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Why Ride an E-Bike?

Designed to help you ride farther with less effort, e-bikes create mobility solutions for riders new and old. E-bikes also open up new possibilities in accomplishing challenging rides that would otherwise be too difficult on a standard bike. From weekday work commuting to speedy road rides to action-packed mountain adventures, there’s a model for almost every type of riding you want to do. 

Pedal-assist e-bikes add power to your pedal strokes through a battery-powered motor, and you’re in control of how much assistance the bike provides. You can bump-up the power on steep climbs or choose to to go it alone when the terrain levels out. This makes e-bikes great for building cycling fitness because you decide when to give it your all or let the bike do the work.

E-bikes make commuting by bike easy

A One Bike Garage

If you ever found yourself trying to choose which bike to ride on a particular route, you’ll enjoy the versatility an e-bike provides. With power always at the ready, a mountain bike can keep pace with a road bike while you ride to a local trail head, and a cargo bike can take you on a weekend jaunt to the museum. E-bikes let you ride in a more relaxed position because you don't need to produce as much power. This opens a new realm of options in comfort and capability. Having one bike to ride everywhere you want to go means instant access to the things you want to do. Just hop on and go!

Designed for You

E-bikes come in a variety of styles to suit every kind of riding. Top road models are performance oriented and lightweight, hiding smaller batteries and motors in sleek designs made for speed. Mountain bikes go from capable cross-country hardtails to rowdy full-suspension rigs with 7” of travel. The crossover of these categories holds the biggest selection of models, ranging from fitness hybrids to utilitarian commuters. Even cargo bikes and beach cruisers can be found with electric motors—the options are better than ever.

Power in Numbers

Power is measured in watts, which is the amount of power a system can generate over a period of time. 250 watts is about the minimum you’ll see in ultra-lightweight road bikes and short-distance city bikes, but some high-performance mountain bikes use up to 750 watts to keep you moving up steep, technical terrain. More power equates to longer rides at faster speeds, which is great for mountain biking, cargo hauling, and other applications that sustain heavy loads. But when you just want to zip around town or keep the bike as light as possible, smaller batteries and motors are better.


The Strength to Move

Don't let a lack of fitness keep you from enjoying the things you love. E-bikes have been proven to inspire people of all ages and abilities to get back in the saddle. They are great tools in rehabilitating injuries and re-establishing a baseline level of fitness, allowing you to ease into riding again. And for casual cyclists, electric bikes create possibilities that were once thought to be out of reach. 

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