Thursday, November 11, 2010

Motorized Bikes - Transportation of the Future

Motorized bikes such as the newly popular electric bikes are being used more often. There are countless benefits that people may find in them, besides the obvious benefits there are those that become apparent only when used regularly.

It is a fact that motorized bikes such as E-bikes are getting more and more popular due to the fact that they are cost effective, efficient and a very environmental friendly type of transportation. They are perfect for people who like the vintage look that their bike offers, perfect to get to work in the old fashioned way without breaking a sweat. On the other hand there are some people who would love to ride bicycles but their health condition doesn't allow them to, so motorized bikes may be the perfect option for them to join their friends and family in various outdoor activities.

Motorized bikes are also great for people recovering from an injury or simply trying to get in shape. And for most of us riding on motorized bikes means clean energy transportation that will get us where we want without having to worry about the energy needed for the trip as energy will always be available for electric bikes.
With so many uses for motorized bikes it is no wonder that there are different types of electric bikes with different designs and different function, even the ones that function in a different way. There are throttle based electric bikes which are full automatic bikes and you can get them running by pressing a switch or simply pulling back on the throttle like with motorcycles. The other type of e-bikes is semi-automatic or popularly known as pedal assist. This type has no automatic function where you can simply turn on and off the power, but it reacts to your pressing down on the pedal.

The second type of electric cycle has various assistant modes. In some bikes it will return the amount of power invested into pedaling, in others it will give that power back fivefold, it all depends on the model, motor and the preset. These are great if you want a power source that will never run out and doesn't need to charge very often, great for overcoming any obstacle without much effort. Of course you can go for the full package if you get a bike that has both throttle and pedal assist functions.

In fact you don't even have to buy motorized bikes; you can create one from your old bike that gathers dust and spider web in your garage by purchasing and installing electric bike kits. You can get your old folding bike and add a bicycle engine to it and you will get a rare compact model that will fit anywhere and can run on free and clean energy. With electric bike kits you can also choose between throttle and pedal assist types of motor, or you can go for the full package. Whatever you decide you will be given the opportunity to enjoy both bike rides, get in shape and rest while still looking great on your vintage styled motorized bike.

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