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An e-bike is a pretty big investment for most people. If you’re considering buying an e-bike, you may wonder, how long do electric bikes last? How long does an e-bike motor last? How long do e-bike batteries last? In this guide, we explore the life expectancy of electric bikes and their individual components. We’ll cover …

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Thinking about taking a bike tour with your e-bike? This guide explains everything you need to know about electric bike touring. We’ll cover range, charging on the road, e-bike maintenance, cost, transporting an e-bike, batteries, e-bike reliability, and more. We’ll also talk about the different types of e-bikes available and list a few of the …

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These days, electric bikes are becoming an increasingly popular mode of transportation around cities. They are fast, efficient, environmentally friendly, and fun to ride. Of course, there are some drawbacks as well. Ebikes can be expensive and heavy and the range can be poor. This guide lists the pros and cons of electric bikes. We’ll …

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Ebike hub motors can be installed in either the front or the rear wheel. Both motor placements have their own advantages and disadvantages. To help you decide, this guide explains the differences between front hub and rear hub motors. I’ll also outline the pros and cons of riding a front hub vs rear hub motor …

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One of the most important decisions you’ll need to make when choosing an ebike is whether you want to go with a pedal assist (pedelec) or throttle-controlled model. These systems determine how you activate and control the bike’s power delivery. The power delivery system plays a role in the ebike’s price, ride quality, top speed, …

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Ebikes use pedal assist sensors to tell the motor when to engage, when to disengage, and how much power to supply. You don’t need to use a throttle on to control the motor. There are two types of pedal assist sensors used on ebikes. These include cadence and torque sensors. Cadence sensors measure if you …

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One of the most important decisions you’ll have to make when choosing an ebike is whether you want to go with a mid-drive or hub motor design. The motor type plays a major role in the price, ride quality, and overall performance of the bike. In this guide, I’ll outline the key differences between the …

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