If you’re researching e-bikes, you’ve probably come across motors rated at 500W, 750W, or even 1000W. But here’s the thing: these numbers only mean something once you understand the difference between continuous vs peak power in e-bikes.
Electric bikes are booming in popularity across Australia — and it’s not hard to see why. They’re clean, cost-effective, fun to ride and, in many cases, faster than sitting in traffic. But if you’re thinking about buying one, you’ve probably got a few questions. How far can they go? Are they fast enough? What are the rules in NSW? And what’s it actually like to own one?
If you live in a high-density suburb — think Bondi, Surry Hills, Newtown, Marrickville — you already know the drill. Parking is painful. Traffic is endless. Fuel is pushing $2.30 a litre. And every weekend outing seems to begin with a silent question: Do I really need to drive?
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