in most E-Bikes. There are several types and sizes of e-bike batteries available. Generally speaking the larger the battery, the greater the range and the more torque the motor will have with the common battery sizes being 400wh, 500wh, 625wh and 725wh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information, see our guide on charging and maintaining your E-Bike Battery<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n As with a regular mountain bike, these are best recommended for those who often get muddy on their bike rides! Made for dirt paths, trails or off-road riding and built for absorbing bumps with their suspension forks and wide tyres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An Electric Mountain Bike can help add boost where you don\u2019t want to be spending your energy, like up those steep inclines\u2026 However, it can also offer you versatility as an occasional commuter bike if you\u2019re not looking for any serious speed or taking substantial baggage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SHOP ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKES<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Made for road and tarmac riding with more brands also offering gravel suitable options. An electric road bike is designed with lightweight, speed and distance in mind with the pedal-assist being a great addition if you\u2019d like faster climbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A motor will add some weight to your E-road bike, but since they\u2019re designed for a sporty ride, weight saving is paramount in their design. You\u2019ll find the best E-road bikes will not be too far off some regular road bikes in weight. Similarly to a conventional road bike, an Electric Road bike will feature drop-down handlebars, narrow tyres and a more aggressive, aerodynamic riding position than other bikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SHOP ELECTRIC ROAD BIKES<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Built for versatility, the world of Electric Hybrid bikes is ideal for casual leisure riders, frequent commuters and sustainably conscious, urban travellers alike who want added boost where it helps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What is an electric hybrid bike? Unlike hybrid engines, hybrid refers to the purpose and design of the bike rather than the motor. The battery-assisted version of the regular hybrid bike (essentially a mountain bike\/road bike \u201chybrid\u201d), Hybrid e-bikes are characterised by flat handlebars and wider tyres making them ideal for rides where comfort and practicality are key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SHOP ELECTRIC HYBRID BIKES<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n You should approach buying an e-bike just as you would with a standard bike.<\/strong> It is best to consider the main type of riding you plan on using it for. Whilst most e-bikes are incredibly versatile, our guide will help you decide what type of Electric Bike is best for your lifestyle:<\/p>\n\n\n\n As we all know public transport can be stressful: delays, missed connections, overcrowding and rising costs; and for those of us outside of major cities (like our humble home in Norfolk), the availability of transport options is patchy, to say the least.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alternatively, with rising fuel costs, insurance, road tax, parking charges, congestion and emissions – a car journey can make you want to turn around before you\u2019ve even left for work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How many times have you set off for work only to find the traffic is at a standstill or you\u2019ve squeezed onto a bus feeling like you\u2019re at the front row of a concert that you didn\u2019t ask to go to? An e-bike offers you the option to free yourself from the stress of sitting in traffic or wrestling for that seat on the tube and make your journey a more enjoyable one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cheap to run and more environmentally friendly than other forms of travel, the average electric bike journey takes just half the commute time as a regular bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For commuting, reliability and weight-bearing capabilities are important as well as fenders, mudguards and panniers – So we recommend looking at Electric Hybrid Bike options first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s rare to see a sad face on an e-bike. It\u2019s undeniable that electric bikes are fun. Full stop. So no matter your riding style e-bikes are made for more than functionality and fitness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Easier on the joints and accommodating of different fitness levels – there aren\u2019t a lot of barriers when it comes to enjoying an electric bike, so you may want to consider several different options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For spending some time out in the country, travelling with children<\/a>, touring the coast with a picnic or roaming around town then an Electric Hybrid Bike is ideal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Perhaps you like some long-distance riding at a whizzier pace – then an Electric Road Bike or Gravel will be best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If more rural exploration, trails or rough hills are your thing, you probably want to look at an Electric Mountain Bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t think that a motor is cheating. Whilst the added boost may help ease the exertion (ideal times when you don\u2019t want to break a sweat!), with levels of assistance you can choose when you work harder including no assistance at all. Happy to take the pace? An electric bike still allows for a good workout but can help where it matters such as pulling out of a junction or getting up those previously avoided, steep hills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Studies have shown that riding an e-bike actually makes you fitter than a standard bike. It sounds odd, but if you can get around easier without having to change into lycra or work up a sweat chances are you\u2019ll be choosing to ride more and more often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t worry we\u2019re not proposing you trade in your lovely carbon road bike, but next time you need to pop to the shops to get some groceries, think about how you could jump on an e-bike, load it up and scoot back without breaking a sweat. You can\u2019t manage that on your Supersix but it seems silly to take the car for just a couple of miles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019re all about sending it down our favourite trails too, but wouldn\u2019t it be even better if you could get back up to the top in half the time with double the amount of energy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n How do Electric Bikes Work? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Types of E-bike Motors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Hub Motor<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Crank Motor<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Powering your E-bike: E-bike batteries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nTypes of Electric Bike<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Electric Mountain Bike<\/h3>\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nElectric Road Bike\/Electric Gravel Bike<\/h3>\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nElectric Hybrid Bike<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n Is an Electric Bike for me? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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For the Journey to Work.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
For Leisure\u2026and the smiles.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
For Fitness (including the not so fit).<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
For Sending It Downhill!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n