Part 1. ELECTRIC-BIKES: How and where should park your e-bike?

We have entered the age of electric bikes. These machines are more efficient than a conventional bicycle. They require less physical effort when moving through an area, which has a lot of climbs and descents. Due to the increasing number of e-bikes came a time when many countries began to reflect on common standards for this new kind of transport. The price of it today is not too small and is $ 3K and above. Where is possible to safely park e-bike? How do it to store on the street and at home? With the growth of e-bikes in the cities this issues will soon be very important for many city dwellers. Today we will have to prepare for it.

If you live in a private home, the question of the location of electric bicycles is solved simply enough - it can be put into the garage, any utility room or simply to keep in the hallway of the house. In the extreme case of electric bike can put in the yard at night (of course, if the house has well-fenced area and the appearance of unwanted guests who may steal your bike is minimizing).

Where is the hold e-bicycle, if you live in a flat, the area that is very limited? What do with the bike weighing 20 kg or more with a ceiling height of 3 meters? This weight will be difficult for you to lift it from the floor.

Let us compare the possible storage options e-bikes at home and on the street.

A. STORING AT HOME:

1. Inside of apartment

Pros

a) e-bike is here at your fingertips, and you are always ready to go on a trip;

b) it will always remind you about yourself and to encourage cycling.

c) if you have a large apartment electric bike can nicely fit into the interior,

d) here it will be difficult to steal.

Minuses

a) occupies a lot of space.

b) together with a bicycle from the street you bring dust and dirt in the house therefore it is necessary to clean your flat more frequently.

2. On the landing or in the vestibule near the flat (shared with neighbors)

Pros

a) electric bike did not need to keep in the apartment

b) the conclusions of two-wheeled horse on the street will be much easier

c) electric bike, which is right outside the door of apartment, will be used more often - access to it will be easier for you.

Minuses

a) here an e-bike is in danger - it becomes an easy target for thieves. To avoid stolen bike is necessary for something to attach securely using a bicycle lock, or install a powerful alarm. We also need to think about the safety of electrical component (motor-wheel, the controller or the batteries). These parts could steal separately.

b) Electrical parts make e-bikes heavier, so the elevator in the house is very important because moving it by the stairs is difficult for physically weak persons.

c) "friendly" neighbors can often express their dissatisfaction with the placement of a bicycle in a public place that will create a lot of stress for you.

d) if the bike will overlap the escape routes the firefighters can fine you.

Continuation in the following post (look it).