A new book, Electric Bicycles, is an invaluable guide for prospective buyers and enthusiasts alike, according to the Environmental Transport Association (ETA).
Sales of 24 million and growing
With worldwide sales in 2010 estimated to have reached 24 million, the electric bicycle market is continuing to gain momentum.
The latest battery technology has allowed electric bicycles to deliver a practical range at a sensible price far quicker than it has cars.
Despite relatively modest sales of around 10,000 units last year in this country, there is a wide range of electric bike options for British cyclists to choose from.
Covers all aspects of this rapidly growing form of transport, with chapters on history and classic models, conversion kits, types of electric bike, choosing and much more.
Electric Bicycles
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| Yannick Read of the ETA said: “In terms of price, range and usability the bicycle is the most practical option for those who want the benefits of an electric vehicle today. Electric Bicycles covers the topic in a satisfying amount of detail.” |
Who needs an electric bicycle?
There will be those who will scoff at the idea of an electric bicycle, but for many more the bikes will be a revelation. Electric bicycles are at their most efficient when the rider works in tandem with the motor; electrically-assisted bikes can make a 30-mile round-trip commute a realistic option for even a novice cyclist. They also make cycling more accessible for the elderly or disabled. Over the next twenty years, electric bicycles have huge potential to change the way we travel.
Cycle insurance
Cycle insurance from the ETA includes new-for-old, cover for accidental damage, third party insurance, personal accident cover and if you breakdown, we will even come out and recover you and your bike. Electric bicycles are covered by ETA cycle insurance. Get an instant online quote below.
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