Electric Bikes vs Regular Bikes: What’s The Difference | EMotorad

In all aspects, technology has improved our lives. Whether that be through breakthrough medicines, or new sporting ideas to keep us active. One of these changes is an electric bike. You may have already seen one of these zipping through your streets. E-bikes use rechargeable batteries that can travel up to 25 to 45 km/h, much faster than most people would cycle, getting you to your destination quicker and in better shape.

What Distinguishes an E-Bike from a Traditional Bike?

While a regular bike shares several parts in common with an e-bike, there are three things in particular that distinguish the latter from the former:

• The Motor 

The motor is what generates the e-bike’s power. There are three different positions where you can find the motor on an e-bike depending on the riding style you prefer and its function. 

The front hub motor’s located at the center of the front wheel, and it gives you as a similar feeling to that of the front wheel of a vehicle. The central drive motor is located on the frame, and it makes you feel like you’re on a traditional bike. That’s because it directs all the energy you generate when pedaling into the drive system. Given that the motor lies lower on the bike you don’t feel a great difference from a conventional bike. 

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• The Battery 

The battery stores the power you need to go electric. It generates about 350W-500W and charges in five to six hours. Lithium-ion batteries are the most preferred type over the lead-acid ones as they are lighter. 

• The Sensor 

The sensor regulates the amount of power the bike can receive based on your activity. There are two types of sensors you can find on an e-bike. Torque sensors ease cornering and speed maneuvers as they increase the amount of power when they detect you are exerting more effort by speeding up. When in slow traffic it will kick in just a touch of power to help you cycle along. 

Speed sensors automatically inject power into the motor when they detect you’ve started pedaling. You can feel it kicking in, and as a result, there’s a discernible on and off feeling when using them. 

In contrast to the above points, a normal bike will accelerate or decelerate in direct proportion to the pedaling effort you put in. There is no power assistance when facing various terrain.

Is Maintenance of an E-Bike Different From a Normal Bike?

Since both types of bikes share some physical components, there are maintenance issues that cut across the two. Problem areas such as the handlebars, the brakes, the frame, and the gears are handled the same way. 

The only difference will come in when the electrical components of the e-bike need repair or servicing. With the connecting leads, you need to look for potential water ingress that might cause damage. To remedy this take them out, clean them and apply fresh grease to keep them water resistant. 

While E-bikes are starting to become a trend now, there are still some of us that prefer other things like a. If you’re a motorcyclist and want something lighter and more energy efficient, an e-bike can be a perfect fit for you. Check out how EMotorad can  help you to decide on what e-bike works best for you. We have five categories of bikes for different terrains. You can find all necessary features and much more at a challenging and accommodating price range.