Can You Lose Weight On An E-Bike? | What Makes A Good Cheap E-Bike?
Published: Wed, 09/08/21
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For many years people have taken to bicycles for a form of cardio exercise. Whether people wanted to try and shed a few pounds, or maintain their weight, it's been an incredibly popular way to get the heart rate going.
A concern that many people new to e-bikes have is over whether or not getting an e-bike would cancel out too much of a calorie burn from riding. Sam takes a deeper look into what you should know about weight loss and riding an e-bike.
The experts at Electric Bike Report have reviewed tons of e-bikes. Many people who reach out to us are looking for advice on which bikes to check out when on a budget. There are a lot of ways to find a great e-bike for you without having to spend too much if you know what key things to look for and consider. Head to the story below for our advice on what makes a good cheap electric
bike.
At the end of the day, an e-bike is still a bicycle. You still — for the most part, at least — have to pedal the bike to make it go. There is some nuance to the fitness element of e-bikes, of course: Throttle-powered Class 2 bikes take pedaling out of the equation and some of the more powerful e-bikes require little more than soft pedaling to reach very high speeds.
But for those looking for help with weight loss from their e-bikes, there’s plenty to be had if you approach your rides with a little strategy and a lot of willpower.
So what makes a good, cheap electric bike? The short answer is the best electric bike is the one you’re most excited to ride, but there are some things to consider that will likely help your dollar stretch further. Things like component choices, battery size and even what type of e-bike you choose.
