ebike

Motorized pedal transport

An ebike is a bicycle with an electric motor that assists pedaling.

The motor typically engages when the rider pedals, providing extra power for hills or distance.

Some models include a throttle for motor-only propulsion.

Also spelled e-bike.

I commute on my ebike now—no more showing up to work sweaty.

electric

battery

Portable electricity storage

motorEnergy-to-motion converter
chargingRestoring electrical power
voltsElectrical potential units

wattage · current · amperage · throttle · brushless · lithium-ion · range · energy · regenerative · plug-in

bicycle

pedals

Foot-operated levers

spokesRods connecting hub to rim
saddleMounted rider's seat
handlebarsBicycle steering apparatus

chain · derailleur · cassette · shifter · frame · fork · tire · rim · tube · cycling

commute

traffic

Movement along routes

morningDay's early hours
routePath from A to B
dailyPer diem, repeated

urban · suburban · workplace · distance · office · schedule · backpack · helmet · commuter · last-mile

sustainable

green

Color of vegetation

eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
carbon-neutralNet-zero emissions state
low-impactMinimally stressful on body

emission-free · fuel-free

Categories

green transite-bus, electric bus, walking, cycling, electric car
car-freepedestrian zone, pedestrian mall, walkable, bikeable, pedestrian

Opposites

power source

ebikepedal bike

Human-powered two-wheeled vehicle

technological sophistication

ebikepenny-farthing

Antique bicycle, giant front wheel

high-wheeler · boneshaker · velocipede · fixed-gear bicycle · horse

physical effort required

Lightweight bicycle for paved surfaces

mountain bike · track bike · fixie · touring bike · fixed-gear

Family

Familiarity: Top 200,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G