A few shops around Australia claim to offer the biggest range of electric bikes, but there’s now much more of a range than any one shop can offer. Simon Vincett surveys the current market. Though road cycling is the Formula One of the cycling world with its glamorous image, the fastest growing sector of
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Thought the petrol motor was the unassailable king of the road? Think again: electric bikes have the advantage for the majority of urban transport trips. Simon Vincett presents the best of what’s on offer in Australia. The middle and outer suburbs of Australian cities need a transport solution and the e-bike is it. What
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Sales of power-assist bikes are taking off throughout the world. Simon Vincett tested 18 Australian options. Everyone could use a bit of extra oomph in their pedalling sometimes and that is exactly what e-bikes provide. In fact, the 200 watt motor (the legal limit on Australian e-bikes) approximately doubles the power of your pedalling. The
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Australian e-bike laws are out of step with the rest of the world, but that may soon change. Emma Clark investigates. E-bikes are classified legally as bikes if they have the ability to be pedalled (unlike a scooter) and have a maximum power output of 200 watts. The motor supplying the power doesn’t have to
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Electric bikes are continuing to evolve in impressive ways, finds Emma Clark. “It’s cheating!” “Don’t I need a licence?” “I may as well just drive!” Historically, bike riders have been quick to dismiss electric bikes as an annoying oddity – something big and ugly built in the back shed by bearded inventors dreaming of patents
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Is it a bike? Is it a segway you sit on? Would you use one? [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X813eTuZJkc] We’re coordinating a review of electric bikes in collaboration with CHOICE and considering what to include. What part do you see electric bikes (in all their varieties) playing in the future of bike riding?