Are e-bikes worth it?
If you want to ride much further and climb much faster in the same amount of time as you can on a regular bike, then the answer is absolutely YES! E-bikes allow you to cram in two or three times as much climbing (and descending) into a typical two-hour ride as you can on an analogue bike, and with everyone juggling busier lives than ever, that's an attractive prospect. Of course there's no such thing as a free ride, and in the case of e-bikes you'll have to consider the high initial price, the extra wear and tear on components and the additional weight of the bikes themselves before deciding whether they are right for you. If you're an experienced rider, it will take some time to adapt your riding style to that extra weight, but after the initial adjustment period, you'll be addicted to the extra runs you can get in. And, while it's possible to let the engine take all the strain, you can still get a great workout by toning down the power or not stopping for a breather at the top of every climb. And if you're just starting out, those intimidating climbs will no longer be such an obstacle to exploring the countryside.
How far can I ride before the battery runs out?
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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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