![]() It takes some muscle to get an E-bike on a car rack or up and down stairs. But keep weight in mind if you need to lift or transport your E-bike regularly. Modern E-bikes handle well despite their weight, and of course, the electric motor makes the extra pounds disappear once you start pedaling. For ease of comparison, The Pro’s Closet lists the actual weight of each bike in the specifications. Some high-performance road E-bikes will be just below 30lbs but these have smaller batteries and provide less pedal-assist. E-bikes are much heavier than traditional bicycles due to the battery, motor, and reinforced frame. ![]() If you’ve never felt the weight of an E-bike, be prepared for some scale shock. ![]() E-Bike Weight: What's Heavy, What's Light? Most W-bikes will have several modes between low and high and will allow you to switch on the fly. Higher power modes are useful when you encounter steep hills, are carrying heavy loads, or just want to go really fast for fun. Low/eco modes conserve battery power and increase range, but require more pedaling effort to accelerate and maintain high speeds. Most W-bikes have a controller and/or display on the handlebars that lets you adjust modes, or the level of assistance from low (often called “eco”) to high (sometimes called “turbo” or “boost”). With pedal-assist W-bikes, you can also control how much the motor assists you. The display and controls on a Giant Road-E+. Depending on your state, these may not be legal to ride on bike paths. Class 3 E-bikes are the fastest pedal-assist E-bikes that don't fall into the motorcycle/moped/scooter category. This is good for riders who need to keep up with car traffic, ride with heavier loads, or just have a need for more speed. Access to mountain bike trails varies around the U.S., but Class 1 e-mountain bikes are the only type allowed in most areas.Ĭlass 3 E-bikes are faster and more powerful. You can ride a Class 1 E-bike on city streets and many bike paths. They are the most common and, from a regulatory standpoint, the most universally accepted. If you are comparing E-bikes listed at The Pro’s Closet, you will be able to tell whether they are Class 1 or Class 3 by the top speed listed in the specifications.Ĭlass 1 E-bikes are the best choice for the majority of riders. This speed governor maintains E-bikes’ classification as bicycles rather than motor vehicles that require licensing and registration. The motor is limited and will turn off after its listed top speed. ![]() Top speed is in quotes because you can go faster by pedaling harder or going down a steep hill, for example. The main difference between Class 1 and Class 3 E-bikes is the “top speed” of 20mph vs. The Pro’s Closet does not carry Class 2 E-bikes that use a throttle, so this article will focus on Class 1 and Class 3 E-bikes that are pedal-assist only.
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