HLN Shop With the popularity of e-bikes, the variety of the offer is also increasing. Not only do you have to make a choice about the color and type of engine when you buy one, there are also various options for the location of the latter. HLN Shop provides an overview and lists the advantages and disadvantages of an integrated or external battery and motor.
Better balance
If you are looking for your perfect electric bicycle, you will notice that in addition to the models with a classic charging battery, for example on the luggage carrier or under the saddle, you will find models where the battery and motor are centrally integrated in the frame.
The main advantage of this last innovation is that the weight is optimally distributed over the bicycle. This improves the stability of your two-wheeler, which in turn increases safety. After all, you will drive less jerky and therefore reduce the risk of a crash.
Reaping the benefits of an integrated motor? View in the HLN Shop a e-bike with integrated mid-motor for women in Gentlemen (now with a 300 euro discount).
E-bike Minerva E-power with integrated mid-engine. © HLN Shop
Natural driving feeling
The riding feeling will also be better if you choose an electric bicycle with an integrated (‘intube’) battery. Thanks to the more stable handling, you will experience fewer shocks and your ride on your e-bike will feel very natural.
A pedal force sensor also often provides support at the right time. After all, it measures when you put less force on the pedals and then compensates for this. This way you keep progressing smoothly and you can enjoy your bike ride without any hiccups.
The eye wants something too
And then there is the aesthetic aspect. A bicycle with a built-in motor and battery simply looks nicer than a copy, where a striking battery box ruins the view of the frame and design. After all, you get the elegant looks of a traditional bicycle.
As a result, there is always enough space for a child seat or pannier. Such design may even keep thieves at bay. Rogue types can sometimes believe that there is less to pick up due to the classic look of your bike.
More expensive to purchase
These advantages also have an important disadvantage: they increase the cost price of your e-bike. A contemporary bicycle with an ‘intube’ battery is usually somewhat more expensive than a model where the parts are placed externally, although there are many other factors that can push the price in a different direction.
Heavier to maneuver
Another drawback concerns the weight. To be able to integrate everything seamlessly, the tubes of the frame must be wider. This requires more steel, which increases the total weight of your electric bicycle. And e-bikes are already a lot heavier than a standard bicycle anyway. So be sure to check well in advance whether you can handle such a heavy weight and whether you can park it easily.
More difficult to remove
Finally, with an integrated battery you may have to sacrifice a bit on ease of use. When it’s time to charge the battery, it can be a bit more difficult to remove than with a bike with an external battery. Refitting should also be done with due care.
Prefer an external battery? Check this model with front motorcycle for ladies in Gentlemen in the HLN Shop (temporarily with a 300 euro discount).
Test yourself? Please!
Whether the advantages described above outweigh the negatives is often a very personal choice. If you are in doubt, it is advisable to come and test the different types of electric bicycles yourself in the store before purchasing, or on one of the HLN Shop demo days. You can find where and when they take place per e-bike model at the bottom of the relevant product page.
Extra handy: if you test and buy your e-bike during a demo day, you can also pay for it with ecocheques. Handy if you still have it lying around somewhere.
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The above article was written on behalf of the commercial department of DPG Media and falls outside the editorial responsibility.
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