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Q. How long does it take to fully charge the battery?
A. Depends on the state of discharge but around 5-6 hours if completely discharged.
Q. What are the running costs for an electric bike?
A. You will have no worries about rising fuel prices at the pumps. All our electrically
powered vehicles use household electricity. The average cost per full charge is about 10
cents per charge. If you charge the battery every single day for a year, it would cost you
about $35 per year.
Q. Can I ride up hills and against strong headwinds on my electric bike?
A. Yes. One of the main advantages of cycling on an electric bicycle is that it literally flattens
hills and increases your average speed when tackling inclines and headwinds. If you provide
a reasonable amount of effort, you should be able to tackle anything from a 1 in 10 (10%)
gradient up to a 1 in 7 (14%) gradient. You will be amazed at the relative ease that your new
electric bike can tackle some of the most arduous journeys.
Q. Do I need a driver’s license, insurance or registration?
A. No, you don’t. According to Federal law, electric bikes that are under 750 watts are
classified as bicycles. For all intents and purposes, it’s simply a bicycle that requires very
little pedaling to travel 20 MPH (32 Km/H), saving you time and hassle. The law does
require the use of helmet and riders to be at least 16 years old. Check your local state laws
for requirements. It is required that the owner/user follow all applicable traffic rules and
regulations.
Q. Do I need to pedal an electric bike?
A. No, but it helps to prolong battery life. The motor on our bikes is both throttle and pedal
assist controlled, allowing you to decide how much power you desire. Have you ever tried
to cycle when speeding downhill on your normal bicycle? It’s just like that. The motor is
propelling you faster than you’re cycling so there is pretty much no resistance, it’s merely a
formality!
Q. What happens when I use the brakes under powered assistance?
A. All our bikes are equipped with brake levers that have a built-in safety switch that
automatically cuts off the motor power under normal braking conditions. This not only
ensures a safe non-powered stopping feature, but also protects the motor under braking
conditions so that it isn’t working against the brakes.
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