Bicycles With Motors

E-bikes provide good exercise

For me, an Electric Bicycle has to be almost the perfect way to exercise. It allows the rider to put in physical effort and work towards staying fit, while also giving the ability to have some ‘assistance’ up hills or during a difficult ride.

E-bikes make cycling accessible to those with injury or illness

If cycling is difficult because of knee pain or asthma or other restrictions, and electric bicycle can give just enough pedalling assistance to take the pressure off sore joints and can stop you overexerting your body.

E-bikes don’t need a License or Insurance

In the USA you are not required by law to have a vehicle license or insurance to ride an electric bicycle.  Each state does, however have slightly different electric bicycle rules, so it’s important to become familiar with these for your relevant area.

E-bikes are FUN

Electric Bicycles are growing in popularity.  They are a lot of fun and leave you with the enjoyment of cycling without the strain created by steep hills and difficult rides.  Many people are finding that e-bikes have caused them to rekindle their love of cycling!

E-bikes are relatively expensive

If you are used to the price of a standard pedal bicycle, then an e-bike may seem quite expensive.  They can range in price from A$1 000 to over A$10 000.

If you currently own a lower end pedal bicycle that cost around $200 then an e-bike does sounds expensive.  However, even a standard pedal bicycle and range in price from A$100 to over A$10 000 depending on the type of bicycle that you wish to purchase. 

If you already own a pedal bicycle that you are happy with, it is also possible to defray the cost of an electric bicycle by purchasing an electric bicycle conversion kit and converting your existing bicycle into an e-bike.  Conversion kits start at approximately A$200 for an entry level kit.

E-bikes are heavier than traditional bicycles

An Electric Bicycle is usually heavier than a conventional bicycle by over 6kg.  This does not really matter for riding the bicycle, but if you need to lift it -or if for some reason you run out of battery – then this weight can make a substantial difference.