THE ELECTRIC ADVANTAGE Here are a few reasons why an electric bike may be your most convenient
(and healthiest) form of local transportation.The EnvironmentThe automobile is the top contributor to local air, water, and noise pollution. A large percentage of cars are being used by individuals for trips of ten miles or less. Replacing the high impact of a single passenger car with the low impact of an electric bike will make a positive difference for both the individual and environment. Our choices have an impact on the future. Electric bikes require No Oil and No Gasoline to operate. Choosing an electric bike is a step in the right direction. HealthAn electric bike is a very seductive form of exercise. You won't ever need to force yourself to get on the bike. You'll want to. By removing the hassles of parking and traffic, and adding the endorphins of an easy bike ride, an electric bike can fight stress and increase your overall sense of well being! TimeAn electric bike is time saving practical transportation. It eliminates the time spent looking for parking. It eliminates time waiting for the bus (and often is a more fun and faster ride than the bus). It eliminates time spent at traffic lights. Traffic jams can be avoided via side streets. MoneyNo License...No Registration...No Insurance...No Gas!!! Operating an electric bike costs pennies. It will pay for itself within a year. For some people, an electric bike will replace the car for neighborhood errands. For others, it may enable them to use a car significantly less or replace a car altogether. ConvenienceElectric bicycles are simple and quick. Though it won’t carry two kids and the dog, it WILL carry two big bags of groceries and whatever else you want to load on the racks. They can also easily carry a child-seat or tow a child trailer which means the whole family can partake in the fun! ParkingParking ceases to be a hassle since bikes easily find parking. In many urban areas, parking is often something valuable beyond a price tag. Hills With the power of the motor supplementing your pedaling, you’ll be able to comfortably ride up hills that you might not even attempt on a traditional bike. Arriving at your destination free of sweat and refreshed or going for a long bike ride with the grandkids can easily be accomplished. An e-bike can make it possible to ride when it wouldn’t otherwise be an option! |