5 Best Electric Commuter Bikes On Sale Today
If you are looking to change up your work commute with an electric commuter bike then these are the things you should be considering when buying the bike.
- Range and and Terrain of commute. Think about the range and the terrain of your commute. How many km are you commuting in a week or in a day? What type of terrain are you commuting on; tarmac, broken roads, canal paths and light trails. How hilly is your commute? By understanding all these factors you will be in a good position to identify the best electric commuter bike to suit your needs.
- Range and terrain suitability of bike. Typical ebikes can have a range anywhere between 20 and 30 miles. If you are travelling on canal paths and then perhaps you should be looking for a hybrid style bike, with wider wheels and more knobbly tyres.
- Charging time. E-bike batteries have a recharging time of 4 to 6 hours.
- Detachable battery. Look for detachable batteries that are practical in size and weight so you can easily recharge in the house or even in the office.
- Panniers. Again, think about how much stuff you need to transport to and from work, e.g. laptop, change of clothes, luinch box, documents etc. Will it all fit in a backpack or will you need panniers? if so, choose a bike with side or back pannier attachments and if necessary buy the bags when you buy the original bike.
- Lights. Will you be commuting at night and/or on canal paths? if so, you will need very powerful and bright lights. The best electric commuter bikes with have inbuilt lights but you will need to ensure that they are bright enough for you, especially if you use canal paths at night.
5 Best Electric Commuter Bikes On Sale Today

