electric bike

Battery-powered two-wheeler

An electric bike is a bicycle with a battery-powered motor that assists the rider's pedaling.

Most engage the motor only when you pedal, though some have throttle-only modes.

Also called e-bike.

She commutes on an electric bike to avoid traffic.

Electric bikes blur the line between cycling and motorized transport, with regulations varying by jurisdiction.

cycling

pedal

Foot-operated lever

cadence · derailleur · gearshift · pannier · trails · cyclist · spokes · chain · gears · tire

power

battery

Portable electricity storage

wattage · torque · rechargeable · lithium-ion · range · speed · controller · brushless · ampere · voltage

innovation

cutting-edge

At innovation's forefront

GPS · display · Bluetooth · sensor · integrated · lightweight · compact · foldable · modular · smart lock

commute

traffic

Movement along routes

subway · bus · metro · carpool · pavement · sidewalk · crosswalk · boulevard · avenue · parking

types

fat tire

Wide wheel for terrain

cruiser · hybrid · tandem · tricycle · recumbent

eco-friendly

sustainable

Able to endure long-term

conservation · eco-conscious · energy-efficient · low-impact · car-free

Categories
Opposites
power source

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Human-powered two-wheeled vehicle

push bike

technological modernity

electric bikepenny-farthing

Antique bicycle, giant front wheel

velocipede · horse and buggy · high-wheeler · boneshaker · horse-drawn carriage

vehicle type

electric bikeelectric car

Battery-powered automobile

electric motorcycle · diesel truck

Family

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G