Top 10 reasons to buy an e-bike in South Africa
1. Improve both your physical and mental health.
Although e-bikes have a motor they still help you reach your fitness goals. Most e-bikes (including JUB eBikes) assist your own pedalling power. The electric motor only works if you start pedalling first. Electic bikes are also great for the older generation or someone just starting out of their fitness journey. We can all be helped with a little electric boost, especially on the steep uphills.
eBikes are easier to ride and studies have shown that most people ride them for long periods as it gives a sense of relaxation and control. Further studies have shown that depression and other mental difficulties can be improved by spending time on an electric bike. Enjoy the senary and get some fresh air, your endorphins will be released and will instantly improve your mood.
2. eBikes are good for the environment.
Almost half of all car journeys are five kilometres or less, the average car emits around 40 times more CO2 than an e-bike with all factors taken into account. By making use of an eBike rather than a car you are protecting the environment. eBike motors also use up much less energy than a car engine, and there are no dangerous chemicals being emitted into the air. If you’re looking for an eco-friendly way to travel to work or to run errands, you simply can’t beat an electric bike.
3. E-Bikes are cheaper and more economical than cars.
When you factor in the costs of purchasing a vehicle, the price of petrol, insurance and maintenance, an electric bike quickly becomes affordable and attractive from a financial perspective. Recharging your e-bike costs just a few rands and any wear and tear such as tyres, chains and brake pads does not compare in comparison to a motor vehicle.
URBAN ADVENTURERS – Electric On-Road Bikes
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Meso eBike
R26,499 -
Thermo eBike
R27,499 -
Tropo eBike
R16,499
4. Escape Parking Problems.
Did you know that you can park about 20 JUB ebikes in the space it takes to park one car. Ease of parking is one important reason why electric bikes often get travellers to their destination even faster than cars. An electric bike owner is usually is already in the office or house while the car driver is still driving around trying to park their car.
5. It is easy to climb steep hills on an electric bike.
The first time you jump on your electric bike you will remember the first time you tack a serious hill. Almost like a feeling of almost superhuman. ebikes bikes flatten out hills so that you don’t need to worry about them. eBikes will not eliminate the need to peddle up a hill or slope but it will be much less effort than on a traditional bike without an electric assist.
7. E-bikes are fun to ride.
Electric bikes really are the most fun you can have on two wheels. Whether it’s cruising past other road users with ease or having the confidence to take on more challenging terrain, there’s always something exciting to do when you ride an eBike. E-bikes are great for a physical challenge to push yourself further and faster or for a slow easy ride taking in the sights and sounds.
OUTDOOR EXPLORERS – Electric Off-Road Bikes
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Actino eBike
R32,999 -
Meso eBike
R26,499 -
Thermo eBike
R27,499
8. There is an eBike for everyone.
JUB off-road ebikes add to the thrill of biking outdoors on trails with the lightweight powerful motors while JUB on-road ebikes bikes are enabling more people to leave the car behind when communicating to work or taking a trip down to the shops. There really is an eBike for everyone of every ability and experience level, but one thing they all have in common is their aim of getting more people out and about.
9. eBikes help you get social.
Get out, meet some friends for a ride or join a local cycling club such as the JUB CLUB. Being on a electric bike is often a conversation starter just on its own. Cycling a social sport, often groups meet for morning breakfast rides or away for the day outdoors for more challenging adventures. It all about creating close bonds and friendships with something in common.
10. Join the eBike movement.
As mentioned in a previous article about eBikes for beginners, Bikes is that they’re here to stay! Electric bike sales worldwide were at 3.7 million per year in 2019 and are set to jump to 17 million per year by 2030. Electric bike sales even surpassed traditional bike sales in the Netherlands. This trend is not only in Europe, South Africans are also showing an upward trend towards electric pedal-assisted bikes. Join in today and be a part of the eBike movement.
