Purists reckon they're for cheaters, but an electric mountain bicycle can easily turn a bike trip around and make it far more exciting and enduring. Speed, torque and higher energy levels for you to enjoy yourself can't be a bad thing, right?
For me, I love the feeling you get taking a bike down a hill at speed; the hard slog to get up again on the other side is a challenge (great - I like challenges!) but it can wear a bit as the hours go on.
Now, suppose you had a powerful battery to support you, you could keep going even longer, faster and with more energy to enjoy the scenery and excitement around you. And turning the power off is only a button away, if you like. You have the choice.
You could use the power-assist mode to get you to and from your favourite mountain biking routes and use the power-assist on the way home instead of perhaps taking the car, when you're tired (or exhausted!). They're more practical, cheaper and much more energy efficient.
Like a car, getting an electric bike wet isn't a problem - but like in a car, once you're up to your axles in water it's a bad idea to continue. There are a couple of precautions you can take to avoid water damage.
An electric mountain bike has four main components that need to be protected; the motor, the battery, the controller and the connecting leads. These should all be waterproofed somehow, either by the factory that made it, or by DIY means.
If you wrap some of the components in plastic (silicon or electrical tape works well) to preserve the parts without obstructing the moving parts or stopping you from getting at the parts if you need to check it over. The waterproof coating will keep everyday damp from riding out.
Electric mountain bikes should also be rugged enough to keep their electrical components safe when travelling across rocks and off-road tracks. A good rule of thumb is to have a mountain bike that is a shade better equipped than you need, just in case something goes wrong. Try also to have standardized parts (like chain links) made by a big brand which are easily (and affordably) replaced. That's worth a lot!
Finding the right mountain bike for you (electric or not) is important; read this mini guide on choosing a mountain bike or go to the Electric Bikes Experts and read the full story.
For me, I love the feeling you get taking a bike down a hill at speed; the hard slog to get up again on the other side is a challenge (great - I like challenges!) but it can wear a bit as the hours go on.
Now, suppose you had a powerful battery to support you, you could keep going even longer, faster and with more energy to enjoy the scenery and excitement around you. And turning the power off is only a button away, if you like. You have the choice.
You could use the power-assist mode to get you to and from your favourite mountain biking routes and use the power-assist on the way home instead of perhaps taking the car, when you're tired (or exhausted!). They're more practical, cheaper and much more energy efficient.
Like a car, getting an electric bike wet isn't a problem - but like in a car, once you're up to your axles in water it's a bad idea to continue. There are a couple of precautions you can take to avoid water damage.
An electric mountain bike has four main components that need to be protected; the motor, the battery, the controller and the connecting leads. These should all be waterproofed somehow, either by the factory that made it, or by DIY means.
If you wrap some of the components in plastic (silicon or electrical tape works well) to preserve the parts without obstructing the moving parts or stopping you from getting at the parts if you need to check it over. The waterproof coating will keep everyday damp from riding out.
Electric mountain bikes should also be rugged enough to keep their electrical components safe when travelling across rocks and off-road tracks. A good rule of thumb is to have a mountain bike that is a shade better equipped than you need, just in case something goes wrong. Try also to have standardized parts (like chain links) made by a big brand which are easily (and affordably) replaced. That's worth a lot!
Finding the right mountain bike for you (electric or not) is important; read this mini guide on choosing a mountain bike or go to the Electric Bikes Experts and read the full story.
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