A bicycle is an economical means of transport that is good for health. However, to make your everyday life easier or to go to the mountains, electric assistance is not too superfluous: electric bicycle is popular in France and is becoming more democratic with subsidies and Help to Buy.

Really, electric bicycle budget this is definitely the number 1 buying criterion: expect around €800 for an entry-level model, while you’ll have to go over the €1,000 mark to get a good value for money model. Prices increase rapidly depending on the technology on board: type of bike, type of motor, larger battery capacity… We help you see things more clearly.

Choosing an electric bike: different types

Before choosing an electric bike, you will need consider using what do you want to do with it. If you travel mainly in the city, a electric city bike to provide more comfort for everyday trips, but you can also choose a electric folding bike which will allow you to save space, especially for storage or for public transport.

There are also for weekend adventure electric mountain bikes, which offer more versatility and can also be used for daily commutes. To go off the beaten path and overcome obstacles or rough terrain, select electric mountain bikewhich will allow you to visit everywhere!

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Choosing an electric bike: motor

Before buying an electric bike, you should think about engine selection : there are several types, located on the hub of the rear wheel or on the connecting rod. These different technologies affect the price: indeed, a central pedal motor is more expensive than a rear one.

On the technical side, you will have to compare a pair of engines, expressed in Newton meters (Nm), which is an important criterion for choosing an electric bicycle: the higher the torque, the more assistance the motor provides. Engine torque should not be confused with engine power, which is limited by law to 250 watts.

Choosing an electric bike: battery

The battery this is the second important element of an electric bicycle: it is what provides the energy needed to run the motor. The energy capacity supplied by a battery is usually expressed in watt-hours (Wh): it consists of the battery’s capacity (in ampere-hours, A·h) and voltage (in volts, V). The higher these values, the more you will get powerful electrical assistance and an high autonomy.

Electric bike batteries are mostly lithium-ion technology and are often located on the rack or down tube of the frame. To make recharging easier, it is better to choose a removable batterywhich will allow you to charge it at home using a mains charger.

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