Why An Electric Bike
Suits Modern Lifestyles

Electric Vehicles - A versatile transport

For a versatile transport solution to modern living, electric or motorized bikes offer many advantages, bringing truly low-cost powered transport and an answer to the fitness challenges twenty-first century living.

The costs of running an electric bike

There are no worries with prices at the pumps. Relatively cheap mains power and rechargeable batteries, plus the rider’s energy contribution to locomotion, means that the overall cost per mile is only a fraction of conventional powered two wheelers.

Electric Bicycle - For pleasure and leisure

Riding an electric bike brings all the outdoor cycling enjoyment without the strain. Users can balance pedal effort with the electric power contribution, to suit their preferences.

Electric Bikes - About town commuting

For the employee wanting to avoid arriving at work in a sweat, the relatively effortless experience of power assisted cycling is a welcome relief. With speeds of up to 15mph* on assisted power or motor, electric bikes can make headway on town roads. Where congested roads provide cycle lanes, the electric bike is “king of the road”.

Electric Bikes and fitness

At first glance, the electric bike appears to offer less fitness potential compared with a standard cycle. However, as the powered bike gives a better performance, shorter journey times, and extends a cyclist’s comfortable range, there is far more reason to use it in place of a car. More frequent use contributes to overall health by bringing the benefits of regular cardiovascular exercise.

Better than Cycling for Commuters

For local travel to work cycling is a healthy choice, but, as shower facilities are rarely provided in the workplace, arriving in a sweat is an unsatisfactory option. Here electric bikes have the edge, as riders can adjust their efforts to stay cool. Commuters who travel with assisted power enjoy cycling that feels effortless, and then take exercise on the return journey home. 

Tackling challenges and longer journeys

One of the disadvantages of cycling is the negotiation of hills. Electric bikes help take the strain, creating a more effortless climb. The improvement to individual performance that electric bikes give, mean that longer journeys can feel like a short-run.

In harmony with the environment

Where users aim to make the most of their own energy, a broad range of gears is ideal, reducing reliance on motor power to maintain a reasonable pace or climb. Electric bikes help users to get full use of their own cycling skills and physical energy, while providing extra energy whenever needed. PowaCycles are ideal for modern living, in harmony with the environment.

* For electrically assisted bikes, 15mph is the maximum legal “power assisted” speed.