Reviews of owners of electric bicycles. Operational experience

Hereby cyclists do not understand why they areremarkable transport to equip the electric motor, after all the two-wheeled means is just intended for the development of the leg muscles, improving the work of the heart, and raising the general tone of the body. But many people who do not have a garage, a car and living in a multi-storey building, can not simply live without such transport: work, a dacha, a market are all on their own bicycle.

In the focus of this article, owner feedbackelectric bicycles: operational experience, recommendations, comparisons, advantages and disadvantages. Everything that the reader has never known about electric bicycles, he will find here.

What are the charms?

If the usual bike is installedelectric motor, controller and battery, the result is an electric bike. Unlike the scooter or motorcycle, such a miracle transport is not tied to a single source of energy, and when the battery is discharged it can become an ordinary bicycle, which is driven by the rotation of the pedals.

However, reviews of owners of electric bicyclesassure that the charms do not end there. After all, unlike the same mopeds and scooters, this vehicle does not need rights and license plate. Light weight, small dimensions, simple maintenance are only advantages.

Price niche in the two-wheeled transport market

For the majority of Russians who look afteritself as a transport electric bike, the price is the key factor. Therefore, it is necessary to understand what devices are in the domestic market and what is their approximate cost.

Initial category (from 20 to 40 thousand rubles) -small bicycles, the diameter of the wheels is less than 26 inches. At first glance, they look more like children's, but, having looked at the description, the buyer will find that cycling can withstand an adult (80-110 kg).

The budget class is rich in classical models,more like a normal bike: ladies, highway, mountain, city. Prices range from 40 to 100 thousand rubles, and in most cases the cost of an electric bike is already influenced by the manufacturer's authority, the weight of the transport and the installed components.

Elite bicycles can be selected with a budgetfrom 100 thousand rubles and above. It's clear that in this category the buyer will be able to purchase the best, most technologically advanced device in the world from a very well-known and reputable manufacturer.

Simplicity and convenience for the older generation

Oddly enough, but it is the older generation (from50 and above) prefers to purchase cheap electric bicycles. And, judging by the numerous reviews of the owners, the point here is not at all in price. The main criterion here is the weight of the vehicle. After all, an adult, unlike a teenager, is very difficult to move heavy objects, and a bicycle, besides mass, also has large dimensions.

Most inexpensive electric bikes havefolding frame, which greatly facilitates the transfer of the vehicle, not to mention the possibility of transporting it in the trunk of a car, in a bus or subway. The weight of such devices is in the range of twenty kilograms, which is exotic compared to any transport that has an engine.

Operating experience of low-cost devices

The most popular niche inexpensiveelectric bikes has a huge number of all kinds of models. Most of them have "Chinese roots", and their name can not be uttered from the first attempt. Many potential buyers are very interested in reviews of the owners about such electric bikes. Everything is simple! The Chinese devices in the first months of operation practically do not differ from their competitors. Problems arise with time, when components start to fail, and the owner discovers one oddity - it is impossible to enter the necessary part on the Russian market, and foreign auctions cannot offer anything.

If a potential buyer wants to buyinexpensive device that has a service center in our country and any parts to which you can buy without problems, it is recommended to look at the world famous brands. The electric bicycle Wellness, Volteco, Velectric System will not leave indifferent any buyer.

Budget niche: one way to stand out from the crowd

This category is practically no different.from conventional bicycles with a mechanical pedal rotation. The same frames, wheels, all kinds of components from famous brands and a large selection of accessories. Is that the weight of the "adult" electric bike will have more than his opponent due to the presence of a battery and an electric motor.

The characteristics of budget devices are decent,almost all models on the market have similar data and this is what attracts the attention of future owners. The maximum speed of movement from the electric motor is in the range of 25-40 km / h. The distance on one charge is 35-60 kilometers. The maximum angle of ascent is 12 degrees.

Active market of budget devices

The most popular in the Russian market isBicycle GIANT Dual Drive 1500W. This is one of the few devices that can meet the needs of the buyer according to the criterion of "price-quality". The cost of a popular vehicle in the market varies between 80-90 thousand rubles, which is quite acceptable for this price niche. But the technical characteristics will not leave indifferent any potential buyer: two horsepower of an electric motor (after all, the battery power is 1500 watts) can disperse an electric bike in a straight line up to 50 km / h. Shimano dual shock absorber, cruise control, disc brakes and many other useful features will definitely please the future owner.

Do not forget about the electric bike "TitanRaptor ", which in the past few years is considered the best-selling device in the markets of the former Soviet Union. The reason is the low cost - 40-50 thousand rubles. The manufacturer did not chase high-speed characteristics (maximum speed of only 25 km / h). Attention was paid to the distance run - almost 60 kilometers per charge, which is a very high figure among competitors.

Owner problems and solutions

In the media can be foundnumerous reviews of owners of electric bicycles on low service or its complete absence in most cities of Russia for this type of transport. The problem is that the market for such devices in our country is too young and many manufacturers are not yet ready to open their representative offices in Russia. Therefore, many experts recommend to all buyers to focus not on the price, but on the service, which many do not think about until the moment of failure.

No need to rush on electric bikes thatequipped with a large number of additional items and accessories (lights, trunk, footrests, grips, horns, lighting strips and similar elements). Very often, the seller with these pleasant gifts distracts the buyer from the poor-quality goods. During the operation, the repair of the breakdown of the main mechanism will be much more expensive than all the gifts taken together.

Elite class of electric bikes

If the buyer is interested in the electric bike, the pricewhich is not the main selection criterion, the professionals recommend starting the review with the most technologically advanced device in the world called Grace. First of all, the German manufacturer thought of the owner, making the two-wheeled vehicle the lightest in the world - 23 kilograms. The maximum acceleration speed of all Grace electric bikes is limited to 50 km / h (apparently, safety is not in last place). Power reserve is 50 kilometers, and battery charging time is about one and a half hours. And, of course, the service center with a two-year warranty, which provides the seller, being the official distributor.

Popular in our market and Americanrepresentative of Electra Townie Balloon, which has a very attractive price and excellent technical characteristics. Elite two-wheeled transport is unlikely to be able to accelerate more than 25 kilometers per hour, but the power reserve per charge lasts for 95-105 kilometers (depending on weather conditions).

The world's fastest bike

Disputes do not subside in the mediaaround the fastest, most technologically advanced and most popular two-wheeled vehicle in the world. The electric bike "Storm Titan 9000W" is capable of developing a top speed of about 105 km / h in ten seconds. Vehicles can overcome on a single charge about 150 kilometers (albeit at a cruising speed of 50 km / h). Indeed, a potential buyer, having acquired it, can make it on their own experience that manufacturers' statements are not fiction.

Only there is a reverse side of the coin. First, the power that the electric bike has (9000W) is peak, that is, short-term. In fact, the battery power is 3000 watts, which means that the owner will be able to enjoy the maximum speed for only a few seconds. The price can also stop the buyer: half a million rubles is a rather serious argument.

Great offer from automakers

Reviews of owners of electric bikes claim thatThe purchased two-wheeled vehicle must be under a very serious and reputable brand. For example, BMW, Audi, Ford, Mersedes, Ferreri and similar brands of well-known automotive companies. Indeed, in the Russian market a lot of bicycles and e-bikes, which are sold in automotive centers. Apparently, the manufacturer wants to make money in such a young and interesting niche.

Naturally, the buyer who wished to purchasean electric bike of a reputable manufacturer, do not worry about quality and accessories, because these devices are manually assembled and undergo many types of quality control before entering the market. This is the face of the manufacturer, and if it fails, the whole business may suffer. Therefore, if a potential buyer will be in front of a choice, give him preference for an elite American device with an unknown name or buy an e-bike of the same name from the BMW concern, he will make the choice, which is definitely the right one.

Oddities in repair

According to many owners of elite two-wheeledvehicles, repair of electric bikes in this category is not carried out in Russia. That is, the broken machinery is taken from the owner and sent directly to the plant where the vehicle was manufactured (according to the seller). Repairs are often delayed for 3-6 months, and its cost is very high.

Reputable manufacturers claim thatthe procedure is described in the documentation that is provided to the owner with the vehicle at the time of purchase. Moreover, any minor repairs or upgrades should also be carried out only by specialists of the company. Any intervention of the owner in the operation of the mechanism is unacceptable.

The same documentation provided by the seller,regulates the following: after taking the vehicle from the owner, the seller is obliged to provide a replacement for the entire repair period. This means that the seller must issue a working copy to the owner of a broken electric bike. However, many manufacturers (except car companies) are not in a hurry to take this step.

Finally

Operating experience of many ownersElectric bicycles suggests that the purchase of this type of transport is not always correct. In the race for convenience, the buyer forgets that the device must be constantly charged from the outlet (4-8 hours, depending on the battery). The ease of movement in the city and beyond requires a musculature (not everyone can lift 25-40 kilograms into the elevator).

Therefore, in order not to be disappointed in his firstWhen buying, you should pay attention to cheap electric bikes. Only having rolled enough and having understood all the advantages and disadvantages of the device, one can take a step towards buying the worthy device of one’s dream.

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