1. Imagine living in the 21st century without any traffic:
Can’t believe it, right? Looking at the current situation, fuel-based ICE vehicles are not sustainable, as natural reserves are dying faster than ever before. Every day new technology is breaking new ground in the market. The problem is the rapid increase in carbon emissions and constant dependence on fossil fuels. One innovative, sustainable alternative that you can use to make your commutes carbon-neutral is electric bicycles.
2. E-bikes are heavy:
The e-bikes feel heavier than normal bicycles. But this is because of the weight put by the rider on the bike. E-bike itself is not that heavy. Even riding these bikes is not at all different from traditional bike riding.
3. E-bikes are pricey:
It is a fact that e-bikes come with the pedal-assistance, a battery, a motor and a controller that helps regulate the pedal assist levels - on top of the conventional e-bike parts. This difference between bicycles and e-bikes makes them seem as if they are pricey, but it is so far from the truth. When you consider that they offer cost savings over time on gas or transit fares in the long run. Due to the electric motor's assistance, they require less maintenance than traditional bikes, reducing ongoing maintenance costs.
4. E-bike riders won't be able to pedal if they run out of battery:
The e-bike becomes a regular e-bike when the battery runs out, so it makes sense why people are terrified of the prospect of being stranded in the middle of nowhere with their e-bikes that always uncertainty in everything that we do. So, it is essential to be prepared for it in advance. The person needs to be self-reliant and come with proper preparation if he is going for a long trip on the e-bike. Many e-bikers have overcome difficult situations; it is not very troublesome if the person is well-planned.
5. E-bikers are unsafe:
There is another myth about e-bikes, that they are unsafe. E-bikers have decreased public safety. Rather riding an e-bike is very easy for almost people of all ages.
6. Bike paths will become a menace:
Most e-bikers are like other road bikers. Even these bikers can easily use public roads for their transportation. Every biker on the road is good until they break any sort of rule regarding traffic. No one is given any extra privilege regarding the use of roads.
7. E-biker doesn't know trail etiquette:
This is merely a myth. Nowadays, almost all e-bike riders have a trail of experience in riding different types of vehicles. So, they know while riding the bicycle how they must behave on roads and maintain proper speed to reach their destination on time.
8. There is a requirement of the processes to allow e-bikes to work:
Many studies state how e-bikes riders interact on trails. With time, the acceptance of e-bikes will increase, and fuel-based vehicles will be used less. So, these bikes can easily run on normal roads, and there are no requirements for more public processes.
9. E-bikers cannot be ticketed:
If any e-biker is over-speeding or disobeying traffic rules. He will be monitored using a radar gun and provided with a fine ticket. The government has already identified speeding e-bikes as a problem that needs to be controlled on time. Proper education is provided to the riders so that there is no confusion for the people while riding.
10. E-bikes are cheating:
Some believe that e-bike is nothing but a cheated technology. But there is nothing like this; it is one of the most empowering technologies in today's world. The technology introduced in the automobile industry will sustain the community without any problems.