The Benefits of Electric Bikes
From conquering hills and shortening ride times to powering your way through town and off the beaten path, the benefits of e-bikes are plentiful enough to make any moderate-speed journey an event to remember. Mikey's Motors is always on the lookout for new and effective motorized travel options, and that's why we've fallen in love with electric bikes.
Our customers have also fallen in love with e-bikes, and we're proud to sell some of the best e-bike brands and models in the industry, including top-of-the-line options from Elevate and Orion. What has made e-bikes so popular, and is your low-speed electric transportation right for you? We'll cover all this and more.
What is an E-Bike?
So, what is an e-bike, and how have they taken modern city life by storm? E-bikes are simply bicycles with a battery pack and a motor integrated into one or sometimes both wheel hubs. The bike frames are usually almost identical to standard pedal-only bikes, except they also often have thicker metal tubes/posts.
Depending on the model, they can also be a bit heavier, and most options come with a range of different features or charging methods. Because of their variety, it's essential to take your time and select from a wide range of e-bikes from reputable manufacturers. There's practically no other way to know you're getting the right combination of features (or even what those options are) other than trying out several models and seeing how they handle.
Benefits of Electric Bikes
Electric bike benefits run the gamut, making short trips that much shorter and dramatically extending your riding limits. They're also built for a range of different pathways and surfaces, making you feel right at home on bike paths, uncrowded walkways, and most public roads. More rugged models can even tackle dirt trails, and there are lighter-weight cruisers for those just looking to engage some motor-assisted pedal power here and there.
The following is just the tip of the iceberg of the benefits of electric bikes for both new and long-time riders:
Faster rides
Longer travel distance
Greater energy efficiency
Reduced pollution
Sweat-free uphill travel!
Riding versatility
Many e-bikes even have detachable batteries or can otherwise switch from motorized operation to standard pedal power.
Consider, for example, riding your bike for exercise as far as you want to go, unworried about conserving your reserves for the ride back… and then flipping on the motor when you've had your fill! You can also eagerly set out on an errand with all the time in the world, confident that if something comes up, you're fully prepared to make faster tracks.
At the push of a button, an e-bike also carries the same benefits as a bicycle, including health and greater freedom of movement. If this is your goal, we recommend selecting an e-bike with a lower-weight battery and frame. Otherwise, there's no reason not to select maximum power and see what it's like to let your bike move you.
Join the Electric Revolution: Mikey's Motors is Your Go-To Destination for Electric Bikes
Mikey's Motors proudly serves the greater Nashville area's low-speed vehicle needs. We also carry an extensive line of e-bikes to keep our communities fun, fit, and mobile.
Discover which type of e-bike is right for you, and visit Mikey's Motors to experience the benefits of electric bikes at any of our Middle Tennessee dealerships (including our new Shelbyville location!).