What in the world is an EBIKE and why would I need one?
That was my question a while ago. My husband and I love biking all around Sanibel Island, Florida, our home. Even though it seems as if the island is flat, it’s really not. You learn this very quickly after a few miles of biking around town. In looking for a way to bike more easily AND to have a more earth friendly transportation alternative, we found the electric bicycle to be a good choice for us.
Our Ecotric Dolphin Electric Bikes
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We researched and researched and settled on the Ecotric Dolphin Electric Bicycles. We purchased them via Amazon along with other products to increase our safety while riding.
Here are some of the items we purchased. Click the links to view them on Amazon.com:
The bikes are really fun but have a slight learning curve. They come with a battery that attaches below the seat. It is rechargeable and lasts quite a while. You can either use the throttle in order to not have to pedal (but this will eat up the battery quickly) OR you can use pedal assist. Pedal assist means you pedal the bike and the electric component helps push you along. This is especially great if you are tired or if you are going uphill. They fold for easy transporting and the fat tires are great for many terrains.
I’ve enjoyed riding them around our town. We both love to explore and they add a new level to our adventures. If you keep them on a low speed setting while using the pedal assist, you can even get in a decent workout from using them.
There were a couple of things we did not like about the bikes. Their seats weren’t the most comfortable (is any bike seat really that comfortable?) and they were a little squeaky. We did a full video review showing all the features and lots of tips and tricks for our YouTube channel “Carolyn Braden”.