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The bicycle was introduced in the 19th century in Europe by German Inventor Karl von Drais. He is credited with developing the first bicycle. He introduced it to the people in Paris in 1818. It is supposed to originate from the human-powered vehicle called Draisines. Drais invented a walking machine that would help him get around the royal gardens faster. It was known by many names, including the “velocipede,” “dandy horse,” “hobby-horse,” “draisine” and “running machine. It had no pedals and its frame was a wooden beam. It had two same-size in-line wheels with the front one steerable and mounted in a frame which was straddled. In 1839, Kirkpatrick MacMillan, a Scottish blacksmith, allegedly completed construction of a pedal driven…

Electric bicycles are fast-becoming a viable mode of transportation for many people of all cycling levels. They feel like conventional bikes to ride, but come with a small battery-powered motor that provides assistance while pedalling. Appealing for their ease of acceleration with less effort from the rider, e-bikes are being used more and more for commuting, tourism, sport, and leisure. According to the Confederation of the European Bicycling Industry, about five million e-bikes were sold in the UK and Europe in 2021. However it’s no secret that e-bikes come with a steep price tag that may shock first-time buyers. In this article we’ll break down why electric bicycles are so expensive, and what exactly you’re getting for your money.  How…