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Time to Downsize: a Look at Electric Bikes June 9, 2009

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Are you lacking exercise? It’s a common feeling – we realize this, and still many things get in our way of doing exercise. We watch individuals crowded into gymnasiums working out, and consider : well, I must go to the gym, pay for my membership costs, then lift some weights. It seems like a lot of hassle, isn’t there something I can do that’s not going to throw away my time – something that’s even practical?

Then you may consider purchasing a push bike, as bicycling around is a fantastic means to improve your health. You can bike to the local shops or to work, so it’s very practical. It’s also money-saving – there’s no petrol called for and the running costs are next to nothing. It’s also environmentally friendly. And not forgetting the minor point of actually getting fit too.

Yet lots of individuals are put off getting a bicycle since it’s just TOO much exercise. As odd as that sounds, it could be because they may live in a very hilly location, be elderly or suffer from particular ailments that make pedaling too “hardcore” for their capabilities. Also for some individuals, it’s not pragmatic cycling to their work since they will sweat too much because of the efforts of bicycling.

So this is where electric bikes come in. They let your legs have a break on the severe slopes simply by twisting your hand on the grip and letting the electric motor kick in – pedalling is no longer required then. Then when you’re ready to switch to manual, just start pedalling. You get reasonable exercise and fresh air without doing yourself in. Electric bikes are also money-saving to operate needing only a daily re-charge if you cycle around 30-40k a day, although most people require just two recharges a week since they are not doing this kind of distance. If you need to carry your bike around, consider a lightweight e-bike.

These days the actual cost of purchasing an e-bike have come right down in price, so you can find yourself saving a lot of money on bus fares, fuel, gym memberships etc. by purchasing and regularly using an electric bike.