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Understanding Electric-Assist Bikes (E-Bikes)

These are E-bike riders.

Commuting, hauling groceries, and simple errands are better on an E-bike. The boundaries of time, distance, and endurance are expanded by an electric assist. 

 

She's an E-bike rider.

The Townie GO! from Electra is one of the top selling E-bikes. Wear whatever you like, it will match your Townie GO! 

 

He's an E-bike rider.

Performance oriented riders can enjoy E-bike benefits. There are E-bikes configured for any kind of ride: road, path, dirt, or gravel.  Control your level of boost. Ride as hard, or easy, as you choose.

Electric Bikes Are For Everyone

 Farther. Faster. Easier.
Ride with friends
 Don’t sweat the commute
 Climb any hill
 Have more fun

How Do E-Bikes Work?

High Performance Motor

The e-bike motor is located around the pedals in the bottom bracket area. Depending on the model, the motor has a power output between 250 and 350 watts and provides assist up to 20 or 28mph.

Long Life Battery

Electric-assist bikes run off lithium-ion batteries. They’re waterproof, durable, and can be recharged on or off the bike at any household electrical outlet. How far it will get you depends on the level of assist, type of terrain you’re riding, and your weight. 

Tips for how to increase your battery range

Calculate Your Range (Bosch motors)

Recycle Your E-bike Battery

Easy-to-Control Assist

A handlebar-mounted controller lets you choose your level of assist, plus it tells you how fast you’re going and how much battery you have left. You’re in control of the whole experience without ever having to take your hands off the handlebar.

Frequently Asked Questions

How’s the Ride?

E-bikes simply amplify your pedaling effort. They pedal like a regular bike, but the wind is always at your back and hills melt away.

What’s the Range?

General range is 20-100 miles, based on power mode, terrain, and other riding conditions. 

Calculate Your Range (Bosch motors)

Need to Charge?

Simply plug into a standard wall outlet and allow 3-5 hours to charge a depleted battery.

Need Service?

Maintenance is generally the same as any other bicycle. The battery is temperature sensitive, so store it indoors when temps reach extremes.

Caring for Bicycle Disc Brakes

What are Electric Bike Classes?

Electric bikes are divided into three main types or classes based on what sort of motor they have, whether or not they have a throttle, and how fast they go. It’s important to know which classes of e-bikes are legal in the areas where you’ll ride.  Bicycle Garage Indy sells Class 1 and Class 3 electric bikes.

Class 1 E-bikes

Class 1 electric bikes (low-speed pedal-assisted electric bicycle)
 A bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches 20 mph.

Class 2 E-bikes

Class 2 electric bikes (low-speed throttle-assisted electric bicycle)
 A bicycle equipped with a motor that may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle, and that is not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle reaches 20 mph.

Class 3 E-bikes

Class 3 electric bikes (speed pedal-assisted electric bicycle)
 A bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches 28 mph.

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