{"id":7546,"date":"2018-04-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-04-24T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpmigr.edinburghbicycle.com\/blog\/electric-bike-guide-everything-need-know"},"modified":"2026-02-24T13:05:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T13:05:13","slug":"electric-bike-guide-everything-need-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/ebco\/blog\/electric-bike-guide-everything-need-know","title":{"rendered":"Electric Bikes: everything you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/222\/2025\/04\/3616_2013_8229_ebike-blog-cover.jpg\" alt=\"ebike-blog-cover.jpg\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>WHAT ACTUALLY\u00a0 <em> IS <\/em> \u00a0AN ELECTRIC BIKE?<\/h2>\n<p>An electric bike which can be known as an ebike, e-bike or motorized bicycle, is essentially a regular (or acoustic) bike: it\u2019s still got the look of a regular bike (breaks, chain, handle bars etc)\u2026 and you still need to pedal (but maybe not as hard as you would otherwise have had to).\u00a0 But with the battery and motor, you\u2019ll get a little extra oomph to keep you going. Why not book a\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/info\/blog\/demo-bikes\"> two day demo <\/a> \u00a0and see how it feels yourself?<\/p>\n<h2>HOW LONG CAN I RIDE FOR BEFORE I NEED TO PLUG IN?<\/h2>\n<p>All the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/bikes\/electric-bikes\"> ebikes <\/a> we offer can be fully charged in under 4 hours; they typically offer a range of between 20 and 80 miles depending on terrain and the level of power assist used; and they all allow you to easily cruise at 15 mph. Take a look at\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/info\/blog\/how-far-can-i-go-with-an-electric-bike\"> How Far Can I Go With An Electric Bike? <\/a> \u00a0to see how far Simon gets on his.<\/p>\n<div id=\"youtube13476\" class=\"youtubeBlock youtubeBlockResponsive16by9\"><\/div>\n<h2>ARE ALL ELECTRIC BIKES THE SAME?<\/h2>\n<p>There are different types of e-bikes available. We have the\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/mountain-biking\/bikes\/electric-bikes\"> e-mountain bike <\/a> : to give you extra assistance when you\u2019re going uphill allowing you to enjoy the downhills that little bit more. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/bikes\/electric-bikes\/electric-hybrid-and-city-bikes\"> hybrid ebikes in UK <\/a> are for leisure and commuting: helping you to go that little bit further without getting too hot and bothered. Finally, if space is tight or you want to be able to take your electric bike on a train for instance, we also have the\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/bikes\/brompton\/electric-bikes\"> folding e-bike <\/a> \u00a0option.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/222\/2025\/04\/9316_2013_8232_whyte-clifton-2018.jpg\" alt=\"whyte-clifton-2018.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"image-caption\"> Leisure Electric Bike \u2013 perfect for fun days out or commuting to work <\/span><\/h5>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/222\/2025\/04\/2516_2013_8230_specialized-turbo-levo-fsr.jpg\" alt=\"specialized-turbo-levo-fsr.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/bikes\/specialized\/electric-bikes\"><span class=\"image-caption\"> Electric Mountain Bike Specialized <\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/bikes\/tern\/electric-bikes\/electric-cargo-bikes\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/222\/2025\/04\/4816_2013_8231_tern-vektron.jpg\" alt=\"tern-vektron.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"image-caption\"> Folding Electric Bike \u2013 a great option if you\u2019re short on space <\/span><\/h5>\n<p><strong> TOP TIP: <\/strong> \u00a0Have a look at our\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/info\/blog\/top-step-through-e-bikes\"> Top Step Through E-Bikes <\/a> like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/bikes\/kalkhoff\"> Kalkhoff bikes <\/a> if you\u2019re looking for an ultra-practical bike that you can easily mount, ride and dismount without having to get a leg over.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to our bike buyer, Michael, we only stock the best, most trusted brands. These include\u00a0 Whyte \u00a0(Britain\u2019s own),\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/bikes\/specialized\"> Specialized <\/a> \u00a0(international experts) and\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/bikes\/kalkhoff\"> Kalkhoff <\/a> \u00a0(urban cool).\u00a0 These brands might not be the cheapest on the market but they handle well, they are designed well and they tend to be lighter than some of the lower end models.\u00a0 Another benefit of these top brands are\u00a0their motors are dependable, easy to fix and easy to find replacement parts for. Plus, if you did have an issue, we can do\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/info\/servicing-bicycle-repairs-custom-builds\"> servicing <\/a> \u00a0and repairs too and all work comes with a six month guarantee!<\/p>\n<h2>DO I NEED A LICENCE TO RIDE AN ELECTRIC BIKE?<\/h2>\n<p>No, you don\u2019t need a licence, insurance or anything else although like any other road user, you need to follow the\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/the-highway-code\"> Highway Code. <\/a> \u00a0 UK law states that they must not exceed 250W and not go over 15.5mph (or 25kmh). We\u2019d also recommend you wear a\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/helmets\"> helmet <\/a> \u00a0and\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/accessories\/lights\"> bike lights <\/a> \u00a0too.<\/p>\n<h2>WHO ACTUALLY RIDES ELECTRIC BIKES?<\/h2>\n<p>From the long commuter to the getting-back-to-it cyclist, lots of people have tried an e-bike! Read\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/info\/blog\/why-people-ride-electric-bikes\"> Normal Humans Tell Us Why They Want To Try An Electric Bike <\/a> \u00a0for a few more examples of who rides electric or motorised bikes.\u00a0 Rumour has it, we had an MSP buy an electric bike from our Cannonmills shop not so long ago. We\u2019re keeping a close eye on his Twitter account and will share with you when we have visual confirmation!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>In the meantime, we\u2019ll leave you to check out these people and their ebikes:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-twitter-extracted-i1734712026153324836=\"true\" data-twitter-extracted-i173496793422164666=\"true\" data-twitter-extracted-i17349872013257786=\"true\" data-twitter-extracted-i1735132515889227566=\"true\" data-twitter-extracted-i1740409099809116676=\"true\" data-twitter-extracted-i1745314204768531856=\"true\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Two roadies enter a brave new world of Ebikes. 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