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An electric bicycle, or e-bike, has a motor to help you ride.

Electric Wheels in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Electric Wheels in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

These bikes use rechargeable batteries for power. Most e-bikes can go up to 25 km/h.

E-bike charging station
E-bike charging station

Some e-bikes are called pedelecs. These use a pedal-assist system. This means the motor only works when you pedal.

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Bicycle motor מנוע אופניים חשמליות

A sensor feels how fast or hard you pedal. Then, the motor gives you extra power. This helps you go up steep hills easily. Other e-bikes use a throttle. A throttle is a small lever or button. You can turn it to make the motor go. You can still pedal these bikes too. Some e-bikes are very fast. These are called S-Pedelecs. They can go faster than 25 km/h. Because they are fast, laws might treat them like mopeds. In some places, you might even need a license. E-bikes are a great way to travel to shops. They help people move around cities without much effort.

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