When it comes to using electric bikes Toronto residents are ably to extend the ranges they travel with little to no effort at all. Sales of e-bikes have skyrocketed over the last few years and there are many models available considering the large market opportunity for manufacturers. Here are a few tips that will help you choose the right motorized bicycle that will suit your needs and wants.

E-bikes come in two broad categories namely custom-built conversion and prebuilt varieties. The custom built includes a conversion kit that is used to transform a normal bike into a motorized one by use of external motor and is a great option for those who want to achieve more. A prebuilt bike on the other hand is built in the factory and all components are all placed directly into the bicycle.

To achieve further customization there is always the option of having either a throttle or pedal assist control system. The throttle requires little to no input from the rider and all you have to do is ride as you would with a motorcycle and controls are placed on the steering. The pedal assist on the other hand requires that you use the pedal to apply pressure to the system and the sensors pick on the stress to provide the necessary power.

The motors are also different with the brushless been the most popularly used with the prebuild types of bicycles and are much quiet hence unnoticeable. The lower cost option is the chain driven motor mounted externally and provides good torque allowing one to add more speed and efficiency in a conversion bike. The brushless are then categorized further as either geared or gearless, depending on your personal requirements.

Configurations in use in today's bicycles either include the front or rear wheel driven depending on where the motor is mounted. Front mounted motors are more common on the custom conversions as they are easier to install without having to deal with taking apart the bike. The rear wheel variety is more popular with prebuilt bicycles as they are easier dealt with in the factory than on customization of a traditional bike.

The battery in use is one of the major factors that have a major effect on the cost of your bicycle and many types are available in the market coming in different shapes and sizes. Sealed lead acid is the heaviest yet most affordable option but with the least amount of life unlike the nickel metal hydride which is moderately priced and lighter in weight. Lithium Ion batteries are the longest lasting and lightest weight batteries available in the market but are also the most expensive.

E-bikes prices will vary widely therefore, it is important that determine just how important some of the factors are to you. Look into whether you require the lithium ion battery that will last longer than the sealed lead, which is much heavier, but cheaper. You also need to consider the power you will find sufficient as more power will in the end cost you much more in the end.

When considering acquiring electric bikes Toronto enthusiasts may find this to be a daunting task and can easily get confused the numerous motor, bicycle and battery options available in the market out there. Identify how often and how you will be using the bike to help narrow down the options. Take into consideration whether you need a machine travelling at twenty miles per hour or one that can easily do thirty five.