Powerful electric bicycles: varieties, brands, selection, operation

For a comfortable and quiet ride, many have a need for electric bicycles. And for those who want to experience the adrenaline, the manufacturer produces two-wheeled vehicles with high speed capabilities and power.

Cars are considered powerful e-bikes from 1000 watts and more. The convenience of the vehicle is combined with an electric motor or pedal drive and the ability to use them both in combination and separately. This dynamism will allow the vehicle to be a bike in the park and a scooter on the road.

To save power, you can use physical activity, which is what the pedals are for. Today, the nominal speed that an electric bike can develop ranges from 50-115 km / h. In addition to the rear and front, there are also models with all-wheel drive. Electric bicycles are not capable of high speeds, and their construction is not comparable to a rugged car.

Benefits of e-bikes:

• great dynamics;
• large battery power reserve;
• excellent overcoming of hilly terrain by the electric motor;
• excellent speed characteristics;
• positive emotions from driving.

Most people, when choosing a powerful electric bike, pay attention to the battery capacity, which is one of the important components, since a good battery is necessary for high power. The power is determined by the characteristic of the motor, which the battery must withstand from 48V.

There are several types of batteries.

• Lead acid (cheap, outdated, slow on charging and needing frequent replacement).
• Lithium ion (manganese and polymer, capacious and durable). The high resistance does not allow them to be installed on powerful electric bikes.
• Lithium iron phosphate... Most advanced at the moment due to the long service life and the ability to withstand low temperatures. Combustion is minimized.

Lithium Polymers are considered to be the most dangerous in case of shock, overheating, or freezing temperatures. Ionic - less dangerous, but still have negative properties. Lithium iron phosphate have the safest components, they are not afraid of low and high temperatures. Do not ignite if damaged.

There are 3 main types of engines:

• chain, belt (transmission of torque from the engine to the frame);
• friction (transmission of torque from the motor shaft to the rear tire);
• carriage (carried out by acting on the pedal axis).

In 90% of cases, a carriage is installed (a wheel connected to a motor). It is attached to the front or rear wheel, and a small number of moving elements are used to give more efficiency with low energy consumption. This type of engine is quiet and as reliable as possible, since all mechanisms are located inside the case, which prevents external influences.

On powerful electric bicycles, the drive is mounted on the rear axle, for better grip and riding on snow, mud, rugged, hilly terrain.

The 2015 model has excellent speed performance and high cost. The development of this luxury item involved 20 German designers, who spent a year and a half. The model combines modern and retro style.

The bike develops a decent speed of 100 km / h and weighs 20 kg. The lightness and strength deserve the carbon fiber and aluminum alloy of which the frame is composed.

The steering column is equipped with touch switches, brake and gas levers. Some parts are composed of magnesium and titanium. The lithium-ion battery has a power of 48V and is housed in a leather case. Fully charged in 3 hours.

The engine has a hybrid structure, with a capacity of 3.6 kilowatts. When driving at a speed of 40 km / h, a distance of 200 km is covered. Its cost ranges from $ 80,000. This is a limited edition.

Today is the fastest pedal-powered e-bike. Acceleration is carried out using an electric power plant with a capacity of 38 liters. with. and allows you to reach speeds of up to 115 km / h. Has a weight close to a motorcycle, 128 kg. Equipped with a telescopic fork, rigid suspension, horizontal rear shock and 17 '' wheel diameter. The torque is 100 Nm.

The equipment has a battery capacity of 6.5 kWh and 10 kWh. In the first case, you can drive up to 125 km, and in the second - up to 200. The price varies from 23 to 34 thousand dollars. The downside is the lack of combined use of pedals and the motor. Aerodynamics prevent tight turns.

Before starting the movement, make sure that the mechanical parts are assembled correctly. The work of the power supply of the electric drive and the presence of a charge indicator on the display, the condition of the brake pads, the correct operation of the wheels, the battery and the drive are checked.

You should regularly carry out:

• cleaning and lubricating the chain;
• bearing lubrication;
• checking the brakes;
• tire pressure;
• the condition of the asterisks;
• reliability of tightening of threaded connections.

In another case, we use a drive. When driving, you should smoothly turn the throttle handle and adjust the speed limit. When using for the first time, to avoid injury, avoid sharp turns and high speed. Traffic rules are an integral part of the knowledge that must be applied when driving on electric bicycles.

At a speed of more than 60 km / h, overtaking cars, one should understand the risks and the possibility of emergency situations. Therefore, drivers with a motor power of more than 250 W are required to have a category "M" (moped) in their rights. This electric bike with a powerful engine and a large battery is an excellent, almost silent vehicle, ready to provide the owner with maximum comfort and dynamism on all road sections.

See the video below for the powerful Black Trail electric bike.