Go Farther and Faster on an Electric Bike
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Electric bikes, or e-bikes, are revolutionizing the way we commute, exercise, and explore the world around us. Combining the enjoyment of traditional bicycles with the power of electric motors, e-bikes offer a versatile and eco-friendly mode of transportation suitable for riders of all ages and fitness levels. Simple, fun, and practical to ride, e-bikes are made for all kinds of riding, from bike paths and open roads to rugged trails and woods. Quick and smooth, e-bikes offer endless possibilities to ride farther, faster, and more often maximizing your riding experience.
Electric bikes for any kind of riding!
A little extra boost can lead to incredible possibilities. No matter what type of riding you like to do, once you integrate an e-bike into your routine, don't be surprised if you find yourself biking more often. Electric bikes are super useful and super fun to ride, allowing you to adventure a bit farther and get to your destinations a bit faster.
Electric City & Fitness Bikes
Ride around town, cruise through commutes, power up workouts, and load up for a picnic at the park feeling fresh, energized, grinning ear-to-ear.
Electric Road Bikes
Cover greater distances, ride faster, and climb with ease during fast-paced group rides, long solo trip, and epic weekend adventures.
Electric Mountain & Hunting Bikes
Turn steep, rocky climbs into good vibes and high fives. Explore farther with suspension tech and rugged frames that handle rocks, roots, and game.
Why Choose an E-Bike from Bickel's?
Best-In-Class Drive Systems
An e-bike is an investment that will enrich your life for years to come, so it’s important to choose one that’s capable, built to last, and feels great to ride. Cheap e-bikes are built with cheap drive systems - and all the problems that come with them. At best, they provide a clunky, jerky riding experience and at worst, they’re truly unsafe.
At Bickel's, our e-bikes are designed to deliver on performance and built with integrated e-systems from engineering leaders including Bosch, TQ, Hyena, and Bfang. Compliant to UL 2849 standards for safe charging and storage, these best-in-class electric drive systems meet incredibly high standards of quality, dependability, serviceability, and ease of use.
Durable, High-Quality Parts
Our e-bikes have robust hubs, wheels, and tires made for the higher speeds and power of an electric bike.
Our Suppliers Know Bikes
Our e-bike models are engineered by companies who have more than 130+ years of development experience.
3rd Party Tested & Certified
All Trek electric bikes are certified to meet or exceed leading e-bike safety standards so you can ride and store your bike with peace of mind.
Made to Keep You in Control
Our e-bikes use predicable pedal-assist systems and every model is equipped with reliable, all-weather, hydraulic disc brakes.
What Makes Our E-Bikes Different?
The quality of an electric bike’s e-system and battery really matters — not just for the reliability of your e-bike, but more importantly, for your safety.
The e-systems on Trek and Electra e-bikes are third-party tested to comply with leading e-bike safety regulations, including the rigorous UL 2849 standard. This standard is set by Underwriters Laboratories, an independent organization that develops safety standards for a variety of industries.
Enjoy a range-extending boost with a little extra peace of mind, too.
Built to Last + Warranties
Trek e-bike motors and batteries are warrantied for two years (2x as long as many major online brands). Plus, all Trek bike frames are warrantied for life.
Expert Assembly & Service
All e-bikes are tuned in-house by certified technicians. You'll never have to ship your bike to a faraway maintenance center for service.
Free Test Rides
Stop by and take an e-bike for a spin to feel the difference. Test rides are always free with no obligation nor appointment needed.
How Do E-Bikes Work?
E-bikes look and operate like a traditional bike however amplify your pedaling power thanks to an integrated electric drive system that helps propel you forward. Equipped with a motor, battery, and controller, you choose how much power the system provides, giving you a natural feeling ride with predictable, easy-to-control support for supercharged legs! Some e-bikes are also designed with throttles that engage the drive system. With these bikes, you don't need to be pedaling for the motor to activate. With both styles, the removable, rechargeable, and long-lasting batteries charge in any household outlet.
Motor
The motor of your electric bike is what houses the moving parts that give you a boost of assistance when you pedal. Just like a car engine, some e-bike motors can be more powerful, lighter weight, or more efficient than others. While many brands offer e-bike motors, there are just two popular styles of motors on most e-bikes – mid-drive or hub-drive.
Depending on the model, your e-bike’s electric motor has a power output between 250 to 350 watts and assists up to 20-28 mph with minimum effort (you can go faster than that without feeling much resistance from the motor) enabling you to cruise past traffic and climb up hills with relative ease.
Your range is directly affected by the assist mode you pick. For example, eco mode provides the least amount of assist, draws the least amount of power from the battery, and gives you the longest range. Turbo mode provides the most assist, draws the most power from your battery, and will drain your battery the quickest.
Easy to Use Controller & Display
The controller is your interface with the e-bike system. It features buttons that allow you to power on and off your system, change your assistance mode, or toggle through the screen of your e-bike display. Depending on the e-bike system, you may have more control features, like a battery indicator, light control, extra metrics like ride data, or an integrated display.
Your display is like the dashboard of your e-bike. It’s standard for the display to show your battery life and currently selected mode, but many offer additional features, like speedometer, ride metrics, activity tracking, and route mapping. Your display may be integrated with your controller, be its own separate unit, or you may even use your smartphone as a display.
Integrated Battery
Every e-bike motor is powered by a battery. However, batteries vary greatly in size, shape, location, and wattage. How many watt-hours a battery holds directly impacts how fast and how far you can ride assisted.
The larger the battery capacity an e-bike uses, the farther and longer you can ride, but high-capacity e-bike batteries are also larger and heavier than lower-capacity batteries.
Bosch provides the most reliable e-bike battery on the market, striking the perfect balance between power and functionary. When fully charged, they can last up to 40 miles, depending on riding conditions.
The Removable Integrated Battery (RIB) system makes it easy to take your battery with you for on-the-go charging. You can charge your battery on or off the bike using a charging cable that functions just like your laptop’s. Many batteries charge in as little as 3 hours.
Plus, with its ergonomic, low weight, and simple handling design, these premium lithium-ion batteries are equipped with a Battery Management System which recognizes potential sources of error & protects the cells from overload.
E-Bikes by Class
Just like other motor vehicles, e-bikes are broken down into classes. These classes are determined by how powerful the motor is, differentiating the levels of pedal-assistance, throttle and speed. It’s important to know what class e-bike you own, as federal and local regulations may not allow certain classes of electric bikes to be ridden in certain areas.
Class 1
Class 1 e-bikes are great for almost every rider and the most universally accepted from a regulatory standpoint. These pedal-assist electric bikes go up to 20mph (or faster speeds with the addition of human power). The motor kicks in only when you pedal and stops helping at 20mph.
Class 2
Class 2 e-bikes are very similar to Class 1 but come with a throttle-assisted feature that may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle, making it so riders can go up to 20mph without pedaling. This is similar to a motorized scooter or motorcycle.
Class 3
Class 3 e-bikes are the fastest option that fits within common regulatory frameworks. These pedal-assist e-bikes go up to 28mph (or faster speeds with the addition of human power). The motor kicks in only when you pedal and stops helping at 28mph. Good for commuting and running errands. Best used on paved roads.
Any electric mobility product not clearly labeled with one of these classes, or that allows for speeds greater than 28 mph, are not classified as bicycles. We highly recommend that you purchase your electric bike from a qualified and reputable bike shop like ours to help you be safe and legal.
Ride More
When it's easier to ride, you'll find yourself wanting to ride more often. From short jaunts to longer excursions, its amazing how many trips by bike you will want to take.
Keep Up
E-bikes are the ultimate equalizers. The pedal-assist allows riders of different speeds to easily ride together without the struggles of "keeping up."
Eco-Friendly
With the ability to ride a little faster and haul a heavier load, you may find using your bike more and your car less for daily tasks.
E-Bike Safety
Storage & Transportation
You can depend on the power of an electric bike to carry more gear. If you dread hauling gear, kit out your e-bike with anything from a handlebar basket to a child seat, and enjoy the ride instead.
Safety & Security
Extra speed means that safety is extra important. From helmets to daytime running lights, ride responsibly and be seen. When you make a pit stop, secure your valuable ride with a quality lock.
E-Bike Upgrades
Add a little luxury to your e-bike setup. Extra batteries are a boon when you’re out and about, and a cycling computer can help you navigate around without needing to ask for directions.
Essential E-Bike Accessories
Electric bikes make getting around a breeze — unlock even more freedom with gear designed specifically for e-bikes. From trailers and child seats to e-bike car racks, there’s nothing an e-bike can’t do with the right accessories. Pedal forward into the expanding world of electric bikes, and make every day the kind you’ll want to seize.
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Ride Now, Pay Later
Our financing program makes it easy to ride out the door on a brand new electric bike today and pay for it later. Call or stop by today for more information on the perfect electric bike for you.