Electric bikes: everything you need to know

We love electric rideables. Hoverboards, skateboards, scooters, motorcycles, mopeds, unicycles, tricycles… You name it, we’ve ridden it. But electric bikes belong in a category of their own because they are more than just a fun tech fad. They could actually be the future of transportation. That said, there’s a lot to choose from out there, and you don’t want to get fooled, so here’s what you need to know.

Around 5:20 in the video, we say that in Europe, class 1 e-bikes are the most popular. Actually, the most popular e-bikes in the EU are unregulated with motors rated at 250W.

[TheVerge]

Would you replace a car with an electric bike?

[Peeps]

When I went to Europe, I was so surprised by how many people ride bikes. When I went to Amsterdam, there were more bikes than cars. If there were more bike lanes where I live, I would definitely ride more often.

[nathanh]

Don't know if anyone has corrected this already, but regarding the stuff at 4:28:

Volts * Amps = Watts, which is a measure of power (work done per unit time).

Volts * AmpHOURS will give you WattHours, which is a measure of battery capacity. A 500Wh battery can power a 500W motor for 1 hour (minus minor losses due to efficiency).

[liamness]

There are not more e-bikes than regular bikes sold in the Netherlands. There is more overall revenue - but that is accounted for by the higher average price.

[mguanipa]

Idk why I'm even watching this. I live in the south where sidewalks & bike roads are as rare as someone not getting pregnant within ages 15-20

[doublextreme]

Been commuting on mine for 18 months now. Also, Domino's Australia has been using eBikes for years!

[SendFoodz]

I'm mostly worried about where I'm gonna park my super expensive bike without it getting stolen...

[VandrefalkTV]

I agree, getting an electric bike made me experience the joy of biking again that I did when I was younger and didnt have any responsibilities. And I also bike MORE just because its so damn fun!

[szymonsadowski]

I live in gdansk, Poland. We have one of the first network of electric city bikes in Europe. And it works really well.

[RommyErdian]

He looks more like Einstein that Einstein himself. Now I'm confused

[ws]

Pablo Escobar doing bike reviews in a different universe.

[neillu]

"And if you live in China..."
"Oops! Then it's not legal for you to watch this video."

[NathanBudd]

8:14 that's something else that needs to be considered... I wouldn't be locking my £2000 eBike to a lampost with a basic lock. The infrastructure to store them in town etc is required.

[GaukeLE]

In the Netherlands eBikes are getting common very fast. While the 'young and fit' generation is struggling going up a hill with headwind with a regular bike. All the elderly are going 25 kph (15 mph), looking back triumphantly that they are faster, while taking over...

[suyashgogate]

They are slowly gaining momentum here in India. I am planning to get one next year

[BigBoss]

The whitest I've ever seen a man rap

[jgg]

Dutch here: wtf did you have to bring the World Cup up for? :@

[BobBob-jupg]

6:50 “no riding in the walking path “ did I hear that right 😂😂😂

[pennyroyal]

I never wanted an electric bike. Then my knees expressed their opinion. I could no longer ride up hills or ride more than 10km. In 2019 I bought an e-bike and love it. This year, 2021, has been my best year of cycling since 2014.

[chrisliddiard]

One thing to add, you'll still pick up punctures, and on an ebike this can be a chore . The product 'Green Slime' is a self sealing compound you can put in your inner tubes. Also I would also invest in puncture proof tires. Happy e-biking.