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6 Fascinating Types of Bicycles You Can Buy in India

The Indian bicycle industry is about half a century old and is only second to China, Taiwan, and Japan. It has undergone numerous structural, organisational, and growth changes over the last few decades. This article will go over the most common types of cycles in India. These are widely available at both online and offline bicycle shops. Read on this post to find out the distinguishing features of each type of bicycle and its most basic functions so that you can choose the best bike for yourself. 1. E Bicycle Electric bikes employ a motor to help the movement of the pedals, making cycling less strenuous and more enjoyable. Some designs allow the e-bike to move forward on its own with the help of the motor, while others require you to pedal. A small motor engages and provides a boost when you push the pedals on a pedal-assist e-bike, allowing you to zip up hills and glide over rough terrain. They are slightly expensive but can prove a very good investment in the long run. 2. Hybrid Bicycle A hybrid bicycle can be used for both exercise and long-distance travel. These bicycles cross between a road bike and an NTB (with 700c wheels). These motorcycles are more performance-oriented and offer a more comfortable riding position. Hybrid bicycles come in various styles to suit a wide range of needs. However, the two most popular hybrid bicycles are commuter and comfort bicycles. ● Commuter bicycles are intended for use in urban areas. You can bring them with you to work or school. It can be used to pedal the bike while wearing long pants as long as it doesn't have a chainguard that gets in the way. Using a bike to commute in the early morning or late evening can be dangerous if you don't have front and rear lights. The bicycle is designed for short-distance travel. ● On the other hand, the comfort bike is designed in the other way. Its primary goal is to provide a comfortable ride. So you can go grocery shopping or ride your bike around the park. They typically feature a modified mountain bike frame with a long head tube for an upright riding position, 26-inch wheels, and smooth or semi-slick tyres measuring 1.75 or 1.95 inches (45–50 mm).

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How to Prolong your E Bicycle's Battery Life

The battery pack on an E bicycle is one of the most essential part of the vehicle and maintaining it properly is important to prolong its lifespan. Additionally by maintaining your E bicycle’s battery correctly you can effectively save on replacement or repacking cost and enjoy the vehicle for longer periods without spending a single cent to it.

Charging habits - Obviously your charging habits will affect the lifespan of your e bicycle’s lifespan. It is advisable that you fully drain your E bicycle before charging or nearly used up. This simple step can improve the battery life by about 50%. It is also advisable that you turn the vehicle off and all lights when charging so it can charge properly. You will notice that this fact is also true for all devices that you uses a battery like laptops, mobile phones and tablets.

Additionally, never overcharge your battery, unplug it as soon as the indicator says it is fully charged and never ever leave it overnight without anyone checking if it is done charging.

Turn the vehicle off when not in use - Battery packs have a peak number of charging. This means that after a certain number charging it it will eventually start to drain faster than usual. By conserving the battery of your E bicycles whenever possible you are effectively prolonging the lifespan of your battery and prolonging its optimum performance levels.

Keep it cool at all times - Do not park your e bicycle on direct sunlight or alongside anything that produces heat like the exhaust of your home air condition because heat can degrade the lifespan of your battery.

Avoid physical damage - Obviously any physical damage to the battery can cause  it to shorten its lifespan or even completely destroy it. Make sure that you park it in  safe place wherein it won’t be knocked down and or can be damaged by any means.

Do not unplug the battery - A contrary to the popular belief that you need to disconnect a battery when not in use you should in fact not do this for lithium ion batteries. Disconnecting a battery is only applicable for alkaline ones because it leak out and  damage the unit. But lithium ion and other rechargeable batteries on the other hand do not leak so there is no point of disconnecting it when not necessary. Chances are you will damage the connection points by regularly connecting and disconnecting it.

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How to Prolong your E Bicycle's Battery Life

The battery pack on an E bicycle is one of the most essential part of the vehicle and maintaining it properly is important to prolong its lifespan. Additionally by maintaining your E bicycle’s battery correctly you can effectively save on replacement or repacking cost and enjoy the vehicle for longer periods without spending a single cent to it.

Charging habits - Obviously your charging habits will affect the lifespan of your e bicycle’s lifespan. It is advisable that you fully drain your E bicycle before charging or nearly used up. This simple step can improve the battery life by about 50%. It is also advisable that you turn the vehicle off and all lights when charging so it can charge properly. You will notice that this fact is also true for all devices that you uses a battery like laptops, mobile phones and tablets.

Additionally, never overcharge your battery, unplug it as soon as the indicator says it is fully charged and never ever leave it overnight without anyone checking if it is done charging.

Turn the vehicle off when not in use - Battery packs have a peak number of charging. This means that after a certain number charging it it will eventually start to drain faster than usual. By conserving the battery of your E bicycles whenever possible you are effectively prolonging the lifespan of your battery and prolonging its optimum performance levels.

Keep it cool at all times - Do not park your e bicycle on direct sunlight or alongside anything that produces heat like the exhaust of your home air condition because heat can degrade the lifespan of your battery.

Avoid physical damage - Obviously any physical damage to the battery can cause  it to shorten its lifespan or even completely destroy it. Make sure that you park it in  safe place wherein it won’t be knocked down and or can be damaged by any means.

Do not unplug the battery - A contrary to the popular belief that you need to disconnect a battery when not in use you should in fact not do this for lithium ion batteries. Disconnecting a battery is only applicable for alkaline ones because it leak out and  damage the unit. But lithium ion and other rechargeable batteries on the other hand do not leak so there is no point of disconnecting it when not necessary. Chances are you will damage the connection points by regularly connecting and disconnecting it.

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The Proper E Bicycles and Safety Equipment for your Children

E bicycles are a perfect gift to children, it will help become an outgoing individual, develop confidence and help them become physically fit as well. However like any other gifts to your children safety is a primary concern. It is advisable to choose the age appropriate E bicycles and the proper safety equipment for your children.

The proper E bicycles

The proper height - There are many E bicycle models in the market today and each have their own age appropriateness.The proper ride height will play an important role in the safety of your children. Your child should be able to touch the ground with both feet so that they can stop a collision or turning over on the streets.

Secured electrical wiring - E bicycles usually have a 400 watt motor on it. This should be secured along with the battery and all the electrical wirings so you children cannot play with it or break it that can jeopardize their safety.

Proper breaks - Breaks are an important aspect of any moving vehicle. It is advisable that you test the E bicycle yourself for its braking power before letting your children ride it.

Horns and lights - Obviously horns and proper are essential in any vehicle including E bicycles. Check if the horn is sufficient enough and if the lights are powerful enough to light up even the most darkest evenings to avoid accidents.

Reflector lights - This simple feature is also very important so that other vehicles can easily notice the bike on the road.

Safety Equipment

Never let your children ride an E bicycle without the proper safety gears. Below is a list of what your children should be wearing every time they will ride the vehicle:

●     Properly fitted helmet with visor

●     knee pads

●     elbow pads

●     Properly fitted outfit and if possible dry fit clothes

●     Gloves

Apart from making sure that you have bought the proper bike and the proper safety gears for your children your involvement will also play an important role too. Teach your children all the responsibilities in riding the vehicle and supervise them whenever possible. It is also advisable that you do not let ride the vehicle on open roads until they are old enough to do so.