Electric racing bikes, also known as e-road or road e-bikes, combine the features of traditional racing bikes with pedal assistance, offering electric assistance that makes pedaling easier on paved roads. These bikes are designed to ensure high performance, combining lightness and aerodynamics with the power of a motor and a battery.
While both are suited to paved trails, there are important differences between the two types of e-bikes: Road e-bikes are optimized for speed and efficiency on paved roads, and are designed with lightweight frames, thin, high-pressure tires, and a forward-leaning riding position, allowing for more efficient pedaling and greater speed.
In contrast, city e-bikes are designed for comfort and versatility on various types of terrain. They have sturdier frames, wider tires, and handlebars that promote a more upright posture, ideal for urban commuting and daily commutes.
The choice between an e-road bike and a e-gravel bike It mainly depends on the type of routes you intend to tackle and the experience of the cyclist. E-road bikes are optimized for performance on asphalt, with low weight and aerodynamic design and therefore on dirt roads or light dirt roads, their narrow tires can impact handling. For this reason, racing e-bikes are recommended for more experienced cyclists.
E-gravel bikes, on the other hand, are ideal for beginner cyclists thanks to their greater versatility guaranteed by wider tires and a frame geometry that ensures greater stability on mixed terrain.
In electric racing bikes, the motor is usually positioned in two ways that ensure aerodynamics and high performance:
Central motor: Located near the bottom bracket, it offers a low center of gravity and balanced weight distribution; in addition, central motors usually have larger batteries and greater starting power, making them the best choice for those who tackle long routes with a lot of altitude difference.
Rear hub motor: Integrated into the rear wheel hub, it ensures less wear on the transmission since the power to the rear wheel is directly transmitted by the motor and not by the chain; furthermore, it is very silent and does not impact aesthetically on the design of the e-MTB.
At La Bicicletteria you will find a wide selection of electric bicycles from the best brands, designed to satisfy every need, from city rides to off-road adventures.
Choose the best models for your needs, from e-road Olympia with Polini engine to the Orbea racing e-bike and the e-road Bottecchia
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