Tag: Electric

Electric bikes are becoming increasingly popular as more people seek environmentally friendly and cost-effective ways to get around. If you’re in the market for an electric bike, you might be wondering which model to choose. In this article, we’ll dive into the world of 1000W electric bikes, which offer plenty of power to tackle hills and reach impressive top speeds. We’ll cover everything you need to know, from the key features to look for in a 1000W e-bike, to the benefits of owning one, and our top picks on the market. E-Bike Watts When it comes to electric bikes, one of the most important factors to consider is the number of watts the motor provides. Watts refers to the amount…

Electric bikes, or e-bikes, are now established in the commuting world and can be regularly seen on our streets. If you are a newcomer to cycling or more experienced, the chances are you will have been tempted by pedalling with electrical assistance. In the UK, sales of electric bikes have maintained a steady growth since 2020. The Bicycle Association, the national trade body for the UK cycle industry, predicts the e-bike share of total bike sales will triple by the end of 2023. Electric bikes are manufactured both by legacy companies and specialist providers. You can search for e-bikes alongside analogue bikes at most of the well known retailers like Trek, Giant, Raleigh and Specialized or look into the independent…

Electric bikes are becoming more prevalent on our streets and bike paths in the UK and across the world, with their popularity growing from strength to strength without any sign of slowing up. Therefore most of us know the benefits of owning and using one, but what are the actual rules and laws surrounding the ownership and use of electric bikes? Key Electric Bike Laws in the UK  You can ride an E-bike in the UK if you are over 14 E-bikes are legal In some countries there are no age restrictions for e-bike usage  You don’t need a licence to ride one in the UK You don’t need a licence to ride one in the EU E-bike motors are…

Electric bikes are an excellent and practical mode of transportation, but you may have some questions about their power consumption and charging requirements. To determine how much power your e-bike uses, you need to consider a few factors. Additionally, it’s important to think about the battery’s replacement cost since it’s a significant expense. As an e-bike rider, you’re probably familiar with the idea of power. It’s a measure of how much work you can do, and having more of it means you can accelerate quickly or climb hills faster without losing speed. In cars and bikes, we use horsepower to measure power, so it’s easy to understand the difference between vehicles with different horsepower. A kilowatt is a different unit…

There’s no denying that electric bikes are very exciting. They give cyclists a way to go further and faster without having to work harder, resulting in a more enjoyable ride that doesn’t leave you drenched in sweat. However, people still have a lot of questions about electric bikes, which is understandable seeing as their popularity is still relatively new. There are many cyclists who are intrigued by the concept of an e-bike, but are wary of shelling out a lot of money for something that might just be a gimmick, or that they feel they might not use as much as a regular bike. Here, we’ve created a one-stop-shop of electric bike statistics and facts to help you understand e-bikes…

Ignore the sceptics – electric bikes are the business. Power over hills, get one over on local traffic, wave goodbye to public transport, and have fun doing it! For electric bike converts like ourselves, e-bike wattage is one of the first topics would-be buyers hit upon. 500W e-bikes are a popular rating. But how fast can a 500W electric bike go? How far can it be ridden? In this article, Discerning Cyclist will aim to answer those questions (and much more besides). E-Bike Wattage [EXPLAINED] The wattage of an e-bike refers to the power output of its motor. This figure can be calculated as follows – bear with us here because this is important – multiply the voltage supplied by the battery…

Electric bikes are convenient in so many ways. They allow you to cycle with less effort thanks to assistance from a motor, and they give a boost of power when you need it most, like when you’re tackling a tough climb. As a bonus, they’re an environmentally-friendly way to get from A to B. However, there’s one thing that often puts prospective e-bike owners off, and that’s their size and weight. They are often significantly heavier than traditional bikes, making them tricky for commuters who have to use trains or buses on their journey, or for those who want to put them in the car for a weekend adventure. A standard e-bike weighs between 20 and 25kg, which is a…

Named after Scottish inventor and all-round brainiac James Watt, the ‘Watt’ is an internationally recognised unit of power. When Mr Watt was tinkering with steam in the mid-1700s he wouldn’t have dreamt that his surname would become the standard rating for all electrical devices around 200 years later. But here we are in the age of electricity, and everything from the humble toaster to the latest electric bike has a watt (or W) rating. Although this might seem a bit like a school physics lesson, understanding the Watt vis-à-vis electric bikes is a good idea before buying an electric bike. This guide aims to help understand what the Watt rating refers to when it comes to an electric bike before…