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Defining the electric bikes  

 The term ‘electric bike’ is bandied about a lot these days, and to the uninitiated it might be a somewhat nebulous term. When refered to as an ‘electric bicycle’, the imagery the name conjures becomes a bit more focused. Simply saying electric bicycles, however, calls up images from basic mopeds to the electric motorbikes seen in Akira. That said, efforts need to be made to properly define the electric bike.

To begin understanding just what an electric bike is, you should start with your basic bicycle. Nothing complicated. Your classical bicycle, with a conservative number of speeds and none of the bells or whistles. Now, add three things: an electric motor, a battery, and a controller that activates and regulates the power and electric assistance. With those three items, you have the basics of an electric bike.

An electric bike is a standard bicycle that has electric components equipped on it. An electric bike will function normally like a regular bicycle. An electric bike will pedal like a regular bicycle, handle like a regular bicycle, and by and large an folding electric bike will use the same same parts as a regular bicycle. An electric bike is meant to be thought of and used as a bicycle, not as a motorcycle. An electric bike means augment human power, not completely replace it. An electric bike is traveling at low speeds. Imagine an electric bike as a regular bike that just happens to be easier. an electric bike is an easy bike.

Electric bikes come in a variety of styles. there are different frame sizes to accomodate different rider sizes, as well as riding styles like regular bikes. Take it as an example, an eZee Cadence is designed for a relaxed, upright ride, while the eZee Torq is designed for a more active, sportier riding position. just like regular bikes, Electric bikes come in different numbers of speeds, and with different components.