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It\u2019s official, e-bikes are taking off. Look up the frequency of the search term \u2018electric bike\u2019 on search engines over the last few years and you can see a definite sharp rise.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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And it\u2019s easy to see why. You can get all the benefits of being outside and moving your body but with a little help. For some, they\u2019re an entrance into cycling, for others, it can take them further than their fitness allows or enable them to carry on cycling when their legs aren\u2019t quite as strong as they once were.<\/p>\n

The thing with e-bikes though is they\u2019re not exactly light or easy to transport. It can put people off using them, despite their endless benefits for those who might not be fit or able to ride a bike. That being said, they are increasingly visible on cycle paths, commuter routes and on mountain bike trails.<\/p>\n

So, for those that could benefit from a little extra power, Brompton\u2019s new P line could fit the bill. Weighing in at 12.7 kg without its battery (and around 15.6 kg with it), this is dramatically lighter than the average electric bike, which comes in around 25 kg \u2013 not exactly something you want to haul onto the train with you every day.<\/p>\n

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The British manufacturer invented the Brompton after deciding that there must be an easier way to move around the city. This theory continues today, and it extends to everyone \u2013 in that everyone should<\/em> be able to move around their city easily.<\/p>\n

People begin to ride bikes in so many different ways and for so many different reasons. Whether that\u2019s as a child on local trails, as part of a sports club at university, as a way of getting from A to B, to lessen their impact on the environment or just to save money on buying a car. However, there\u2019s still a large portion of society that doesn\u2019t ride bikes. Cycling UK<\/a> statistics tell us that 66% of people never ride a bike. So having more ways that people can enter into cycling or make it easier for them to choose to ride a bike can only be a positive thing.<\/p>\n

The Brompton P line, as we\u2019ve said, is much lighter, and therefore more efficient. A lightweight titanium bike frame can make cycling feel like a breeze and also adds around 30 km to the bike\u2019s range, which almost doubles the amount of time needed in between charges.<\/p>\n

With convenience being a huge factor in a person\u2019s decision over whether to cycle or drive, knowing that they will be able to make it to their destination without charging their bike is a great feature. Not to mention that they\u2019ll have barely broken a sweat!<\/p>\n

Bike hire stations aren\u2019t particularly new. Nextbike has been developing smart bike sharing schemes since 2004. But recently, Brompton have built their own bike hire stations from which people can rent a Brompton from a day to a month. With the price of a bike often being a barrier to cycling for some, having the opportunity to test-ride a bike offers a little more reassurance. They\u2019re a huge investment, so someone may be more likely to eventually purchase a bike if they\u2019ve tried it first. You then get \u00a3150 back from hire fees on the purchase of a new Brompton (or \u00a3250 for an electric Brompton) should you eventually decide to buy one. Though we can\u2019t imagine these smart new electric bikes making it into their share schemes just yet!<\/p>\n

There aren\u2019t many statistics out there yet on how the electric bike boom is affecting rates of cycling with the effects of the pandemic still hanging around. But I suspect they\u2019ve been a positive influence. There are case studies out there of people who had no desire to ride a bike previously but the electric bike offered, in some ways, a simpler solution without all the sweating, Lycra and sports gels that seemingly come along with them. Of course, we know that it isn\u2019t true but it helps to have an alternative offering.<\/p>\n

Whatever your opinion on e-bikes is, there\u2019s no doubt they\u2019re doing the general population a world of good. So, the next time one whizzes past you on a lung-busting climb, just be glad that they\u2019re out there.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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