Electric Bike Basics


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Looking for an extra oomph on your biking adventures? Riding an electric bike - or e-bike - can open new cycling possibilities. Ready to try it? In this intro series, we'll cover the basics of electric bikes: where you can and can't ride, how long e-bike batteries last and safety tips. We'll walk through e-bike motors, batteries and riding ranges to help you choose the electric bike that best suits your needs and also give you tips on maintaining your e-bike. Plus, we'll provide pointers on how to ride an electric mountain bike if you plan on hitting those trails.

  • two happy e-bikers on the trail

    Skills

    Intro to Electric Bikes

    Increasingly popular, electric bikes (e-bikes) expand riding possibilities. This primer covers who rides, where to ride, how to ride and care tips.

  • A person riding an electric bike past an urban skyline.

    Buying Advice

    How to Choose an Electric Bike

    E-bikes offer an efficient and fun way to get around. This primer helps you sort through your options for commuting, errands, trail riding and more.

  • the drive train on an electric bike

    Care and Repair

    Intro to Electric Bike Maintenance

    Maintenance tasks on an electric bike and a regular bike are actually quite similar; get tips on e-bike care, including key areas of concern.

  • A mountain biker riding an electric mountain bike on a trail in a mossy forest

    Skills

    How to Ride an Electric Mountain Bike

    Electric mountain bikes expand riding possibilities, but require you to use their power wisely. Get some riding tips plus guidance on trail etiquette.