A 180 pound rider on a 60 -
pound electric bike is just about 15 % heavier than the same rider on a 30 - pound traditional bike.
Not exact matches
Electric bicycles have come a long way over the last couple of years, and can offer a relatively sweat - free riding experience to those looking for a cleaner transportation option, but not everyone wants to pony up $ 1000 or more for a 50 +
pound bike.
With an integrated 20000 mAh battery (capable of a range of about 15 miles in fully -
electric drive mode) providing the energy, and handlebar - mounted throttle controlling the amount of
electric assist, this 14
pound module can is said to enable a top speed of about 15 mph on most
bikes.
UK e-
bike startup Swytch is trying to lay claim to the «world's lightest, most affordable»
electric bike conversion kit, by connecting a front wheel with an integrated
electric hub motor to a removable battery pack that hangs from the handlebars, for a total weight of less than 8
pounds, and priced at just $ 300.
Most
electric bikes are on the heavy side, but this
bike weighs only 48
pounds total, including the battery pack.
The RadWagon sports a 750 W
electric drive system that can ease the physical side of pedaling a
bike carrying 350
pounds (159 kg) of cargo (including the rider), offering a top speed of 20 mph / 32 kph and a range of up to 50 miles (80 km) per charge.
The new Tern GSD looks to be a perfect blend of
electric and cargo
bikes, as it can carry several passengers & a total of about 400
pounds, without being any longer than a standard
bike.
In this latest e-
bike launch, the Tern Bicycles GSD is looking to fill that not - so - apparently - obvious gap in the market, with a folding compact utility
electric bike capable of carrying a total load of almost 400
pounds (or several small passengers), while still fitting in the same space as a conventional
bike.
Teterin says the Bike Lift & Carry can manage bicycles up to 70
pounds, which does include many of the heavier cruiser and
electric bikes.
It offers all of the advantages of an
electric - assisted
bike at a weight of only 43
pounds.