Electric bike: features, the best models and selection tips

A bicycle with an electric motor will not surprise anyone. But this technique is used not only for regular measured driving around the city. There is also an electro-fat bike, which also must be able to choose and use.

It must be understood that An electrified fat bike is not just an unusual looking or custom bike. He, like ordinary fatbikes, is designed to conquer hard-to-reach areas of impassability. Installing a high-power motor therefore turns out to be a logical step.

The most advanced models are equipped with all-wheel drive, which allows them to achieve impressive performance. Since there are already a lot of modifications, you need to be able to distinguish them by their main characteristics.

Electric bicycles are distinguished by:

• battery parameters;
• management organizations;
• engine power and its specific type;
• brake system device.

The battery can be fixed:

• below the seat;
• instead of the trunk;
• directly to the frame.

Given the high capacity of the required batteries and the associated significant weight, sometimes even frames of a special sample are used. It is the frame mount of the battery that has long been recognized as the best choice. It allows you to lower the center of gravity of the electric bike and guarantee the highest stability in any situation. Models with a battery of less than 8 A / h does not even make sense to consider.

As for the drive power, it for current models varies from 0.35 to 5 kW. All-wheel drive electric bikes with a pair of motor wheels with a power of 0.5 kW each gained quite a lot of popularity. But the engines themselves can be of gear type or gearless type.The former are lighter, but the latter are more powerful and last longer. Of course extremals and road enthusiasts choose only gearless modifications.

No matter how important the acceleration, braking is also very significant. The only viable option for the electric bike brake system is disc brakes. All other devices are simply not able to tame such power.

Controlling a fat bike with an electric motor is no more complicated than on an ordinary gas moped. You can adjust the speed by turning the handles on the steering wheel. Starting and stopping the motor is done by pressing the pedals. The steering wheel is usually complemented by a small computer to help control the battery charge and speed achieved. Sometimes there is even a connector for recharging personal gadgets.

As already mentioned, many companies produce electric bicycles with thick wheels. But among the market leaders deservedly includes the "Bear". The power of this machine reaches 1.5 kW, and the power reserve is from 35 to 60 km / h. Consumers can drive at speeds up to 50 km / h. Regenerative mode is provided. Other parameters are as follows.:

• hydraulic brakes;
• aluminum fork;
• wheel dimension - 4x26;
• the maximum allowable load is 120 kg;
• the frame and rims are painted black;
• wings not included.

An attractive technical solution with an electric drive backwards and with a direct drive engine inside the wheel looks attractive. The power of the motor wheels is made from a triangular battery. Without problems, you can ride a "Bear" with all-wheel drive as the simplest bike. Its wheels with a width of 0.1 m will allow you to overcome the snowy, mud or sandy terrain.

According to the manufacturer, you can brake on a folding “Bear” with very little hand force. Alternative can be considered Volteco Bigcat Dual 1000. This electric bike is designed for a voltage of 48 V. The folding mode is not provided. Wheel size is 26 inches. The design is great for harsh climates. A pair of powerful motors is provided, thanks to which the “double tigress” is distinguished by excellent cross-country ability. It is not surprising that the developers took care of powerful strong wheels. The main characteristics are as follows:

• total power - 1 kW;
• the highest speed - 35 km / h;
• the distance covered by a good track is up to 45 km;
• battery saturation time - from 240 to 360 minutes;
• 7 speeds;
• the total mass of the product is 34.5 kg;
• permissible load - 110 kg.

It enjoys well-deserved popularity and fat bike Love Freedom. The frame of this product is made of aluminum alloy. The size of the disc mechanical brakes is 0.16 m. The total number of speeds thanks to the proven Japanese transmission is 21. The design is designed for users growing from 1.5 to 2.15 m. The bike's own weight is 16 kg. At the same time, it can carry up to 150 kg. The fork travel is 0.1 m. The designers have provided reinforced pedals and the same connecting rods. The shock absorber is located on the front.

A solid competition to previous models is a brand bike under the brand Okkervil. And to present this brand is best for the three-wheeled model OK-33601E. The size of the wheels is 20x1.95 inches. The frame is made of strong steel. Japanese transmission supports 7 speeds. There are 2 brakes, a drum is placed behind. The current consumption per hour is 0.35 kW, and the lugs are equally effective when driving on:

• sand;
• virgin snow;
• hard road surfaces;
• ordinary soil.

Attention deserves and front-wheel drive models. True, they are quite rare, in the vast majority of cases the drive is made back. An exception is, for example, E-motions FAT 20 All Mountain Double. Twenty-inch wheels are driven by two motors with a total capacity of 1 kW, and the highest possible speed is 45 km / h. The steering distance can be adjusted.

As for fatbikes Lebron, then it is passable on quite different surfaces of the product. Model 141 Fatbike Lebron can take a load of up to 200 kg. The design is designed for 21 speeds. High driving performance is achieved thanks to 26-inch wheels. The aluminum frame is very reliable, as are the steel disc brakes. The saddle can be adjusted in vertical and horizontal planes.

The following video provides an overview of the front-wheel drive electric bike 48V 18A 350 (850) W.