Let's talk about E-BIKES: THE EQUIPMENTS

We are at the third appointment of our journey into the E-bike world.

We talked about the motor, from the drums, today is the turn of the installations.

These are very important when evaluating an e-bike: the equipment of an eMTB, in fact, can vary greatly from one model to another.

But let's look at them in detail.

The first important component in evaluating the purchase of an e-bike is the suspensions, front and rear.

Normally, an e-bike weighs on average 8 kg more than a muscular bicycle, therefore front forks and rear shock absorbers are needed which are solid and capable of managing and supporting the weight and, for this reason, they must be calibrated appropriately from a hydraulic point of view. .

The excursions of forks and shock absorbers change based on use and significantly affect performance: a fork with 150 mm travel, for example, will be perfect for Trail while a 170 mm. it will be more suitable for Enduro.

Another component of primary importance is represented by the brakes.

The braking system of an e-bike must support a significantly greater effort than a muscle bike, given the considerable increase in weight and, for this reason, most pedal-assisted bicycles are equipped with disc brakes ranging from 140 to 220 mm. in diameter.

Larger brakes are installed on e-MTBs as they must guarantee greater resistance on steep descents; city e-bikes, however, will have smaller disc brakes.

Usually, therefore, for those who want to face steep descents and more demanding routes, the advice is to equip themselves with a very powerful braking system, with at least 200 mm discs, both front and rear, sintered brake pads and 4-piston calipers.

The exchange, or transmission, is the third element of fundamental importance in an e-bike.

The transmission is that set of components that allow the bicycle to move and is essentially made up of the crown, sprocket set, chain and gearbox.

On the latest generation e-bikes, the components of the transmission group are normally different from those of a traditional bike because they have to withstand decidedly higher tensions given by the power of the cyclist's leg and that developed by the electric motor.

Last but not least are the wheels and the tires of an e-bike.

The greater weight of a bicycle and the release of power caused by the engine produce faster wear of the wheels and, for this reason, larger and reinforced wheels are needed which allow greater stability at reduced pressures and mechanical resistance to the abrasion of the compound ; therefore, anti-puncture protection, more resistant rubber compounds and reinforced side walls are important.

A City e-Bike will have a tire dedicated to hard and flat surfaces, suitable for asphalt and also usable on wet surfaces.

An e-MTB, on the other hand, will have a very knobby tire, ideal for tackling irregular routes with the right grip on the ground.

Furthermore, the tire pressure must take into account the weight of the biker, that of the bike and the average travel speed.

We hope that this brief overview of the main elements to consider before proceeding with the purchase of an e-bike can be useful for choosing the perfect bike for your needs more carefully and to ensure that it becomes the ideal companion for everyday life or to travel freely on tours, trips and excursions.