Get to know Electric Bikes
Electric bikes have all the features of a conventional bicycle, but they also have an electric battery, a motor and a controller system. The electric bike can be pedalled just like a regular bike, but you can get a boost from the battery when you turn on the motor. Then you will buzz along like a moped or scooter, but without dirty exhaust or pollution. The ride is incredibly peaceful because there is no buzzing engine like a Vespa or motorcycle.
But How Fast Are They?
Conditions vary, but electric bikes average around 30 km per hour. Canadian road rules for E-bikes . Many Canadians are curious about electric bikes, but confused about the rules for their use. There are certain road rules and regulations for electric bicycle usage and here are a few of them:
• Wearing a helmet while riding an Electric bicycle is not just a good idea,it’s required by law
• Top speed is set at 30 km per hour
• You can pedal your e-bike in a bicycle lane, but you cannot use the electric motor, under power you must be in the car lanes. They mean it! In Toronto there is a $305 fine for riding in a bike lane under power.
• Motor-less bicycle rules apply when you are just pedalling
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• Bike with motors larger than 500 watts are automatically placed in a different vehicle class from e-bikes
Why E-bikes are Great
Moving from point A to point B with little or no sweat and effort is the best thing about electric bikes in Canada. People who want to commute to work using bicycles often do not want to show up a sweaty mess, particularly if their office space does not provide showers. Riding an E-bike will let you work hard enough to get the blood pumping, but the motor can take the load before you get sweaty and smelly.
People feel much safer on them as they come with side-view mirrors and cars tend to pay electric bikes a little bit more heed than they do conventional bicycles. They are environmentally friendly in that the motors are battery operated and therefore do not give off toxic emissions into the environment. They are relatively silent and therefore give the owner the advantages of a moped or scooter but without the noise or the pollution. And finally, there is no official driving license or testing required in order to purchase an electric bike in Canada, which makes them a great and easier alternative to owning and operating a Scooter or a Vespa.
Electric Bike Classifications
Different manufacturers selling electric bikes in Canada each use variations to the basic form. Some have batteries that are built right into the frame, others have removable batteries, others still look a lot like a small moped and less like a bicycle, but still have the pedalling option of a traditional bicycle.
Whether you choose a load carrying moped style or a lean, efficient speedster, choosing an electric bike is about your style. You are sure to find an electric bike that suits your personal style.