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In our previous blog 10 reasons to ride an electric bike, we discussed the many benefits of riding an eBikes. Nothing compares to the exhilarating sensation of riding an electric bike. You feel like a superhero: powerful, fully alive – practically flying! At Electric Bike Sales, “we love to give our customers superpowers.”
Electric bikes offer a green alternative to commuting. Riders travel further and faster, enabling many more to experience the joy of cycling.
E-Bikes are undoubtedly tonnes of fun and extremely practical; however, many ask can you get fit on an ebike?
Many aspects seem geared to performance gains in cycling, so electric bikes are often seen as providing little more than a helping hand on hills or a sweat-free commute. Yet, electric bikes can improve your fitness, and we have the science to prove it!!
A team of researchers from Brigham Young University in Utah monitored the heart rates of experienced mountain bikers using pedal-powered and electric mountain bikes.
After riding a six-mile study loop with 700 feet of climbing on an electric bike, their subjects had a heart rate of 94 per cent of what they had achieved on a non-assisted mountain bike, putting them comfortably in heart rate zone four.
This is your “Race Pace Zone” and is where you have burning muscles and lungs, and you can’t keep the pace up for much more than an hour. This zone is beneficial for people who do a lot of activities that involve hard but short bursts of effort, such as biking or track sprinting.
E bikes allow the rider to choose the level of assistance, so they really are the best of both worlds. You can take it easy, sit back and just enjoy a gentle ride arriving at your destination feeling refreshed and relaxed, or you can push yourself and enjoy an intensive workout.
How to get fit on an e-bike
- Start slowly
The ebike will take the peak exertion out of your ride, making it easier to ride further. It is better to start with shorter rides and easy routes first, rather than going too far if you are new to cycling or not quite as fit as you would kike to be.
More frequent, shorter rides will improve your fitness more than occasional epic rides. But, of course, you’ll also want to know your eBikes range before committing to a ride that might completely drain the battery.
- Plan your journey
If you’re new to cycling, begin with routes that aren’t too demanding. You can still push yourself on climbs even with a motor.
If you’re new to the sport of cycling, start slowly to gauge your fitness and the bike’s capabilities.
Start on flat terrain that won’t overexert you until you get a sense of your physical capabilities and the various levels of assistance the bike can provide for you, start on flat terrain that won’t overexert you.
- Choose a lower level of assistance
Once you’re comfortable with your fitness and the bike, you can lower the level of assistance the motor provides to get a better workout.
You might be able to comfortably ride on a flat road or a moderate hill with just minimal assistance or without using the motor at all. You will also extend your range by saving the top level of support for the steepest hills.
- Get enough rest
It is just as important to recover from an ebike ride as if you were riding a regular pedal-powered bike. However, you might find that a challenging ride on an ebike is just as tiring, especially if you have been able to ride for longer than usual on your electric bike.
However, because ebikes lower your overall effort level, you should be able to ride more frequently and more often, improving your long-term fitness.
- Enjoy yourself
Most importantly, riding a bike should be fun – and electric bikes are fun! – so enjoy yourself.
Bottom line: An electric bike can be an ideal way to get the fitness benefits of cycling and still provide assistance when needed, whether it’s to ride further, tone down the exertion of cycling, or assist on challenging terrain.
Check these great eBike out:
2022 Haibike HardSeven 5 500Wh Electric Mountain Bike in Blue
Tour or trail? Uphill or downhill? With the new HardSeven 5, there is no need for tradeoffs because this is a versatile and agile eMTB.
With 120mm travel, snappy disc brakes, nimble 27.5″ wheels and a powerful Bosch Performance Line motor with a sleek, integrated 500Wh battery you will have a huge amount of fun on and off the trail. Adventures – here we come!
Features:Frame material – AluminiumDrive unit – Bosch Performance Line, 65Nm, 25km/hBattery – Bosch PowerTube 500WhFork – SR Suntour XCM32 Boost DS, Travel: 120mm
Riese and Muller Delite Mountain Rohloff Electric Bike Urban Grey
A full-suspension electric mountain bike with Control Technology with Fox Float full suspension and 150 mm travel, the latest generation of powerful Bosch Performance CX motor and Schwalbe Hans Dampf tyres are just a few of the many highlights that make the Delite mountain such an exceptional bike off-road. A powerful and extremely reliable training partner, simply waiting to head off on your next trip. So what’s keeping you?
Delite Mountain Rohloff Basic Specification
- Bosch Performance Line CX (Gen4)
- Bosch PowerTube 500
- Bosch Kiox
- Fox Float 36 Performance
- Fox Float DPS Performance
- Rohloff Speedhub E14, 14-speed
- Gates drive belt CDX
- Magura MT5/MT4
- Schwalbe Hans Dampf 70-584
- Supernova M99 Mini Pro-25
The Raleigh Motus
Elevate the way you ride with the Raleigh Motus Tour; for the adventure ahead! Designed in Britain and made in Europe, our mid-range Motus uses sophisticated technology to deliver a premium electric bike experience.
The 400WH battery will allow you to ride for up to an impressive 108 miles on a single charge*. The impressive Active Line motor from Bosch is lightweight and almost completely noise free so you can be fully immersed on your ride. What’s more, with a maximum assistance output of 250% you can travel further and explore more. The refined Intuvia Display offers maximum clarity and convenience with the sizable display screen placed in the centre of the handlebars for easy readability with the control unit placed safely on the left of the handlebar. The gear shift indicator ensures you’re riding in the correct gear to optimise battery consumption to increase your bike’s range and the smart Intuvia can even charge your phone!
2020 Raleigh Motus Tour Hub Gear Unisex Bosch Electric Bike White
2020 Raleigh Motus Tour Low Step Hub Electric Bike in Grey
2020 Raleigh Motus Grand Tour Low Step Electric Bike Blue
2022 Haibike Trekking 10 625Wh Electric Hybrid Bike in Grey
With its top-notch features, the newly designed Lowstandover-Geometry and the new compact Bosch Performance CX Gen 4 motor with 85Nm, the new Trekking 10 Lowstandover has what it takes to be a globetrotter. A huge bargain if people have the budget and want a commuting bike that’s capable of decent off the beaten track exploring.
The Super Moto-X tyres, 80mm suspension fork and Skybeamer lights provide a lot of comfort and safety for your adventures. Your equipment can be stored on the standard luggage rack as well as on the integrated Modular Rail System.
Features:
- Frame material – Aluminium
- Drive unit – Bosch Performance CX GEN4, 85Nm, 25km/h
- Battery – Bosch PowerTube 625Wh
- Fork – SR Suntour Mobie E45 LOR, Travel: 80mm
2022 Haibike Trekking 4 Lowstandover Electric Hybrid Bike
The new Trekking 4 has everything you need for cruising in the city, or for extended rides in the countryside.
The Yamaha PW-TE motor allows you to accelerate smoothly and with power, the integrated 500Wh battery providing ample reserves. Equipped with a luggage rack, lights, mudguards and a kickstand, this eBike is truly ready for everyday use. Your entry into the eTrekking bike world!
Features:
- Frame material – Aluminium
- Drive unit – Yamaha PW-TE System, 60Nm, 20km/h
- Battery – Yamaha InTube 500Wh
- Fork – SR Suntour NEX E25, Travel: 63mm
