![]() ![]() In fact it might just give you that much-needed bump to your battery range. Faster cadence (increasing the pedalling input and spinning the pedals at a faster rpm in a lower gear) is far more efficient for your motor than grinding it out in a harder gear. A good tip to squeeze out that little bit extra from electric bikes is to up your cadence. Off-road tyres offer superior grip for electric bikes, but the penalty is higher rolling resistance which means more work for your motor to do. Electric mountain bikes are ideal for trails and rugged conditions, but if you've got a set of hefty electric mountain bike tyres on but only commute on smooth roads, consider swapping them out for something smoother. It's also worth considering how appropriate your tyres are for the terrain you are riding. Under-inflated tyres can really impact your ride efficiency. So locking it out will provide a small efficiency bonus allowing you to get that little bit more range out of your battery.Ĭheck your tyre pressure before you start cycling. Having assistance from the suspension is great when it gets a little bumpy on rough terrain, but you don't really need it on those smooth roads that are great for cycling. If your e-bike has suspension with a lockout, use it when you’re not off-road. If you really want to see how far you can ride on your e-bike, try to plan a route with the smoothest surfaces that are as flat as possible. Plan your route carefully, thinking about factors like incline, commuting traffic and trails. If you're commuting, consider leaving some items in your locker at work. It’s simple, the less weight you carry the further you can go. More weight means more energy used by the motor to provide assistance. When on the flat or riding downhill the assistance can be turned off altogether, allowing you to pedal the bike yourself saving precious battery power. The higher the level, the more battery power you will be using.Ĭonsider switching the power mode to a low setting and only using the higher modes when you really need them (like on steep hilly terrain). All of our electric bikes have selectable power levels that allow you to choose the level of assistance the motor provides. The first thing to think about is the power mode. You can read more about e-bike batteries here. After all, AA batteries aren't the same size as AAA batteries, and the same logic applies to e-bikes. A bigger battery not only refers to the capacity but also the actual size and dimensions of the battery. Or, a smaller size like this is ideal if you're short on desk space in the office when you need to charge your battery. A 400 Wh battery could be ideal for those punchy commutes when you're not travelling a massive distance. Some electric bikes will have multiple power modes for pedal assist, so maximum range may vary.īigger isn't always better though. It’s worth carefully considering the type of journeys you will be making to ensure you get a large enough battery size to provide a long enough range. ![]() Battery size refers to the full capacity of the battery or how much energy it holds when it’s completely charged.īattery capacity for electric bikes is measured in watt-hours (Wh) and you will find many of our Raleigh electric bikes list capacities such as 400wh and 500wh. It goes without saying that if you have a larger battery on the bike, you'll have a larger available range. If you're cranking up a steep climb on hilly terrain with the highest assistance levels engaged, the range will decrease dramatically compared to if you're just leisurely cycling along a nice, flat canal towpath in the lowest power setting. If your foot is flat on the accelerator, you'll burn more fuel and you're probably going to need to head to the petrol station a little sooner than expected - well it's the same when it comes to e-bikes (minus the expensive fuel bill or pollution from fumes). just a lot more environmentally friendly. Think of it like your petrol tank in a car. In the case of an electric bike, the system calculates how much energy is being drawn from the battery plus the current voltage remaining, and then predicts the range based on those figures. ![]() The method used to calculate the range for an electric bike is similar to a car, which looks at how much fuel is being used currently and what’s left in the tank. In most cases the range is dynamic and will vary based on the ever-changing riding conditions - we all know mother nature can be cruel sometimes. A useful way to think of it is how far you can travel on your battery capacity based on the current riding conditions - because nobody wants to get stranded with a dead battery. To measure the range of your e-bike, most models come equipped with a handlebar-mounted display which displays the range in miles or kilometres alongside a battery level indicator. ![]()
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