One big plus of the e-bikes is that it costs much less to buy than the average decent second-hand car. But there are many other reasons to buy a smart electric bike. Lots of them.
So, if you’ve been toying with the idea of buying an electric bicycle in general for a while now well, let us help you make that decision – in the bike’s favor, of course. We will list here some pretty good reasons on why you should buy an electric bicycle right here:
Hills are no hassle
Yes, you can belt up that steep hill in the blink of an eye (sort of – but you know what we mean) when you’re in possession of a bike with a battery. And you’re not even out of breath at the top.
It feels like you have superpowers
Yes, you simply scoot past those other non-electric cyclists who are wheezing away with all the effort it’s taking to manage a short incline. You feel invincible. Really, it’s an adrenalin rush in itself. But there is also a very definite sense of satisfaction in getting to the top first.
You’ll still get fit
Ok, so you may use the battery for help on the odd incline, but on the flat you switch to manual power. And that’s going to speed up your heart rate, work your muscles and give you an exercise high. In fact, sports coaches describe an e-bike as good, low-intensity cardio exercise.
You’ll still lose weight
The fact you can switch to electric power makes your Z Bike more appealing to ride. It’s the reason you’re considering buying a bike in the first place. It’s better than sitting on the sofa watching TV because you don’t fancy a manual bike. The fact you’re peddling at all means weight loss. And remember too, you are riding (and moving) a heavier bike.
You can get from A to B cheaper
It’s easier to ride an e-bike a short distance (say five miles) than take the car. That’s because you don’t have to worry about finding a parking space (and paying for it) and there are no petrol or diesel costs to have to budget for. And on that score, an e-bike is much more environmentally friendly too.
You don’t go home all sweaty
Because an e-bike is easier to ride than a regular bike you don’t tend to get exhausted and all sweaty with the effort, especially on a warm day. You can just switch to electric, sit back on your e-bike and enjoy the scenery – without gasping for breath every five minutes on a particularly steep stretch. Better still, the higher speed you can go on an e-bike means there is more wind to keep you nice and cool.
It’ll make you feel happier
You’ll still get an adrenalin buzz from an e-bike as you’ll probably use the manual pedaling option too. Any form of exercise is good for mental health. And once those feel-good endorphins are swirling around your body, you’ll also feel more confident about life in general.
You’ll scoot past traffic
If you intend to use your e-Bike to commute with and you live in a busy city then no doubt you’ll encounter the odd traffic jam (or 10). And that’s when, with an e-bike, you just scoot right to the front of the queue. Just don’t dance about though, like regular cyclists do, as they try to balance without putting their feet down.
e-bikes are safer than regular cycles
The reason you’re safer on an e-bike is also to do with traffic – when you’re accelerating away from it at a traffic light. You can go far quicker with a battery bike, which gives you that extra bit of power if confronted by a car which is too close etc. You won’t feel the need to go freewheeling down a hill either. Cyclists on manual bikes often too because they spent so much energy getting up on the other side.