Folding Electric Bicycles for Adults

Folding electric bikes for adults is a convenient, compact and environmentally friendly vehicle that allows you to move around the city and any off-road without much effort. Modern equipment of bicycle bikes (the function of combining an electric drive with the possibility of using pedals and high load capacity) make them extremely popular among adult men and women.

Urban asphalt roads are better suited for bicycles with a low frame, wheels with a diameter of up to 20 inches and two-piston brakes (they do not overheat, they work quickly and accurately, resulting in a short braking distance). Wide wheels with a tread are not suitable for urban conditions and significantly add weight to the bike.

Off-road riding is best done on electric bikes with 4-inch tires and thick tread, which gives the best grip in all weather conditions. All-wheel drive models are equipped with a motor on the front and rear wheels, so they easily overcome the terrain, steep climbs and descents, deep mud.

The original motor has its own characteristics: there is an engraving where the serial number, model code, manufacturer's name, power and other information are indicated. Direct-drive engines help to reach speeds of about 45 km / h, have a long service life, however, they are heavy, large and with increased battery consumption.Gear motors are compact, lightweight, give excellent wheel rolling when the engine is off, the disadvantage is the high torque at low speeds, and the speed is not more than 35 km / h.

Typical rechargeable batteries have a capacity of 48 v, which is equal to 10-11 ampere-hours of continuous operation. The travel distance depends on the capacity of the battery: it is recommended to have a spare battery of small capacity when using the bike on long trips. Lithium-ion batteries are much lighter than lead ones, last 2 times longer, and are affordable. A more expensive and wear-resistant option is lithium-iron-phosphate batteries. Charges from a regular household outlet 220 volts.

The most compact and convenient option is a model with an aluminum folding frame:

• takes up little space during storage;
• convenient to transport in a subway car or other public transport;
• folds compactly and fits easily into the trunk of a car;
• has a low weight.

The steering glass, carriage assembly, frame and rear wheel mount must have straight and neat welds, without defects. The presence of the front shock absorber smoothes out the roughness of the road, allows you to cross the curb, contributes to the minimum tension of the joints when driving a bicycle and reduces the load on the spine of the owner. In the event of an unexpected collision with an obstacle, the plug damps the vibrations and reduces the risk of falling forward through the steering wheel.

It is better for overweight people to look at models with disc brakes, because they work better with increased load than rim brakes. An analog bike computer with light bulbs is simpler and less informative than a gadget with a liquid crystal display.

Before making your choice, you should decide on the suitable design of the electric bike. Two-wheeled bicycles are universal, male and female. The female electric bike has a minimum weight and a very low frame. Models for men are heavier and much more powerful, often they must withstand increased weight and have a more powerful drive wheel, because when traveling, weight will also add luggage. Mini-bikes will appeal to teenagers, especially fragile girls.

Highly stable tricycle suitable for:

• shopping trips (models with baskets instead of the trunk or in addition to it);
• walks with the child (two wheels are located in front, between them a full-fledged child seat, can be transformed into a stroller);
• trips to overweight people.

Three-wheeled electric bikes withstand a total weight of 120-190 kg, engine power varies in different models from 250 w to 700 w. The design is often made in unisex style, so 1 bike is useful to all adult family members.

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