Humans are nothing but adaptable to change. The ancient period had brought wheels. Till now, people are innovating on that. Today you have a bicycle that runs by electrical input and gadgets. The advancement of technology is producing cutting-edge machinery that makes human life easy, efficient and grows on to that. Electric bikes are generating hundreds and thousands of new users nowadays.
However, the electrical and regular bike differ in some ways that you may not be clear of. Don’t worry! We will tell you all about it here. But since you are so interested in bikes, you must be a cycling enthusiast. There is a community of cycling enthusiasts, so let us know about this community too.
Learn about Spoke Herd Community!
Spoke Herd is a community of cycling enthusiasts who have the same sense of adventure. They are all dedicated to make this world a beautiful place. It does not matter if you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced rider. Moreover, the platform is also accessible to all genders, ages, and brands unitedly. The main aim of the Spoke Herd community is to build a healthy lifestyle, spread environmental awareness, and promote social responsibility through cycling.
This is a much-needed step amidst the pandemic when thousands of people are dying of COVID-19 because of weak immunity. Being a community member of SHC helps a person to develop positiveness and good health. It also promotes the level of oxygen and maintains its purity by keeping the environment healthy. By joining SHC, people not only feel exhilarating, but they also feel the joy of doing their bit for nature.
Latest new features that were not in Regular bikes
Think of e-bikes as an improvement on regular bikes. Judging by the look there is not much to distinguish between except a few extra features, i.e.-
- Gears: Needless to say, regular bikes don’t possess gears in them. A standard e-bike has seven to eight gears in it. This gives the fun of full customization of the riding experience. Set them to high gear and paddle fast, and you will feel wrap-speed!
- LCD Display: If you notice the handlebar of the e-bikes, you will see a comparatively large LCD screen attached there. This feature makes a high-tech impression for ebikes. On that screen, you will be able to keep an eye on the speed, battery percentage, trips, etc.
- Standard Motor: It is common for e-bikes to have a 500W motor with them. On plain tracks and lands, this motor capacity is sufficient for having a sustained speed. When you are racing at a Spoke Herd Community event, the smooth motor assistance might help you. When riding on mountain roads, rocky surfaces, and jumping off high from an inclined plane, you 750W capacity motors too.
- Battery: The battery stays in the lower rod of your e-bike. An average battery gives you performance for up to 30 to 40miles of riding.
All new riding experience with e-bikes
Multiple new features in the e-bikes do not mean you don’t have to peddle anymore. Riding an electric bike is much similar to riding a regular bike. The only difference is e-bikes feel smoother on certain tracks and roads than a regular bike. On e-bikes, when you peddle enough only then the motor warms up. You should not feel the shift between motors and peddling. You can adjust the pedal assistance according to your need. Riding in an SHC marathon becomes easier when you get an e-bike.
The difference in speed
It is a market rumor about e-bikes is, it gives you more speed than regular bikes. It is very misleading in terms. E-bikes have motors that can propel a speed of 20-25 MPH on different motor variants. In an SHC race, this much kick doesn’t matter that much because you have to go way faster. You will be able to go faster only if you peddle fast with your legs. E-bikes do make peddling effortless, but that doesn’t give you more speed. It may save you energy for the long run.
The difference in terms of rules and regulations
Many people worry about the imposition of more strict regulations on e-bikes than regular bikes. Here also, not much visible difference. Regular, or electrical, bicycles are a tool of transportation. There are general safety regulations on speed and usages. E-bike riders don’t get restricted in any way. There are some states in the country where helmet wearing is mandatory for E-bike riders. In some states, there is a minimum age permit for riding an E-bike. Mostly, the rules and regulations are not that stringent as motor vehicles in our country.
If you have a passion for riding like the Spoke Herd Community members, it does not differ much between an e-bike and a regular bike. The main objective is to keep your legs on the pedal and cruise through the humble breeze at times.
