10 Reasons eBikes are Awesome!

Have you heard about the incredible amazing Electric Bike? From avid cyclists to beginner bikers, everyone is riding the e-bike. A bike that helps you pedal with more power? Oh yeahhhhh. But there’s so much more. Here are 10 reasons why electric bikes are awesome! 

1. Riding an e-bike gives you a #TurboSmile

From ear to ear, everyone that takes an e-bike on a spin can’t help but smile. Why? Because you feel free! You feel like you did as a kid learning to ride for the first time. But don’t take our word for it. Go give one a test ride at your local ERIK’S and experience the #TurboSmile for yourself. 

2. You’ll bike way more with an e-bike

Studies have shown that once folks get an e-bike they actually ride more! This is because even after a long day at work, you still feel inclined to jump on your bike and ride to the store because 1.) it’s way more fun than driving your car (remember the #TurboSmile effect) and 2.) electric bikes make hills flatter and headwinds feel like tailwinds.   

3. You’ll start bicycle commuting to work (finally!) with an e-bike

Imagine biking to work a few days a week – enjoying fresh air and sunshine, no sitting in rush hour traffic, and getting a workout in no prob – all before sitting at your desk for the day. E-bikes make it possible! The pedal assist advantage means you can get to work faster than an acoustic bike but still get exercise!

4. You’ll be making a statement – #ClimateChange 

When you bike more, you drive less – one of the easiest ways to decrease your carbon footprint. Going carless isn’t an easy task in today’s world, but the e-bike makes it more possible. From being able to bike easily even when you’re tired, to having the extra oomph to carry your groceries home or lug your toddlers around – owning an e-bike gives you a fun alternative option to hopping in your car for those daily errands.

5. You can bike with your fast-cycling friend or spouse again

Hate getting left in the dust. Who doesn’t? The electric bike helps you ride faster by adding more power to your pedal. Reconnect with your cycling spouse or those fast cycling friends and get riding again! 

6. Get back into shape riding an e-bike

The beauty of riding an e-bike is that you can adjust the boost. Turn it down (or off) to increase your workout. Turn it up to give you a boost.  Either way, you are getting a workout! This makes the e-bike the perfect tool for getting back in shape. Start easy and as you get stronger, decrease the boost. It’s as simple as that. And don’t forget that #TurboSmile! Why not have fun while getting in shape? An e-bike makes that possible. 

7. Riding an e-bike can help you recover from surgery and heal from injuries

Back injury? Recent hip surgery? Knee replacement? You may feel like you’ll never be able to “ride like you use to” when your physical health is challenged. But the e-bike says, “Yes you can!” It provides a gentle re-entry into cycling. As your body heals you can simply decrease the boost to use more of your own strength to ride.

8. You don’t have to slow down, shorten your rides, or stop cycling with an e-bike

Even if your body isn’t what it used to be, with an e-bike you can keep biking. More and more folks are using the e-bike to continue to ride when an acoustic bike is no longer enjoyable. Why? Because, while you may not be twenty anymore – when you hop on an e-bike you’ll feel like you are! 

9. E-bikes are getting more people on bikes. 

At the end of the day, most people will agree biking is good for humans and good for the planet. Whether it’s riding for physical fitness and health, riding to reduce your carbon footprint, or riding because you LOVE being on two wheels – e-bikes have proven to be a door-opener for more folks getting on bikes. 

10. You’ll feel a little bit like a Superhero riding an e-bike

There’s something exhilarating about riding a bicycle. An electric bike makes you feel that same exhilaration, but with superpowers. So why not throw a cape over your shoulders, find your inner superhero, and hop on an electric bike?

Visit your local ERIK’S today and check out our wide selection of the best e-bikes available from top brands like Specialized, Aventon, and GoCycle. Take a FREE e-bike test-ride and get that #TurboSmile ON!

Already on an electric bike? Tell us why you think the electric bike is awesome below in the comments section.