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Not getting enough exercise? It’s a normal thought – we all realize this, yet so much gets in our way of doing exercise. You witness individuals packed into gymnasiums doing workouts, and think : I have to drive to the gymnasium, pay my gym member’s fee, then get to do some exercise. It seems like loads of effort, can’t I do something that’s not going to throw away too much of my precious time – something that’s even pragmatic?

So you might consider purchasing a bike, as bicycling around is a fantastic means to improve one’s well-being . You can bike to work or to the shops, so it’s very useful. It’s also money-saving – there’s no gasoline called for and the running costs are next to nothing. It’s also very “green”. And not forgetting the minor point of actually getting you in shape.

Yet lots of people are loathe to get a bicycle because it’s just TOO much exercise. As crazy as that sounds, it could be because they may be elderly, live in a hilly location or have a particular ailment that make cycling too “hardcore” for their capabilities. And for some people, it’s not realistic pedaling to work since they will sweat too much through the exertions of cycling.

Now it’s time to introduce electric bikes. They allow you to give your legs a rest on the difficult hills simply by twisting your hand on the grip and allowing the electric motor kick in – pedalling is no longer required then. Then when you feel up to it, just start pedalling. You get gentle exercise and fresh air without over-doing it. E-bikes are also cost-effective to operate requiring only a daily battery recharge if you cycle about 15 to 22 miles per day, although most individuals need only a couple of re-charges per week as they are not doing this kind of distance. If you need to carry your bike around, consider a folding frame e-bike.

Nowadays the actual cost of purchasing an electric bike have dropped in price, so you can save yourself a considerable amount of cash on bus fares, fuel, gym memberships etc. by purchasing and regularly using an electric bike.

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Mountain Bikes are unrecognisable from their early ancestors of the 1970s thanks to the advancement of new technologies. Originally based on road bikes, the technology has changed enormously to cater for the rigours and strains of cycling on difficult off road conditions.

Nowadays mountain bikes are bristling with technological bits and bobs, all designed to make riding easier and more accessible. This means you can take on harder trails, higher risk and a hell of a lot more fun.

Gears
Take as much of the strain away from your legs with up to 27 gears on many mountain bikes.

Suspension
A good quality suspension system is invaluable when off road biking at speed. Most mountain bikes have at least front suspension – great for uneven descents. For the seriously rough stuff you will need a full suspension bike as this will be much easier to ride.

Frames
Tough terrain, heavy use and front-and-rear suspension puts a lot of strain on your mountain bike’s frame. Your frame has to be tough enough to take the hammer it will get on route, so needs to be made from the strongest possible alloys. But it’s no good having an indestructible frame if it’s too heavy to use; it needs to be light enough for you to be able to respond quickly to those last minute detours.

Brakes
Today, disc brakes are commonplace on nearly all mountain bikes. Fitted to the centre of the wheel they stay well away from all that mud and dirt, making them more durable, efficient and reliable.

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