SHOP URBAN ELECTRIC BIKES

Buying an electric urban bike is a very smart investment. the bikes electric with its pedaling assistance up to 25 km/h allows you to make tours urban to go to work, shop or walk with little effort, comfortably and quick. They are very comfortable bikes to ride and have all the elements to move safely between road traffic, in any condition: lights, fenders, large wheels, gears and luggage racks with different capacities, which you can complete with bags and saddlebags. If you are looking for an urban bicycle that you can take everywhere with you, be sure to visit our section of folding electric bicycles.

Advantages of urban electric bikes

The main advantage of an electric bicycle for the city compared to a bicycle resides in the pedal assist device that generates a push while pedaling and reduces the effort you must take to move the bike.

- They allow anyone to enhance long urban journeys, regardless of the orography, comfortably and effortlessly.

- As the pedal assistance limit is limited to 25 km/h they are very safe to drive and do not need any type of license or special permit.

- The electric motor and the battery are very light, so their weight is not perceived when you drive through the city.

- They have all the equipment to move safely and comfortably between city ​​traffic.

What maintenance do urban electric bicycles require?

Urban electric bicycles do not require special maintenance. Is very similar to that of a normal bike: check tire pressures as well as their wear, the condition and operation of the brakes or the lubrication of the chain, etc. The battery does not require special care either. If it is lithium, as usual in electric bikes, they can be damaged if they are completely discharged repeated, so it is convenient to plug them into the network when they still have some burden. Batteries must be charged with the charger provided by the manufacturer. It is first connected to the battery and then to the power outlet. To stop charging, you must first unplug it from the mains and then from the battery.

How much do urban electric bikes cost?

The cheap urban ebikes start from €1,000, these are usually motor-to-wheel and with a small battery. The autonomy in the city is not as important as in electric mountain bikes since long distances are not covered. By making smaller batteries, not only will ebikes be cheaper, but they will also be lighter, this is important when storing them or climbing stairs.

There are also urban electric bicycles with a central motor from brands such as Riese & Müller or Winora, which use the same motor that a mountain ebike uses, so you will have great autonomy and you will never have to suffer, even if the prices tend to be higher and They start from €2,500. An urban electric bicycle, like the rest, apart from the engine, what makes the price change from one to the other are the components.

Important components in an urban ebike

There are very useful components and accessories in an urban electric bike. For example, the lights are essential, and if they can be connected to the bike's battery, it's even better, so you don't have to worry about charging it and just clicking a button turns it on and off, just like the motorcycle or the car. Another important object is a rack, where you can store your backpack or briefcase to go to work, the gym or the usual route you do with the electric bike around the city. A comfortable saddle is also important so that you feel comfortable on your journeys. A basket or saddlebags is also recommended to be able to store your objects and that you can have them at hand when you need them.