FAQs
The beauty of ebikes is that men and women of all ages can enjoy the freedom that they bring.
An ebike or electric bike is a bicycle that incorporates an electric motor to assist propelling the bike, and a battery to power this motor.
Pedal assist means the electrical assistance you receive when you pedal and the motor kicks in. Most ebikes will have varying levels of pedal assistance, usual levels 0-5 (0, meaning no assistance and level 5 meaning maximum assistance).
How fast do e-bikes go?In Australia the max road legal speed is 25km/h (15.5m/h.) For off-road ebikes the top speeds can exceed this but can only be ridden on private roads.
How long does a battery last?Depending on the quality of the battery you should get 600-800 charge cycles. This should give you 3-5 years of life with regular riding. The range of the ebike will vary on battery size but on average a 500Wh battery should achieve at least 30-40km per charge.
Do you need to get an ebike serviced?If you want your ebike to last and to avoid a premature life you must get your ebike serviced regularly just like you would your car. There are plenty of helpful videos to assist in basic maintenance but it is well worth getting acquainted with your like ebike store for expert maintenance repairs and servicing.
Is an ebike cheating?It can feel easier at times riding an ebike but it certainly isn’t cheating. The key difference is that ebike riders tend to travel further and more regularly than conventional bike riders. Why? Cause riding an ebike is whole lot of fun, and at the end of the day that’s what really matters, having fun!