BEST FOR LONG RIDES
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BEST FOR CARRYING CARGO
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BEST FOR OFF-ROAD
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BEST FOR COMMUTING
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MORE POWER TO YOU
✓ Sturdy design
✓ Good handling for a heavy bike
✓ Different frame sizes
✓ Excellent value
Essentially, an e-bike is a bike with an electric motor, powered by a battery incorporated into the frame. The motor assists the user pedalling, rather than powering the bike on its own. The rider can select a number of power settings, which governs how much assistance is given. They can even turn the motor off, which turns the bike into a conventional, albeit heavier, pedal cycle. Some bikes, such as the Volt London e-bike, have torque sensors that detect when you pedal harder and give assistance accordingly.
✓ Useful torque sensor
✓ Long range even on full power
✓ Stable on uneven terrain
✓ Light weight