What is an E-bike?
The E-bikes, or better electric pedal assisted bicycles are a new category of vehicles that offer most of the advantages of ordinary bikes, but operate as small motorcycles. The electric pedal assisted bikes satisfy the needs of people that take care of pollution and are becoming very popular in big cities.
What kind of E-bike is road legal in EU?
The law regards electric pedal assisted bikes as standard bicycles, therefore, no need license, registration, or insurance. You can ride electric bikes anywhere; street, bike path, trail. In all European countries to be street legal, electric bikes must be powered by a pedal assisted system and meet following specifications:
- motor power 250 watt
- Throttle is forbidden
- motor must be activated only with pedaling (PAS)
- motor stops working at 25km/h
- max weight 40kg including batteries (60Kg for trikes)
Why choosing an E-bike?
- saving time in the traffic jam
- no problem about parking
- ideal for running errands
- arriving at work relaxed and without getting sweat
- gliding up hills with very light pedalling
- staying healthy and doing exercise everyday
- no registration or licence required
- saving money
What is the climbing capacity?
Climbing capacity mostly depends on weight of rider, anyway all our E-bikes have a strong motor that allow to go easily up the hill.
What is the loading capacity?
100 Kg
What is the range for a single charge?
80 – 100 Km on flat roads
How to know the battery power?
The battery power depends on the quantity of electricity stored inside. It is given by Wh (Watt per hour)
The battery power is usually from 400 Wh to 1000 Wh
When have I to charge the battery?
It is better to charge the battery every timne you use the e-bike.
Is is dangerous to keep the battery empty.
What is the maintenance of an e-bike?
The electric bicycles don’t need any special maintenance service.
Is it possible to ride an e-bike when raining?
Yes, you can ride the e-bike when raining.
Is it mandatory to wear an helmet?
Wearing a bike helmet is mandatory only for kids 14 year old.
